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1 Injured In Columbia Heights Shooting
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS (WCCO) — Police are investigating after a man was shot in Hilltop, Minn. Tuesday evening, according to Columbia Heights police. Authorities said the shooting was reported by the victim...
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Problems For Auto Dealers, Buyers During Shutdown
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s day 12 of the state government shutdown and many services remain at a standstill, including parts of auto sales. Scott Lambert from the Minnesota Automobile Dealer’s...
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DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Rita At The Richfield History Center
“I know it’s silly to get so excited about a car, but it’s the first car I ever bought on my own.” The Ride The Driver: Rita Car in Question: 2011 Honda CRV Spotted at: Richfield History Center, 6901...
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DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Adrienne At The Elmer L. Anderson Library
“On one of our trips, my daughter saw a snake under the car!” The Ride The Driver: Adrienne Car in Question: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Spotted at: Elmer L. Anderson Library, 222 21st Ave S.,...
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DEFEND YOUR RIDE: John At The Saint Croix River Valley
“I just thought, what the heck? It’s time to have something fun.” The Ride The Driver: John Car in Question: 2010 Chevy Camaro Spotted at: Scenic overlook, Highway 95 in the Saint Croix River Valley,...
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DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Rich And Karin At Swede Hollow Park
“We drove our motorcycle through a buffalo herd this year.” The Ride The Drivers: Rich and Karin Car in Question: 1999 Damon Intruder Motorhome Spotted at: Swede Hollow Park, St. Paul, MN 55106...
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DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Don And Shirley At Thomas Lake Native Prairie
“On trips we’ll get books on tape. Shirley had one book last time that was sixteen CDs.” The Ride The Driver: Don and Shirley Car in Question: 2009 BMW Series 3 Spotted at: Thomas Lake Native Prairie...
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DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Chris At The Minneapolis Lookout
“I bought it because my old car started on fire, so I thought I should get a new one.” The Ride The Driver: Chris Car in Question: 2006 Ford Focus Spotted at: Ridgeway Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55439...
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Good Question: Are Car Wash Extras Worth It?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — When you pull into a car wash, even the word sounds cheap: Basic. No wonder they always try to upsell us with names like, “Premium,” “Platinum” or “Ultimate.” So, are those car...
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‘Cars For Courage’ Hurting After Thief Tows Car From Lot
BROOKLYN CENTER (WCCO) — At first glance, the cars in a lot off Brooklyn Boulevard may look old or forgotten. But to Kelly Buttler and Cars for Courage, they represent a new chance. So, she was...
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Is This The Life Of A Maserati Owner?
By Brian Cullen “Right this way, sir.” said my chauffeur. And here’s where I stop myself. Normally, I’d play this by doing the whole “a chauffeur? Pour moiI?” thing. But not today. Today I didn’t want...
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Revamped Honda Fit Gets New Engine, Transmission
DETROIT (AP) — Once the king of the subcompacts, Honda’s Fit is getting a badly needed update. The Fit fell behind in mini-car sales when Chevrolet, Ford and Hyundai entered the market during the past...
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Performance Cars Promise Fun, Modest Pain At Pump
DETROIT (AP) — Automakers are unveiling a bevy of performance cars in Detroit, sending the message that people still want to have fun when they drive. The cars include the Corvette Z06, a trio of BMWs,...
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Tesla Shares In High Gear On Strong 4Q Sales
DETROIT (AP) — Tesla Motors shares spiked by double-digits Tuesday after the company said it sold nearly 1,000 more cars in the fourth quarter than expected. The electric car maker sold close to 6,900...
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Three Questions For GM Product Chief Mark Reuss
DETROIT (AP) — It’s clear that General Motors is no longer being run by bean counters, especially when it comes to developing cars and trucks. Mark Reuss, the incoming head of product development, is a...
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Hot Cars At The Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT (AP) — The North American International Auto Show begins this week in Detroit with media and industry previews. It opens to the public Jan. 18. Here are some of the new cars and experimental...
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Ultimate Guide To Your Summer Road Trip
Photo Credit: Thinkstock Summer is just around the corner and that means it’s time to pop open the garage and head for the open road. Whether you’re a 20 something looking for adventure, a parent...
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American Cars In Decline? GM’s Role In The International Recall War
General Motors has had a tough year. With roughly 10 million vehicles being recalled for everything from wiring problems to faulty ignition switches, many are reporting that the automaker’s actions...
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GM Recalls 2.7M More Cars; ‘Major Announcement’ From Feds To Come At 11:15 A.M.
TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP/WWJ) — General Motors’ efforts to root out lingering safety problems across its wide range of cars and trucks has produced another big recall — and highlights a...
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GM Adds 218,000 Chevrolet Aveo Cars To Growing Recall List
DETROIT (AP) – General Motors has added yet another recall to its growing list for the year. The recall of 218,000 Chevrolet Aveo subcompact cars is the company’s 29th this year, bringing the total...
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