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Old 01-03-2008, 12:16 PM
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DaimlerChrysler gets record fuel economy fine

http://money.cnn.com/2008/01/02/autos/cafe_fine_record/index.htm?postversion=2008010214

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Old 01-03-2008, 12:41 PM
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Old 01-03-2008, 01:40 PM
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That sucks.


They produce some of their good fuel economy cars here in the US too.
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Old 01-03-2008, 02:10 PM
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You gotta have a Dodge Viper

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/21628.shtml
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Old 01-03-2008, 02:19 PM
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Gotta drive my G.


http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/20333.shtml
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Old 01-03-2008, 02:41 PM
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They should have imported more diesels. I bet their European models would easily average over 27.5 mpg.
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Old 01-03-2008, 02:43 PM
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I thought Daimler and Chrysler got divorced.
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Old 01-03-2008, 03:09 PM
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Can you spell AMG
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Old 01-03-2008, 03:21 PM
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That thing gotta hemi?
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Old 01-03-2008, 04:24 PM
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So thats why they are going to start importing diesels like crazy!
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Old 01-03-2008, 04:24 PM
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Can you spell AMG
I have been told the C63 is a 10-12 mpg car.

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