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Ethanol Tries to Ditch Bad Rep

Once an environmental darling, ethanol has lately been taking a beating. Here are answers to some of biggest questions facing the future and usefulness of ethanol.
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	SUVs and Trucks Plunge in Trade-In Value
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	Turning a Ride to School into Quality Time
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	The Spreading Ban on Driving-While-Texting
	The Highest-Quality Cars On the Market
	Vehicle Quality Improves for 2008
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	The Harley Museum Goes the Whole Hog

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Safest Drivers in the United States

Which city in America has the safest drivers? According to Allstate, the answer is Sioux Falls, S.D. The Allstate's data also indicated that the smaller the city, the safer it is for drivers.
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Ten Tips to Lower Driving Expenses

It's getting more expensive to own a car, and spiking oil costs are the primary culprit. Besides downsizing and driving less, there are ways drivers can ease the pain.
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Now is the Time to Buy

Slow sales are forcing manufacturers to offer generous deals in an effort to increase business - making new cars and trucks more affordable than they have been in over six years.
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I Spy, Automotive Paparazzi on the Rise

Produced for General Motors - To prevent photos of new cars leaking to the press, automakers often use off-limits facilities and have camouflage engineers mask the cars for their preliminary testing.
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Hybridfest 2008 Lights Up

Produced for General Motors - Hypermilers put their vehicles to the test in a cross-country race. Fuel economy was recorded and the driver with the best percentage over the EPA's estimates won.
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Major Collaboration to Promote Plug-in Vehicles Announced

Produced for General Motors - General Motors announced that it will collaborate with the nonprofit Electric Power Research Institute to accelerate the introduction of plug-in electric vehicles.
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Mommy Bloggers Take the Show on the Road

Produced for General Motors - With no kids and no car seats, five mommy bloggers set out on a cross-country road trip from D.C. to San Fran behind the wheel of a high-tech hybrid Tahoe.
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Main Street Going Green

Produced for General Motors - Car dealerships are traditionally an un-green environment, but with sustainable practices like skylights to cut electricity costs, companies are making a green commitment.
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The Rise of the Economy Car

Produced for General Motors - As drivers search for money saving alternatives, they are choosing better gas mileage over power and performance by buying four-cylinder cars like the Chevy Malibu.
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I Spy, Automotive Paparazzi on the Rise

Car paparazzi, or "auto spies," try to take photos of never-before-seen cars. When a new car needs a real world test, companies like GM bring in camouflage engineers. (Produced for General Motors)
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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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The 3,000 Mile Oil Change Myth

The latest automotive technology may mean fewer oil changes and greater environmental efficiency. (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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