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Cadillac dominated, Toyota dropped and the winner is the CTS. Tundra down 40%

Motorcycle helmet satisfaction rises, increasingly buyers finding best deals online

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Arai Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Motorcycle Helmets for an 11th Consecutive Year A Arai ranks highest in satisfying motorcycle helmet owners for an 11th consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction Study released today.

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The study finds that while the percentage of helmet owners who conducted research online before buying has remained relatively steady from 2008 at 36 percent, the proportion of helmet owners who purchased their helmet online has increased-up to 17 percent in 2009 from 14 percent in 2008. Additionally, those who purchased more expensive helmets ($200 or more) are more likely to both research and purchase their helmet online. More than one-half of these helmet owners researched online prior to their purchase, and 22 percent of them made their purchase online. Read the full story at 1st5ive.com

GM should have filed for bankruptcy six months ago

Sen. Richard Shelby said Friday the government should have allowed the marketplace to decide General Motors' fate and that the huge federal stake in the company puts Washington on "the road to socialism." Shelby, ranking Republican on the Banking Committee, argued that the financially beleaguered GM could have saved "lots of money" if it had chosen six months ago to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition.

"What I worry about" is Washington's large interest in the company, the senator said in a nationally broadcast network interview. "It's basically going to be a government-owned, government-run company ... a company that has been sadly run into the ground."

Green Cars: Report on hybrid and other alternative fuel cars

In terms of green car technology, North America is just catching up to the rest of the world. As green technology costs come in line with the value to the consumer, we'll probably see more eco-friendly cars hit the street. Whether it's gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, new-generation diesel or the next big thing, AutoWeek cover it on these pages.

The AutoWeek list: 10 Coolest Summer Cars :

2010 Ford Mustang GT convertible

The AutoWeek list: 10 Coolest Summer Cars :

2010 Ford Mustang GT convertible

Jay Leno wins car award from Concorso Italiano:

He started as an understudy and has become an icon, and with his last taping of the Tonight Show hours away, Jay Leno has secured another car honor.

Bright Days for America’s GM

America's carmakers continue to rebound as good fortune and prosperity shine on that little city in the American way. Masses continue to come back to America and American vehicles. .

Audi R8 spyder appears headed for Frankfurt show:

The much-anticipated Audi R8 spyder likely will make its world debut in production guise at the Frankfurt motor show in September.

Green Cars: Report on hybrid and other alternative fuel cars

In terms of green car technology, North America is just catching up to the rest of the world. As green technology costs come in line with the value to the consumer, we'll probably see more eco-friendly cars hit the street. Whether it's gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, new-generation diesel or the next big thing, AutoWeek cover it on these pages.