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10 cars we loved to hate
Some cars are so well-designed that they are almost art. These aren't. Here are 10 cars from the past 50 years that redefined the word 'ugly.'
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GM CEO steps down
Dec. 1: General Motors abruptly announced Tuesday the resignation of CEO Fritz Henderson. Company Chairman Ed Whitacre will serve as CEO until a replacement is named. NBC's Brian Williams reports.

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10 best U.S.-brand vehicles
American automakers are offering some amazingly good prices on their products as they try to climb out of the abyss of the global financial meltdown. Here are 10 of the best.
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The evolution of the electric car
The electric car is poised to become a mainstream transportation option for everyday drivers. Click on the ‘launch’ button above to read about the evolution of the electric car.
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Ten cars that brought down Detroit
The glittering titans of America’s automobile industry have fallen into disarray. Here are 10 terrible cars that helped them on their way.
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GM's road to bankruptcy
A look at key events in General Motors' long and sometimes troubled history.
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Most reliable cars
J.D. Power’s 2009 Initial Quality Study shows the quality of vehicles built for American consumers has improved this year, but imported brands are still top of the list.
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