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House considers limited repeal of McCarran-Ferguson Act
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The U.S. House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on House Bill 3596, the "Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009," sponsored by Rep. John Conyers Jr., D-Mich., committee chairman. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has introduced a companion bill, S. 1681, and a
hearing is scheduled for next week. MORE
Ford adds 4.5 million vehicles to largest U.S. recall
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Ford Motor Co. plans to add 4.5 million vehicles to its largest U.S. recall because of leaky cruise control switches that have been reported to cause vehicle fires. The latest action brings to at least 16 million the number of vehicles recalled by Ford for this problem over the last decade. More
EPA designates 31 new nonattainment areas
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated 31
areas throughout the United States as not meeting federal standards for particulate matter. The EPA aims to decrease the harm caused by exposure to fine particle pollution, which has been linked to breathing problems, heart attacks and premature death. The agency notes that particulate matter is most commonly emitted by power plants, factories and motor vehicles. More
Michigan stakes claim in clean fuel race
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The race to change the way Americans fuel their vehicles is propelling Michigan to the forefront in pioneering alternatives. Some alternative fuel technologies are further along than others ― ethanol, for instance, is already available as a gasoline-blend at many pumps ― but breakthroughs are afoot in the Great Lakes State,
especially with the federal government pouring billions of dollars into Michigan for advancing biofuel and electric battery technology. More
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Web site allows owners to seek bids on auto-body work
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Consumers who dread going from auto body shop to auto body shop for estimates to fix car dents and scratches can now do it by computer from the comfort of their homes. DentBetty.com allows car owners to upload photos of their damaged cars and receive online
bids for repairs from area garages. Launched in San Francisco in July and Boston last month, the service is free, although DentBetty hopes to expand nationally and eventually start charging repair shops a small subscription fee. More
Dumped GM, Chrysler dealerships find new life
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For the past nine months, the salespeople in the showroom of Team Chevrolet in Smyrna, Tenn., have greeted potential customers, shown them the new cars on the lot and answered questions about the vehicles. What they haven't done is sell cars. The dealership's former owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in late January, and all of the new and used vehicles on the lot were
put under the control of GMAC Financial Services, which held liens on the dealership's inventory. More
Crash alert systems for the rest of us
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Most drivers have been humbled by a blaring horn after drifting out of his or her lane, or felt frazzled while
slamming on the brakes to stop short of a crash. So far, the high-tech safety features that can prevent these kinds of mistakes have been available mostly on luxury vehicles. But the sensors and cameras that make so-called active safety features such as lane-departure and front-collision warnings possible are becoming more affordable, and automakers see a wide use for them across their lineups. More
OEM Pavilion brings together automakers, attendees
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For the first time ever, a collection of automakers will participate in a pavilion setting at Automotive Service and Repair Week, allowing attendees to visit with many of the top original equipment manufacturers in one area, at one time, under one roof. The upcoming International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) are the setting for this new ASRW feature. More
Troubleshooting driveability issues: Is the engine healthy?
Motor Age Share
The miss was just barely apparent at idle. As
soon as the throttle plate was opened, even slightly, the miss went away. Out on the road, the engine performed perfectly at any speed, under any load. The culprit turned out to be a burnt exhaust valve on the rear bank of this Chrysler minivan causing just a slight loss of compression, but I didn't find it until I had nearly exhausted all other possibilities, said Peter Meier, an ASE-certified Master Technician. More
Surprise! Buying American still matters
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Support the U.S. economy. Buy American. Sounds simple enough. But in a world where a Ford Fusion is built in Mexico, and a Toyota Camry is manufactured at a plant in Kentucky, the lines get blurred. As American car companies are spreading more of their work overseas, Asian and European
automakers are bringing more of their work here. So where is your money really going when you buy a car? More
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Advance Auto revs up online sales
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Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area Share
Advance Auto Parts Inc. has launched its own e-commerce Web site, allowing the company to sell parts online for the first time in roughly eight months. The company's Web site, AdvanceAutoParts.com, now allows customers to purchase more than 100,000 parts and accessories. It offers free shipping on purchases of $75 or more, as well as free in-store pickup. More
Hyundai and Kia find the sweet spot in U.S. market
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While other automakers are closing plants in the United States, Kia, which
is controlled by South Korea's Hyundai Automotive Group, is preparing to open a brand-new assembly plant in West Point, Ga., southwest of Atlanta. Up until now, Kia had imported 100 percent of its vehicles. Kia, meanwhile,is about to up its market share for the 15th consecutive year, and the combined sales of Hyundai and Kia increased 26 percent in September even as industry sales overall softened after the cash-for-clunkers program ended. More
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Toyota's presence at CARS has never been bigger! Stop by booth #C9001 for a live
demonstration of the all-new Electronic Parts Catalog and Toyota's Techstream diagnostic tools. Plus, enter for a chance to win Techstream and TIS products in daily drawings. To learn more, go to the Toyota Wholesale Parts website and register today!
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