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Auto industry
Thanks, but no thanks: Chrysler says it won't recall 2.7 million Jeeps
Jun 5, 2013
Government regulators asked for a Jeep recall, but Chrysler said "No." Will negative public reaction outweigh the cost of an actual recall?
Car market may be up, but deals are hard to find
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Gigi Douban
Jun 3, 2013
U.S. auto sales are expected to show strong growth in May as Americans snap up new cars and switch to more fuel efficient models. It's great for the car companies, but the deals aren't as sweet for consumers.
Freakonomics Radio: Baby, you can program my (driverless) car
May 29, 2013
Freakonomics takes a ride in a driverless car and looks at how they'll change technology on the outside.
Electric car startup Better Place goes bust
May 28, 2013
Better Place, a company that aimed to solve the notorious electric car driving range problem, is going bust.
Why are used car prices falling?
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Gigi Douban
May 23, 2013
A new report says that used car prices are coming down after hitting record highs. Why?
7 days, 1 car, 3,375 miles: Tallying up a road trip across America
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Molly Wood
Apr 24, 2013
Jamie Kitman, New York editor of Automobile Magazine, has just completed driving a $240,000 McLaren sports car across the country. Along the way, he made a few pit stops with Marketplace Tech.
Looking for an investment vehicle? Try a classic sports car
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Molly Wood
Apr 22, 2013
Jamie Kitman, New York editor for Automobile Magazine, checks in from his cross country road trip to discuss the market for classic sports cars.
For public good, not for profit.
New York Auto Show opens on industry high note
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Molly Wood
Mar 29, 2013
Automobile Magazine's New York editor Jamie Kitman joins Marketplace from the floor of the New York Auto Show to discuss the car market and how relaxed credit terms have customers buying again.
Carmakers take new look at diesel
Feb 8, 2013
Automakers are introducing new diesel models for U.S. drivers, as gas prices rise and tougher fuel-efficiency standards approach.
Sandy-flooded cars: Buyer beware
Jan 18, 2013
Many cars that were flooded by Hurricane Sandy are back on the market. Experts offer tips for how to sniff out a fishy used car.