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Stinging 'tweets' signal end for GM's hybrid Buick SUV

Aug. 22, 2009
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. | General Motors Co. said it canceled plans for a Buick sport utility vehicle after potential customers said the model lacked luxury touches they expect of the brand. The decision was made Aug. 14, after GM earlier in the week showed the SUV and other future vehicles to...
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Lexus tops durability study for 8th year

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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler