June 30 2009 by
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Filed under: Car Buying, Government/Legal, Green
When President Obama signed the Cash-for-Clunkers bill into law back on June 24, the Transportation Department was given 30 days to set the official rules and regulations for the program that will put the plan into motion. According to the official CARS (Car Allowance Rebate System) site, NHTSA intends to [...]
June 30 2009 by
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Filed under: Time Warp, Wagons/Estates, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Saab
1961 Saab 95 commercial — Click above to watch video
The Sixties really was a happier time – sleeping in the back of your car was such a fine thing to do that automakers even advertised their wares that were capable of accommodating their slumbering owners.
This 1961 commercial [...]
June 30 2009 by
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Filed under: Supercars, Lamborghini, Special/Limited Editions
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni – Click above for a high-res image gallery
Few names resonate more with the Lamborghini faithful than Valentino Balboni, Lambo’s long-term test driver who’s honed every model to roll off the line since 1973. In an ultimate tribute to Balboni, the Italian supercar manufacturer has [...]
June 30 2009 by
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Filed under: Recalls/TSBs, Safety, Crossovers/CUVs, Saturn
Saturn Vue – Click above for high-res image gallery
Some 44,451 Saturn Vue models from the 2008 model year are being recalled, and yours might be a part of the action if it has body-color door handles. What’s the deal? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the handles may [...]
June 30 2009 by
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Filed under: Economy, Euro, Hatchbacks, Citroen
2010 Citroen C3 – Click above for high-res image gallery
The Citroen C3 is old enough in car years that it’s getting a re-do before it undergoes a mid-life crisis. The new version is certainly a more mature design, receding hairline and all. Citroen has come up with its [...]