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Automotive News Archive28-Feb-2007Ford, GM Try to Clear Year-End Inventory Automakers hoping that big discounts, no-interest loans, rebates will move 'em out. 2003 Ford Trucks Now Spitting Spark Plugs Problem that has plagued 1997 to 2002 Ford trucks spreads to 2003 model Expeditions and Explorers and pickups. Safety Groups Lobby for New Rollover Test Government tests don't simulate real-world conditions, auto safety advocates argue. Feds Propose Recorders to Monitor Truckers' Hours Consumer advocates call rule "very weak." IIHS: Bigger is Better in Car Safety Subcompacts do poorly in insurance institute crash tests. Distracted Drivers Cause Big Problems Cell phones, eating, grooming blamed for growing accident rate. Feds Probe Fires in Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute Antilock braking system's control module suspected in latest rash of Ford fires. Automakers Kick Off New Campaigns in Super Bowl Ads General Motors promotes its new 100,000-mile warranty, Kia hopes new vocabulary will score with consumers.
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