Band giving fans chance to hear classic album live (San

Band giving fans chance to hear classic album live (San Jose Mercury News)
The 1992 album ``Kiko'' is considered one of two masterpieces from the East L.A. band Los Lobos (the other being their 1984 debut, ``How Will the Wolf Survive?''). So it was no surprise that the band made headlines nationwide when it announced recently that, for the first time, it would play ``Kiko'' in its entirety on stage during a West Coast holiday tour, which includes shows tonight and

Classic-car auction starts new magazine (The Arizona Republic) The Primedia

Classic-car auction starts new magazine (The Arizona Republic)
The Primedia quarterly publication will be on newsstands Dec. 23 with a 100-page look into the world of hot collector cars, trends and events along with insider information from the Barrett-Jackson auction held every January in Scottsdale.

Cell Phone Study (KOLO)
More people than ever are turning their cars into personal phone booths...with a million and a half drivers gabbing on cell phones, at any given time.

Band giving fans chance to hear classic album live (San

Band giving fans chance to hear classic album live (San Jose Mercury News)
The 1992 album ``Kiko'' is considered one of two masterpieces from the East L.A. band Los Lobos (the other being their 1984 debut, ``How Will the Wolf Survive?''). So it was no surprise that the band made headlines nationwide when it announced recently that, for the first time, it would play ``Kiko'' in its entirety on stage during a West Coast holiday tour, which includes shows tonight and

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

Classic-car auction starts new magazine (The Arizona Republic)
The Primedia quarterly publication will be on newsstands Dec. 23 with a 100-page look into the world of hot collector cars, trends and events along with insider information from the Barrett-Jackson auction held every January in Scottsdale.

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.

Win a '69 Dodge Charger at Forum Shops Exotic Cars Chrysler Financial Charity Raffle for Lili Claire Family Resource (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Auto buffs of the muscle car era, led by the HEMI -powered 1969 Dodge Charger, are invited to attend a "Chargin' For Charity" event and purchase raffle tickets at $100 per ticket for a chance to win this classic car.

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

Putting a Fresh Face on a Ferrari (BusinessWeek)
When David Imai imagined the Ferrari of the future, he thought of bobsleds and jet-fighter cabins. But he was also inspired by the classic Ferraris of the 1960s that seemed to crouch low and hug the road.

Local man adds prize piece' to toy car collection (Winchester Sun)
It drove like a dream. Donnie Riddell recently flew to Denver, Colo., to pick up the restored 1957 Chevrolet he purchased - and that's how he describes the 1,100-plus mile trek driving the classic from there back to his home in Winchester.

Outlaws bring class (Stuff) The late entry of World of

Outlaws bring class (Stuff)
The late entry of World of Outlaws star Craig Dollansky adds some class to the field for tomorrow night's $20,000 Sprintcar Classic at Powerbuilt Speedway.

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

Matt Waxman: Potential squads for the WBC (Sports Illustrated)
Mike Piazza, born and bred in suburban Pennsylvania, will, of course, represent Italy in the World Baseball Classic. Alex Rodriguez, despite being born in New York and growing up in Miami, is naturally considering suiting up for the Dominican Republic. Darren Bragg, a HUGE Crocodile Dundee fan, is campaigning for a spot on the Australian team and Manny Ramirez, (Dominican-born, NYC-raised), has

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

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

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.

Plant City To Host To Many Events Saturday (Tampa Bay Online News)
PLANT CITY - 'Twas the weekend before Christmas and all through the city, good will and good cheer surrounded the cars, so classic, the homes, so pretty.

Sports Briefs (Duluth News Tribune) Cuba won't be allowed to

Sports Briefs (Duluth News Tribune)
Cuba won't be allowed to send a team to next year's inaugural World Baseball Classic, the U.S. government told event organizers Wednesday.

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 Place For A Diesel Is...On The Racetrack? (The Auto Channel)
I received an interesting notice in my email recently. Audi is going racing in the 2006 24 Hours of LeMans, the famous French endurance race. No surprise there, Audi prototype racers have dominated the classic event for the past six years. But 2006 will be different.

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

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

Plant City To Host To Many Events Saturday (Tampa Bay Online News)
PLANT CITY - 'Twas the weekend before Christmas and all through the city, good will and good cheer surrounded the cars, so classic, the homes, so pretty.

Plant City To Host To Many Events Saturday (Tampa Bay

Plant City To Host To Many Events Saturday (Tampa Bay Online News)
PLANT CITY - 'Twas the weekend before Christmas and all through the city, good will and good cheer surrounded the cars, so classic, the homes, so pretty.

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

Chrysler's Classic Imperial Returns - Exclusive Report this Week in TheCarConnection.com, along with Preview of Detroit (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, Dec. 12, 2005 -- We're seeing a lot of classic nameplates make a splashy return lately, and Chrysler is ready to revive another.

Like McQueen's Speeding "Bullitt," Ford's Mustang GT Recalls a Classic Era (Princeton Town Topics)
Kids today. You can go along thinking that you're raising them right, instilling a sense of values and a respect for the timeless virtues; handing down to them an appreciation for the best things in life.

Win a '69 Dodge Charger at Forum Shops Exotic Cars Chrysler Financial Charity Raffle for Lili Claire Family Resource (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Auto buffs of the muscle car era, led by the HEMI -powered 1969 Dodge Charger, are invited to attend a "Chargin' For Charity" event and purchase raffle tickets at $100 per ticket for a chance to win this classic car.

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

Kenyans Sweeten the Classic (AllAfrica.com)
While Rob Colinge and Anton Levitan were the runaway winners of the just concluded East African Classic Safari Rally, their victory was made sweeter by a heavy Kenyan presence in the world's toughest marathon event bringing together the best in this special category of rallying.

Kenyans Sweeten the Classic (AllAfrica.com) While Rob Colinge and Anton

Kenyans Sweeten the Classic (AllAfrica.com)
While Rob Colinge and Anton Levitan were the runaway winners of the just concluded East African Classic Safari Rally, their victory was made sweeter by a heavy Kenyan presence in the world's toughest marathon event bringing together the best in this special category of rallying.

Local man adds prize piece' to toy car collection (Winchester Sun)
It drove like a dream. Donnie Riddell recently flew to Denver, Colo., to pick up the restored 1957 Chevrolet he purchased - and that's how he describes the 1,100-plus mile trek driving the classic from there back to his home in Winchester.

Classic Lives Up to the Traditions of the Original Car-Breaking Easter Show (AllAfrica.com)
This year's East African Classic Safari Rally was tough and lived up to the reputation of the original Safari.

Big, fat family screenplays oddly familiar (Chicago Tribune)
Last week, in a column about big families and the mediocre movies they inspire, I asked readers to propose their own big, fat family screenplays. More than 100 responded, with tales of friendship, hardship, love, loss, small bathrooms, crowded bedrooms and big cars that were still a squeeze.

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

Traffic woes snag fishing tourney plans (Myrtle Beach Online)
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. - An ugly vision of too many cars in too small a space caused Ocean Isle Beach commissioners to deny a special use permit to a fishing tournament even though its organizer had altered the schedule to meet board objections from a previous meeting.

Classic Lives Up to the Traditions of the Original Car-Breaking Easter Show (AllAfrica.com)
This year's East African Classic Safari Rally was tough and lived up to the reputation of the original Safari.

Local man adds prize piece' to toy car collection (Winchester

Local man adds prize piece' to toy car collection (Winchester Sun)
It drove like a dream. Donnie Riddell recently flew to Denver, Colo., to pick up the restored 1957 Chevrolet he purchased - and that's how he describes the 1,100-plus mile trek driving the classic from there back to his home in Winchester.

Chrysler's Classic Imperial Returns - Exclusive Report this Week in TheCarConnection.com, along with Preview of Detroit (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, Dec. 12, 2005 -- We're seeing a lot of classic nameplates make a splashy return lately, and Chrysler is ready to revive another.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Nokia N90 (All About Symbian)
Classic management strategy is to form something, and then (brain)storm it to improve the product. With the N-Series phones, Nokia is clearly out of the forming stage and into the storming. With the N90, a design team has sat down and decided to make the best camera phone possible.

Classic Lives Up to the Traditions of the Original Car-Breaking Easter Show (AllAfrica.com)
This year's East African Classic Safari Rally was tough and lived up to the reputation of the original Safari.

Chevrolet of tomorrow: Back to the '50s (CNN Money)
There was a time when a big Chevrolet was considered cool. With fins, chrome and lots of style and flash, 1950s models like the Bel Aire were made to be noticed.

Kenyans Sweeten the Classic (AllAfrica.com)
While Rob Colinge and Anton Levitan were the runaway winners of the just concluded East African Classic Safari Rally, their victory was made sweeter by a heavy Kenyan presence in the world's toughest marathon event bringing together the best in this special category of rallying.

Champion Collinge Remains On Course (AllAfrica.com) Barring any major problems,

Champion Collinge Remains On Course (AllAfrica.com)
Barring any major problems, Rob Collinge and Anton Levitan should retain the East African Safari Classic Rally title as they enter the final stretch of the world's toughest rally in Mombasa Saturday.

Safari Proves Distinctly Kenyan (AllAfrica.com)
The second edition of the East African Safari Classic concludes today at the Leisure Lodge and Resort after more than 4,400km of rallying over the past 10 days. Only 176km separate defending champion Rob Collinge and Anton Levitan and outright glory.

Holidays heighten tension (The MetroWest Daily News)
The shoppers emerged from the toy store, searching for their cars and hauling boxes large enough to dwarf their own children, the merry boys and girls who anxiously await their holiday largesse.

Local man adds prize piece' to toy car collection (Winchester Sun)
It drove like a dream. Donnie Riddell recently flew to Denver, Colo., to pick up the restored 1957 Chevrolet he purchased - and that's how he describes the 1,100-plus mile trek driving the classic from there back to his home in Winchester.

Chrysler's Classic Imperial Returns - Exclusive Report this Week in TheCarConnection.com, along with Preview of Detroit (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, Dec. 12, 2005 -- We're seeing a lot of classic nameplates make a splashy return lately, and Chrysler is ready to revive another.

Classic Lives Up to the Traditions of the Original Car-Breaking Easter Show (AllAfrica.com)
This year's East African Classic Safari Rally was tough and lived up to the reputation of the original Safari.

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

Preview: 2006 Ford FusionFord's most important sedan launch since the

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

Holidays heighten tension (The MetroWest Daily News)
The shoppers emerged from the toy store, searching for their cars and hauling boxes large enough to dwarf their own children, the merry boys and girls who anxiously await their holiday largesse.

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.

Car dealer to auction off classic possessions (Myrtle Beach Online)
RALEIGH, N.C. - Mike Leith sold cars for a living. He collects cars as a passion, and he has so many that he can't drive them all. This weekend, Leith is unloading some of his cars at a two-day auction at the State Fairgrounds.

Local man adds prize piece' to toy car collection (Winchester Sun)
It drove like a dream. Donnie Riddell recently flew to Denver, Colo., to pick up the restored 1957 Chevrolet he purchased - and that's how he describes the 1,100-plus mile trek driving the classic from there back to his home in Winchester.

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

Champion Collinge Remains On Course (AllAfrica.com)
Barring any major problems, Rob Collinge and Anton Levitan should retain the East African Safari Classic Rally title as they enter the final stretch of the world's toughest rally in Mombasa Saturday.

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

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

Classic Lives Up to the Traditions of the Original Car-Breaking Easter Show (AllAfrica.com)
This year's East African Classic Safari Rally was tough and lived up to the reputation of the original Safari.

Getting all animated (Boston Globe) '' Pixar : 20 Years

Getting all animated (Boston Globe)
'' Pixar : 20 Years of Animation," a major exhibition featuring more than 500 drawings and related artwork from the computer-animation studio, opens Wednesday at New York's Museum of Modern Art. The exhibition anticipates not just next year's 20th anniversary of Pixar's founding but also the June opening of its seventh feature release, ''Cars."

READERS' CHOICE (Home News Tribune)
It was Tyler Rodriguez's kind of day. More TOYS PURCHASED FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS - LINDEN Erich Rotter, 9, picked out Hot Wheels cars and Transformers as holiday gifts at the Linden Wal-Mart store Wednesday, while Aleksandra Borowa, 9,...

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

Autoblog Gift Guide: eBay (Autoblog)
Don t forget eBay as you shop for gifts, folks! The company has been doing a formidable job at building its inventory of automotive-related items, from toys and memorabilia to project cars and luxury cars. Follow the jump to see some of our favorite current finds on eBay right now. Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gull Wing : Definitely one of the coolest cars around, this vehicle is a

Plant City (Plantcity.TBO.com)
PLANT CITY - 'Twas the weekend before Christmas and all through the city, good will and good cheer surrounded the cars, so classic, the homes, so pretty.

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

Car dealer to auction off classic possessions (Myrtle Beach Online)
RALEIGH, N.C. - Mike Leith sold cars for a living. He collects cars as a passion, and he has so many that he can't drive them all. This weekend, Leith is unloading some of his cars at a two-day auction at the State Fairgrounds.

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

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.

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

Orlando Focus Results (The Auto Channel) USAC FORD FOCUS SPECIAL

Orlando Focus Results (The Auto Channel)
USAC FORD FOCUS SPECIAL EVENT RACE RESULTS: December 1-2, 2005 Orlando, Florida Orlando Speedworld Speedway Mopar-PRI Sprint & Midget Classic QUALIFICATIONS: (Held Dec. 1) 1. Chase Scott, 4, Real Race Cars-14.050; 2. Ryan Smith, 55, S & S-14.086; 3. Ricky Ehrgott, 9, Ehrgott-14.214; 4. Aron Oakley, 43, Tucker-14.233; 5. Stephanie Stevens, 20, Stevens-14.342; 6. Casey Riggs, 37,