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WE end this extraordinary financial year with news that the Treasury is in discussions with American International Group about selling the taxpayers’ 80 percent ownership stake in that company. The government recently permitted several banks to break ...

From ELIOT SPITZER, FRANK PARTNOY AND WILLIAM BLACK, International Herald Tribune,  19 Dec 2009
Related Topics: Federal Reserve Bank of New York,  Enron Corporation,  Goldman Sachs,  U.S. Congress,  Ben Bernanke

Organic Dog Food

The requirement of healthy food seems to apply equally to people and their pets, since many animal owners prefer to buy organic foods to feed their four-legged friends. One could be forgiven for being surprised at the large amount of organic dog food ...

From FRANK WILLIAMS, 4 Pets Online,  20 Sep 2009

E85 Boondoggle of the Day: Meloncholy, Baby

Move over corn. There’s a new sheriff in Ethanol City and his name is Watermelon. Every year, famers leave about 800 million pounds of watermelons to rot; the fabled orbs simply weren’t perfect enough for persnickety melon buyers. According to ...

From FRANK WILLIAMS, The Truth About Cars,  1 Sep 2009
Related Topics: United Stated Department of Agriculture

Review: 2010 Mazda Mazda3s Sport

The Mazda3’s performance has always kept it a step ahead of the other economy cars on the market.  However, as Mazda’s worked to differentiate their econobox from cookie-cutter Cobalts, Corollas and Civics visually, they’ve tweaked it from “different” ...

From FRANK WILLIAMS, The Truth About Cars,  28 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Mazda,  Heath Ledger,  Bollywood,  Environmental Protection Agency

Auto Alliance: Cash for Clunkers is NOT Dead

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers’ Senior Director of Communications, Charles Territo, has informed TTAC via email that the CARS (AKA “Cash for Clunkers”) program has NOT been suspended.  “All deals concluded before a suspension is announced (if ...

From FRANK WILLIAMS, The Truth About Cars,  31 Jul 2009

Product Review: Peak Wireless Back-up Camera System

Rear view cameras are becoming commonplace on SUVs, CUVs and luxury cars. But only as part of very expensive option packages. If you prefer spending your money on things like groceries and house payments, or have an older vehicle, you’re pretty much ...

From FRANK WILLIAMS, The Truth About Cars,  28 Jul 2009

Review: 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV Take Two

Previously the Maxima was Nissan’s largest car.  It still is, but it’s nowhere near full-sized.  Its wheelbase is the same as the Altima’s; it’s less than an inch longer and actually has less front headroom (thanks to the standard sunroof), legroom and ...

From FRANK WILLIAMS, The Truth About Cars,  27 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Lexus,  Scarlett Johansson

Bob Lutz Un-Retires to Join “New GM”

TTAC’s Lutzies are safe. When Bob Lutz announced his retirement from GM at the end of this year, automotive journalists openly wept at the prospect of losing an never-ending supply of quotes and sound bites. But now we can rejoice. He’s back. ...

From FRANK WILLIAMS, The Truth About Cars,  10 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Bob Lutz,  General Motors

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RF!

The inmates are running the asylum today while our fearless leader takes the day off to celebrate the BIG FIVE-OH.  We all wish Robert a very All the best RF. Just think… only five years to pension eligibility! Enjoy your day, I’m sure TTAC will still ...

From FRANK WILLIAMS, The Truth About Cars,  8 Jul 2009

Car of the Year Selection Process

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From FRANK WILLIAMS, The Truth About Cars,  3 Jul 2009

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