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Hybrid minivans coming soon

Apr 1, 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Chrysler have teamed up to make hybrid minivans that could be cheaper than current hybrid systems,...

It's not just the $300,000 price tag that hurts

Sep 22, 2010
This final note today. Another auto recall to tell you about. Seems like they just keep coming, doesn't it? It's a potential hazard to pedestrians...

OnStar: Roadside assistance... and Facebook updater?

Sep 8, 2010
This final note today, in which a little bit of technology might just be too much. Y'know the OnStar system from GM?...

Refinancing auto loan

Aug 11, 2010
Question: Is it possible to refinance an auto loan (I believe it is currently about 9.5%) if we were "upside down" going in to the purchase? Terri,...

Lease a car

Jul 26, 2010
Question: My wife and I both have older cars that are paid off and are considering upgrading one of the cars to something newer. The car we would...

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Financing for used car

Jul 15, 2010
Question: I was lucky enough to get a fabulous job offer just as the recession hit. I've been saving money to buy a car, preferably used. This will...

A Tesla...for the resta'ya

Jun 30, 2010
So far, this week's been a big bonanza for Tesla Motors. The electric car company raised $226 million with its IPO Monday, and the share price has...

Tesla keeps going

Jun 29, 2010
Tesla, makers of an all-electric incredibly expensive car, will have enough cash to continue operating for at least another couple of years after...