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Threat of chemical leak into Little Elkhart River after train derails
Nearly 200,000 pounds of molten sulfur leaking from a derailed Norfolk Southern train car threaten a wetland area that empties into the Little Elkhart River. As of right now, officials say the impact on waterways appears to be minimal. Around 4:40 a.m....
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For car buyers, it's harder to end up with a lemon
TOM KRISHER,AP Auto WritersDETROIT (AP) — Car shoppers today are less likely to end up with a lemon. In the past five years, global competition has forced automakers to improve the quality and reliability of their vehicles — everything from inexpensive mini-cars to...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Audi, Automotive Equipment, Vehicles, Dodge
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More than 460 cars damaged in Pa. turnpike spill
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say 464 motorists have reported damage from last week's 40-mile driveway-sealant spill on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. A leaking valve on a tanker spread the gooey substance over the eastbound lanes of the turnpike in...Tags: Pittsburgh
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Jordan Ford to mark 50-year milestone Thursday
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterMISHAWAKA -- The late Jordan Kapson started with a Dodge and Plymouth dealership in 1949 and later added a Rambler line in 1957. But on Sept. 22, 1961, he made what perhaps was an even bigger move. He brought a Ford franchise to the corner of East...Tags: Plymouth, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Automotive Equipment, Ford, Dodge
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New Carlisle shredder pollution fears aired
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterNEW CARLISLE - The Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s Office of Air Quality is basing an air permit being sought to operate a new vehicle and metal scrap shredding facility in New Carlisle on “six criteria pollutants.”...Tags: Environmental Issues, Air Pollution, Environmental Pollution, Motorvehicle Accidents, Transportation Accidents
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Best used cars
In this economy, many people looking for ways to save on big-ticket items are passing on new cars and buying used. It’s not the gamble it used to be—if you do your homework. In fact, Consumer Reports says these days buying a used car can be...Tags: Vehicles, eBay Inc., Consumers
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Ford reliability slips
When your car breaks down, it's a real drag. Taking it into the shop is a hassle and can cost a lot of money. Buying a car with a reliable track record can keep you out of the repair shop.
Consumer Reports National Research Center's annual predicted-...Tags: Lexus, Ford, Honda, Chrysler Group LLC, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips
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Area Honda dealers hit again
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterWere it not for an earthquake and tsunami in Japan, what could have been a great year has been an OK year in new car sales for area Honda dealers. And this week, they got hit again. Honda announced Monday that parts shortages from three months of...Tags: Disasters, Automotive Equipment, Vehicles, Japan, Services and Shopping
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Toyota recalls 550,000 cars globally
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling about 550,000 vehicles worldwide — mostly in the United States — for possible problems related to the crankshaft pulley on the engine that could make it harder to steer. Toyota's U.S....Tags: Toyota Recalls, Lexus, Product Recalls, Toyota Motor Corp., Toyota
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Real Deal Making in Washington
There was a terrific announcement in Washington last week, one that brought people together for a worthy cause that will benefit all of us, the economy and our environment in the long run. I know what you are thinking. I am now doing stand up comedy or...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Onions, Automotive Equipment, Vehicles, Entertainment
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New cars struggle with quality
DETROIT (AP) — Cars that are redesigned or completely new for the 2011 model year had more quality problems, partly because of glitches in navigation systems and other dashboard technology. J.D. Power released its annual survey of new vehicle...Tags: Luxury Vehicles, Lexus, Ford, Honda, Acura
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Auto service company ditches 3,000-mile oil change rule
MISHAWAKA — If you're headed out for your next oil change, pump the brakes! You may not need to change your oil every 3,000 miles.
What's behind the change? Jiffy Lube, one of the country's largest oil change companies, says where and how you drive...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Jiffy Lube International, Inc., Companies and Corporations, Oil Changes
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