That spiffed-up used car sitting in the driveway or on a dealer's lot may have "Buy me!" reflected in its appearance. But looks aren't everything. That spit-and-polish job may hide troubles under the hood - and on paper. Even used cars are a major purchase, so in order to avoid headaches after you drive away, here are five things you need to check out before writing out that check to buy a used car.
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Fisker Automotive could create as many as 2,500 jobs in the next five years through the renovation and reopening of an idle GM plant in Delaware that will be used to manufacture plug-in hybrid cars.
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While bicycles and public transportation have both been around long before the "green" movement began, both forms of transportation are rapidly overtaking car ownership for the young and those who are "green" oriented.
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The most eagerly awaited sports car in decades, the Lexus LFA, made its debut as a production model at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.
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The state of Washington is one of five states selected to participate in a 36 month study, funded by $100 million grant from the Department of Energy under the Economic Recovery Program. The state hopes to use some of the funds to eventually begin construction of an “electric car corridor” which could run from Eugene Oregon to Vancouver British Columbia.
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Delphi is working on a concept to allow you to control many of your car functions with your iPhone via a computer application called IDriver.
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Japanese carmakers Honda and Toyota will display their eco-friendly concept cars at this month’s 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Green technology and fuel efficiency will take center stage on the stands of most automakers at the show. The 41st Tokyo Motor Show will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City for 13 days from October 23rd through November 4th..
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General Motors has divested itself of its Hummer brand, shipping off the brand to China, where much of U.S. manufacturing is anyway. The Humvee was once the gold standard for egregiously large SUVS, but it became tarnished as gas prices rose and the recession began.
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There have been some amazing advances in technology in the auto industry. From the ability to have a bluetooth connection or the production of hybrid cars, things have certainly progressed from the old Model T. However, there have been many cars that stand out over the years because they are just plain ugly. Here 10 ugly cars that really take the prize.
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Toyota, already having a recent spate of bad news over a massive 3.8 million vehicle recall (over floor mats, no less), is facing more trouble. It's possible, though admittedly unlikely, that Toyota could find its Prius, the most popular hybrid car made, banned, along with other Toyota hybrids.
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The 2010 GMC Terrain is not your typical crossover SUV. It might be smaller on the outside but it certainly offers more on the inside. The GMC Terrain 2010 has the rugged appeal of a truck for those who like bold styling, yet it has premium features,functionality and amazing fuel efficiency for those who are looking for a crossover that's driver and fuel friendly.
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Cash for Clunkers was the incredibly successful program that offered consumers a rebate of up to $4,500 to turn in their ‘clunker’ for a more fuel efficient car. The program boomed car sales for a short time and gave the failing car companies some much needed (short-term) relief. Now that the program is over, consumers still have a multitude of questions regarding how the money was paid out, how it is going to be paid to those waiting, and who got rejected.
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