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Eco-friendly tune-ups keep you driving green

Feeling a twinge of guilt as you chug down the highway in your SUV? Now you can now ease your mind with green car tune-ups — no Prius necessary.

Cars that get 40 mpg: what buyers need to know

If you're worried about rising gasoline prices, you'll find plenty of options for fuel-efficient cars in 2011.

Auto Shop: Child seat cost doesn't equal safety

There's a bewildering array of child safety seats on the market in an equally bewildering range of prices. Some cost as little as $60, others are $400 or more. Here's the bottom line: More expensive seats aren't necessarily safer, but they do have some bells and whistles that make them easier to use.

Auto Shop: An extra car key can save big dollars

As the little computer inside your car key becomes more sophisticated, buying a spare is a good way to save money in case your key goes missing.

NY auto show: Ford-Microsoft deal, Hyundai hybrid

Ford Motor Co. says buyers of its electric vehicles won't have to pay extra for software that will help them save money when recharging their cars.