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General Motors is working on a 200-mile electric car

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General Motors says it's developing an electric car with a range of 200 miles. The automaker says by 2017, it will have a half million hybrid and pure electric cars on the road. More>>

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To combat drunk driving, NTSB wants tougher blood-alcohol limits
To combat drunk driving, NTSB wants tougher blood-alcohol limits
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.

Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Cheap car or ugly car: Which would you pick?
Cheap car or ugly car: Which would you pick?
Would you rather get a good deal on a new car that's built on a seven-year-old design, or would you prefer to wait for the sparkly, contemporary version, which should age a bit slower?
Would you rather get a good deal on a new car that's built on a seven-year-old design, or would you prefer to wait for the sparkly, contemporary version, which should age a bit slower?
Electric cars: Eight important things everyone should know (but may not)
Electric cars: Eight important things everyone should know (but may not)
Sometime in the next few weeks, the 100,000th plug-in electric car will be sold in the U.S.
Sometime in the next few weeks, the 100,000th plug-in electric car will be sold in the U.S.
Black box recorders: Groundbreaking safety devices or end of privacy?
Black box recorders: Groundbreaking safety devices or end of privacy?
The vast majority of vehicles sold in the U.S. today come with black box recorders, and soon the gizmos will be found on all of them.
The vast majority of vehicles sold in the U.S. today come with black box recorders, and soon the gizmos will be found on all of them.
Death list 2014: The cars you won't see next year
Death list 2014: The cars you won't see next year
It's time to wave some more goodbyes--some fond, some not so much--to the clutch of vehicles that won't be hitting the road next year.
It's time to wave some more goodbyes--some fond, some not so much--to the clutch of vehicles that won't be hitting the road next year.
Obama administration to add 10,000 hybrids to government fleet
Obama administration to add 10,000 hybrids to government fleet
President Barack Obama may not achieve his goal of 1 million plug-in electric cars on U.S. roads by the end of 2015. But his administration continues to try to green the U.S. vehicle fleet.
President Barack Obama may not achieve his goal of 1 million plug-in electric cars on U.S. roads by the end of 2015. But his administration continues to try to green the U.S. vehicle fleet.
Hands-free texting is no safer than typing
Hands-free texting is no safer than typing
A debate is raging about taking and making hands-free calls behind the wheel.
A debate is raging about taking and making hands-free calls behind the wheel.
Screen test: Five frustrating infotainment in-car interfaces
Screen test: Five frustrating infotainment in-car interfaces
So-called infotainment interfaces are becoming a center point to the in-car experience—an essential part, if you ask some vehicle shoppers.
So-called infotainment interfaces are becoming a center point to the in-car experience—an essential part, if you ask some vehicle shoppers.
Volkswagen iBeetle integrates iPhone, gets iNamed
Volkswagen iBeetle integrates iPhone, gets iNamed
The new iBeetle includes an iPhone docking station.
The new iBeetle includes an iPhone docking station.
Americans are driving less, have been since 2005
Americans are driving less, have been since 2005
There's a far more effective way of reducing pollution and dependency on oil than buying more efficient cars or going electric: Driving less.
There's a far more effective way of reducing pollution and dependency on oil than buying more efficient cars or going electric: Driving less.

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How to choose the right mechanic
How to choose the right mechanic
The do's and don'ts everyone should know when searching for a new mechanic.
Winter road rules
Winter road rules
Winter driving is inconvenient and can be supremely hazardous, but a little bit of preparation and a big pinch of patience can make winter driving a reasonably painless experience.
How to avoid winter driving mishaps
How to avoid winter driving mishaps
While winter can be dangerous for those behind the wheel, drivers can avoid accidents by following some basic rules of the road when it comes to driving in the winter elements.
Car market going electric
Car market going electric
According to a recent study, sales of electric cars will skyrocket in the next five years. But in the overall scheme of the global car market, they will still be niche players.
Cold weather and oil may not mix
Cold weather and oil may not mix
While many people know that choosing an oil with the proper viscosity is critical, they might not know that winter puts added strain on other parts of their car's lubrication system.
100 years of Chevrolet
100 years of Chevrolet
In 1911, if you asked Billy Durant if Chevrolet Motor Company would sell 180 million vehicles by 2011, he probably would have said, "Damn right it will."
Child safety and cars
Child safety and cars
If you follow your state laws regarding child safety seats, your children must be safe in your car, right? Oh, how wrong you are.
Ford Mustang Boss 302: Reviving a legend
Ford Mustang Boss 302: Reviving a legend
Ford says the all-new 2012 Boss 302 isn't a nostalgia exercise, but it does bring back memories.
Top 5 vehicles for ski week
Top 5 vehicles for ski week
Getting up the mountain in these versatile vehicles can add immensely to winter's wonderland.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: The thrill is back
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1: The thrill is back
Tired of mundane electrics and fuel-sippers? The ZL1 Camaro is ready to rock.

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Chrysler Group Named Among "Top 50 Companies Creating Opportunities for Multicultural Businesses"
Chrysler Group Named Among "Top 50 Companies Creating Opportunities for Multicultural Businesses"
Company selected in online election involving more than 1.3 million diversity business owners "Election" was conducted by DiversityBusiness.com, "the nation's leading multicultural B2B online website" Since 1983,...
Company selected in online election involving more than 1.3 million diversity business owners "Election" was conducted by DiversityBusiness.com, "the nation's leading multicultural B2B online website" Since 1983,...
Alternative Fuel Solutions of Pennsylvania Now Offers the 2013 Ford 5.0L CNG Bi-Fuel Conversion
Alternative Fuel Solutions of Pennsylvania Now Offers the 2013 Ford 5.0L CNG Bi-Fuel Conversion
Alternative Fuel Solutions of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce we have added the much anticipated 2013 F150 CNG Bi-Fuel truck to our available list of EPA certified conversions. The system is fully OBDII and EPA...
Alternative Fuel Solutions of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce we have added the much anticipated 2013 F150 CNG Bi-Fuel truck to our available list of EPA certified conversions. The system is fully OBDII and EPA...
AAA, Detroit Tigers and Michigan State Police team up for "Teen Driving Safety Night" at Comerica Park
AAA, Detroit Tigers and Michigan State Police team up for "Teen Driving Safety Night" at Comerica Park
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. That's why AAA, the Detroit Tigers and the Michigan State Police (MSP) joined together today (May 23) to encourage teens to be safe drivers this Memorial...
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. That's why AAA, the Detroit Tigers and the Michigan State Police (MSP) joined together today (May 23) to encourage teens to be safe drivers this Memorial...
China Zenix Auto International Schedules 2013 First Quarter Press Release and Conference Call for May 24, 2013
China Zenix Auto International Schedules 2013 First Quarter Press Release and Conference Call for May 24, 2013
-Teleconference to be held at 8:00 A.M. EDT/8:00 P.M. Beijing Time-
-Teleconference to be held at 8:00 A.M. EDT/8:00 P.M. Beijing Time-
Dana Expands Joint Venture with Jayant Group in India to Include Heat Exchange Technologies
Dana Expands Joint Venture with Jayant Group in India to Include Heat Exchange Technologies
Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary has signed an agreement with Victor Reinz India (VRI), the company's joint venture with India-based Jayant Group, to manufacture...
Dana Holding Corporation (NYSE: DAN) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary has signed an agreement with Victor Reinz India (VRI), the company's joint venture with India-based Jayant Group, to manufacture...
J.D. Power and LMC Automotive Report: May New-Vehicle Retail Selling Rate Expected to be 1 Million Units Stronger than a Year Ago
J.D. Power and LMC Automotive Report: May New-Vehicle Retail Selling Rate Expected to be 1 Million Units Stronger than a Year Ago
Robust new-vehicle retail sales in May are the driving factor of returning total sales above the 15-million unit selling level for the month, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power &...
Robust new-vehicle retail sales in May are the driving factor of returning total sales above the 15-million unit selling level for the month, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power &...
Consumers Energy Asks Drivers To "Slow Down And Go Around" Employees In Work Zones
Consumers Energy Asks Drivers To "Slow Down And Go Around" Employees In Work Zones
As Michigan motorists hit the road this Memorial Day Weekend with the unofficial start to summer, Consumers Energy is reminding drivers to slow down in utility work zones.
As Michigan motorists hit the road this Memorial Day Weekend with the unofficial start to summer, Consumers Energy is reminding drivers to slow down in utility work zones.
Pentair to Present at KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial Automotive & Transportation Conference
Pentair to Present at KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial Automotive & Transportation Conference
Pentair Ltd. (NYSE: PNR) Chief Financial Officer John L. Stauch will present at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial Automotive & Transportation Conference held in Boston, Mass., on Thursday, May 30, 2013....
Pentair Ltd. (NYSE: PNR) Chief Financial Officer John L. Stauch will present at the KeyBanc Capital Markets Industrial Automotive & Transportation Conference held in Boston, Mass., on Thursday, May 30, 2013....
Idaho Drivers Now Have A Smarter Choice For Car Insurance
Idaho Drivers Now Have A Smarter Choice For Car Insurance
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer car insurance company, is now offering car insurance in Idaho.
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer car insurance company, is now offering car insurance in Idaho.
Making Drive-Time Productive, Entertaining, And Personalized Is Key To Leveraging Connected Vehicles For Driver Satisfaction
Making Drive-Time Productive, Entertaining, And Personalized Is Key To Leveraging Connected Vehicles For Driver Satisfaction
Vehicle interior planners now have to think beyond the cabin and get their heads into the cloud as the growing driver demand for in-vehicle connectivity changes drive-time activities and behaviors.
Vehicle interior planners now have to think beyond the cabin and get their heads into the cloud as the growing driver demand for in-vehicle connectivity changes drive-time activities and behaviors.