Scams and pitches of the season (Newsday.com) _Telemarketers who promise

Scams and pitches of the season (Newsday.com)
_Telemarketers who promise free government grants. They are trolling for bank account numbers. _"Buyers" who contact people selling cars and other high-priced items in want ads.

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

Lottery Winner Dead for Days Before Found (AP via Yahoo! News)
A woman who won a $65.4 million Powerball jackpot with her husband five years ago was found dead at her home overlooking the Ohio River. Police said she had been dead for days before anyone found her.

Maumee Holiday Parade (ABC 13 Toledo)
Residents in Maumee rang in the holidays Friday night with bright lights and cheer. Bright floats lit up the night sky as parade watchers bundled up under blankets along the streets. Classic cop cars drove in procession with new fire trucks, carrying Santa's reindeer.

Hybrids Are HotAutomakers that used to downplay the viability of

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

George Best: 15 Classic Quotes (Football365)
After the loss of one of the best football players of all time, it's all too easy to get caught up in the media nonsense. Some loved George Best for his football, some for his wit. Here, we like to remember both...

Goddess gracious me - Citroen DS is 50 years young (Stoney Creek News)
Classic car lovers blew the candles Oct. 22-23 at a special party to celebrate the 50th birthday of one of the world's most famous cars, the iconic Citroen DS.

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
Editors of MSN Autos

America's Most Loved New VehiclesDiscover which new cars and trucks

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
Editors of MSN Autos

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

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

One fuzzy Thanksgiving (North County Times)
Ah, Thanksgiving, a time of family, food, football and, in Southwest County anyway, golf. That's as true today as it was years ago, as we'll discover in this special holiday edition of "what the heck was happening before you all moved here."

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Car Gifts for People That Don't Like Cars (The Auto

Car Gifts for People That Don't Like Cars (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, Nov. 22, 2005 -- Over 175 million drivers spend an average of 70 minutes a day in their vehicles. Most of these people are not auto enthusiasts -- they just want products to make their automotive lives safe, comfortable and enjoyable.

Parking row could put stop to classic cars (Herts Advertiser)
A ROW over parking could halt one of Harpenden's most popular events. Organisers of the Classics on the Common specialist car event, which is held each July, are now considering whether they will run the rally again next year.

Top Drivers Arrive for Rally (AllAfrica.com)
Finland's Juha Kankkunen, a four-time winner of the Safari Rally and former world rally Champion, was expected in Nairobi last night to prepare for next month's East African Classic Safari Rally.

The third Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade for charity (Bangkok Post)
To promote Hua Hin's charming ambiance and to raise funds for charity, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Hua Hin Hoteliers Club and the Vintage Car Club of Thailand will hold the ``3rd Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade 2005'' from December 16 to 18. More than 60 antique and classic cars will begin the captivating 225km journey starting on December 16 at 8am from Sofitel Central Plaza Bangkok to Sofitel

Layden: 'Horns' star QB has ingredients of champion (Sports Illustrated)

Layden: 'Horns' star QB has ingredients of champion (Sports Illustrated)
On this day, Vince Young has two problems. It's last Thursday, eight days before Young's Texas Longhorns try to close an unbeaten regular season and stay on the path to a Rose Bowl showdown with USC by beating rival Texas A&M in College Station on the morning after Thanksgiving. That game -- and those objectives -- are on Young's mind, but not front and center.

Be Sure to Read the Handwriting on the Wall (New York Times)
A project by a local art dealer has graffiti artists doing their best work in the most unexpected place: the classroom.

Car Gifts for People That Don't Like Cars (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, Nov. 22, 2005 -- Over 175 million drivers spend an average of 70 minutes a day in their vehicles. Most of these people are not auto enthusiasts -- they just want products to make their automotive lives safe, comfortable and enjoyable.

The Cars Are To Reform With Rundgren (Soundbuzz via Yahoo! Launch News)
The Cars Are To Reform With Rundgren

Hail, Bretagne (New Times Broward-Palm Beach)
The streets of Quimper, an ancient city in northwestern France in an area known as Cornouaille in Brittany, are better-suited for motorcycles than for SUVs and in some areas of the old town, cars are forbidden anyway.

Top Drivers Arrive for Rally (AllAfrica.com)
Finland's Juha Kankkunen, a four-time winner of the Safari Rally and former world rally Champion, was expected in Nairobi last night to prepare for next month's East African Classic Safari Rally.

THE CARS ARE TO REFORM WITH RUNDGREN (ContactMusic)
Rock supergroup THE CARS have reformed with TODD RUNDGREN as the new frontman. After months of denying speculation about a reunion featuring the HELLO, IT'S ME rocker, Cars founders ELLIOT EASTON and GREG HAWKES have admitted a show with Rundgren is now being planned.

The third Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade for charity (Bangkok Post)
To promote Hua Hin's charming ambiance and to raise funds for charity, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Hua Hin Hoteliers Club and the Vintage Car Club of Thailand will hold the ``3rd Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade 2005'' from December 16 to 18. More than 60 antique and classic cars will begin the captivating 225km journey starting on December 16 at 8am from Sofitel Central Plaza Bangkok to Sofitel

2005 Frankfurt Motor ShowMSN Autos brings you highlights from one

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Car Gifts for People That Don't Like Cars (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, Nov. 22, 2005 -- Over 175 million drivers spend an average of 70 minutes a day in their vehicles. Most of these people are not auto enthusiasts -- they just want products to make their automotive lives safe, comfortable and enjoyable.

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

Living Gets Loftier in Downtown L.A. (Los Angeles Times)
Pedro Galindo moved into the Higgins Building four years ago, part of the first wave of urban adventurers who set roots in the fledging loft district north of skid row.

ABOUT THE S.F. INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW (San Jose Mercury News)

ABOUT THE S.F. INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW (San Jose Mercury News)
What: About 800 new cars, trucks, vans and sport-utilities on display. Also includes vintage Corvettes and Ferraris, other classic cars, new models from coach-builder Steve Moal, race cars, motorcycles and vendors.

Arts, Briefly (New York Times)
Pollock and Warhol artworks stolen, a rare violin in the spotlight, Todd Rundgren joins the Cars and more culture news.

Industry Caters to Eating at the Wheel (AP via Yahoo! News)
Paul Betancourt spends up to four days a week on the road and might drive more than 500 miles a week for his sales job.

Car Gifts for People That Don't Like Cars (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, Nov. 22, 2005 -- Over 175 million drivers spend an average of 70 minutes a day in their vehicles. Most of these people are not auto enthusiasts -- they just want products to make their automotive lives safe, comfortable and enjoyable.

Car Gifts for People That Don't Like Cars (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Over 175 million drivers spend an average of 70 minutes a day in their vehicles.

Toy companies helping dads relive childhood (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
TOKYO - Many young fathers are finding themselves wrapped up in `80s nostalgia, spending time with their children as they recall their own youth with reissued plastic models, board games and radio-controlled cars.

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

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

The third Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade for charity (Bangkok Post)
To promote Hua Hin's charming ambiance and to raise funds for charity, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Hua Hin Hoteliers Club and the Vintage Car Club of Thailand will hold the ``3rd Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade 2005'' from December 16 to 18. More than 60 antique and classic cars will begin the captivating 225km journey starting on December 16 at 8am from Sofitel Central Plaza Bangkok to Sofitel

ABOUT THE S.F. INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW (San Jose Mercury News)

ABOUT THE S.F. INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW (San Jose Mercury News)
What: About 800 new cars, trucks, vans and sport-utilities on display. Also includes vintage Corvettes and Ferraris, other classic cars, new models from coach-builder Steve Moal, race cars, motorcycles and vendors.

Florida Classic shows Orlando the money (Tallahassee Democrat)
Picture Florida A&M's homecoming - then multiply it by 10. That's the magnitude of this weekend's Disney Florida Classic. Orlando welcomes the mega-event. Thousands of fans from around the Southeast take days off just to get there by plane, chartered bus or car.

Sipp provider bans 'exotic investments' (Telegraph.co.uk) One of Britain's leading

Sipp provider bans 'exotic investments' (Telegraph.co.uk)
One of Britain's leading providers of Sipps has become the first to impose a blanket ban on "exotic" investments. Paul Farrow reports.

Car industry stocking up for a price rise (Stuff) For

Car industry stocking up for a price rise (Stuff)
For some of us, the car is our most important asset. For others, it comes second to our home.

ABOUT THE S.F. INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW (San Jose Mercury News)
What: About 800 new cars, trucks, vans and sport-utilities on display. Also includes vintage Corvettes and Ferraris, other classic cars, new models from coach-builder Steve Moal, race cars, motorcycles and vendors.

Collectibles: Schuco vintage tin windup cars are a real kick

Collectibles: Schuco vintage tin windup cars are a real kick (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Remember all those wonderful tin windup cars and trucks you used to get for Christmas? Chances are they were manufactured by Schuco, arguably the world's oldest toy car company, dating to 1912 when it was known as Schreyer & Co. It took on the name of Schuco in 1921.

ABOUT THE S.F. INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW (San Jose Mercury News)
What: About 800 new cars, trucks, vans and sport-utilities on display. Also includes vintage Corvettes and Ferraris, other classic cars, new models from coach-builder Steve Moal, race cars, motorcycles and vendors.

From the sensible to sublime, S.F. auto expo has it all (San Jose Mercury News)
A visit to an auto show is a classic right brain vs. left brain confrontation. Take the San Francisco International Auto Show, which opens its nine-day run Saturday.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

Todd site may get condos (Boston Globe)
A proposed town house development at the Rowley Country Club will include affordable units, as strongly urged by town leaders. The twist? The lower-priced condos will be located 3 miles away in Rowley Center.

Fall Football Classic offers hits, cars, fun (The Greyhound)
Last Friday the fifth annual Fall Football Classic brought the members of all classes together in an exciting outpouring of Loyola school spirit. The juniors beat the seniors 18-6, leaving the class of '06 as the only class to never have won an FFC besides the class of '02, who lost as seniors in the debut year of the event.

Florida Classic shows Orlando the money (Tallahassee Democrat) Picture Florida

Florida Classic shows Orlando the money (Tallahassee Democrat)
Picture Florida A&M's homecoming - then multiply it by 10. That's the magnitude of this weekend's Disney Florida Classic. Orlando welcomes the mega-event. Thousands of fans from around the Southeast take days off just to get there by plane, chartered bus or car.

Everybody wins (Orlando Sentinel)
Florida Classic pumps cash into economy Florida A&M alum Elouise "Queen Bee" Reddick is cooking up platters of red velvet cake and smothered pork chops for the throngs of people in town for Florida Classic festivities this weekend.