New law likely to boost impounds of cars (The Arizona

New law likely to boost impounds of cars (The Arizona Republic)
Thousands more vehicles a year could be impounded across the state under a 2-month-old law that has law enforcement officers and tow truck drivers scrambling to keep up with the pace and has surprised drivers and car owners struggling to get their cars back.

New law could lead to more impounded vehicles (KVOA Tucson)
Thousands more vehicles a year could be impounded in Arizona under a new law that requires police to hold cars for 30 days under certain circumstances, such as extreme drunken driving and operating a vehicle with a revoked license.

In New Jersey, Party Bosses Meld Politics and Business (New York Times)
The saga of a townhouse project called JSM at Hickory is a classic illustration of how citizens' concerns can be overcome by money and political connections.

SOUTH BAY (San Jose Mercury News)
Blood Drives. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Tuesday, St. Mary's Church, Hoffman Center, 219 Bean St., Los Gatos. 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, San Jose Family Bible Church Sanctuary, 1302 Branham Lane, San Jose. 1:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1670 Cienega, Hollister. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 11, San Benito High School Old Gym, 1220 Monterey St., Hollister. Also: 1:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 12,

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

Robot Cameras in the Wild (PhysOrg)
Almost every night, cars are broken into in Yosemite National Park. It's classic smash-and-dash. Windows are shattered and goods stolen. It's not a human crime ring though. The thieves are black bears and they're mostly after food that visitors leave in their vehicles. Soon though, a new telerobotic surveillance system that enables visitors to "tour" the park via the Internet may also help

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

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