ANTIQUE CARS, FANS 'CRUISING' (Orlando Sentinel) The rock 'n' roll

ANTIQUE CARS, FANS 'CRUISING' (Orlando Sentinel)
The rock 'n' roll Saturday night fun grows from 15 parked cars in 1987 to a parade of 325 vintage vehicles. Come rain or shine, Saturdays bring nostalgic car buffs to Kissimmee's Old Town.

New Mexico to join the Rose Bowl parade (Quay County Sun)
Tucumcari residents who spot a caravan of classic cars hauling down old Route 66 on Tuesday and Wednesday need not be alarmed. Unless, of course, one is alarmed by the thought of New Mexico being a part of this year s Rose Bowl Parade.

The Anti-Joads (New York Times)
Not everybody left the Great Plains during the Dust Bowl. Timothy Egan explores what it was like for those who stayed.

ANTIQUE CARS, FANS 'CRUISING' (Orlando Sentinel) The rock 'n' roll

ANTIQUE CARS, FANS 'CRUISING' (Orlando Sentinel)
The rock 'n' roll Saturday night fun grows from 15 parked cars in 1987 to a parade of 325 vintage vehicles. Come rain or shine, Saturdays bring nostalgic car buffs to Kissimmee's Old Town.

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

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

Rev-up cars, crime lure gamers (BBC News)
Fast cars, high-speed chases and crime aim to lure fans in Need for Speed and True Crime spin-offs.

Pahl-Goodhue Ford-Lincoln/Mercury says goodbye (Oroville Mercury-Register)
After 58 years of providing locals with their means of transportation in the city of gold, Pahl-Goodhue Ford-Linclon/Mercury is no more.

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

Stealth Motorsports Announced the Purchase New Generation Silver Crown Cars

Stealth Motorsports Announced the Purchase New Generation Silver Crown Cars for the 2006 Season. (The Auto Channel)
WEIRICH, NEELY PURCHASE NEW GENERATION SILVER CROWN CARS FROM STEALTH INDIANAPOLIS Stealth Motorsports of Brownsburg, Ind. has announced the purchase of two more new generation Silver Crown cars for the 2006 season.

Classic Cars On Cruise to Calif. (Mountain View Telegraph)
By Beth Hahn Mountain View Telegraph A caravan of classic cars is scheduled to cruise through Moriarty and Edgewood on Wednesday on its way to the Tournament of Roses Parade in California.

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.

Parking Limits Raise Red Flags (Los Angeles Times)
A new L.A. law bans cars from narrow hillside roads on days when fire is a threat. Residents wonder what to do with vehicles.

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

Vintage beauties are back on Jaipur streets (Gulf Times)
Antique and classic cars from a different age are now back on the streets of this Rajasthan capital to let tourists enjoy the magic and charm of the state s bygone royal era.

This Firebird has plenty of kick (The Times Leader) For

This Firebird has plenty of kick (The Times Leader)
For this week's ride of the week, we get a submission from Bill Bilby of Shickshinny, and it is one of those classic American muscle cars, a 1989 Pontiac Firebird.

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

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

Rev-up cars, crime lure gamers (BBC News)
Fast cars, high-speed chases and crime aim to lure fans in Need for Speed and True Crime spin-offs.

Stealth Motorsports Announced the Purchase New Generation Silver Crown Cars for the 2006 Season. (The Auto Channel)
WEIRICH, NEELY PURCHASE NEW GENERATION SILVER CROWN CARS FROM STEALTH INDIANAPOLIS Stealth Motorsports of Brownsburg, Ind. has announced the purchase of two more new generation Silver Crown cars for the 2006 season.

Reflections of Faith: Rediscovering the joy of Christmas (Gaylord Herald Times)
Carols providing Christmas settings in malls, cars and homes at this time of the year announce the season of joy; but you don't feel joyful. Melancholy moods often surface at Christmas and lingering memories of disappointments of Christmases past have infected you with a classic case of Scroogism.

Barrett-Jackson to Gather Largest Collection of Hemis Ever Offered at No Reserve (The Auto Channel)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Dec. 20, 2005--The Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. will welcome 33 extraordinary Hemi muscle cars, all available at no reserve, during their 35th anniversary celebration event on Jan. 14, 2006-22, 2006, at WestWorld.

Stealth Motorsports Announced the Purchase New Generation Silver Crown Cars

Stealth Motorsports Announced the Purchase New Generation Silver Crown Cars for the 2006 Season. (The Auto Channel)
WEIRICH, NEELY PURCHASE NEW GENERATION SILVER CROWN CARS FROM STEALTH INDIANAPOLIS Stealth Motorsports of Brownsburg, Ind. has announced the purchase of two more new generation Silver Crown cars for the 2006 season.

Vintage beauties are back on Jaipur streets (Gulf Times)
Antique and classic cars from a different age are now back on the streets of this Rajasthan capital to let tourists enjoy the magic and charm of the state s bygone royal era.

Rev-up cars, crime lure gamers (BBC News)
Fast cars, high-speed chases and crime aim to lure fans in Need for Speed and True Crime spin-offs.

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

2005 Race by Race - Part Four (Formula 1)
A look back at the final phase of this year's championship, rounds 16 to 19 - four races which saw Fernando Alonso become the youngest man ever to win the drivers crown, Renault become the first mainstream car manufacturer to win the constructors title, and an all-time classic Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

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

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

2005 Race by Race - Part Four (Formula 1)
A look back at the final phase of this year's championship, rounds 16 to 19 - four races which saw Fernando Alonso become the youngest man ever to win the drivers crown, Renault become the first mainstream car manufacturer to win the constructors title, and an all-time classic Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

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

Stealth Motorsports Announced the Purchase New Generation Silver Crown Cars for the 2006 Season. (The Auto Channel)
WEIRICH, NEELY PURCHASE NEW GENERATION SILVER CROWN CARS FROM STEALTH INDIANAPOLIS Stealth Motorsports of Brownsburg, Ind. has announced the purchase of two more new generation Silver Crown cars for the 2006 season.

This Firebird has plenty of kick (The Times Leader)
For this week's ride of the week, we get a submission from Bill Bilby of Shickshinny, and it is one of those classic American muscle cars, a 1989 Pontiac Firebird.

'Club' Silverstone (carpages)
Club Silverstone offers our clients and members the opportunity to drive high performance vehicles, such as Ferrari's, Porsche's and Aston Martins or classic cars like the Jaguar E Type on the open road.

The Rising Trend of Private Car Clubs (Luxist) We have

The Rising Trend of Private Car Clubs (Luxist)
We have seen exotic and classic car clubs and fractional ownership opportunities sprouting up all over the place. A recent Wall Street Journal article covered the trend including a few options we hadn t seen yet. The article mention new elite garage services and high-end clubs that cater to car enthusiasts. DreamCar Carriage House sells spaces that start around $50,000 and

Changes galore this Christmas season (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News)
You know the feeling this time of year. After inching through a mall parking lot with more cars than Switzerland, and enduring crowds and clerks who have the civility of roller derby. They don't make Christmas like they used to. Sports, too. Lots of things there they don't make like they used to.

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

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

PRESS RELEASE: iFone Brings Hasbro s Classic GAME OF LIFE to Mobile (gamesindustry.biz)
Manchester, 19 December 2005 iFone, the leading wireless entertainment publisher, and Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), a leading global publisher of video games, today announced the launch of Hasbro's classic board game THE GAME OF LIFE as a mobile game.

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

PRESS RELEASE: iFone Brings Hasbro s Classic GAME OF LIFE to

PRESS RELEASE: iFone Brings Hasbro s Classic GAME OF LIFE to Mobile (gamesindustry.biz)
Manchester, 19 December 2005 iFone, the leading wireless entertainment publisher, and Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), a leading global publisher of video games, today announced the launch of Hasbro's classic board game THE GAME OF LIFE as a mobile game.

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

Riddle of "corpse bride" draws crowds (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Riddle of "corpse bride" draws crowds (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Peering through the glass at a mannequin's veined hands, sparkling eyes and eerie smile, the small crowd gathered outside a store in northern Mexico tries to settle a macabre riddle beguiling many.

Nativity Scene Back In Plant City Park (Tampa Bay Online News)
PLANT CITY - Vendors hawked their wares, spectators ogled classic cars and rock music blared in the background Saturday morning as a group called The Friends of Christmas toiled in a chilling drizzle to reassemble a Nativity scene city workers had trucked away two days earlier.

Vintage beauties return to Jaipur streets (Hindustan Times)
Antique and classic cars from a different age are now back on the streets of this Rajasthan capital to let tourists enjoy the magic and charm of the state's bygone royal era.

'Club' Silverstone (carpages)
Club Silverstone offers our clients and members the opportunity to drive high performance vehicles, such as Ferrari's, Porsche's and Aston Martins or classic cars like the Jaguar E Type on the open road.

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

Narnia, Cars, Pirates 2, lead Buena Vista s 2006 line-up (Manila Bulletin)
Films headlined by today s hottest stars Johnny Depp, Denzel Washington, Orlando Bloom, Jet Li, Jude Law, Ashton Kutcher, Paul Walker, Josh Lucas, Mark Wahlberg, Clive Owen comprise Buena Vista International s jaw-dropping line-up for 2006.Add spectacular animated films in the list ("Cars," "The Wild"), and you re in for exhilarating entertainment the whole year long.

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

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 Edition of classic 350Z turns heads at Motor Show (AME Info)
NISSAN'S Z series of performance cars has achieved legendary status since the first model appeared in 1970, and the 2006 edition of the current incarnation - the 350Z - has become a magnet for visitors since making its Middle East debut at this week's Dubai International Motor Show.

PRESS RELEASE: iFone Brings Hasbro s Classic GAME OF LIFE to Mobile (gamesindustry.biz)
Manchester, 19 December 2005 iFone, the leading wireless entertainment publisher, and Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), a leading global publisher of video games, today announced the launch of Hasbro's classic board game THE GAME OF LIFE as a mobile game.

Shop excels in custom details for cars (Greeley Tribune Online)

Shop excels in custom details for cars (Greeley Tribune Online)
Israel Pena is a big fan of The Learning Channel's "Overhaulin'," where a team led by hot rod designer Chip Foose swipes a beat-up - or sometimes new - vehicle and turns it into a one-of-kind dream machine in a week.

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.

Nativity Scene Back In Plant City Park (Tampa Bay Online News)
PLANT CITY - Vendors hawked their wares, spectators ogled classic cars and rock music blared in the background Saturday morning as a group called The Friends of Christmas toiled in a chilling drizzle to reassemble a Nativity scene city workers had trucked away two days earlier.

Would these "dream" gifts get your motor running? (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Have you seen those commercials with the Japanese luxury cars under the big, red bows? Us too. A bit twee, as the English might say.

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

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

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

Narnia, Cars, Pirates 2, lead Buena Vista s 2006 line-up (Manila Bulletin)
Films headlined by today s hottest stars Johnny Depp, Denzel Washington, Orlando Bloom, Jet Li, Jude Law, Ashton Kutcher, Paul Walker, Josh Lucas, Mark Wahlberg, Clive Owen comprise Buena Vista International s jaw-dropping line-up for 2006.Add spectacular animated films in the list ("Cars," "The Wild"), and you re in for exhilarating entertainment the whole year long.

Sports Cars and Exotics to Star at 35th Anniversary Barrett-Jackson

Sports Cars and Exotics to Star at 35th Anniversary Barrett-Jackson Event (The Auto Channel)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Dec. 16, 2005--The Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. will feature some of the rarest sports cars in the world at their 35th anniversary "World's Greatest Collector Car Event" in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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

Thunderbirds and Chevelles attract many to annual car show (The

Thunderbirds and Chevelles attract many to annual car show (The Southern Illinoisan)
MARION - The group members are too humble to name their annual event, but if they ever did, "Cars for Kids" might be a good nomination.

Thunderbirds and Chevelles attract many to annual car show (Southern Illinoisan)
MARION - The group members are too humble to name their annual event, but if they ever did, "Cars for Kids" might be a good nomination. Each year, members of Southern Counties Autos Unlimited bring their unique cars to Illinois Centre Mall for one weekend.

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

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

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.