News: Car crash sends three to hospital (WNDU 16) South

News: Car crash sends three to hospital (WNDU 16)
South Bend, IN - A crash on South Bend's Corby Boulevard Thursday night sent three people to the hospital, including two young children. Police say the driver of a white Grand-AM tried to pass a moving truck; at the same time the truck was trying to turn onto a side road.

Sona group plans car rentals foray (Rediff.com)
Forays into car rentals, leasing and fleet management.

Test Drive: Project Gotham Racing 3
Editors at MSN Autos take Microsoft's latest driving game out for a spin.
Perry Stern

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

Norman Kiser: A civic leader is gone (News Virginian) Norman

Norman Kiser: A civic leader is gone (News Virginian)
Norman Kiser, a Waynesboro businessman and philanthropist, died late Wednesday, several hours after he was run over in a freak accident at his West Main Street car wash.

InsureMe Highlights Ways to Save on Car Rentals during the Holidays (PR Web)
Insurance shopping service gives tips to save time and money. [PRWEB Dec 22, 2005]

News: Car crash sends three to hospital (WNDU 16)
South Bend, IN - A crash on South Bend's Corby Boulevard Thursday night sent three people to the hospital, including two young children. Police say the driver of a white Grand-AM tried to pass a moving truck; at the same time the truck was trying to turn onto a side road.

InsureMe Highlights Ways to Save on Car Rentals during the

InsureMe Highlights Ways to Save on Car Rentals during the Holidays (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
DENVER (PRWEB) December 22, 2005 -- The rental car industry, which raked in over $17 billion in 2004, is likely to see a spike in auto rentals over the holidays as travelers scurry to reach their destinations. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics estimates that more than 30 million Americans will travel over the holiday season.

News: Car crash sends three to hospital (WNDU 16)
South Bend, IN - A crash on South Bend's Corby Boulevard Thursday night sent three people to the hospital, including two young children. Police say the driver of a white Grand-AM tried to pass a moving truck; at the same time the truck was trying to turn onto a side road.

State of California Awards Rental Car Contract to Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Saving Taxpayers Millions (The Auto Channel)
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Dec. 22, 2005--Saving California state government up to $9 million over a three-year period, the California Department of General Services announced today it is awarding a contract to Enterprise Rent-a-Car as the State's primary vendor to provide rental vehicles to state employees on official business.

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used Car
Carfax provides guidance and tips to help you spot vehicles with potential water damage.
Editors of MSN Autos

Agency gives free rentals to military (Antelope Valley Press) This

Agency gives free rentals to military (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Wednesday, December 21, 2005. LANCASTER - A few days ago, the owner, former owner and manager of Dollar Rent a Car and Dollar Car Sales were kicking around a way to help soldiers during the Christmas season.

S&P cuts Hertz Corp's debt rating to junk status (Reuters)
The acquisition will give Hertz a weakened financial profile and reduced financial flexibility, S&P said in a statement. The downgrade also reflects the competitive nature of Hertz's airport car rentals and equipment rentals businesses, S&P said.

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used Car
Carfax provides guidance and tips to help you spot vehicles with potential water damage.
Editors of MSN Autos

News: Car crash sends three to hospital (WNDU 16)
South Bend, IN - A crash on South Bend's Corby Boulevard Thursday night sent three people to the hospital, including two young children. Police say the driver of a white Grand-AM tried to pass a moving truck; at the same time the truck was trying to turn onto a side road.

S&P cuts Hertz Corp's debt rating to junk status (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Standard & Poor's on Thursday cut its debt ratings on Hertz Corp. to junk status, citing its recent acquisition by a group of private equity investors.

InsureMe Highlights Ways to Save on Car Rentals during the Holidays (PR Web)
Insurance shopping service gives tips to save time and money. [PRWEB Dec 22, 2005]

State of California Awards Rental Car Contract to Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Saving Taxpayers Millions (The Auto Channel)
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Dec. 22, 2005--Saving California state government up to $9 million over a three-year period, the California Department of General Services announced today it is awarding a contract to Enterprise Rent-a-Car as the State's primary vendor to provide rental vehicles to state employees on official business.

How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?After decades of market

How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?
After decades of market share losses, look for a leaner and more focused Big Two.
Ann Job

More Nation/world business (Detroit Free Press)
Delphi Corp. said Wednesday in a regulatory filing that a shareholder request to form an equity committee in its bankruptcy case is premature and that it's "highly unlikely" holders of common shares would receive anything in the reorganization.

InsureMe Highlights Ways to Save on Car Rentals during the Holidays (PR Web)
Insurance shopping service gives tips to save time and money. [PRWEB Dec 22, 2005]

Impala and F-150 receive dubious honor of Fleet Vehicles of the Year (Autoblog)
We re not sure this award is necessarily one you want front and center on your resume, but nevertheless the 2006 Chevy Impala and 2006 Ford F-150 have been named the 2006 Fleet Car and Truck of the Year in a competition sponsored by Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines. Fleet sales are comprised of not only rentals, but bulk purchases by businesses and governments, as well.

Agency gives free rentals to military (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Wednesday, December 21, 2005. LANCASTER - A few days ago, the owner, former owner and manager of Dollar Rent a Car and Dollar Car Sales were kicking around a way to help soldiers during the Christmas season.

BANKRUPTCY: Delphi opposes equity committee (Detroit Free Press)
Delphi Corp. said Wednesday in a regulatory filing that a shareholder request to form an equity committee in its bankruptcy case is premature and that it's "highly unlikely" holders of common shares would receive anything in the reorganization. The Troy-based auto-parts maker said it believes its shares are worthless. According to the filing, the request for a committee came from Appaloosa

State of California Awards Rental Car Contract to Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Saving Taxpayers Millions (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SACRAMENTO, Calif.----Dec. 22, 2005--Saving California state government up to $9 million over a three-year period, the California Department of General Services announced today it is awarding a contract to Enterprise Rent-a-Car as the State's primary vendor to provide rental vehicles to state employees on official business.

InsureMe Highlights Ways to Save on Car Rentals during the Holidays (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
DENVER (PRWEB) December 22, 2005 -- The rental car industry, which raked in over $17 billion in 2004, is likely to see a spike in auto rentals over the holidays as travelers scurry to reach their destinations. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics estimates that more than 30 million Americans will travel over the holiday season.

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

Sona group plans car rentals foray (Rediff.com)
Forays into car rentals, leasing and fleet management.

Top Luxury Cars on MSN AutosThe most popular luxury cars

Top Luxury Cars on MSN Autos
The most popular luxury cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Sona group plans car rentals foray (Rediff.com)
Forays into car rentals, leasing and fleet management.

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

Winter Driving Tips From the Experts
Winter conditions can be challenging for drivers of all skill levels. The editor of Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada offers sound advice from the Great White North.
Marc Lachapelle, with Gerry Malloy for Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada

Holiday Autos, Air Arabia pact (AME Info)
Car rentals company Holiday Autos and Air Arabia are offering budget fly and drive holiday deals. Bookings can be made via a link on Air Arabia's website at airarabia.com. Air Arabia passengers get an automatic 5% discount on Holiday Autos cars.

Doing What Was Asked (Cycle News)
The following release is from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca... Construction is set to begin on nearly $7 million of improvements to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, part of an ongoing safety and facility upgrade for the world-renowned circuit.

How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?After decades of market

How Will America's Big Two Automakers Survive?
After decades of market share losses, look for a leaner and more focused Big Two.
Ann Job

Holiday Autos, Air Arabia pact (AME Info)
Car rentals company Holiday Autos and Air Arabia are offering budget fly and drive holiday deals. Bookings can be made via a link on Air Arabia's website at airarabia.com. Air Arabia passengers get an automatic 5% discount on Holiday Autos cars.

How to Plan a Wrinkle-Free Vacation (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Tis the season for travel planning.

Last-Minute Christmas Pressie Tips! (The Motley Fool UK via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
If you still haven't started your Christmas shopping or you're short of cash and need some ideas, this is the guide you need.

Post Magazine: The Exiles (Washington Post)
Barbara Kenny and Tibby Middleton wanted to be certain they couldstay together until death. Then Virginia's new law against same-sexmarriage made that impossible. So they moved across the Potomac, fromFredericksburg to Frederick.

Winter Driving Tips From the Experts
Winter conditions can be challenging for drivers of all skill levels. The editor of Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada offers sound advice from the Great White North.
Marc Lachapelle, with Gerry Malloy for Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada

WEB UPDATE: U. to move hundreds of undergrad parking spots off campus (Brown Daily Herald)
Between 200 and 300 undergraduate student parking spots will be moved off campus in an attempt to address the College Hill parking crunch, University officials announced at a Dec. 13 presentation of Brown's Institutional Master Plan to local residents.

Agency gives free rentals to military (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Wednesday, December 21, 2005. LANCASTER - A few days ago, the owner, former owner and manager of Dollar Rent a Car and Dollar Car Sales were kicking around a way to help soldiers during the Christmas season.

Top Luxury Cars on MSN Autos
The most popular luxury cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Platonic Competition (Ludwig von Mises Institute) [Posted on Tuesday, December

Platonic Competition (Ludwig von Mises Institute)
[Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005] [To receive the Daily Article in your inbox, go to email services , and tell others too!]

Post Magazine: The Exiles (Washington Post) Barbara Kenny and Tibby

Post Magazine: The Exiles (Washington Post)
Barbara Kenny and Tibby Middleton wanted to be certain they couldstay together until death. Then Virginia's new law against same-sexmarriage made that impossible. So they moved across the Potomac, fromFredericksburg to Frederick.

Platonic Competition (Ludwig von Mises Institute)
[Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005] [To receive the Daily Article in your inbox, go to email services , and tell others too!]

Winter Driving Tips From the Experts
Winter conditions can be challenging for drivers of all skill levels. The editor of Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada offers sound advice from the Great White North.
Marc Lachapelle, with Gerry Malloy for Sympatico / MSN Autos Canada

The Truth About Fuel Economy Ratings
If your new car's actual fuel mileage does not match the fuel economy numbers on the window sticker, it's not necessarily your car's fault.
Ann Job

Condo conversions make rentals scarce (Bradenton Herald)
MIAMI - Diana Perez got the letter a few months ago: The apartment complex where she and her family live was converting into condominiums. They had to leave if they couldn't pay a 20 percent down payment on their two-bedroom apartment, now selling for $185,000.

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive Programs
General Motors, Chrysler and Ford announce new programs in efforts to boost slackening year-end sales.
Perry Stern

New restrictions forcing illegal Irish immigrants to leave US in droves (AFP via Yahoo! News)
They came to the United States in the 1980s and '90s as part of a new wave of illegal Irish immigrants, lured by the American dream.

Six weeks on a family trip to Ireland (Chicago Tribune)
There is vacation a week away, maybe two weeks, if lucky. Then there is extended vacation. For years, my wife and I had allowed ourselves to dream that we could afford some kind of an extended vacation an entire summer, say.

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used CarCarfax

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used Car
Carfax provides guidance and tips to help you spot vehicles with potential water damage.
Editors of MSN Autos

New restrictions forcing illegal Irish immigrants to leave US in droves (AFP via Yahoo! News)
They came to the United States in the 1980s and '90s as part of a new wave of illegal Irish immigrants, lured by the American dream.

Immigrant Laborers, Local Employers (East Hampton Independent)
An exclusive look at the hottest issue and biggest challenge facing the East End today: immigrant labor. Inside the minds and hearts of day laborers and the employers who hire them.

Post Magazine: The Exiles (Washington Post)
Barbara Kenny and Tibby Middleton wanted to be certain they couldstay together until death. Then Virginia's new law against same-sexmarriage made that impossible. So they moved across the Potomac, fromFredericksburg to Frederick.

New restrictions forcing illegal Irish immigrants to leave US in

New restrictions forcing illegal Irish immigrants to leave US in droves (AFP via Yahoo! News)
They came to the United States in the 1980s and '90s as part of a new wave of illegal Irish immigrants, lured by the American dream.

Donations Lag After Historic Giving Following Hurricanes (Click 2 Houston)
Generous donors who emerged after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have turned thrifty during the holidays, causing charities like the Star of Hope in Houston to worry.

Top Luxury Cars on MSN Autos
The most popular luxury cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages during the third quarter of 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

The cost of holiday car rental (WBBH)
If your looking to rent a car for the holidays, be prepared for some sticker shock. Southwest Florida International Airport is home to nine rental car agencies. A third of those companies are already sold out, and while 6 others have some cars, it ll cost you.

Six weeks on a family trip to Ireland (Chicago Tribune)
There is vacation a week away, maybe two weeks, if lucky. Then there is extended vacation. For years, my wife and I had allowed ourselves to dream that we could afford some kind of an extended vacation an entire summer, say.

2006 NAIAS Coverage
The Official Web Site of the North American International Auto Show.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Porsche Cayman S
Porsche's new mid-engine coupe builds on the Boxster S, but kicks it up a notch in the performance department.
Mike Meredith

Tiny rentals for poor get OK (The Santa Rosa Press

Tiny rentals for poor get OK (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
Santa Rosa's City Council cleared the way Tuesday for creation of what may be the most affordable rentals in town. They definitely will be the smallest.

Holiday donations lag after historic giving following hurricanes (Austin American-Statesman)
Generous donors who emerged after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have turned thrifty during the holidays, causing charities like the Star of Hope in Houston to worry.

The Truth About Fuel Economy RatingsIf your new car's actual

The Truth About Fuel Economy Ratings
If your new car's actual fuel mileage does not match the fuel economy numbers on the window sticker, it's not necessarily your car's fault.
Ann Job

Tiny rentals for poor get OK (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
Santa Rosa's City Council cleared the way Tuesday for creation of what may be the most affordable rentals in town. They definitely will be the smallest.