Porsche Cayman S PremieresThe largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
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SOUTH BAY (San Jose Mercury News) ``Bonfante Gardens Holiday Lights.'' Lights, food, holiday shopping, Santa's workshop, rides, ice rink and more. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Dec. 3-4, 10-11 and 17-23. $19.99-$28.99. 3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy. Tickets and information at www.bonfantegardens.com.
AAA: Holiday traffic on Alabama highways up only slightly (BizJournals) Thanksgiving traffic on Alabama highways is expected to increase, if only slightly, during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA Alabama.
AUTOMOTIVE SCAM OF THE YEAR: BUDGET RENT-A-CAR (The Auto Channel) Gosh, it s not even the end of the calendar year and I can already tell you who I would award with the 2005 Automotive Scam of the Year, if we actually gave such an award away. Ironically, it goes to a company that I usually like and do a fair amount of business with, BUDGET RENT-A-CAR.
Tops in Vehicle SatisfactionNissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
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Fields of Leesburg Complex Emphasizes Convenience (Washington Post) For residents whose income qualifies them, the Fields of Leesburg provides garden style apartment living within minutes of the business district of Leesburg. With rentals topping out at $1040 for a three-bedroom apartment, the complex has attractive amenities for those on a budget: a pool, a picnic...
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Again Ranked Top for Airport Customer Satisfaction, J.D. Power and Associates Reports (American International Automobile Dealers Association) Enterprise Rent-A-Car again ranks highest in customer satisfaction among airport car rentals, according to a nationwide study released today by J.D. Power and Associates.
Rental firms give young drivers the green light (Miami Herald) Spring break at the beach, Thanksgiving at home, visiting friends at college -- these are all trips that are becoming easier for young drivers to take, thanks to recent changes made by car-rental companies.
Preview: 2006 Ford FusionFord's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
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New Jeep ConceptsTwo concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
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