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June 20, 2009 7:42 AM PDT

123: A new U.S. car company--do you buy it?

by Brian Cooley

A new car company in Louisiana, the latest on the Cash for Clunkers law, a car gadget that will prove you're an idiot, and a ride in a little hot rod we don't really like.


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A black box in your car--brilliant, or damning?

A black box in your car--brilliant, or damning?

(Credit: KCI Communications)

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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 LindseyAngell34 June 21, 2009 4:56 PM PDT
THE Car Company...American then it's good enough for me! Especially with the leadership and motivation of the owners and investors all being American. Personally I hope it in an aerodynamic lightweight vehicle and not something like a crossover or hybrid or a conversion vehicle. The time is right for a two seater maybe even a 1+1 two-seater that comuters and people not driving acrosss country can finally own. It doesn't make sense to build much more than a single seater for most commuters or those that are just going around town and don't need anything larger. Personally I'd like to see a single seat version of an Aptera something narrower and a little more aerodynamic!!!
GO Mr. Pickens!!!
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