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Car Talk: Riding the clutch is fast track to a chain reaction of premature, pricey repairs

Dear Tom and Ray: A friend of mine at work and I have a disagreement regarding using the clutch on a standard-shift car. He says that keeping the clutch pressed...

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi November 20, 2009 Comment on this

Auto Briefs: Larger Prius to go on sale next year and Subaru has Motor Trend's top SUV pick

Paper: Bigger Prius set for sale next year Toyota is planning a larger version of its popular Prius hybrid, which will be powered by a lithium-ion battery, a Japanese...

November 20, 2009 Comment on this

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Gear & Gadgets: Defeat on-the-go clutter with Truck Office and clean your car's nooks and crannies

Office space For high-end clutter control, check out the Truck Office, a system of latching compartments and roomy drawers designed for contractors and others who work out of their...

November 20, 2009 1 Comment

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News & Features: Tire saver: Tips to get more for less on your next set of wheels

If you're cutting corners by canceling cable or clipping coupons, it might seem natural to skip replacing your tires, too. Don't. Worn treads can be dangerous, especially when they lose their grip as you're trying to brake or steer around danger. Here are some tips on how to get the most for your money when shopping for replacements.

By Tom Krisher November 20, 2009 Comment on this

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News & Features: Auto Review: 2010 BMW 650i convertible is a grand tourer

The model year on the BMW 650i is 2010, but this lengthy, smooth-riding, luxury coupe and convertible feel a bit like yesteryear.

By Ann M. Job November 18, 2009 Comment on this

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Auto Briefs: Ford introduces seat belt air bags; Barbie gets her own rental car

Associated Press Front, side and now seat belt air bags Ford plans to introduce seat belt-mounted air bags in the back seat of the 2011 Ford Explorer SUV, which will...

November 15, 2009 Comment on this

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Green Thinking: WWU team is an X Prize finalist; luxury electric car line comes to former GM plant

X Prize finalists The Automotive X Prize organizers have cut the list of competitors for the $10 million contest by half. A team from Western Washington University joins 42...

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Autobiography: With a little time, this '85 Celica GTS Convertible may become a classic

OWNER: Bob Moliter, Coupeville OCCUPATION: Retired educator CAR'S MAKE AND MODEL: 1985 Celica GTS Convertible "I LOVE MY CAR BECAUSE ... it was the first year of Toyota convertibles...

November 15, 2009 6 Comments

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News & Features: Seattle's love for 'green' cars pays off as the technology goes mainstream

Rich Costello works in Carkeek Park with one of the city's Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. (Photo by Barry Gibbons) For electric vehicle proponents, Seattle is a great place to be. The...

By Scott McCredie November 15, 2009 5 Comments

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Sound Off: How do you think your personal petro-fuel consumption compares to the average?

We each have our own shade of green. How do you think your personal petro-fuel consumption compares to the average? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. How do...

November 15, 2009 1 Comment

Car Talk: Husband is right: Truck can't handle those rocks

Dear Tom and Ray: My husband inherited a 1974 Ford F-100 from his dad, and I would like to use it to pick up a load of rocks for landscaping....

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi November 15, 2009 Comment on this

Car Talk: Why should I pay a lube shop to recycle my oil filter?

Dear Tom and Ray: I notice that car businesses that lube and change oil for passenger cars are now charging for recycling oil filters. Is this a scam, since I...

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi November 13, 2009 Comment on this

Auto Briefs: Chrysler's plan for new lineup unveiled and childhood racer gets top toy honor

Carlos Osorio / Associated Press Chrysler's plan for new line-up unveiled Chrysler unveiled details of its five-year plan last week to boost sales and return to profitability with a "soulful"...

November 13, 2009 Comment on this

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Gear & Gadgets: All you need to fix a flat tire and a truck bed cover with strength and good looks

Flat repair The Slime Powerspair is a 48-piece kit that includes everything you need to fix a flat tire, including a heavy-duty 12-volt compressor that will inflate most tires...

November 13, 2009 Comment on this

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News & Features: To bring the love to their cars, auto designers put on a happy face

Even with all the bad news that has pounded the auto industry, carmakers are trying to put on happy faces. Literally: They are incorporating smiles and other cheerful characteristics into their designs, with hope that consumers will warm to vehicles that might reflect their own personalities and feelings.

By Samantha Critchell November 13, 2009 2 Comments

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News & Features: Auto Review: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox SUV refined, stylish

Chevrolet's sport utility vehicle named for the first day of spring had a rebirth this year, and the resulting 2010 Equinox is the best ever. A crossover SUV that's based on a car-like chassis, the Equinox has stylish new looks, a refined ride, handsome interior and new, more fuel efficient engines.

By Ann M. Job November 12, 2009 2 Comments

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Car Talk: Bad battery or ailing alternator? Car is flatlining despite jump-start efforts

Dear Tom and Ray: How does one tell the difference between a bad battery and a bad alternator? My car will not crank, but has some power (the dome lights,...

By Tom and Ray Magliozzi November 8, 2009 1 Comment

News & Features: Tech boom: The Seattle Auto Show will highlight a surge in eco-friendly technology

This year's Seattle Auto Show, which opens Wednesday at Qwest Field Event Center, will feature a wide variety of "green" innovations appearing for the first time.

By Jeff Layton November 8, 2009 4 Comments

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Sound Off: Should drivers be re-tested to determine driving capability?

Once you earn that license, it's yours for life. Should drivers be re-tested to determine their driving capability? Take our poll, or leave your comments below. Should drivers be re-tested...

November 8, 2009 7 Comments

Autobiography: 1966 Ford Mustang convertible has been on his must-have list since childhood

OWNER: Rodney Sherwood, Bainbridge Island OCCUPATION: Owner, Sherwood Creative Production Company CAR'S YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible "I LOVE MY CAR BECAUSE ... it is the...

November 8, 2009 4 Comments

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