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Shorter yellow lights mean more red-light revenue

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Nov 21, 2012
Some cities with red-light traffic cameras are accused of reducing times for yellow lights to boost revenue from tickets.
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The NTSB’s wish list for new tech in cars, and Spotify goes in-browser

by Molly Wood
Nov 16, 2012
The National Transportation Safety Board says all cars, not just fancy ones, should come equipped with technology that warns of accidents ahead.
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Used car prices expected to rise after Sandy

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Nov 8, 2012
Storm Sandy totaled tens of thousands of vehicles, and that’s expected to raise prices for used cars across the country.
Storm Sandy totaled tens of thousands of vehicles, and that’s expected to raise prices for used cars across the country.
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China is a roadbump for Toyota's global resurgence

by David Weinberg
Nov 6, 2012
Toyota and other Japanese carmakers are reporting lower sales in China due to the two nations' dispute over offshore islands, but Toyota projects higher earnings worldwide.
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Back to the future for car names

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Oct 31, 2012
If you’re looking to buy a car anytime soon, you may get a case of déjà vu: Carmakers keep recycling old names.
If you’re looking to buy a car anytime soon, you may get a case of déjà vu: Carmakers keep recycling old names.
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Tough Choices: How the poor spend money

by Tess Vigeland
Oct 5, 2012
Three families living around the poverty line in San Diego tell Marketplace Money what it means to spend money when you don't have a whole lot of it.
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A car can transport people out of poverty

by Marketplace Contributor
Oct 5, 2012
When you're poor, car trouble can spiral out of control -- but for those without access to public transportation, a car is essential.
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What a $3,000 car looks, feels and drives like

by Sarah Gardner
Oct 2, 2012
The new Datsun will be sold in emerging countries like India, where it will be the first car for many buyers. It will not be as safe or as environmentally clean as cars in the U.S.
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New from Detroit: A designer Chrysler

by Eve Troeh
Sep 12, 2012
Car makers have produced special edition models before. Now Chrysler and fashion designer John Varvato team up to add some extra attitude to a model that already has street cred.
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No time like the present to buy a car

by Tess Vigeland
Sep 7, 2012
Americans are buying more cars this year due to incentives like zero money down, zero percent financing for five or even six years. Learn tips on how to buy your dream car for less.
Doing a little homework before going into a dealership will help buyers gain the upperhand during negotiations.
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