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Los Angeles Auto Show -- Insider's Guide

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Parker

This year the big news is, much to the chagrin of car-makers and their PR people worldwide, about GM and their ongoing leadership problems.

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Drag Strips and Greener Pastures

Scott Burgess | Posted 05.25.2011

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Scott Burgess

Within the car world, the Las Vegas trade show is known as the greatest collection of automotive porn under one roof -- though it's so big now, organizers added a few roofs.

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The Reckoning - Thousands of Dealers to Be Cut This Week

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Parker

And now, with Chrysler in bankruptcy and General Motors probably in it in another week or so, the other shoe drops. The one that's really about Main S...

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AIG v. Detroit - Renegotiating Contracts

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Parker

Congress could throw hundreds of billions at GM, Ford and Chrysler -- but how could the results be any different from what we see now?'

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Preview! Las Vegas' High-Performance SEMA Show and the Los Angeles Auto Show; How Green Will They Be?

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Parker

The LA Auto Show is now officially the first big extravaganza on the national car calendar. It opens Friday, November 21st and runs through Sunday, November 30th at the LA Convention Center.

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NHTSA: Ford's Chinese Tire Troubles; Kerkorian Selling Ford; Unsafe Knock-Offs; Americans Driving Less

Steve Parker | Posted 05.25.2011

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Steve Parker

There's good news, bad news and -- finally -- some smart, encouraging news by and for American drivers.

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