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The Nissan GTR sports car is seen as Carlos Ghosn, president and chief executive officer of Nissan Motors, is shown on a projected backdrop at the Los Angeles Auto Show Wednesday.
Photos by Rob Varela / Star staff Aaron Belanger prepares to drive a Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid out into a display area at the Los Angeles Auto Show during the second media day Thursday. The Tahoe was named the 2008 Green Car of the Year at the show.

Cars News
Operator of three local dealerships demonstrates high fidelity in his life, work.
Most of the time, a gift of charity is its own reward. Yet for Steve Lapin, principal of Lapin Auto Family dealerships, the notion of charity al... Full story »
Car club news
Car club news for June 22, 2008. ... Full story »
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V is fun, practical on a budget
Nissan's Sentra SE-R Spec V is predicated on the concept that you needn't have a big V-8 to have fun, and that you can have that fun without bre... Full story »
Open track day to attract classic vehicle owners
Owners and fans of the classic 1960s Chevrolet Corvair will honor the storied days of early road racing at a special fun day at historic Streets... Full story »
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Bankrate News
Driving for Dollars: Secrecy at heart of car-sales animosity
Why do identical cars sell at vastly different prices? Because cars are high-ticket items and the auto sales process is shrouded in secrecy, says Bankrate's car expert Terry Jackson.
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Conning car salesmen: A good idea?
A reader asks Bankrate's car expert Terry Jackson if it's a wise strategy to withhold information from a car salesman while negotiating price.
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Will a warranty bring peace of mind?
A reader has heard extended warranties are almost worthless but still wonders if it will bring her peace of mind.
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Do dealers have something called a secret warranty?
Technical Service Bulletins list mechanical problems dealers will often fix at no charge even if the car is out of warranty, says Bankrate car expert Terry Jackson.
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