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Fat Cars: Report Reveals What We Already Know About Vehicle Weight

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No one wants to have a fire, and no one wants a vehicle that isn't crashworthy," Detroit teardown and cost guru Sandy Munro told Automotive News. years) and automakers continue culling the smallest and most affordable models from the lineup. The average age of cars on U.S. roads is now at record highs (12.5

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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Lutz, who retired earlier this year, called the car Detroits "moon shot" and an attempt to wrest the mantle of innovation back from the Japanese. They leased a few (at a loss) to those that could afford it. AND the Detroit car companies were laughing. The Obama Administration doesnt understand that.

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