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U.K. Dealer Sells 'Death Trap' Twice, Faces Jail Time

The Truth About Cars

He sold the car through his store, Shelby's of Netherton. Hickman has admitted to "engaging in a misleading commercial practice and engaging in a commercial practice which contravened the requirements of professional diligence" according to Car Dealer Magazine. He was supposed to refund 3,500 pounds to the first customer.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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This company is not stupid." ( NY Times Magazine ) 2/16/07 In an interview with BusinessWeek on Feb. He said he plans to discuss the idea with [Caroll] Shelby and [Lee] Iacocca. Comstocks Magazine, February, 2006 ) "Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., The largest category: 39% want PHEVs. Hell, yes," he says.

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