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Behind the Wheel | 2010 Jaguar XFR and XKR: Strays to Supercats

seen at 2009-09-10 21:22:11 - www.nytimes.com

The XK sports car and XF sedan, already among the sexiest cars in their segments, get new muscle for 2010.

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Collecting: Packard’s Visions of the Future, When It Still Had One

seen at 2009-09-10 19:03:37 - www.nytimes.com

At a concours in Connecticut, examples of all seven postwar concept cars commissioned by Packard will be together in one place for the first time.

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Motoring: Mileage Champs See the U.S.A. at 67.9 M.P.G.

seen at 2009-09-12 05:08:39 - www.nytimes.com

A couple driving a Volkswagen Jetta TDI drove through 48 states, covering 9,505 miles, while averaging 67.9 miles a gallon.

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The Driving Is in the Details

seen at 2009-09-12 05:09:04 - www.nytimes.com

Some companies are offering aftermarket devices to help drivers of conventional cars monitor their fuel economy.

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Advertising: Buy a G.M., Like It, or Get Your Money Back

seen at 2009-09-11 05:01:03 - www.nytimes.com

In an all-out effort to restore confidence in its products, General Motors will offer a 60-day, money-back guarantee on all its vehicles beginning on Monday.

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Magna Set to Win G.M.’s European Unit, Fulfilling Its Founder’s Dream

seen at 2009-09-11 23:27:14 - www.nytimes.com

With Magna International likely to take control of the European operations of G.M., Frank Stronach’s vision of becoming a full-fledged automaker has come full circle, but some analysts questioned the move.

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Ford Backs Ban on Text Messaging by Drivers

seen at 2009-09-11 05:29:36 - www.nytimes.com

The Ford Motor Company became the first automaker to endorse a federal ban on sending text messages while driving.

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Wheels: A Greener Frankfurt Motor Show

seen at 2009-09-10 15:26:55 - www.nytimes.com

Among European automakers, there seems to be a vision of a more sustainable future for the industry.

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Wheels: Return of the Fastback Roofline

seen at 2009-09-10 15:26:08 - www.nytimes.com

The Honda Accord Crosstour is one of a new generation of vehicles with raked roof lines designed to be sporty but retain the stance and capacity of S.U.V.’s.

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100 Jobs? It Looks Good to Michigan

seen at 2009-09-10 18:33:57 - www.nytimes.com

In a state that has lost 800,000 manufacturing jobs this decade, old factories are being retooled to make renewable-energy products.

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Driven to Distraction: Driver Texting Now an Issue in the Back Seat

seen at 2009-09-10 03:14:35 - www.nytimes.com

Differences of opinion about distractions behind the wheel are creating disputes among family members and friends.

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Wheels: McLaren MP4-12C: The Long Wait Is Over

seen at 2009-09-10 21:42:21 - www.nytimes.com

Very few cars, if any, have been as eagerly anticipated as the McLaren MP4-12C, the successor to the McLaren F1, released in 1993.

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Wheels: E.P.A. to Ban Lead Tire Weights

seen at 2009-09-10 21:42:31 - www.nytimes.com

The E.P.A. has agreed to follow Europe s lead and ban the manufacture and distribution of lead tire weights, which are used in balancing wheels.

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Wheels: China s Geely Eyes Bid for Ford s Volvo Unit

seen at 2009-09-10 21:38:30 - www.nytimes.com

Geely Automotive of China said Wednesday that its parent wants to bid for Ford s Volvo Car, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to chase a foreign brand in a global industry overhaul.

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Wheels: Car Sales in China Soared in August

seen at 2009-09-09 20:03:23 - www.nytimes.com

The country is poised to sell more than 12 million vehicles in 2009, with sales helped by government subsidies.

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