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Americans love Prada, Gucci, and stylish Italian suits, but will they trust Italian engineering and buy a Chrysler with a Fiat engine?The Detroit Free Press reported Tuesday that Chrysler is betting

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It’s car-buying season. And what a season it is. With all the recent turmoil in the automotive industry, what and whether it makes sense to buy seems more confusing than ever. I spoke with New

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