Car rental firm sues city amid graft probe (Independent Online)

Car rental firm sues city amid graft probe (Independent Online)
The City of Cape Town claims that "irregularities" allegedly committed by one of its buyers may be behind a R1,6-million claim by a disgruntled Milnerton car rental company.

Super rentals (Oakland Press)
Birmingham resident Chris Kuczynski hopes he isn't home during Super Bowl week. The 35-year-old patent attorney has listed his three-bedroom ranch on the Internet site, Craig's List, hoping to get at least $5,000 in rent for his home from Feb. 2-5, when the big game comes to Detroit.

AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS (Sag Harbor Express)
AAA RATED DONATION. DONATE YOUR CAR, Boat or Real Estate. IRS Tax Deductible Free Pick-Up/ Tow Any Model/ Condition. Help

Signature Car Rental adds to list of services (The Searcy Daily Citizen)
Kevin Lewis, owner of Signature Car Rental, 1210 East Race Ave., recently added U-Haul, truck and trailer rentals to the services currently available.

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

Super rentals (Oakland Press) Birmingham resident Chris Kuczynski hopes he

Super rentals (Oakland Press)
Birmingham resident Chris Kuczynski hopes he isn't home during Super Bowl week. The 35-year-old patent attorney has listed his three-bedroom ranch on the Internet site, Craig's List, hoping to get at least $5,000 in rent for his home from Feb. 2-5, when the big game comes to Detroit.

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

McDonalds Testing Drive-Through DVD Rentals (KSAT San Antonio)
LONGMONT, Colo. -- The city of Longmont has become the national testing ground for something that, if successful, will be adopted elsewhere by the world's largest fast-food chain.

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

McDonalds Testing Drive-Through DVD Rentals (KSAT San Antonio) LONGMONT, Colo.

McDonalds Testing Drive-Through DVD Rentals (KSAT San Antonio)
LONGMONT, Colo. -- The city of Longmont has become the national testing ground for something that, if successful, will be adopted elsewhere by the world's largest fast-food chain.

Super rentals (Oakland Press)
Birmingham resident Chris Kuczynski hopes he isn't home during Super Bowl week. The 35-year-old patent attorney has listed his three-bedroom ranch on the Internet site, Craig's List, hoping to get at least $5,000 in rent for his home from Feb. 2-5, when the big game comes to Detroit.

AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS (Sag Harbor Express)
AAA RATED DONATION. DONATE YOUR CAR, Boat or Real Estate. IRS Tax Deductible Free Pick-Up/ Tow Any Model/ Condition. Help

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

Test Drive: Project Gotham Racing 3Editors at MSN Autos take

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

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

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

Want A DVD With Your Big Mac? (40/29 KHBS/KHOG) LONGMONT,

Want A DVD With Your Big Mac? (40/29 KHBS/KHOG)
LONGMONT, Colo. -- Would you like fries with your movie? You soon may be able to pick up a DVD when you get your Big Mac. McDonald's is testing automated drive-through DVD rentals at two locations in Longmont.

Car renters eager to use tollway pass systems (Houston Chronicle)
Several companies are rushing to provide technologies that could open up the fast lanes almost anywhere for any motorist with a credit card.

Budget and After-School All-Stars Work to Give Kids a Break (The Auto Channel)
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 9, 2006 -- Travelers looking to save money on car rentals can now do so while supporting a great cause.

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

Hertz Opens New Location in Carrollton, TX as Part of Suburban Market Expansion (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
As part of a company-wide strategy to further expand into suburban markets, The Hertz Corporation has opened a new Hertz Local Edition car rental facility in Carrollton, Texas.

CONSUMER ADVICE: Budget offering rental break (Courier-Post)
Travelers can save money on car rentals and support a good cause with an offer from the Budget rental car company.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Offering Portable In-Car Navigation Devices at Prices among Industry's Lowest (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
ST. LOUIS----Jan. 10, 2006--Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America's largest rental car company, today announced a phased national roll-out to make portable in-car navigation devices available at its airport locations.

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

Budget and After-School All-Stars Work to Give Kids a Break

Budget and After-School All-Stars Work to Give Kids a Break (The Auto Channel)
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 9, 2006 -- Travelers looking to save money on car rentals can now do so while supporting a great cause.

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

Want A DVD With Your Big Mac? (40/29 KHBS/KHOG)
LONGMONT, Colo. -- Would you like fries with your movie? You soon may be able to pick up a DVD when you get your Big Mac. McDonald's is testing automated drive-through DVD rentals at two locations in Longmont.

IIHS's Top 10 Safety PicksThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

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

Car rental firm sues city amid graft probe (Independent Online)
The City of Cape Town claims that "irregularities" allegedly committed by one of its buyers may be behind a R1,6-million claim by a disgruntled Milnerton car rental company.

Hertz Opens New Location in Hollywood, FL as Part of Suburban Market Expansion (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
As part of a company-wide strategy to further expand into suburban markets, The Hertz Corporation has opened a Hertz Local Edition car rental facility in Hollywood, FL.

CONSUMER ADVICE: Budget offering rental break (Courier-Post)
Travelers can save money on car rentals and support a good cause with an offer from the Budget rental car company.

News: Fatal car crash in Marshall County (WNDU 16)
Free Classifieds Autos, Houses, Rentals and Merchandise. Find or sell them in our free classifieds .

Car renters eager to use tollway pass systems (Houston Chronicle)
Several companies are rushing to provide technologies that could open up the fast lanes almost anywhere for any motorist with a credit card.

Want A DVD With Your Big Mac? (40/29 KHBS/KHOG)
LONGMONT, Colo. -- Would you like fries with your movie? You soon may be able to pick up a DVD when you get your Big Mac. McDonald's is testing automated drive-through DVD rentals at two locations in Longmont.

McDonalds Testing Drive-Through DVD Rentals (KSAT San Antonio)
LONGMONT, Colo. -- The city of Longmont has become the national testing ground for something that, if successful, will be adopted elsewhere by the world's largest fast-food chain.

Giving Drivers More Access to Fast Lanes (Sarasota Herald-Tribune) By

Giving Drivers More Access to Fast Lanes (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
By CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT New York Times For drivers like David G. Leonard, E-ZPass used to be anything but easy. E-ZPass, a plastic transponder that is mounted to a car's windshield, lets motorists zip by highway tollbooths in several states, including New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Car renters eager to use tollway pass systems (Houston Chronicle)
Several companies are rushing to provide technologies that could open up the fast lanes almost anywhere for any motorist with a credit card.

Budget and After-School All-Stars Work to Give Kids a Break (The Auto Channel)
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 9, 2006 -- Travelers looking to save money on car rentals can now do so while supporting a great cause.

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

At Boonville ranch, nothin' much is lots of fun (Los Angeles Times)
Let the dog do the romping. Two-legged guests can savor the wide open spaces and quiet contemplation at a Mendicino County retreat.

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

CONSUMER ADVICE: Budget offering rental break (Courier-Post)
Travelers can save money on car rentals and support a good cause with an offer from the Budget rental car company.

News: Fatal car crash in Marshall County (WNDU 16) Free

News: Fatal car crash in Marshall County (WNDU 16)
Free Classifieds Autos, Houses, Rentals and Merchandise. Find or sell them in our free classifieds .

Search Results (Newkirk Herald Journal)
Rental Car Choose from Over 10 Top Car Rental Companies. Compare Prices & Save www.ORBITZ.com

Giving Drivers More Access to Fast Lanes (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
By CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT New York Times For drivers like David G. Leonard, E-ZPass used to be anything but easy. E-ZPass, a plastic transponder that is mounted to a car's windshield, lets motorists zip by highway tollbooths in several states, including New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

CONSUMER ADVICE: Budget offering rental break (Courier-Post)
Travelers can save money on car rentals and support a good cause with an offer from the Budget rental car company.

Rentals and town homes to be available in South Cle Elum (Daily Record)
SOUTH CLE ELUM There will soon be rental spaces and town homes in South Cle Elum. Monday marks the day when ground will be broken at the end of Madison Street for a new four-plex rental unit. South Cle Elum currently has no rental spaces.

Car renters eager to use tollway pass systems (Houston Chronicle)
Several companies are rushing to provide technologies that could open up the fast lanes almost anywhere for any motorist with a credit card.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Offering Portable In-Car Navigation Devices at Prices among Industry's Lowest (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
ST. LOUIS----Jan. 10, 2006--Enterprise Rent-A-Car, North America's largest rental car company, today announced a phased national roll-out to make portable in-car navigation devices available at its airport locations.

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

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

In Rome, buyers need time and luck (International Herald Tribune)
Here, history is the thing. Living in the heart of the city's ancient center usually means that buyers must be willing to make concessions.

Rentals and town homes to be available in South Cle Elum (Daily Record)
SOUTH CLE ELUM There will soon be rental spaces and town homes in South Cle Elum. Monday marks the day when ground will be broken at the end of Madison Street for a new four-plex rental unit. South Cle Elum currently has no rental spaces.

News: Fatal car crash in Marshall County (WNDU 16)
Free Classifieds Autos, Houses, Rentals and Merchandise. Find or sell them in our free classifieds .

Business in Brief (Haaretz Daily)
Fleet management company Eldan Operational Leasing's new ad campaign proclaims "Buy a car from Eldan and don't pay VAT for life." How much money is that worth? You would think 16.5 percent - but you'd be wrong.

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

2003 Toyota Corolla CE from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? General comments? Good car, I recommend it to everybody who has at least 18000 $CAN to invest in a car who has one of the best reputation in the market.

Budget and After-School All-Stars Work to Give Kids a Break (The Auto Channel)
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 9, 2006 -- Travelers looking to save money on car rentals can now do so while supporting a great cause.

CONSUMER ADVICE: Budget offering rental break (Courier-Post)
Travelers can save money on car rentals and support a good cause with an offer from the Budget rental car company.

Tyson: Avoiding these pitfalls can keep financial misery at bay

Tyson: Avoiding these pitfalls can keep financial misery at bay (Houston Chronicle)
Learning from and avoiding the mistakes of those who have come before you goes a long, long way toward doing your best at the endeavor at hand. Managing your money is no different. If you take these lessons to heart and commit to avoiding these same errors, you can sidestep a lot of misery and lost money:

Younger rental drivers pay the price Minimum ages are coming down, but rates are going up (San Francisco Chronicle)
It's easier for younger drivers to rent a car than it used to be, but it's still not cheap. Hertz, Avis, and Budget all have lowered their minimum rental age recently from 25 to 21, but they are imposing daily surcharges on younger drivers because they tend to get into more accidents.

2003 Toyota Corolla CE from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? General comments? Good car, I recommend it to everybody who has at least 18000 $CAN to invest in a car who has one of the best reputation in the market.

In Rome, buyers need time and luck (International Herald Tribune)
Here, history is the thing. Living in the heart of the city's ancient center usually means that buyers must be willing to make concessions.

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

Business in Brief (Haaretz Daily)
Fleet management company Eldan Operational Leasing's new ad campaign proclaims "Buy a car from Eldan and don't pay VAT for life." How much money is that worth? You would think 16.5 percent - but you'd be wrong.

Budget and After-School All-Stars Work to Give Kids a Break (The Auto Channel)
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 9, 2006 -- Travelers looking to save money on car rentals can now do so while supporting a great cause.

SILVERTON: Where expert skiers hit mother lode of steep and deep (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News)
SILVERTON, Colo. (AP) -- As avalanche-control blasts echoed in a narrow valley walled off by towering, jagged whitecaps, a guide stretched one hand high above her head while cupping the other around her nose and mouth, creating an air pocket.

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

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

2003 Toyota Corolla CE from North America (Carsurvey.org) What things

2003 Toyota Corolla CE from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? General comments? Good car, I recommend it to everybody who has at least 18000 $CAN to invest in a car who has one of the best reputation in the market.

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

Rentals and town homes to be available in South Cle Elum (Daily Record)
SOUTH CLE ELUM There will soon be rental spaces and town homes in South Cle Elum. Monday marks the day when ground will be broken at the end of Madison Street for a new four-plex rental unit. South Cle Elum currently has no rental spaces.

Young teacher steers clear of rentals (St. Petersburg Times)
With his signature yellow VW Beetle parked out front, he relishes living in a home he bought with no help.

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

Not Playing Around (Pasco.TBO.com)
TRILBY - Kim Rowe's business wasn't drawing many customers, so he decided to expand. Rowe is the enthusiastic owner of Kim's Play-A-Round on Trilby Road at U.S. 98, where customers can rent recumbent bicycles or play miniature golf or paintball.

Business in Brief (Haaretz Daily)
Fleet management company Eldan Operational Leasing's new ad campaign proclaims "Buy a car from Eldan and don't pay VAT for life." How much money is that worth? You would think 16.5 percent - but you'd be wrong.

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

Detroit's 'Big Three' Automakers Launch New Incentive ProgramsGeneral Motors, Chrysler

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

Younger rental drivers pay the price Minimum ages are coming down, but rates are going up (San Francisco Chronicle)
It's easier for younger drivers to rent a car than it used to be, but it's still not cheap. Hertz, Avis, and Budget all have lowered their minimum rental age recently from 25 to 21, but they are imposing daily surcharges on younger drivers because they tend to get into more accidents.

Google CES keynote: a Pack of Video (Ars Technica)
LAS VEGAS Microsoft had Justin Timberlake. Yahoo had Tom Cruise and Ellen DeGeneres. Google? Try a robot car and Robin Williams.

Young teacher steers clear of rentals (St. Petersburg Times)
With his signature yellow VW Beetle parked out front, he relishes living in a home he bought with no help.

My kingdom for a horse (Galesburg Register-Mail) I have a

My kingdom for a horse (Galesburg Register-Mail)
I have a love/hate relationship with cars. I love NASCAR, antique cars, muscle cars and hot rods. My luck with my own rides, however, is flat-out frustrating.

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

ShopSmart: Clearing up opaque travel sites (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
If you don't mind flying blind, purchasing your travel needs from an "opaque" Web site could save you a bundle.

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

Datsun car exhibit slated at museum (Fort Morgan Times)
A new Fort Morgan Museum exhibit, featuring eight Datsun cars, is scheduled to open Saturday, Jan. 14, for museum members, trustees of the Heritage Foundation were told Thursday.

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