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Published Feb. 13, 2009 at 8:59 a.m.

From the LA Times…Toyota to cut executive pay, end bonuses in U.S.From Reuters…Toyota to cut hours, offers buyouts to U.S. workers ...

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Four in a row

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Published Feb. 13, 2009 at 8:52 a.m.

Via Bloomberg…Toyota’s Prius hybrid won IntelliChoice.com’s award for best car value under $24,000 for the fourth straight year ...

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From the Detroit Free Press…A proposal to allow people to deduct sales tax and interest on new car loans was stripped from the deal, which now only would let people subtract the sales tax – a more modest provision. However, the proposal does include a tax credit of up to $7,500 for the purchase of [ ... ] ...

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ouch

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Published Feb. 12, 2009 at 9:55 p.m.

just 2 words, SAW STOP. Wish I had one now. I was using a dado blade, cutting a channel in purple heart. The wood shot out and my hand didn’t. From the middle of my pinkie nail to the tip is now gone. The left side of my ring finger, from the middle knuckle to the tip, is now shaved off. Both tips are history. The bone on the ring finger has been shaved down. I’ve got to go to a hand surgeon in the morning. There’s no skin left to stitch so it’s either graphs or clip the bone down far

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Chevy Volt rolls along on Goodyear Tires while Bose blares Latest Music

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Published Feb. 12, 2009 at 6:02 p.m.

CHICAGO - When the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle debuts next year, advanced, fuel-efficient tires by Goodyear and a new sound system by Bose will be among the components helping the Volt to achieve up to ...

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Toyota's used hybrid vehicle commercial campaign

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Published Feb. 12, 2009 at 4:32 p.m.

Used hybrid reliability? ... Toyota has been running a new used hybrid commercial campaign on KROQ, a well-known alternative rock radio station in California ... Basically, there's a three-month warranty on top of the original vehicle warranty. Ultimately, it comes down to dealership trust when buying used Toyota hybrid vehicles ... No surprise there. That's the way it is with any used car. Why should hybrids be much different? ... Still, it's pretty interesting that Toyota is doing so much to

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2009 Chicago Auto Show: Mercedes-Benz BlueHYBRID S400

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Published Feb. 12, 2009 at 3:02 p.m.

02/11/09 Chicago, IL - Mercedes-Benz is launching its first passengercar model equipped with a hybrid drive system in summer 2009 - the S400 BlueHYBRID ...

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Gossip

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Published Feb. 12, 2009 at 2:35 p.m.

Overheard at the Prius Connection Chicago, the pricing on the 2010 Prius will run from $24 for the base model to $31K for the top of the line ... Three basic packages include:Base $24KJust what is says, the base ... The 2010 Base does not have an MFD but it does have the new hybrid [ ... ] ...

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Man Builds His Own Electric Honda S2000 In Garage [Electric Cars]

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Published Feb. 12, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.

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Would you ditch the Honda S2000's F20C for an electric motor and batteries? That's exactly what Brian did and, for our edification and amusement, he documented the entire build process along the way ...

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2010 Kia Forte Up Close

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Published Feb. 12, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.

The Kia Forte will replace the automaker's Spectra when it hits dealerships this summer, and it makes a break from the Spectra's soft styling with creased body lines and angular headlights and taillights. Similarities between the Honda Civic coupe in ...

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