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Tag: Cars

Our cars are conspiring to kill us with technology

Bob CollinsBob Collins July 1, 2014, 8:15 AM Jul 1, 2014
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Who knows what we would have done in the situation Michael Johannes, 51, of Minneapolis was in Sunday evening when his Chevy Trailblazer caught on fire?
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The car’s obituary may be premature

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 3, 2014, 4:44 PM Jun 3, 2014
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A couple of headlines this week seem to be in conflict. Read more →

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A day at the Auto Show

Bob CollinsBob Collins March 10, 2014, 7:15 AM Mar 10, 2014
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The Auto Show, now at the Minneapolis Convention Center, provided a good opportunity to see what’s out there. Also, who’s out there.
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The price of parking a car

Bob CollinsBob Collins June 14, 2013, 1:47 PM Jun 14, 2013
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What is the point at which owning a car isn’t worth the cost of owning a car? See these two parking spots? They sold this week for $560,000. The IRS had seized the spots from a man who owed back taxes in Boston. The bidding started at $42,000 but escalated between neighbors quickly, the Boston Read more →

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