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GM Gets Second Shot in the Arm From Feds on January 16
General Motors will get a second installment of its government loan on January 16, according to the U.S. Treasury.
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Hyundai Genesis Named Consumer Reports' Top-Rated "Upscale Sedan"
 The Korean sedan outranks the competition from Lexus, Acura, Lincoln and others. The Jaguar XF is described as "near the bottom" of a group of 12 luxury sedans that were tested by the consumer watchdog.
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Video: RDP Motorsport's 1,000-HP Dodge Challenger SRT8
 A duo of superchargers and an Arrington 440 stroker motor help bring the modern muscle car's horsepower into quadruple digits.
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Teased: Hyundai Equus VI
 Korean automaker releases sketches of its new flagship sedan.
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2009 Tokyo Auto Salon: Sneak Peek at the Mazda Stand
 All-new Mazda 3 (Axela) and Premacy hydrogen rotary hybrid concept will take center stage at this important tuner show.
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Pontiac G8 ST Dead, Officially
 Tens of El Camino enthusiasts mourn.
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2007-'08 Mitsubishi Outlander Recalled Because of Faulty Brake Lights
 Mitsubishi is recalling 21,493 2007-08 Outlander vehicles equipped with LED stop lamps because they may not light up when the brakes are applied.
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Isuzu Down to Final 500 Vehicles in U.S., as Era Ends
 Isuzu plans to leave the U.S. with a whimper, not a bang, when sales cease on January 31.
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616-HP 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Roadster Hits Auction Block
 A rare 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Roadster, which has been described as "an indelible contribution to Corvette's racing pedigree," goes up for auction on Jan. 16.
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2009 Detroit Auto Show: Chrysler Opts for Frugality Over Flash
 Chrysler outlines a "lean" plan for the upcoming Detroit show that borders on Depression-esque. Gone are the free media lunches and tickets for executives to the annual charity preview event, along with other glitzy extras.
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2008 U.S. Auto Sales Are Worst Since 1992
 U.S. auto sales slumped to their lowest level since 1992; December sales continued to tumble.
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Hyundai Says No to Genesis Convertible
 Don't expect the Genesis to go topless any time soon.
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Spy Photos: 2011 BMW 5 Series Touring
 Spy shooters catch the future BMW 5 Series wagon in action.
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Dutch Company Designs 1950s-Inspired Cars for European Tours
 Custom car was inspired by Le Mans racers of the 1950s.
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Iggy Pop. Insurance. Advertising Marriage Made in Heaven?
 In a strange hookup, the onetime punk god Iggy Pop has been signed to advertise an insurance company in the U.K.
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Chrysler Gets $4 Billion Federal Loan
 The bailout money comes two days after GM's emergency government handout.
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It's a Mixed Bag for 2009 Ford F-150 in Federal Crash Tests
 The 2009 Ford F-150 gets top five-star ratings in front and side crash tests but only three stars in rollover ratings for four-wheel-drive models, a step down from the four stars the 2008 truck earned in the same test.
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Lose Your Job? Return Your Hyundai with Few Strings
 In an unusual move, the Korean automaker rolls out a new program designed to give customers some peace of mind when they buy or lease a car in tough economic times.
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2009 Shanghai Auto Show: Porsche Panamera
 New four-door Porsche will make its world debut in China, not Europe; on sale in late summer.
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China: Geely Looking to Increase Sales by 25 Percent in '09
 The Chinese company offers up an ambitious menu of new products and big sales targets.
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Tuner Special: 9ff Cayenne Vantage GTR
 The German tuner ups the output of the Porsche SUV to a whopping 725 horsepower.
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Russo and Steele Auction Will Feature Nicolas Cage's 1970 Hemi
 The celebrity's 'Cuda is clad in triple black and has been verified to be 100 percent genuine.
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Wood Is Good
 Restoring a 1942 Ford Super DeLuxe Wagon, a wonderful woodie from the era when station wagons had bodies made of wood. Now collected by surfers and hot-rodders, a woodie makes a fine touring car.
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Rambling Wrecks: The $2008 GRM Challenge
 Sure, you want to go fast, but how fast can you go for $2,008? The Grassroots Motorsports Challenge sets loose a bunch of junkyard dogs at its annual event of misguided creativity in Florida.
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10 Top Sales at the 2008 Monterey Auctions
 The 10 top sales at the 2008 Monterey auctions were part of a record-breaking event for 2008, but what does this say about the health of the collectible car market?
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10 Best Cars at the 2008 Monterey Auctions
 Despite the troubled economy, interest in vintage car auctions continues to be high. Here are the top choices for sale at the 2008 Monterey and Pebble Beach auctions.
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Speed Reading: Best Car Books of Summer '08
 If you're looking for a Father's Day gift, consider one of our top 10 car books for fast summer reading. Racing, hot rods, histories, special marques and even Steve McQueen.
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