Redesigned Camry, Sonata debut as competition heats up

The battle for buyers of family sedans — already the most competitive U.S. auto segment — will heat up this fall when Toyota and Hyundai launch dramatically restyled versions of their respective offerings, the Camry and the Sonata. A decade ago, the...

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Auto review: Jaguar F-Type a worthy heir to fabled E

Fifty-three years ago, in the afterglow of its 1961 debut, Enzo Ferrari described the Jaguar E-Type as "the most beautiful car ever made." That's right, Mr. Ferrari. Today, 50 years after I lusted after this sleek and unique Jag, 50 years after Jan...

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Data of 8,830 Tufts plan members stolen The names and Social Security numbers of 8,830 former and current Tufts Health Plan members has been stolen, Tufts said yesterday. The health plan said federal officials discovered the theft during an investigation....

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Boston needs new condos in a hurry

With huge numbers of would-be buyers, Boston needs more condos right now. But it's going to be a while before there's a big uptick in supply. The average price for a downtown condo is now running at almost $1 million, as an inventory shortage is driving...

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Dunkin’ says winter chilled its earnings

Americans weren't running as much on Dunkin' this past winter — at least those battling the cold and snow in the chain's prime Northeast territory. Dunkin' Brands yesterday blamed extreme weather for lower-than-expected quarterly earnings that fell...

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GOP eyes accounting of Health Connector costs

House Republicans are pushing for a full accounting of how much the state's Obamacare website fiasco will cost taxpayers, suggesting outgoing Gov. Deval Patrick may leave the next administration holding the bag. "The reality is we're going to have a...

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Auto review: McLaren 650S a step below P1, but who will know?

The envy one feels toward an exclusive $1.15 million super car is usually from the buyer's perspective. But with the 2015 McLaren 650S, it's the British sports car maker that seems to be lusting after its own, more premium creation, the P1. Designed...

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Auto review: New Cadillac ELR is more flash than dash

Sky-high fins clung to old Cadillacs with swaying, raucous grace. Brash and a bit obnoxious, they gave the big, cushy cruisers the sort of strut and flash usually found in a French Quarter parade. I remember. As a sweaty gomer on a faded red Schwinn...

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Ford's profit falls 39 percent in first quarter

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor Co.'s worldwide sales rose in the first quarter, propelled by growing strength in Asia and Europe. But weakness in North America dragged down the company's profit. Its earnings missed Wall Street's expectations, while revenue...

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Auto review: Nissan adds economy to practicality in Pathfinder Hybrid

Take one of the best family-size crossover utility vehicles on the market, and add a gasoline-electric hybrid drive system to it, and you'll have the best of both worlds: versatility and efficiency. That's the theory behind the all-new 2014 Nissan Pathfinder...

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