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An Electronic Leash for Teen Drivers

Are aftermarket GPS systems that track a car's whereabouts parents' best friend or a teenagers' worst nightmare -- or both?
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	The Future of GM: Live Green, Or Die
	Rise of the Parking Robots
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GM Turns Away From SUVs

If you're filling your tank with $4-a-gallon gasoline, you probably count yourself among the losers, and you're not the only one. But there are winners, too: businesses which stand to profit from rising gasoline prices.
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Macho Movers: Male Drivers' 10 Favorite Vehicles

Men want cars that exude power, performance and exclusivity. Vehicles with the highest percentage of male drivers are among the flashiest, loudest and most expensive models on the market.
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What Women Want: Female Drivers' 10 Favorite Vehicles

To find out which vehicles women prefer, ForbesAutos compiled two lists. One looks at luxury vehicles most driven by women, and the other ranks the overall top 10 vehicles driven by women.
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The World According to Sir Richard Branson

Flying cars, "clean" fuel and hotels in space are just around the corner, says Virgin Group CEO Sir Richard Branson.
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The 2008 Indy 500 Goes Green

Emerson Fittipaldi, two-time winner of the Indy 500, drove this year's pace car. For the first time, the Corvette Z06, as well as race cars, used ethanol fuel. (Produced for General Motors)
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Pole Position with Lewis Hamilton at Anti Drink-Drive Event

Exclusive interview with British Formula 1 sensation Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton helped unveil a prototype of The Pact simulator as the latest tool to promote Responsible Drinking. (Produced for Diageo)
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Mississippi State University Wins Challenge X

Seventeen engineering teams from the nation's top universities were challenged by the Department of Energy in a groundbreaking four-year competition called Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility. The teams had to re-engineer a Chevy Equinox crossover using a range of hybrid, plug-in or fuel cell propulsion systems to increase energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. (Produced for General Motors)
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Fashion Hits the Roadway

Cutting edge fashion hit the runway this month at the International Academy of Design & Technology's 29th annual fashion show, "Imagine 2008," where students were challenged to design clothing based on automotive themes. ( Produced for General Motors )
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QB Tom Brady Gives Audi SUVs to 'Best Buddy' Linemen

New England Patriots' questerback Tim Brady is honorary chairman of Best Buddies, a charity which raises money for people with intellectual disabilities. (Produced for Audi)
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Landfills Go Green to the Extreme

Companies like GM have committed themselves to a "landfill free" manufacturing process, meaning all materials are either recycled or reused in some way. (Produced for General Motors)
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Expert Tips for Better Fuel Economy

With no sign of gas price relief ahead, drivers are looking for ways to cut down on fuel costs. Adding these tips together could result in an extra tank of gas every other month. (Produced for General Motors)
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Earth Day 2008: Recyclable Cars

According to the EPA, 95% of all automobiles are recycled. Over 84% of a vehicle can be recycled, preventing millions of tons of parts from going to landfills. (Produced for General Motors)
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OnStar Makes GPS Easier to Use Than Ever

OnStar introduces two new services, enabling subscribers to press a button and connect with an advisor, and to save destinations on their computer and send them to their vehicle. (Produced for General Motors)
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What Makes a Car a Collectable

Many people have different definitions of what's collectible but generally it's a mix of performance, rarity, style and popularity. (Produced for General Motors)
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