BREAKING: Chrysler To Repay U.S., Canadian Loans By June 30

Yesterday, we told you that Chrysler was on the brink of announcing a plan to repay its debts to governments of Canada and the U.S. Now, they've gone and done it: according to a Chrysler press release issued this morning, the repayment will officially take place sometime between now and June 30. Currently, Chrysler owes $5 billion to the feds and...

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BMW CEO Apologizes For Telling The Truth About EVs

On April 18th, BMW CEO Jim O’Donnell met in New York with reporters, amongst them TTAC?s Jack Baruth. At the meeting, O?Donnell opined that the U.S. government should end the $7,500 tax credit for EVs. “I believe in a free economy. I think we should abolish all tax credits,” O’Donnell said, noting that it was [...]

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2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Debuts @ 2011 New York Auto Show ? Video

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2012 Porsche Boxster all new, still the same [Spy Photos]

The third-generation Porsche Boxster will look a lot like the second-generation Boxster if spy photos from Carscoop are to be believed. New car, old look, still very Porsche. More »

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New Michelins, interior upgrades boost ?12 Chevy Corvette [Video]

Chevrolet has added a new set of advanced performance Michelin tires to its 2012 Corvette, which also gains some interior improvements.

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Rising Gas Prices Fuel Scams

This video says it all.

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2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Debuts @ 2011 New York Auto Show ? Video

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BREAKING: Chrysler To Repay U.S., Canadian Loans By June 30

Yesterday, we told you that Chrysler was on the brink of announcing a plan to repay its debts to governments of Canada and the U.S. Now, they've gone and done it: according to a Chrysler press release issued this morning, the repayment will officially take place sometime between now and June 30. Currently, Chrysler owes $5 billion to the feds and...

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How fast is that new Kia Sportage SX Turbo?

Kia has recently started installing the 2.0 liter turbo engine from the Optima turbo in the 2011 Sportage. Jason asked me if I would attend the press preview on his behalf, and I'd like to present the above photo as evidence that I did a proper job of testing the Sportage SX's 256 horsepower engine. Details of both the Sportage and my financial contribution to the great state of Arizona will be coming soon on About.com's SUVs and Minivans site. -- Aaron Gold

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Test drive: 2012 Honda Civic

I have to admit that I'm having a bit of a hard time accepting that there's a new Civic, because the old Civic still looks pretty cutting edge to me. I suppose that's why the 2012 Honda Civic kept the general proportions and layout of the old car. The Civic has always been a strong seller, but it was primarily competing against other Japanese automakers. In the last year, companies that used to be also-rans have introduced fantastic new cars -- specifically the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte. When the competition is coming up fast, is it wise to hold your ground? Find out in my 2012 Honda Civic test drive.

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2013 Ford Taurus/Taurus SHO (w/video) - 2011 NY Auto Show

Offering an early look at what lies ahead for its full-size four-door set, the 2013 Ford Taurus and 2013 Ford Taurus SHO were unveiled in New York boasting a well-focused mid-cycle upgrade that endows both with new measures of style, performance, economy, comfort and quality.

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Watch a Tuscaloosa man drive his Mustang out of tornado rubble [Video]

An owner of a Mustang convertible may have lost his home, his neighborhood, and possibly even friends, but damned if he wasn't getting his Ford Mustang Convertible out of the rubble of this week's deadly Tuscaloosa Tornado. More »

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Awards, Best Cars and Top 10 Lists

Model year after model year, cars just keep getting better.

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New Michelins, interior upgrades boost ?12 Chevy Corvette [Video]

Chevrolet has added a new set of advanced performance Michelin tires to its 2012 Corvette, which also gains some interior improvements.

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Name That Exhaust Note, Episode 86: 2011 Ford F-150 V-6

On Tuesday, we posted an audio recording of a mystery car?s exhaust note. To hear it again, click play above. Almost everyone who commented was in the ballpark on what engine this sound belonged to, but didn’t pair it with the correct vehicle.� This week’s sound came from the 3.7-liter V-6 in the 2011 Ford [...]

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2012 Hyundai Accent (w/video) - 2011 NY Auto Show

The all-new fourth-generation 2012 Hyundai Accent carries on the design philosophy already evidenced in the automaker's larger Elantra and Sonata models.

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Ford's EcoBoost V6 accounts for 36% of all F-150 sales

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2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost - Click above for high-res image gallery

When gas prices hit $4 per gallon in the past, pickup sales suffered as a result. We have to wait until April sales are released to know how much truck sales have been hurt by the latest spike at the pump, but it's clear that the Ford F-150 is getting a big boost from its turbocharged V6.

Automotive News reports that 36 percent of all F-150s are equipped with the optional EcoBoost V6, which costs between $750 and $1,750 depending on the model. What's more, the EcoBoost model is reportedly accounting for 40 percent of all F-150 orders, and there is currently a scant 13-day supply of the boosted trucks.

Traditionally, full-size truck buyers have been more inclined to opt for larger V8 engines, but the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 appears to have changed some minds. The mill's V8-like 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque means that capability won't be compromised, while fuel economy rises by up to 20 percent. The Environmental Protection Agency gave the boosted F-150 a 16 mile per gallon city rating and a 22 mpg rating in highway driving.

At the same time, Ford claims a maximum tow rating of 11,300 pounds with an EcoBoost-equipped F-150, depending on the model configuration. For comparison's sake, F-150s that come with the 411-hp, 6.2-liter V8 can also tow 11,300 pounds, but fuel economy tops out at only 18 mpg in highway driving.

With the EcoBoost F-150 off to a rousing start, the next big question is whether the boosted V6 has staying power in the event gas prices drop back down to more normal levels. We'll have to wait and see, but with power and capability that matches other trucks in the F-150 lineup and a significant fuel economy savings, we can't see why not.

Gallery: 2011 Ford F-150: First Drive

Photos copyright (C)2010 Jeremy Korzeniewski / AOL and Ford Motor Company

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Bugatti Veyron Johnny Cash and Moody Blues Editions Appear at Shanghai Show

Okay, so those names aren’t official, but two Veyrons did show up at the 2011 Shanghai auto show: One based on the 1200-hp Super Sport and the other a riff on the targa-roofed and 1001-hp-weakling Grand Sport. Let’s cover the roofless one first. Commissioned by an unspecified buyer from an unspecified location, this one is [...]

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VW boosts Q1 profit, sales to record level

Last year's record profits for Volkswagen have spilled over into 2011 as the automaker continues its momentum.

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