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  • Chrysler has issued two recalls totaling 630,000 vehicles worldwide.
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chrysler, fire, auto industry, recalls
  • Chrysler is refusing a request by U.S. safety regulators to recall about 2.7 million vehicles to fix fuel tanks that could leak and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
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chrysler, fire, auto industry, recalls
  • Normandin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
  • The Memorial Day sales may have helped push the month of May to be U.S. automakers' best month in 6 years.
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auto industry, economy, business
  • Normandin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
  • The Memorial Day sales may have helped push the month of May to be U.S. automakers' best month in 6 years.
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auto industry, economy, san jose, business, david louie
  • After a long Memorial Day weekend drive, did you have any problems with your tires? You may be covered and not know it.
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auto industry, memorial day, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • Petaluma honoring anniversary of American Grafitti
  • Folks in Petaluma are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic George Lucas movie "American Grafitti" this weekend.
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auto industry, petaluma, movies, celebrity, news
  • Petaluma honoring anniversary of American Grafitti
  • Folks in Petaluma are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic George Lucas movie "American Grafitti" this weekend.
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auto industry, petaluma, movies, celebrity, north bay news, wayne freedman
  • Erica Davis of San Diego burned by seat warmers
  • 7 On Your Side has a consumer alert for the physically disabled when they ride in a car with seat warmers.
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auto industry, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • Erica Davis of San Diego burned by seat warmers
  • 7 On Your Side has a consumer alert for the physically disabled when they ride in a car with seat warmers.
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auto industry, consumer news
  • Key fob car thefts
  • 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney has an important warning if you use a key fob for your car.
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crime, hacking, auto industry, consumer news
  • Long Beach police stumped by car thefts with new device
  • A new high-tech device is giving criminals easy access to cars and it is stumping police.
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crime, southern california, hacking, auto industry, california news
  • U.S. traffic regulators are expected to propose stronger measures to keep drivers from being distracted by touchscreens.
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auto industry, driving, national/world
  • Tesla Model X
  • Palo Alto-based Tesla Motors says its reached full profitability.
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tesla, palo alto, auto industry, business
  • A cars dashboard.
  • A new smartphone app called the Automatic Driving Assistant could change the way you drive.
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smartphones, auto industry, apps, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • A cars dashboard.
  • A new smart phone app called the Automatic Driving Assistant could change the way you drive.
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smartphones, auto industry, apps, news
  • Code reader that diagnoses enginge problems in your automobile.
  • You can now put computer technology to work for you when your check engine light comes on before speaking with a mechanic.
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auto industry, computers, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • Code reader that diagnoses enginge problems in your automobile.
  • You can now put computer technology to work for you when your check engine light comes on before speaking with a mechanic.
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auto industry, computers, news
  • Tesla Model X
  • Tesla will delay the production of its Model X crossover sports utility vehicle and instead focus on production of its Model S sedan.
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tesla, palo alto, auto industry, business
  • Potential safety hazard in popular car
  • Double, or even triple, vision while driving -- why some drivers say they can't see clearly from inside a popular car.
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auto industry, driving, news
  • The Subaru BRZ and the Scion FR-S
  • Consumer Reports has released its list of top-rated vehicles and it is stacked with foreign cars.
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consumer reports, toyota, BMW, honda, lexus, auto industry, consumer news
  • Potential safety hazard in popular car
  • Double, or even triple, vision while driving -- why some drivers say they can't see clearly from inside a popular car.
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driving, auto industry, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • Michael Finney answers questions posted to his Facebook page during ABC7 News at 4.
  • On Tuesday, Finney talked about refinancing fees, auto insurance rate hikes, and broken baby monitors.
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auto industry, housing market, real estate, children, mortgages, consumer news
  • Michael Finney answers questions posted to his Facebook page during ABC7 News at 4.
  • On Tuesday, Finney talked about refinancing fees, auto insurance rate hikes, and broken baby monitors.
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auto industry, housing market, real estate, children, mortgages, 7 on your side
  • all-electric vehicle
  • Consumer Reports has partnered exclusively with 7 On Your Side for a report on the latest take on three of the latest electric cars.
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consumer reports, alternative energy, electric vehicles, auto industry, tesla, consumer news
  • Californias green sticker program off to slow start
  • If the HOV lane seems less crowded, it may be because thousands of carpool stickers are sitting in a state office, not being used.
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auto industry, alternative energy, electric vehicles, sacramento, leland yee, economy, news
  • Californias green sticker program off to slow start
  • If the HOV lane seems less crowded, it may be because thousands of carpool stickers are sitting in a state office, not being used.
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auto industry, alternative energy, electric vehicles, sacramento, leland yee, economy, california news, nannette miranda
  • The self-driving car may still be years away, but its development is already yielding some short-term advances to make driving safer and easier.
  • The self-driving car may still be years away, but its already yielding some short-term advances to make driving safer and easier.
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auto industry, silicon valley, business
  • The self-driving car may still be years away, but its development is already yielding some short-term advances to make driving safer and easier.
  • The self-driving car may still be years away, but its development is already yielding some short-term advances to make driving safer and easier.
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auto industry, silicon valley, business, david louie
  • We've heard of cars that drive themselves, but what about a driverless car that will also come pick you up?
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auto industry, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • Michael Finney answers questions posted to his Facebook page during ABC7 News at 4.
  • Finney talked about RFID chips, used car warranties, and how to stop getting catalogues.
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shopping, banks, auto industry, consumer news
  • Michael Finney answers questions posted to his Facebook page during ABC7 News at 4.
  • On Wednesday, Finney talked about RFID chips, used car warranties, and how to stop getting catalogues.
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shopping, banks, auto industry, 7 on your side
  • Is consumer appetite for gadgets fading?
  • ABC7 News reporter David Louie explains why the endless cycle of bigger and better gadgets every 6 to 12 months is in trouble.
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silicon valley, apps, gadgets, television, auto industry, news
  • Nextgen cars, TVs on display at CES
  • ABC News Technology Editor Joanna Stern reports on the hottest gadgets and innovations from CES.
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silicon valley, apps, gadgets, television, auto industry, news
  • Michael Finney answers questions posted to his Facebook page during ABC7 News at 4.
  • On Friday, Finney talked about overdraft fees, returning an Amazon purchase, holding car manufacturers accountable.
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shopping, amazon, banks, auto industry, 7 on your side
  • Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because lights beneath the doors can overheat and cause fires.
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auto industry, fire, recalls
  • Is the Prop 33 discount really a discount?
  • Prop 33 would change the way auto insurance companies charge for their policies, but is the discount really a discount?
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auto industry, insurance, laws, election day, voting, consumer news
  • Is the Prop 33 discount really a discount?
  • Prop 33 would change the way auto insurance companies charge for their policies, but is the discount really a discount?
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auto industry, insurance, laws, election day, voting, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • The Toyota Prius is the best-selling car in California, the state that buys more cars than any in the country.
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gas prices, auto industry, electric vehicles, toyota, business
  • Five of the biggest names in car rentals nationwide have agreed to stop leasing vehicles under safety recalls.
  • Four major rental car companies have agreed to stop leasing vehicles under safety recalls.
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auto industry, product recalls, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • Five of the biggest names in car rentals nationwide have agreed to stop leasing vehicles under safety recalls.
  • Five of the biggest names in car rentals nationwide have agreed to stop leasing vehicles under safety recalls.
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auto industry, product recalls, consumer news
  • Gov. Jerry Brown is at Google signing legislation that will pave the way for driverless cars in California.
  • Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation that will pave the way for driverless cars in California.
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jerry brown, google, auto industry, mountain view, news
  • Gov. Jerry Brown is at Google signing legislation that will pave the way for driverless cars in California.
  • Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation that will pave the way for driverless cars in California.
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jerry brown, google, auto industry, mountain view, california news, david louie
  • In Sacramento Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones and consumer groups claim there are backdoor deals going on to cheapen auto repairs.
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sacramento, auto industry, insurance, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • Have you ever complained about the lack of leg room in the backseat of a vehicle? This story is for you.
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auto industry, 7 on your side
  • Under regulations finalized today by the Obama administration, the average gas mileage of new cars and trucks will have to nearly double by 2025.
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auto industry, oil, barack obama, politics
  • Tests raise safety concerns about luxury cars
  • Experts say cars have become safer overall, but new tests show mid-sized luxury cars are vulnerable in certain types of crashes.
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auto industry, crash, business
  • Cadillac has produced what it calls the Cadillac of in-car infotainment systems.
  • Cadillac has produced what it calls the Cadillac of in-car infotainment systems.
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facebook, auto industry, news
  • Cadillac has produced what it calls the Cadillac of in-car infotainment systems.
  • Facebook has its eye on taking a drive with you and Cadillac has produced what it calls the Cadillac of in-car infotainment systems.
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facebook, auto industry, technology, jonathan bloom
  • A lively debate over the real gasoline mileage offered by one particular car is now jumping from the Internet to the courthouse.
  • A lively debate over the real gasoline mileage offered by one particular car is now jumping from the Internet to the courthouse.
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lawsuit, auto industry, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • A lively debate over the real gasoline mileage offered by one particular car is now jumping from the Internet to the courthouse.
  • A debate over the real gasoline mileage offered by one particular car is jumping to the courthouse.
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lawsuit, auto industry, consumer news