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Automotive retirees prove they've still got it in Nova

Home Town Life, Aug 23 2012 - Since the start of the year the team composed of Chrysler/American Motors Corp. retirees Vince Geraci, Bill St.

Luxury cars fare poorly on new frontal crash test

Chicago Tribune, Aug 14 2012 - Several luxury cars, including the top-selling Mercedes-Benz C-Class , scored poorly on a new frontal crash test designed to mimic what happens when a car hits another vehicle, utility pole or tree.

Automotive color palettes are headed back in time

Auto Blog, Jul 26 2012 - This year's verdict is heavy on so-called "natural" colors like browns, greens and blues. These earth tones will be joined by "berry" and copper shades in the automotive color palette of the future.

Big Three that helped win WWII are leading today’s recovery

Washington Times, Jul 3 2012 - In World War II, as our “greatest generation” served with relentless bravery, they were aided greatly by a fully mobilized American automotive industry.

10 cars you've probably never heard of

CS Monitor, July 2012 - Think you know cars? You still might not know the ones on this list, from automakers we're not used to seeing here in the US.

The history of automotive automation

Torque News, Jun 30 2012 - Our cars are getting more and more robotic and have been doing so since they first appeared. http://gearheads.org/what-makes-a-classic-car-classic/

Study reports strong improvement in quality despite challenges with in-vehicle technology

J.D. Power and Associates Reports,- Jun 20 2012 - For the first time in the 26-year history of the study, owners report more problems related to audio, entertainment, and navigation systems than in any other vehicle area.

Deadly high-speed police chases: Video

ABC News, Jun 19 2012 - New report says 10,000 people injured in California in past 10 years. http://youtu.be/w804XijSpsw

Auto theft rates fall, but remain high in West

USA Today, Jun 19 2012 - One new report says that it appears 2011 will mark another in which auto theft fell. Fresno, Modesto and Bakersfield areas were in the top 3 highest vehicle theft rates in the USA.

What makes a classic car classic?

Gear Heads, Jun 18 2012 - There are a number of formal definitions kicking around as to what makes a ‘classic’ car. The problem with formal definitions is they completely miss the point of classic cars.