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A NICE RING TO IT: BLOGGING LIVE FROM NORTH DAKOTA Don't mind me - I'm from ND: Travel
In my continued effort to raise awareness of North Dakotans' existence in other parts of the country, I realized there are many things that we just don't see around here. Especially when traveling. If...
Posted on 6/8/11 at 4:39 PM
DIRTY LAUNDRY Play time
Lately when I forget to bring a lunch to work (which is most of the time, I’ll admit) I’ve been buying kid meals from various fast food places. I now have an awesome collection of Ironman ...
Posted on 5/19/10 at 8:13 AM
Political debate prompted by 'Halftime in America' ad
People rarely pick a fight with Dirty Harry. But Chrysler's "Halftime in America" ad featuring quintessential tough guy Clint Eastwood has generated fierce debate about whether it accurately portrays the country's most economically distressed city or amounts to a campaign ad for President Barack Obama and the auto bailouts.
By Corey Williams , February 06, 2012
Honda loses small-claims suit over hybrid car's fuel economy 
The Southern California owner of a Honda hybrid car has won her unusual small-claims court lawsuit against the automaker over the vehicle's failure to deliver its stated fuel economy.
By Linda Deutsch , February 01, 2012
Auto sales rise in January
U.S. sales of new cars and trucks rose 11 percent to 913,287 in January. New models, low interest rates and better loan availability helped buyers overcome lingering worries about the economy and pushed the sales pace to its highest level since the Cash for Clunkers program in August 2009.
By Dee-Ann Durbin and Tom Krisher , February 01, 2012
More than 1 million vehicles registered in N.D.
For 684,000 North Dakotans, there are now 1 million vehicles. North Dakota Transportation Department director Francis Ziegler reports Tuesday the agency registered more than 1 million vehicles last year. It's an all-time high.
By Associated Press , January 31, 2012
Auto industry rescue, success story played up by Obama
President Barack Obama wears his decision to rescue General Motors and Chrysler three years ago as a badge of honor, a move to save jobs in an industry that helped create the backbone of the middle class more than a half-century ago. If Mitt Romney, the son of a Detroit auto executive who later served as Michigan governor, wins the GOP nomination, expect to hear a lot about the car industry.
By Ken Thomas , January 31, 2012
California passes new auto emission rules
California air regulators have unanimously passed sweeping auto emission standards that include a mandate to have 1.4 million electric and hybrid vehicles on state roads by 2025.
By Associated Press , January 27, 2012
Safety regulator: 'We pulled no punches' investigating GM's Volt battery fires
At a combative House hearing, Republicans questioned whether the government's partial ownership in the automaker created a conflict of interest for the Obama administration in the Chevrolet probe, which began after a test car caught fire in June, three weeks after a side-impact test.
By Frederic J. Frommer , January 25, 2012
Government closes Volt probe, says car is safe
The government ended its safety investigation into the Chevrolet Volt on Friday after concluding that the Volt and other electric cars don't pose a greater fire risk than gasoline-powered cars.
By Dee-Ann Durbin and Tom Krisher , January 20, 2012
Following Internet protest, Congress puts off movie piracy bill
The demise, at least for the time being, of the anti-piracy bills was a clear victory for Silicon Valley over Hollywood, which has campaigned for a tougher response to online piracy. The legislation also would cover the counterfeiting of drugs and car parts.
By Jim Abrams , January 20, 2012
Moe’s Motors owner pleads guilty, will serve jail time
Muhannad Tahtamouni, 45, known as “Moe,” will serve 180 days in jail according to his plea agreement, but won’t be sentenced until March 7. Tahtamouni sold used cars without transferring the title to their owners and also failed to pay taxes and fees on some of the sold vehicles.
By Herald Staff Report , January 12, 2012
Chrysler hoping revival continues with reinvented Dodge Dart
The Dart is a crucial test of the Chrysler-Fiat alliance, one aimed at saving millions of dollars by reusing Fiat frames, engines and technology, yet giving them an American style with more space for people and gear. The Dart is the first Chrysler designed jointly by the companies.
By Tom Krisher , January 09, 2012
Used-car leases on upswing, but pitfalls abound
Car dealers have found a new way to profit from people with money trouble: leasing them hand-me-down vehicles.
By Ken Bensinger , January 06, 2012
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