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Spider Infestations Trigger Mazda Recall

Rob Quinn — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:21:39 CST

If you're not already an arachnophobe, a bizarre recall from Mazda might be enough to turn you into one. The Japanese automaker is recalling 65,000 vehicles in North America because of infestations of poisonous spiders, the BBC reports. The yellow sac spider—which has a mildly toxic bite—has...

Police Search for Suspected Cop-Killer's Wife

Nick McMaster — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:58:06 CST

Police in Washington state are hoping the wife of suspected cop-killer Maurice Clemmons can help them find her husband. Officers were warned to today to be on the lookout for Nicole Cheryleen Smith, possibly driving a green 1997 Mazda Millenia to Arkansas. Police have posted a $125,000 reward for...

Nissan Leaf Wins Name Game

Nick McMaster — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:40:48 CDT

Nissan already had its work cut out in designing a hybrid—whatever it made had to measure up to Toyota’s hugely successful Prius. Then it needed a name, which came at the end of a process blending business, culture, and the law. Possibilities must be cleared in hundreds of countries,...

Japanese Automakers See Bumpy Road Ahead

Will McCahill — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:47:22 CDT

A strong yen is hurting Japan's automakers, the Wall Street Journal reports, with Honda and Mitsubishi announcing big declines in profits today and forecasting tough times ahead. Honda saw an 86% decline in profits for the quarter ended March 31; Mitsubishi's were down 37%. Mazda bucked the trend, with a...

Car of the Year: Mazda2

Laurel Jorgensen — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:54:57 CDT

The compact Mazda2 took top honors as World Car of the Year yesterday at the International Auto Show in New York, the Detroit News reports. The car, also known as the Demio in some countries, earned accolades from a panel of international journalists for its combination of performance and price....

Malibu Wins Car of the Year

Matt Cantor — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:26:58 CST

General Motors' goal of taking on the Camry and Accord got a boost today as the Chevy Malibu won North American Car of the Year at Detroit’s auto show, CNNMoney.com reports. Its Corvette-inspired twin-cockpit design, and a body shape similar to European luxury cars, has already won media accolades....

Hottest Rides of 2007

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:29:57 CDT

Whether you want something small and hip or capacious and safe, you can find it in CNNMoney's guide to the best cars of 2007 as determined by Consumer Reports. Budget car, subcompact: Honda Fit Sedan, less then $20,000: Honda Civic Sedan, $20,000 to $30,000: Honda Accord Sedan,...