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Coming soon: Mini Cooper by Rolls-Royce

Carmaker Mini is preparing to launch a new special edition of the subcompact icon outfitted by its ultra-luxury cousin Rolls-Royce.

27 safest cars

Just 27 vehicles this year meet the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's new, tougher standards.

Black Friday: Best day to buy a car

When people think of Black Friday shopping, they usually think of things like flat screen TVs, toys and sweaters. Now you can add cars, trucks and SUVs.

Ford Fusion: 2010 Motor Trend Car of the Year

Motor Trend magazine named the Ford Fusion mid-sized sedan as its 2010 Car of the Year on Tuesday. The award includes both the gas-only and hybrid versions of the Fusion.

Renting a Smart car by the minute

If you could use a car now and again but don't want to buy one, German automaker Daimler has a possible solution for you. At least if you live in Austin, Tex.

GM to start repaying debt to U.S.

General Motors said better results will allow it to start repaying government loans sooner than expected, although the company continued to lose money in its first quarter since emerging from bankruptcy.

GM to start paying back U.S. loan

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Cop car war heats up

Ford Motor Co. is firing back following General Motors' announcement that it would begin selling a police-only Chevrolet sedan in the United States in early 2011.

GM brings back the Buick Regal

General Motors will bring back the Regal name on a new Buick car set to be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month.

Cool car tech: 9 nifty options

Cars that park themselves. Driver-passenger split screen computers. Night vision. Just a few of the innovations that make driving easier, safer and more fun.