Garmin signs deal to put units in Dollar Thrifty rentals

Garmin signs deal to put units in Dollar Thrifty rentals (Kansas City Star)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Garmin International Inc. said Wednesday that its GPS units will begin popping up later this year in thousands of rental vehicles in the United States and Canada.

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

News briefs from California's Central Coast (SanLuisObispo.com)
SALINAS, Calif. - A woman fought off a would-be kidnapper and, after spotting him later in the day, chased his vehicle in her car, police said. The 21-year-old was walking to her car around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday when a man grabbed her from behind, police said.

Do You Need A Ride Mr. Bush? (The Auto Channel)
Do You Need A Ride Mr. Bush? WASHINGTON--Sept. 30, 2005--In an effort to help White House staff answer the President's call to drive less and carpool and ride public transit more, Flexcar has introduced the first White House shared car.

'Rentals' and sales tax (p2pnet.net)
Of 'software developer thugs'

CVG May Add New Rental Car Fee (RedNova)
By Bob Driehaus The cost of renting a car at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport might grow beyond the price rental companies are asking if the airport implements a plan to introduce a $3.75 daily fee to pay for new facilities at the Hebron complex.

MAJOR ONLINE AGENCIES (The Wichita Eagle)
Each of The Big Three offers airfares, hotels, car rentals and packages and sometimes has special rates unavailable elsewhere. All have agents available by phone and have worked to improve their service -- though, as consumer advocate Christopher Elliott points out, which suits you best may be a matter of personal preference. Here's a rundown.

JOHNSTON: A Lot of Sound and Fury... (The Illinois Leader)
OPINION - Well, its a mixed bag as far as prognostication goes. I was right last week that this week would end the waiting and speculation. I was wrong about how to read the signs early in the week on what Edgar would do. It was a strange week. I had been in contact with several people who were close to Edgar over the last month. At the beginning of the week, they seemed jubilant, which I

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job