THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Autos
January 2, 2009 -- 10:00 a.m. EST
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A small but growing group of mechanics is engineering an automotive insurgency: They're converting Toyota's Prius hybrids into plug-in electric vehicles, doubling the car's fuel efficiency.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123059301640740831.html?mod=djemAutos
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Ford plans to unveil two vehicles that can park themselves. Separately, Kirk Kerkorian's Tracinda confirmed it has sold all its Ford stake.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123059446215040911.html?mod=djemAutos
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GMAC rolled out low-rate loans on GM vehicles after it received Treasury funding, including 0% financing on certain 2008 models.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123064252570542267.html?mod=djemAutos
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Detroit's car show is being scaled back as Nissan pulls out and GM cancels its fashion show, dealing another economic blow to the depressed city.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123025340652834503.html?mod=djemAutos
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GM is suing a defunct automotive supplier for immediate access to specialized parts and equipment, saying a delay would hurt operations.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123032162988835835.html?mod=djemAutos
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Whether you drive a hybrid or an SUV, your car is a cash-guzzler. Families trying to save real money should consider going without, writes Brett Arends.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122996650443826683.html?mod=djemAutos
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Autos Video Center
Introducing Tata Motors' 'Nano'
It's a tiny car, costing less than $3,000 dollars and has become a hit in India. Tata Motors unveils its new mini-car, the NANO. Video courtesy of Reuters. (Jan. 10)
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid604875369/bclid604573386/bctid1370962994?src=rss
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Autos Tools
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Comparator: Compare new cars side by side
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Kelly Blue Book Used Car Values
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Auto Loan Rates
http://origin.bankrate.com/wsj/rate/brm_autosearch.asp
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