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Deals that involve wire transfers or cashier's checks can be fraudulent, as can sellers who refuse to meet in person.
2 Chase Banks Robbed in Same Afternoon
FBI detectives say two Chase bank robberies that occurred a few hours apart are unrelated.
Despite a proposed 11.2-percent tax increase in East Hampton Town's proposed $72.1 million budget for 2010, most who spoke up at a budget hearing before the Town Board on Thursday, November 5, were more upset that funding for a wide range of community organizations has been eliminated.
Forbes Ranks Top 10 Dirtiest Vehicles
Using air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions data from the Environmental Protections Agency, Forbes magazine has ranked the top 10 dirtiest vehicles on the road.
Staff at Edson Chrysler RV are not impressed with the recent theft of three different sets of tires and rims.
2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 / X6 Hybrid
Although BMW initially shunned hybrids in favor of clean diesels and other alternative powertrains, the German automaker is joining the electrically assisted fray next year with not one but two gasoline-electric vehicles: the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 - our first drive of which you can read here - and the 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6.
Feds Seize 15 Pounds of Crystal Meth on OC Freeway
Authorities say U.S. Border Patrol agents have seized more than $300,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine in southern Orange County and a Mexican national is under arrest on suspicion of smuggling.
Clunkers program mostly improves gas mileage locally
Local car dealerships did see some Cash for Clunker trades barely boosting net mileage, but most sales had major increases in efficiency.
Modifications include Pro Comp 6-inch suspension lift, BFG 35-inch All Terrain tires mounted on 20-inch American Eagle wheels, AMP Research power retractable side-steps, Magnaflow exhaust, Linex bedliner, Smittybilt light bar with PIAA off-road and driving lights, and K40 Calibre remote radar/laser detection system with diffuser.
Chrysler executives rush changes for post-bankruptcy plan
Chrysler 's survival instinct was palpable Wednesday. "There's no down time," Chief Financial Officer Richard Palmer said during an eight-hour teach-in at the automaker's Auburn Hills, Mich., tech center.
When it comes to pollution, these cars prove it's not just about fuel economy. Just because a car has low fuel efficiency doesn't mean it's the worst polluter on the road.
Dodge Five-Year Plan to Include 11 New, Redesigned Vehicles
Dodge brand chief Ralph Gilles has shed more light today on the brand's future plans, announcing that 11 all-new or redesigned Dodge vehicles will debut by 2014.
Corey Casper's 1998 Dodge Durango
Casper painted the Durango Hunter Green and white with custom flames, and then figured there was no reason to destroy his work, so he fabbed and installed a custom exocage.
10 projects granted Michigan tax credits to create jobs
LANSING -- A Toledo-based company that plans to build a $12.4-million plant in Detroit to build parts for Chrysler Group LLC is among 10 projects granted state tax credits with promises they'll produce 1,507 new direct jobs, Gov.
Bridgeport auctions off clunkers
The city has netted nearly $16,000 from the sale of 13 surplus vehicles. The online auction of SUVs, passenger cars and work vehicles began Oct.
The Mobile Veterans Center will be at the old City Market Warehouse from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today as part of the sixth annual Veterans Stand Down for homeless and at-risk veterans.
Chrysler gets $24.25M offer for Del. plant
The University of Delaware has offered to buy Chrysler's shuttered assembly plant and surrounding land in Newark, Del., for $24.25 million, according to a document filed today in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York.
Chrysler has deal for plant in Delaware
Old Carco LLC, the estate of bankrupt Chrysler, is seeking court approval to sell the automaker's mothballed Newark, Del., SUV factory to the University of Delaware for $24.3 million.
Accused smugglers lose kids' custody
Three Calgary children - including a toddler - have been placed in the custody of the province after their parents attempted to smuggle 7 kg of marijuana to the city.
Wash. high court nixes out-of-jurisdiction arrest
The reckless driving conviction of a motorcyclist north of Vancouver, Wash., has been overturned by the state Supreme Court because the arrest was made by a police officer outside his jurisdiction.
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