Duncan Eyes Classic Crown (AllAfrica.com) It is unusual for one

Duncan Eyes Classic Crown (AllAfrica.com)
It is unusual for one to get praises from equals, especially from fellow competitors in a contest as unpredictable as the East African Safari Classic Rally.

Christmas at the Crossroads Saturday (The Weekly Post)
Rainsville s Annual Christmas at the Crossroads is this Saturday, beginning first with the Christmas Parade, which will feature floats, classic cars, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, firetrucks, horses and more. The parade begins at 4 p.m. (lineup starts at 3 p.m.) and will travel down Main Street.

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
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Muscle car mania (San Jose Mercury News) In the sizzling

Muscle car mania (San Jose Mercury News)
In the sizzling '60s, rude, crude muscle cars snarled, burning rubber and spewing raw horsepower. Today some of those rough old outlaws -- Chevelle Super Sports, GTOs, Mustangs, Camaros and Road Runners -- grace museum floors. Moreover, they've become the unlikely new stars of classic car auctions.

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Duncan Eyes Classic Crown (AllAfrica.com)
It is unusual for one to get praises from equals, especially from fellow competitors in a contest as unpredictable as the East African Safari Classic Rally.

Christmas at the Crossroads Saturday (The Weekly Post)
Rainsville s Annual Christmas at the Crossroads is this Saturday, beginning first with the Christmas Parade, which will feature floats, classic cars, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, firetrucks, horses and more. The parade begins at 4 p.m. (lineup starts at 3 p.m.) and will travel down Main Street.

Classic Safari Battle Begins (AllAfrica.com)
Kenyan Rob Collinge leads 46 starters as the East African Classic Safari zooms off from 6am outside the Leisure Lodge and Resort Club in the picturesque South Coast today.

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Volvo unleashes monster SUV (Boston Herald)
The term sport utility vehicle carries a very broad definition these days. Some SUVs are more like beefy cars than the trucks that classic sport utility vehicles look like. In...

Rally: Drivers Eye East Africa Classic Title (AllAfrica.com)
Rally drivers yesterday set out for the East African Classic safari title as the event started from the Leisure Lodge and Golf Resort at the South Coast.

Johnny Lightning, Mopar Muscle series cars worth a look (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Anyone who is an aficionado of muscle and classic cars will tell you that just about anything made by the old Chrysler Corp. -- now known as DaimlerChrysler -- is hot, hot, hot.

This GTO Needs More Retro (BusinessWeek)
I met Bob Lutz years ago when he was a top executive at Chrysler, now DaimlerChrysler ( DCX ). I was a New York editor from BusinessWeek visiting the annual Detroit Auto Show to check out the latest cars and made the mistake of referring to him as "Mr. Lutz." His face took on a look of disdain.

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006Low price doesn't mean skimping on

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.
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Classic Safari Battle Begins (AllAfrica.com) Kenyan Rob Collinge leads 46

Classic Safari Battle Begins (AllAfrica.com)
Kenyan Rob Collinge leads 46 starters as the East African Classic Safari zooms off from 6am outside the Leisure Lodge and Resort Club in the picturesque South Coast today.

Johnny Lightning, Mopar Muscle series cars worth a look (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Anyone who is an aficionado of muscle and classic cars will tell you that just about anything made by the old Chrysler Corp. -- now known as DaimlerChrysler -- is hot, hot, hot.

Duncan Eyes Classic Crown (AllAfrica.com)
It is unusual for one to get praises from equals, especially from fellow competitors in a contest as unpredictable as the East African Safari Classic Rally.

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

This GTO Needs More Retro (BusinessWeek)
I met Bob Lutz years ago when he was a top executive at Chrysler, now DaimlerChrysler ( DCX ). I was a New York editor from BusinessWeek visiting the annual Detroit Auto Show to check out the latest cars and made the mistake of referring to him as "Mr. Lutz." His face took on a look of disdain.

The Charger: Beefcake and Brains (BusinessWeek)
Call me a sucker, but I like the controversial new Dodge Charger. As with the new Pontiac GTO, it doesn't have a whole lot in common with its famous muscle-car namesake -- the classic late 1960s Charger, perhaps best-known for starring as General Lee in the old TV show (and recent movie) The Dukes of Hazzard . Many aging Baby Boomers are miffed that the new Charger is a four door instead of a

Wintering in With Movies (Reel.com)
The holidays are here once again, and once again they're bringing all kinds of hopes and wishes and good cheer for humanity and OK! We'll get right down to it presents . Not just for us to receive (we're not that selfish), but for us to give . And what better presents than classic movies all done up in brand spanking new DVD editions?

Ford Mustang Vs. Nissan 350Z (Forbes)
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Auto thefts spike as cold motorists try to warm up

Auto thefts spike as cold motorists try to warm up (KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul)
Every year, about this time, auto theft takes a jump. One of the main reasons has to do with the weather. Drivers practically invite thieves to take their cars and trucks when they start them along the curb and run back inside to the warmth of the homes.

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.

INAUGURAL "MOPAR-PRI SPRINT & MIDGET CLASSIC" SET FOR ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD THURSDAY & FRIDAY; ONE USAC DRIVER COULD WALK (The Auto Channel)
NOVEMBER 28, 2005 Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla. is expected to be among favorites for victory in his home state this Friday when USAC conducts the inaugural "Mopar-PRI Sprint and Midget Classic" at Orlando SpeedWorld Speedway.

Ford Mustang Vs. Nissan 350Z (Forbes)
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Tops in Vehicle SatisfactionNissan models are big winners in this

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
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People: Mechanic hasn't outgrown fascination with cars (The Advocate Messenger)
Mitch Lane played with toy cars and trucks when he was a little boy. Now more than 40 years later, he's still playing with them. The difference is that now he gets paid for it.

Classic Safari Starts in Coast on Tomorrow (AllAfrica.com)
Mombasa will be on the spotlight as the East African Classic Safari Rally kicks off tomorrow at the Coastal town.

Holiday season kicks off in style (Aurora News-Register)
With 250 tiny silver bells tinkling, 10,000 white lights sparkling, 22 classic cars parading and upwards of 1,200 kids and adults milling about Central Park Square it looked like a scene out of a movie Friday night in Aurora.

American Chopper s Paul Teutul Sr. on Hot Rods (Newsweek)
American Chopper star Paul Teutel Sr. naturally owns dozens of motorcycles. But the bike builder is also a huge fan of classic cars.

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INAUGURAL "MOPAR-PRI SPRINT & MIDGET CLASSIC" SET FOR ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD THURSDAY & FRIDAY; ONE USAC DRIVER COULD WALK (The Auto Channel)
NOVEMBER 28, 2005 Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla. is expected to be among favorites for victory in his home state this Friday when USAC conducts the inaugural "Mopar-PRI Sprint and Midget Classic" at Orlando SpeedWorld Speedway.

Ford Mustang Vs. Nissan 350Z (Forbes)
We compare two of the best-selling sports cars to see if they live up to their legendary reputations.

Holiday season kicks off in style (Aurora News-Register) With 250

Holiday season kicks off in style (Aurora News-Register)
With 250 tiny silver bells tinkling, 10,000 white lights sparkling, 22 classic cars parading and upwards of 1,200 kids and adults milling about Central Park Square it looked like a scene out of a movie Friday night in Aurora.

INAUGURAL "MOPAR-PRI SPRINT & MIDGET CLASSIC" SET FOR ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD THURSDAY & FRIDAY; ONE USAC DRIVER COULD WALK (The Auto Channel)
NOVEMBER 28, 2005 Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla. is expected to be among favorites for victory in his home state this Friday when USAC conducts the inaugural "Mopar-PRI Sprint and Midget Classic" at Orlando SpeedWorld Speedway.

New Jeep Concepts
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2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
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American Chopper s Paul Teutul Sr. on Hot Rods (Newsweek)
American Chopper star Paul Teutel Sr. naturally owns dozens of motorcycles. But the bike builder is also a huge fan of classic cars.

Top Drivers Gear Up for East Africa Classic Race (AllAfrica.com)
The field of 49 competitors were holed up in various garages in the coastal city of Mombasa yesterday, doing last minute preparations for the second edition of the East African Safari Classic Rally which zooms off under the famous elephant tasks on Moi Avenue today.

INAUGURAL "MOPAR-PRI SPRINT & MIDGET CLASSIC" SET FOR ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD

INAUGURAL "MOPAR-PRI SPRINT & MIDGET CLASSIC" SET FOR ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD THURSDAY & FRIDAY; ONE USAC DRIVER COULD WALK (The Auto Channel)
NOVEMBER 28, 2005 Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla. is expected to be among favorites for victory in his home state this Friday when USAC conducts the inaugural "Mopar-PRI Sprint and Midget Classic" at Orlando SpeedWorld Speedway.

The return to Road America (Motorsport.com)
Champ Car World Series returns to the past by securing a 2006 calendar date at the 4.048-mile Road America road course. A race that has given the openwheel fans breathtaking moments and classic finishes on the long and challenging circuit nestled in the Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin countryside.

People: Mechanic hasn't outgrown fascination with cars (The Advocate Messenger)
Mitch Lane played with toy cars and trucks when he was a little boy. Now more than 40 years later, he's still playing with them. The difference is that now he gets paid for it.

Classic elegance, urban cool (The Charlotte Observer)
Fourth Ward in uptown Charlotte truly is a study in contrasts, which adds to its wide appeal.

Tops in Vehicle SatisfactionNissan models are big winners in this

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
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Porsche Cayman S Premieres
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The return to Road America (Motorsport.com)
Champ Car World Series returns to the past by securing a 2006 calendar date at the 4.048-mile Road America road course. A race that has given the openwheel fans breathtaking moments and classic finishes on the long and challenging circuit nestled in the Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin countryside.

INAUGURAL "MOPAR-PRI SPRINT & MIDGET CLASSIC" SET FOR ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD THURSDAY & FRIDAY; ONE USAC DRIVER COULD WALK (The Auto Channel)
NOVEMBER 28, 2005 Dave Steele of Tampa, Fla. is expected to be among favorites for victory in his home state this Friday when USAC conducts the inaugural "Mopar-PRI Sprint and Midget Classic" at Orlando SpeedWorld Speedway.

Daytona show delights motorheads with sea of pre-1980 autos (Orlando Sentinel)
It is about cars, cars and more cars inside the city's most famous racetrack. Thousands of them are on display. Some are for sale. Others just defy the imagination.

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.
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Blues Brothers' fan hits jackpot (Idaho State Journal)
POCATELLO - It was fate that brought Wayne Barlow to his dream car. He wasn't looking for one of the police cars driven in The Blues Brothers, one of his favorite movies, when he went on a quick vacation to Las Vegas in August. He was looking for a cold soda.

Firefighters busy in Theresa (News 10 Now)
Volunteer firefighters in Theresa spend most of Sunday afternoon fighting a garage fire. The garage held several classic cars and equipment that were lost. Firefighters were able to contain the flames, and prevented it from spreading to nearby homes.

Here come the holidays (The Enterprise)
BROCKTON "Mom, mom, mom, look," shouted 4-year-old Brian Long as flames burped out the exhaust of a passing Chevrolet. Long, who lives in Brockton, bounced up and down on the curb along Main Street as a line of classic cars crept past, one equipped with the aforementioned fire-breathing tailpipes.

Here come the holidays (The Enterprise) BROCKTON "Mom, mom,

Here come the holidays (The Enterprise)
BROCKTON "Mom, mom, mom, look," shouted 4-year-old Brian Long as flames burped out the exhaust of a passing Chevrolet. Long, who lives in Brockton, bounced up and down on the curb along Main Street as a line of classic cars crept past, one equipped with the aforementioned fire-breathing tailpipes.

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.

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.

Firefighters busy in Theresa (News 10 Now)
Volunteer firefighters in Theresa spend most of Sunday afternoon fighting a garage fire. The garage held several classic cars and equipment that were lost. Firefighters were able to contain the flames, and prevented it from spreading to nearby homes.

Shoppers search for holiday bargains (Tahoe Daily Tribune) Pre-dawn rain

Shoppers search for holiday bargains (Tahoe Daily Tribune)
Pre-dawn rain pattered on a small number of cars parked in front of Kmart roughly six hours after Thanksgiving ticked into the busiest shopping day of the year.

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People: Mechanic hasn't outgrown fascination with cars (The Advocate Messenger)
Mitch Lane played with toy cars and trucks when he was a little boy. Now more than 40 years later, he's still playing with them. The difference is that now he gets paid for it.

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.

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Blues Brothers' fan hits jackpot (Idaho State Journal)
POCATELLO - It was fate that brought Wayne Barlow to his dream car. He wasn't looking for one of the police cars driven in The Blues Brothers, one of his favorite movies, when he went on a quick vacation to Las Vegas in August. He was looking for a cold soda.

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

Backstory: No paint, no problem (The Christian Science Monitor) 'Rat

Backstory: No paint, no problem (The Christian Science Monitor)
'Rat rods' are often Frankensteinian amalgams of old cars put together - the cheaper and dowdier, the better.

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Taxi worker dies on cycle (Miami Herald) Jeffrey Frank Marsh

Taxi worker dies on cycle (Miami Herald)
Jeffrey Frank Marsh died the way he would have wanted -- riding his Harley-Davidson. Marsh's blue 2004 Electric Glide Classic slammed into a concrete barrier wall of the northbound entrance onto Interstate 95 on Saturday. Marsh had entered the ramp from eastbound Broward Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Parking row could put stop to classic cars (Herts Advertiser)

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.

Still fresh (The Star Online)
Five years after first encountering the then all-new Alfa 147 in Monte Carlo, ANTHONY LIM renews acquaintance with a modern classic and finds signs of progress.

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

New Orleans' Bayou Classic lands at Reliant Park (Houston Chronicle)
City will host a mini-Mardi Gras that has for the past 31 years used the Grambling State-Southern University football game as an excuse to throw what had become Louisiana's second biggest annual party.

Classic elegance, urban cool (The Charlotte Observer)
Fourth Ward in uptown Charlotte truly is a study in contrasts, which adds to its wide appeal.