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2014 Cadillac ELR preview: Guilt-free luxury upstages Chevy Volt
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You've likely noticed and perhaps even lusted after the stylish Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.
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You've likely noticed and perhaps even lusted after the stylish Cadillac CTS-V Coupe.
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Romney slams Tesla, Fisker again in final presidential debate
Romney slams Tesla, Fisker again in final presidential debate
The CEOs of Tesla and Fisker may have thought they were home free -- but it was not to be.More >>
The CEOs of Tesla and Fisker may have thought they were home free -- but it was not to be.More >>
Small cars haven't been this big for nearly 20 years
Small cars haven't been this big for nearly 20 years
Small cars are on track to reach a market share not seen since Bill Clinton's first inauguration.More >>
Small cars are on track to reach a market share not seen since Bill Clinton's first inauguration.More >>
2013 green car buyers guide: Hybrids, diesels and plug-ins
2013 green car buyers guide
With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here are the ones you should be looking at.More >>
With gas prices high and new fuel-economy standards in effect, automakers are rolling out new green cars of every type. Here are the ones you should be looking at.More >>
The most important new cars for 2013
The most important new cars for 2013
Here are ten 2013 model year vehicles that are especially important, for the market, for innovation and for looking to the future.More >>
Here are ten 2013 model year vehicles that are especially important, for the market, for innovation and for looking to the future.More >>
Selling your ride? Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
Used cars to remain valuable through 2014
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If you have plans to sell your current ride anytime soon, there is some good news and some great news.More >>
2014 Tesla Model X vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV: Electric SUV showdown
2014 Tesla Model X vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV: Electric SUV showdown
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV has been compared to a Tesla for half the price, so how does Toyota's all-electric compact SUV compare to the Model X?More >>
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV has been compared to a Tesla for half the price, so how does Toyota's all-electric compact SUV compare to the Model X?More >>
Fancy a 9-speed gearbox for better gas mileage? Chrysler does
Fancy a 9-speed gearbox for better gas mileage? Chrysler does
Chrysler is developing a nine-speed automatic transmission as part of a way of creeping towards the 54.5mpg 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets.More >>
Chrysler is developing a nine-speed automatic transmission as part of a way of creeping towards the 54.5mpg 2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets.More >>
So how many 2012 Model S electric cars can Tesla really sell?
So how many 2012 Model S electric cars can Tesla really sell?
The 2012 Tesla Model S electric car has launched, short drive reviews are coming in, and new owners are taking delivery every day. So what's next for Tesla?More >>
The 2012 Tesla Model S electric car has launched, short drive reviews are coming in, and new owners are taking delivery every day. So what's next for Tesla?More >>
Electric car buying guide: Everything you need to know before you buy
Electric car buying guide: Everything you need to know
Electric vehicles can be intimidating for first time buyers. To help, here is a handy Electric car buying guide to help you along the way.More >>
Electric vehicles can be intimidating for first time buyers. To help, here is a handy Electric car buying guide to help you along the way.More >>

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Chevrolet Volt Partners with MBAs Across America
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Produced for Chevrolet - Chevrolet is providing 12 Volts to expand a program that matches local entrepreneurs and MBA students committed to revitalizing small businesses across America.
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United Way celebrates Corporate Champions of Change
United Way celebrates Corporate Champions of Change
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American Express 2Q profit rises 9 percent
American Express 2Q profit rises 9 percent
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 7:13 PM EDT2014-07-29 23:13:36 GMT
American Express Co. (AXP) on Tuesday reported earnings that rose by 9 percent in its second quarter, and topped analysts' expectations.More >>
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer American Express Co.'s net income grew 9 percent in the second quarter, as spending by cardholders increased and the credit card issuer set aside less money to cover...More >>
$1,000 Sovaldi now hepatitis treatment of choice
$1,000 Sovaldi now hepatitis treatment of choice
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 7:00 PM EDT2014-07-29 23:00:35 GMT
A $1,000-per-pill drug that insurers are reluctant to pay for has quickly become the treatment of choice for a liver-wasting viral disease that affects more than 3 million Americans.More >>
The price is sky-high, but so is demand. A new $1,000-per-pill drug has become the treatment of choice for Americans with hepatitis C, a liver-wasting disease that affects more than 3 million.More >>
US, Europe impose tough new sanctions on Russia
US, Europe impose tough new sanctions on Russia
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 6:53 PM EDT2014-07-29 22:53:08 GMT
European Union ambassadors are meeting to discuss a dramatic toughening of the trade bloc's sanctions against Russia.More >>
Spurred to action by the downing of the Malaysian airliner, the European Union approved dramatically tougher economic sanctions Tuesday against Russia, including an arms embargo and restrictions on state-owned banks....More >>
Twitter 2Q results soar, stock flies high
Twitter 2Q results soar, stock flies high
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 6:28 PM EDT2014-07-29 22:28:27 GMT
Stronger-than-expected results pushed Twitter's stock sharply higher on Tuesday after the short messaging service said its revenue more than doubled in the second quarter.More >>
The little blue bird is flying high. Stronger-than-expected financial results pushed Twitter's stock sharply higher on Tuesday after the short messaging service said its revenue more than doubled in the second quarter.More >>
Clean-air rules assailed as too much, too little
Clean-air rules assailed as too much, too little
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 5:58 PM EDT2014-07-29 21:58:20 GMT
Hundreds of people will tell the Environmental Protection Agency what they think of proposed rules to cut pollution from power plants during public hearings Tuesday and Wednesday in Denver.More >>
Hundreds of people across the country lined up Tuesday to tell the Environmental Protection Agency that its new rules for power-plant pollution either go too far or not far enough.More >>
Stocks end lower ahead of economic data
Stocks end lower ahead of economic data
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 5:40 PM EDT2014-07-29 21:40:05 GMT
Asian stocks extended gains Tuesday with the South Korean stock market closing at a three-year high ahead of U.S. and Chinese economic reports later this week.More >>
The stock market fell modestly on Tuesday as investors waited for a batch of big economic reports later this week.More >>
US bars Kurdish oil from entering Texas port
US bars Kurdish oil from entering Texas port
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 5:39 PM EDT2014-07-29 21:39:55 GMT
A U.S. District Court Judge has ordered the seizure of a vessel carrying about 1 million barrels of Kurdish crude oil about 60 miles off the Galveston coast.More >>
The U.S. has barred a shipment of Kurdish crude oil from reaching the Texas coast amid concerns independent oil sales from Kurdistan could further weaken Iraq's fragile central government as it struggles to contain a...More >>
OKCupid, Facebook not alone in studying consumers
OKCupid, Facebook not alone in studying consumers
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 4:57 PM EDT2014-07-29 20:57:43 GMT
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Think you're in control? Think again.More >>
Highway, bridge money at risk: Senate to vote
Highway, bridge money at risk: Senate to vote
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 4:43 PM EDT2014-07-29 20:43:56 GMT
The Senate is scheduled to take up legislation Tuesday to keep federal highway money flowing to states, with just three days left before the government plans to start slowing down payments.More >>
Racing to adjourn for the summer, the Senate scheduled major votes Tuesday to keep federal highway funds flowing across the nation - billions of dollars to avert layoffs for construction workers and shutdowns of road and...More >>
How Asana hopes to purge the scourge of email
How Asana hopes to purge the scourge of email
Updated: Tuesday, July 29 2014 4:33 PM EDT2014-07-29 20:33:18 GMT
By The Associated Press Associated Press Asana is a service created to minimize the need for workplace email by serving as a one-stop shop for assigning work, sharing ideas, posting important...More >>
By The Associated Press Associated Press Asana is a service created to minimize the need for workplace email by serving as a one-stop shop for assigning work, sharing ideas, posting important updates and...More >>

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