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- Why buy the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid when you can order a Ford Fusion Hybrid with leather seats?
- – Keith Griffin, Boston Globe
2011 Nissan Juke
When weird attracts
Unusual looks can sell cars as long as they're not gimmicky. So it's with some surprise we found a great car underneath the Nissan Juke's oddball dune buggy shell. (By Glenn Gould, Boston Globe)
Chrysler to repay government loans this quarter
Chrysler will repay all outstanding loans from the U.S. and Canadian governments sometime during the second quarter of this year, the company said this morning. (By Clifford Atiyeh, Boston.com)
Early birds get the supercars in Brookline
A early-morning California car tradition, the famed "Cars & Coffee," found its way to Brookline this month with a high-end assortment of rides. (By George Kennedy, Boston.com)
PETER DEMARCO: WHO TAUGHT YOU TO DRIVE?
Cleaning tips to help prolong new car’s shine
Everything gets chucked in the cupboard between my car’s two front seats: maps, sunglasses, flashlights, empty cups, old parking tickets, candy wrappers — I might even have a spare tire in there. It’s a complete mess, and naturally, I can never find anything I need.
New York Auto Show
Stephen Colbert steps on the Audi stage in a fisherman's suit, plus more surprises in New York.
2011 Dodge Journey
Serious peppering for so-so Journey
With the crossover segment being where the action is, Dodge needs a serious entry. The 2011 Journey, two years after it was introduced, is finally that vehicle.(By Dan Roth, Boston Globe)
History of the Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen has announced that the Beetle, one of the most recognizable cars on the road, is getting a makeover with an all-new design. Take a look at some of the more important moments in the car's history. (By Carli Velocci, Boston.com)
Local dealers feel pinch from Japan's crisis
Local auto dealers say they are bracing for a shortage of Japanese-made vehicles and components in coming months as Japan recovers from a deadly March earthquake and tsunami. (By Erin Ailworth, Boston Globe)
Ford widens recall of F-150 pickup to nearly 1.2M
Ford bowed to pressure from regulators on Thursday and widened a recall of America's top-selling vehicle, the F-150 pickup, because its air bags can deploy at the wrong time.
Mini bookmobile turns new page
An orange Mini Cooper, signed by 18 authors, is a true writer's ride for Nantucket bookstore owner Wendy Hudson. (By Bill Griffith, Boston.com)
Chevy's all-black 'Centennial' Corvette on sale
Chevrolet is adding to its 100th anniversary by introducing a special Corvette with an all-black color scheme. (By Bill Griffith, Boston.com)
2011 Lexus IS 350
Work-in-progress sport sedan
The Lexus IS 350 doesn't have the overall snarl to compete with BMW and Infiniti in the driver's car category. (By Bill Griffith, Boston.com)
JOHN PAUL: THE CAR DOCTOR
Flushing automatic transmission fluid may be temporary fix
Q. A few months ago the vehicle would start to buck when going up a hill. Could you explain how dirty transmission fluid would cause this type of problem?
2011 Kia Sportage
'Cute ute' redo has the goods
Lots of oomph and plenty of all-weather room and traction turn the Sportage into a real crossover contender. (By Bill Griffith, Boston Globe)
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- 2011 Dodge Journey
- 2011 Lexus IS 350
- 2011 Kia Sportage
- 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid
- 2012 Acura TL
- 2011 Dodge Durango
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Chrysler to repay government loans this quarter
Chrysler will repay all outstanding loans from the US and Canadian governments sometime during the second quarter of this year, the company said this morning. Of the original $9.6 billion loan package, Chrysler now owes the US Treasury $5.8 billion......
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- Saab-owner Spyker posts loss, drops sales forecast
- Chrysler to repay $7.5 billion to US and Canada for bailout
- Summary Box: Chrysler to repay $7.5B of loans
- Chrysler to repay $7.5B of its government bailout
- Hyundai Motor quarterly profit rises 46 percent
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