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Finally, a brake in the case of wife's mysteriously stopping car
A reader writes: "My wife keeps telling me this is happening, and I want to believe her, but the local Chrysler dealer and our favorite mechanic are stumped."

Venza a welcome addition to crossover category
The 2009 Toyota Venza is the latest attempt by automakers to disguise a station wagon as a new, modern vehicle. And you know what? The Venza succeeds nicely.

Lincoln to offer automatic parallel parking
Ford Motor Co. will for the first time offer the option of automatic parallel parking on Lincoln luxury vehicles.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2009
A routine service visit raises Prius owner's suspicions
A reader writes: Are service charges necessary? Or are they just trying to pick my wallet?

Exotic Nissan GT-R races past the advance hype
Car enthusiasts who lusted for nearly 20 years after Nissan's Skyline GT-R sports car are going ga-ga over the new-generation GT-R that has arrived on U.S. soil.

Chrysler cancels its dealer reward program
Chrysler LLC canceled its annual reward meeting for top-performing dealers for the first time in decades as it seeks to cut costs in the tough auto market.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008
Just an 'idling' thought: It won't hurt, but don't overdo it
Dear Tom and Ray: I work in law enforcement on a surveillance unit. We often have to sit in our vehicles for long periods of time, sometimes with the engine running. Is it hard on a vehicle for it to idle in a stationary position for long periods of time -- and why or why not? If we have to remain stationary with our vehicle idling, is it better for the vehicle to be in "park" or "neutral," or something else? -- Jerry

Honda on the right track with hydrogen car
WASHINGTON -- For years, hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles have been the far-off technological bets of the auto industry -- the car that holds the promise of gasoline-free driving.

Ford Fusion Hybrid's mileage certified
Ford Motor Co.'s much-ballyhooed 2010 Fusion Hybrid will get 41 city miles per gallon and 36 mpg on highways, based on final certification figures from the Environmental Protection Agency, the company said this week.

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