Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:42:11 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:42:11 -0600 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/Green-Stars-of-the-LA-Auto-Show-70389257.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:21:19 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/hybrid_alt_la_50796973_101+%288%29.jpg
Look for concepts from Audi and BMW -- they're hard to miss.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/Hummer-Sold-For-150-Million-63874447.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:33:57 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/100909_HUMMER.jpg
Hummer, the gas-guzzling, muscular icon of the American road, has been sold to a Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/Neil-Young-Gets-His-Lincoln-Thinkin-and-Volted-Up-63670777.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:50:22 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/neilyoung2.jpg
The rock star's '59 Lincoln will guzzle gas no more.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/Cars-of-the-State-Fair-of-Texas-63651852.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:32:32 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/100609-statefair-cars-%2811%29-lead.jpg
From hot roadsters to heavy haulers, we've got shots of the cars showing at the State Fair of Texas

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/NATLGM-Pulling-E-Brake-on-Saturn-Brand-62949207.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:12:50 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*68/saturn+man.jpg
General Motors announced Wednesday that it will no longer make Saturn vehicles after a deal to sell the popular brand to Penske Automotive Group Inc. fell apart.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/Hybrid-Car-Owners-No-Carpool-Lanes-For-You-62456632.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:43:50 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/prius+%28Medium%29.jpg
As of Jan. 1, 2011, those yellow HOV stickers are set to expire and lawmakers say, sorry, your current hybrid just isn't good enough for an extension.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/They-Got-Their-Kicks-on-Route-66-60811537.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:10:09 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/DSC01103.jpg
MoshPix: San Bernardino, California hosted their 20th annual end-of-summer Route 66 Rendezvous and more than 2,000 classic, muscle and simply amazing vehicles were on view.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/What-Happens-When-a-59-Chevy-Bel-Air-Crashes-Into-a-09-Malibu-Watch-59672382.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:16:17 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/chevy-bel-air-crash.jpg
To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety decided to crash a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air into a 2009 Chevy Malibu and make a video. Sounds like fun right?

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/GM_Offers_Money_Back_Guarantee-59053307.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:38:17 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/man+holding+car+keys.jpg
General Motors is hoping to jump-start its revival by guaranteeing car buyers that if they don't like their new wheels, they can bring it back for a full refund.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/Woman-Trades-In-Car-But-Gets-New-Owners-Tickets-56412307.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:44:37 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/parking-ticket.jpg
A woman is nearly jailed over parking tickets for a car she traded in years ago.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/Test-Driving-the-New-Tesla-54778162.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:16:20 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*70/80957524.jpg
The new Tesla? Really choice.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/Cash-For-Clunkers-Clocks-Out-53875197.html Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:52:29 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/89607536.jpg
With a deadline of 7 p.m. Monday, dealers are putting the brakes on Cash for Clunkers.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/No-Cash-for-Car-Dealers-Clunkers-53743832.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:48:17 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/89607536.jpg
Dealers say they face a growing risk that that they will not be reimbursed.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/They_Just_Don_t_Make__Em_Like_They_Used_To_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:49:34 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/classiccarthumb_640x480.jpg
Car enthusiasts say newer fuel-efficient cars will never have the soul and character of the American classics.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/Crush_For_Clunkers_Miami.html Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:56:39 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/instigator_640x480.jpg
One South Florida car dealership has the perfect way to get rid of the influx of gas-guzzling clunkers that have recently been traded in. Crush 'em!

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/City-Hall-Proposes-Booting-Ordinance-53144652.html Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:44:05 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*66/lunapic-124479277724341.jpg
Overzealous booters may finally see some restrictions on what many call their unfair practice of booting cars in downtown Dallas, even when patrons have paid to park already.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/enjoy-this/Hot-Wheels-Gallery-52954492.html Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:35:32 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/Platinum-7+%28Tom+Hussey%29.jpg
At Platinum Motorcars, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Mercedes and more are all just a phone call away.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/around-town/cars/Chevy-Volt-Boasts-230-MPG-52952822.html Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:14:12 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/chevy-volt-0814.jpg
The Chevy Volt, GM's much anticipated electric car, will be a sipper, not a guzzler, getting an astounding 230 miles per gallon in the city, the company said.

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At Platinum Motorcars, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Mercedes and more are all just a phone call away.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/Clunker-Confusion-52550712.html Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:34:29 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*80/89546906.jpg
Car owners considering the government’s Cash For Clunkers new car sales stimulus program are facing confusion over what qualifies as a clunker.

]]> http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Perry-Hutchison-Agree-Trash-Cash-for-Clunkers-52544032.html Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:10:48 -0600 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/120*90/hutchinson-perry-photo.jpg
GOP rivals Gov. Rick Perry and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison actually agree on something.

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