South Korean Woman Passes Driving Test After 950th Try

“After four years of trying, 68-year-old Cha Sa-soon finally managed to secure the 60 out of 100 points needed to pass the test. ” Link

G.M.: Chevy Volt Gets 230 MPG

“General Motors said Tuesday that its Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle, scheduled for release in 2011, will achieve a fuel rating of 230 miles a gallon in city driving. The rating is based on methodology drafted by the Environmental Protection Agency, and most other automakers have not revealed the mileage for the electric cars. ” Link

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Obama's Cash For Clunkers Bill Boosts Auto Sales

“Edmunds.com, the auto buying site, predicts that sales in July will be up 10% from June despite the fact that the program was only in effect the last week of the month. J.D. Power and Associates also predicts a bump, as well, predicting sales going from an annual selling rate of 9.7 million in June to an annualized rate of 10 million.” Link

Kim Kardashian Ticketed For Tinted Windows, Missing License Plate

Kim Kardashian twitters: “@KimKardashian- ughhhh just got pulled over for tinted windows & no license plate!

@KimKardashian- I just got my car back from shop & they took off my back plate! I got a ticket 4 smoked out tail lights! Isnt that legal?

@KimKardashian- The officer said he wasnt sure so he cited me anyway & will dismiss it if he’s wrong! What a jerk!” Link

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GM To Sell Saab

“The news came as Swedish broadcaster SVT reported that Swedish luxury sports car maker Koenigsegg Automotive AB and Norwegian investors are planning to buy Saab. The person would not identify the final bidders for Saab but said news could come ’shortly,’ perhaps as early as Friday.” Link

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Sued By Former CEO

“The founder and former CEO of Tesla Motors, Martin Eberhard, is suing the company and current CEO Elon Musk for libel and breach of contract, opening up another lawsuit at the young electric carmaker. The lawsuit alleges that Musk sought to ‘rewrite history’ by taking credit for the accomplishments and the very idea behind Tesla Motors, resulting in a damaged reputation for Eberhard. The suit was filed in the last week of May but become public on Wednesday night. ” Link

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Supreme Court Okays Sale Of Chrysler

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Supreme Court Delays Chrysler Sale

Supreme Court Delays Chrysler Sale

The Supreme Court has granted a requested delay in the sale of Chrysler to Fiat…

Supreme Court Asked To Block Sale Of Chrysler To Fiat

Supreme Court Asked To Block Sale Of Chrysler To Fiat (more…)

Company Claims Electric Hummer Gets 100 MPG

Company Claims Electric Hummer Gets 100 MPG