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Drivers aren't the only ones getting squeezed at the pump. Many gas station owners can't afford to buy gas either.
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The Top 10 Cars Teens Want Most

Today's Web-savvy teenagers have a higher automotive IQ than prior generations. But parents seeking a four-wheeled gift for their high school grad, Sweet 16 or college coed still have a major role to play in encouraging a sound choice.
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Who's Getting Rich and Who's Left Poorer by $4 Gasoline?

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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The Future of GM: Live Green, Or Die

General Motors has gotten the message: oil prices will remain high, global warming is a political reality and the auto industry faces tougher fuel economy rules. GM has no choice but to retool for a green world.
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Rise of the Parking Robots

First Lexus and now Volkswagen have proven they can make cars that park themselves. But is this a "mind-blowing" advance people will want to have, or a just a fancy gimmick that may get phased out?
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Safe Kids Buckle Up Program Hits Major Milestone

The Safe Kids Buckle Up campaign recorded a milestone recently when the 1 millionth seat was checked in Los Angeles, coinciding with car seat checkups around the country. (Produced for General Motors)
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Helping Drivers Reduce Oil Consumption

The traditional oil change was based on engine technologies of the past. New technologies can reduce the frequency between changes by calculating each engine's oil "life." (Produced for General Motors)
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Better Aerodynamics Boost Fuel Economy

One of the best ways to improve fuel economy is to reduce the aerodynamic drag. The easier the car is to push through the air, the less gas you have to use. (Produced for General Motors)
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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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