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No more Maybach uber-expensive cars ???

TweetIt looks like Jay-Z and Kanye West will have to destroy a new line of cars in their next video. The Maybach has been discontinued due to low sales and lack of profits. “We came to the strong conclusion that the sales chances for the Mercedes brand are much stronger than those for Maybach”  said Dieter Zetsche, chief executive.

Autos: Cars That Thieves Don’t Want

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TweetThe Highway Loss Data Institute recently released its annual list of the most- and least-stolen vehicles,  and a perusal of the top 10 most stolen cars list indicates thieves still favor large pickupsand SUVs. The No. 1 stolen car of the year, for instance, was the Cadillac Escalade, a large luxury SUV.

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Autos: Biggest Gas Guzzlers

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TweetTypically the bigger the autos and the higher their performance, the more gas they’re going to need. That’s not considered a good thing in these enlightened times, on a planet with a finite supply of fossil fuels. Hence, numerous organizations keep track of which vehicles require the most juice, and they publish lists of the [...]

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TweetCadillac designers pulled the wraps off the luxury division’s new Ciel concept car at a sneak preview prior to the official public debut, which will take place in Monterey, Calif. this Sunday, August 21, on the concept lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. 

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Autos: Want a supercar? Buy a used one…

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TweetThese are heady times for some used cars. With the economy still teetering and credit hard to come by, car shoppers looking for used car deals — particularly on gas-sipping economy machines and small SUVs — are finding prices are up some 20% since January, according to Kelly Blue Book.

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TweetWhat do you get for the robber baron who has everything? As if a run-of-the-mill Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB($450,000) weren’t a flashy enough statement of personal wealth, consider the Rolls-Royce Phantom Solid Gold, a rolling monument to excess that would make even Jay Gatsby blush. 

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TweetIt’s a distinctly American trait to want what’s next — even before it’s here. Yes, Americans are spoiled, with too many choices in every genre of product, especially cars.

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TweetEven though auto manufacturers have greatly boosted quality and reliability, buying a used car can still be a process fraught with anxiety. In addition to worrying about the honesty of the seller, you also want to be sure to avoid vehicles with poor reliability records.

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The World’s Most Popular Cars

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TweetIn the post-globalized era, chain stores and fast-food eateries can be found almost everywhere on the planet. But when it comes to the most common car models, some of the biggest names remain unfamiliar to Americans. 

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Autos: Used Cars to Avoid

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TweetFor millions of cash-strapped motorists, buying a used car or truck, rather than a brand-new one, is an option based on sheer necessity.

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