General Motors has stated in no uncertain terms that the Chevrolet Volt is on track to become a bona fide production model. The automaker’s reaction is likely in response to the chorus of cynical pundits who thought the vehicle was nothing more than a publicity stunt by the General to say, “Hey, we care about the environment, too!”

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ANKENY, Iowa - With high-tech reliability, easy installation and a universal design that fits virtually all vehicles, SPAL USA 2-door and 4-door Power Door Lock Kits offer drivers convenience, increased security and peace of mind.

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GRAND BLANC, MICH. - Preventive maintenance typically implies looking under the vehicle’s hood; often, though, it’s the chassis underneath the vehicle that’s overlooked.

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Remember the post last year discussing how a larger waistline may be leading to today’s larger cars? (And, no, we’re not talking about SUVs.) Well, there may be another side-effect to being larger: increased car accidents and fatalities.

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South African publication Wheels24 posted its top picks for Most “Gay Car”, “Straight Car”, and “Sexiest rear-end”.

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DETROIT – Is your oil ready to be changed? Do you know how much air pressure is in your tires? Even if you don’t know the answers to these important maintenance questions, chances are, your GM vehicle does. Most GM vehicles today are equipped with advanced technology that helps take the hassle out of vehicle maintenance.

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GRAND BLANC, MICH. — Along with the change of seasons from fall to winter comes the likelihood of poor road conditions and reduced visibility. Automotive breakdowns, never convenient, can be even more dangerous in cold weather. Preventive vehicle maintenance can help lessen the odds of mechanical failure.

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1. How did you get into this scene?
Notice the difference between HOW and WHY. Asking “why”, (generally speaking, of course), is accompanied by a mocking, skeptical attitude, while asking “how” shows less bias and more curiosity. Whenever you come across a unique hobby or automotive enthusiast niche, you may find there was a likewise unique entrance into that “world.”

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1. Is this your truck?
No! I just stole it, but thanks for asking!

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Remember when the media warned parents not to let their children watch too much television? A venerable tidal wave of experts pointed to TV as dangerous to “family” time, something increasingly rare in today’s busy world. Well, that warning has moved from the family home to DVD players in the family SUV or–gasp!–minivan.

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