The board of General Motors met on Sunday to review a restructuring plan intended to cut costs and win support for up to $12 billion in emergency funding from the U.S. government, a person familiar with the deliberations said.
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Protection against whiplash has long been ignored – but tough new tests are forcing car makers to rethink safety strategies...
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The Detroit 3 should tell Congress they will limit corporate pay, bonuses and severance packages in return for government loans, the president of the UAW said today.
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Easy does it with pre-wax cleaner.
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While it takes a lot of preparation, Rock Crawler is unstoppable.
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Cradle docks MP3 player, but steering control works slowly.
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Euro NCAP is whipping motor manufacturers into shape! The independent crash testing body has introduced a rear impact assessment, to measure the level of whiplash protection a car provides.
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Brazilian Stock Car ace Thiago Camilo set the pace this morning in the warm up session prior to the race 1 of the International Challenge of Go-Kart Champs in Florianópolis (Brazil).
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Brazilian Stock Car ace Thiago Camilo set the pace this morning in the warm up session prior to the race 1 of the International Challenge of Go-Kart Champs in Florianópolis (Brazil).
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Rubens Barrichello has won Felipa Massa's karting event in Brazil. Michael Schumacher collected a 4th place in the first heat, but was prevented from continuing in the second after being hit from behind by Camilo.
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Barrichello wins Massa's go-kart event in Brazil. Schumacher collected a 4th place in the first heat, but was prevented from continuing in the second after being hit from behind by Camilo.
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Brazilian Stock Car ace Thiago Camilo set the pace this morning in the warm up session prior to the race 1 of the International Challenge of Go-Kart Champs in Florianópolis (Brazil).
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Sure, the winter scenery looks beautiful, but it's doing a real number on your retinas if your eyes aren't protected while you enjoy it. Being outdoors or driving for extended lengths of time in wintry conditions without proper protection can lead to eye-fatigue, drowsiness and even eye damage.
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When the flat-six engine bolted to the middle of the Porsche Cayman S first fires up, it makes a lumpy, erratic and hoarse noise that nearly brings its health to question. For a car that pays homage to Porsche's great mid-engine racers of the past, it sounds more than a bit out of place. Thing is, any good singer needs a moment to warm their vocal cords before a performance. Some even say the added sound effects are part of the boxer engine's charm. Indeed, the sweet song that ensues is well worth the wait for operating temperature.
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V8 Vantage package is now included in Silverstone’s range of driving days.
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Make date with classic cutaways.
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Gadget clips over existing rear view mirror to give tidy phone solution.
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Hi-tech sat-nav's a small wonder.
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It’s the small car with some big plans!
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Designed for the urban adventurer type, the Jeep Liberty first made its appearance as a 2002 model before being upgraded in 2008 to its second-generation platform. Liberty offered shoppers the typical SUV requirements- namely a fair amount of ground clearance, moderate towing capacity, four wheel drive and a selection of options and accessories.
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