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Daimler, Renault-Nissan Expand Alliance

Daimler and Renault-Nissan said Friday the automakers have expanded their four-year-old alliance to include putting a Renault diesel in the Mercedes C-Class, a Mercedes gasoline engine in an Infiniti and possibly will involve automated dr

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Bentley considering diesel engine for new SUV

Turns out, in case you didn't know, the rich are just like regular people. They too are concerned about the environment, even when tooling around town in their super-luxurious Bentleys. So the automaker is weighing the idea of offering a diesel engine in its SUV offering, which could help satisfy customers' demands for more fuel-efficient engines.

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Ford Focus 1.0-liter EcoBoost to only get manual trans in US

Photos of the 2015 Ford Focus leaked earlier today, but now we're able to tell you more details of the global five-door hatchback. Bucking automaker's troubling trend of ditching manual transmissions in favor of automatics, Ford says the new 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine will come only in a six-speed manual in the US, because, well, American drivers aren't as sophistic

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GM's Barra to make at least $4.4M, Akerson could make more as advisor

When General Motors' top executive Mary Barra broke through the automotive glass ceiling to become the industry's first major female CEO, it was heralded as a long-overdue decision that highlighted the fact that the auto industry is still a quite bit stodgy. That was underscored late Friday when GM released how much it will pay Barra for taking on this huge job – and it's not a heartwarming fi

How To Cook A Turkey On Your Engine Manifold

Are you planning to drive further than 220 miles? Then you can cook your turkey on your way

Here's how you can combine a long drive to grandma's (snore) with some foodie snobbery: Outdo your brother-in-law's fried turkey by cooking your bird on the engine manifold.

Mazda Unveils New Mazda3 Hatchback, Its Most Popular Car

The unveiling took place in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan

Mazda unveiled what's probably their most important model Wednesday at an empty warehouse space in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, a neighborhood filled with artsy boutiques and graffiti that could one day hang on the walls of a museum.

Summer Months Most Deadly For Teen Drivers

Most people assume winter driving is the riskiest, but joyriding and distractions can put teens in danger

Most people would assume that winter is a risky driving season for teen drivers, given the potential for ice and slick roads. But more teens die in car crashes during the summer months than any other season, safety experts say.

Chrysler Defies Government Request To Recall Jeeps

Safety experts say older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty SUVs are prone to fires

Chrysler has boldly refused to comply with a government request to recall 2.7 million Jeeps that could be prone to fires, arguing the government is applying unreasonable standards to its vehicles.

Police Used Mercedes mbrace Technology To Track Boston Bombing Suspects

After carjack victim escaped, he alerted Mercedes to turn on their vehicle location service

Drivers often worry about new technology in their vehicles, and whether or not those GPS devices can end up acting like Big Brother. Early last Friday, Mercedes put its mbrace telematics system to the test, tracking down the two fugitives: Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

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