| Staged Auto Accidents Probed |
May 18th, 2013 |
Authorities in South Florida say 33 more people have been charged in a three-year crackdown on staged auto accidents used to defraud insurance companies out of millions of ...
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| 20 injured when commuter train derails in Connecticut |
May 18th, 2013 |
More than 20 people were injured Friday when a commuter train in Connecticut derailed and struck a train moving in the opposite direction, officials said. Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokeswoman Marjorie Anders said the westbound 4:41 p.m. Metro-North commuter train out of New Haven derailed near the Fairfield station at 6:10 p.m., hitting the side of an eastbound train on the adjacent ...
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| Toyota FT86 On Display At The Mall |
May 18th, 2013 |
Bandar Seri Begawan - Toyota sports car FT86 is currently on display at The Mall, Gadong for this weekend. Organised by NBT Sdn Bhd, the main distributor of Toyota in the country, there are sales personnel to information regarding FT86. The Toyota 86, a new breed of sports car from Toyota, reflects the name ofAE86, a model well-known and loved by customers globally. The raw power of the engine ...
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| GMC Sierra Regular Cab Sneaks Into Aerodynamics Press Release |
May 17th, 2013 |
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The all-new 2014 GMC Sierra has undergone specific design changes to boost both fuel efficiency and interior quietness, after spending a major portion of its development time in a wind tunnel. Every millimeter of the truck was scrutinized by aerodynamic engineers to find areas of improvement, and as a result, debunked some myths. It’s interesting [...]
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| GM Shares Return to $33 Initial Public Offering |
May 17th, 2013 |
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For the first time in more than two years, the stock price for General Motors has passed its $33 initial public offering, thanks to the automaker preparing to introduce redesigned full-size pickups. The company will be introducing 20 new vehicles, including the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, hoping to rebound from an 88-year low market [...]
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| Ford Being Sued Over EcoBoost Engines |
May 17th, 2013 |
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Ford Motor Co. is facing a lawsuit over alleged issues and defects with its 3.5-liter V-6 EcoBoost engines. Three vehicle owners in Ohio have reported these issues, and according to the lawsuit, their engines “contained serious latent design, manufacturing, or assembly defects.” The three drivers have said the problems occur at highway speeds, where the [...]
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| Volvo Cars Teams Up with Swedish House Mafia |
May 17th, 2013 |
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Volvo has been teasing a big reveal with short YouTube videos, and we–among others–speculated that the Volvo crossover way in the background could’ve been the new XC90. We were wrong. What we though was going to be a big reveal of an all-new vehicle turned out to be a music video. Volvo and Swedish House [...]
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| Behind the Wheel: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid |
May 17th, 2013 |
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If you want a hybrid that boasts great gas mileage and is more comfortable to drive than a Toyota Prius, the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is for you. Although it doesn’t get as good as gas mileage as the Prius, it is definitely the better option if you would prefer a car you actually enjoyed [...]
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| Introducing Backfires Briefs, Home to Your Opinions, Musings, and Possibly Even Your Rants—and a Huge Kick-Off Prize |
May 17th, 2013 |
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Boxers or briefs? Well, stretch up your tight short ones, because today we’re talking about briefs—as in Backfires Briefs, the newest corner of Backfires! It works like this: For Level 4 and above community members, Briefs offers a chance to post a response to a periodic brief or question. The topics will range from current [...]
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| 2013 Scion FR-S “Bringing Sport Back” Commercial: Shut Up and Drive [The Ad Section] |
May 17th, 2013 |
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I like this commercial. I like it because it’s simple, edgy, and exciting, just like the car it advertises. It makes me want to get in an FR-S and drive it. Not just own it, but drive it. How many commercials these days make you want to do that? Not many. Sure, there are plenty [...]
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