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121: Hummer & Saturn sold, new mini cars to hit the U.S.

by Brian Cooley
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Hummer and Saturn get new parents, new mini cars are coming to the U.S., we learn what consumers really want in car tech, and we roll in a new hybrid sedan we really like.


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Hummer goes to the Chinese, Saturn to Roger Penske. It's a whole new day.

Hummer goes to the Chinese, Saturn to Roger Penske. It's a whole new day.

(Credit: Hummer, Saturn)

Fiat 500 coming Chrysler stores

Hummer sold, Humvee is not!

Saturn sold to Roger Penske

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Brian Cooley is an editor at large who keeps his fingers on the pulse of consumers' attitudes toward tech. His specialty is CNET Car Tech videos, but, frankly, most people have seen him on the TVs at Costco (or in one of his '60s Fords or Fiats).
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by Mac User Too June 6, 2009 6:15 PM PDT
The dude's photo on the left is a little washed out. If you send it to me, I'll fix it for you for free.
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by tipoo_ June 7, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
Hmm, some racer dude is buying Saturn...Any chance the Sky will come back better than ever?
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by RevPiper June 12, 2009 9:05 PM PDT
So if I could decide which three guys hosted TG America...

Clarkson=Brian Cooley because he can be as harsh as Clarkson
May=Jay Leno Because he is as courteous as Mr. May
Hammond=Jason Priestly Because he fits the template,and drives race cars.

Love the show guys,how about a "404 meets Car Tech" episode..
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