STEALTH SENDING THREE CARS TO PHOENIX SILVER CROWN RACE (The

STEALTH SENDING THREE CARS TO PHOENIX SILVER CROWN RACE (The Auto Channel)
INDIANAPOLIS Stealth Motorsports will send three of its new generation Silver Crown cars to Phoenix this weekend for the 29th annual Copper World Classic at Phoenix International Raceway.

USAC Release - PIERCE FASTEST IN FIRST PHOENIX SILVER CROWN PRACTICE (The Auto Channel)
AVONDALE, Ariz. Aaron Pierce led Friday s two-hour Silver Crown practice at Phoenix International Raceway, as nine cars took times in preparation for this weekend s Copper World Classic.

Portrait of a Classic Car Buyer (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
As the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction heads into the weekend, the crowds grow in numbers and the cars on offer tend to get more expensive. Ramping up to the coveted prime-time Saturday lot numbers, gone are the occasional sub-$25,000 cars, and in their place is the iron that crosses the block for $75,000 and up -- often way up, past the magic $1 million mark.

Classic cars more than a hobby for Monmouth man (Monmouth Review Atlas)
MONMOUTH - For Allen Crain, classic car restoration is more than a hobby: it's a lifestyle. Crain just finished restoring a 1970 Dodge Charger RT. The work was done at Snyder Auto Body, owned and operated by Gary Snyder.

America's Bestsellers of 2005
Trucks continued to dominate U.S. vehicle sales in 2005.
Editors of MSN Autos

New Car Reviews
Featuring new reviews from top auto journalists.
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Car show to feature new, classic rides (The News-Press)
When Lou Kerlikowske has to run an errand he doesn't drive his white Ford Windstar minivan. Instead he drives his scarlet and gray 1934 Packard 8, one of four antique cars he owns. His other cars are 1930 and 1933 Pierce Arrows and a 1932 Marmon 16.

Four series to open at PIR (The Arizona Republic)
The USAC Silver Crown Series enters a new era this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway with heavier and longer cars. The unveiling at the Copper World Classic will reveal something else, jokes two-time defending series champion Dave Steele: "They're uglier, too."

USAC Release - PIERCE FASTEST IN FIRST PHOENIX SILVER CROWN

USAC Release - PIERCE FASTEST IN FIRST PHOENIX SILVER CROWN PRACTICE (The Auto Channel)
AVONDALE, Ariz. Aaron Pierce led Friday s two-hour Silver Crown practice at Phoenix International Raceway, as nine cars took times in preparation for this weekend s Copper World Classic.

Portrait of a Classic Car Buyer (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News)
As the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction heads into the weekend, the crowds grow in numbers and the cars on offer tend to get more expensive. Ramping up to the coveted prime-time Saturday lot numbers, gone are the occasional sub-$25,000 cars, and in their place is the iron that crosses the block for $75,000 and up -- often way up, past the magic $1 million mark.

America's Bestsellers of 2005
Trucks continued to dominate U.S. vehicle sales in 2005.
Editors of MSN Autos

Top Sport Utilities of 2005 on MSN Autos
The most popular sport-utility vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages during 2005.
compiled by MSN Autos

Classic American 'dream cars' on auction (CNN.com)
Last year's $3.24 million sale of a 1954 Oldsmobile concept car at a Scottsdale, Ariz. auto auction definetily got the attention of automobile collectors.

Four series to open at PIR (The Arizona Republic)
The USAC Silver Crown Series enters a new era this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway with heavier and longer cars. The unveiling at the Copper World Classic will reveal something else, jokes two-time defending series champion Dave Steele: "They're uglier, too."

STEALTH SENDING THREE CARS TO PHOENIX SILVER CROWN RACE (The Auto Channel)
INDIANAPOLIS Stealth Motorsports will send three of its new generation Silver Crown cars to Phoenix this weekend for the 29th annual Copper World Classic at Phoenix International Raceway.

Darryl Starbird's exotic car show at Century II (The Wichita Eagle)
More than 400 custom cars, street rods, sports cars, race cars, classic and antique cars, even motorcycles will be on display this weekend at the Darryl Starbird Exotic Car Show.

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

Four series to open at PIR (The Arizona Republic) The

Four series to open at PIR (The Arizona Republic)
The USAC Silver Crown Series enters a new era this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway with heavier and longer cars. The unveiling at the Copper World Classic will reveal something else, jokes two-time defending series champion Dave Steele: "They're uglier, too."

Darryl Starbird's exotic car show at Century II (The Wichita Eagle)
More than 400 custom cars, street rods, sports cars, race cars, classic and antique cars, even motorcycles will be on display this weekend at the Darryl Starbird Exotic Car Show.

Classic cars more than a hobby for Monmouth man (Monmouth Review Atlas)
MONMOUTH - For Allen Crain, classic car restoration is more than a hobby: it's a lifestyle. Crain just finished restoring a 1970 Dodge Charger RT. The work was done at Snyder Auto Body, owned and operated by Gary Snyder.

EW review: 'Looking for Comedy'? Not here (CNN.com)
Albert Brooks used to be a master at making his audience squirm with laughter. In his early, funny films, like "Real Life" (1979), "Modern Romance" (1981), and the classic yuppie burlesque "Lost in America" (1985), he could spend whole scenes talking his way out of the trouble he'd just talked his way into.

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

2006 Detroit Auto Show Preview
2006 NAIAS in Detroit: Image is Everything
Ann Job

Classic cars more than a hobby for Monmouth man (Monmouth

Classic cars more than a hobby for Monmouth man (Monmouth Review Atlas)
MONMOUTH - For Allen Crain, classic car restoration is more than a hobby: it's a lifestyle. Crain just finished restoring a 1970 Dodge Charger RT. The work was done at Snyder Auto Body, owned and operated by Gary Snyder.

STEALTH SENDING THREE CARS TO PHOENIX SILVER CROWN RACE (The Auto Channel)
INDIANAPOLIS Stealth Motorsports will send three of its new generation Silver Crown cars to Phoenix this weekend for the 29th annual Copper World Classic at Phoenix International Raceway.

Four series to open at PIR (The Arizona Republic)
The USAC Silver Crown Series enters a new era this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway with heavier and longer cars. The unveiling at the Copper World Classic will reveal something else, jokes two-time defending series champion Dave Steele: "They're uglier, too."

Magnolia Classic Cruisers looking for club members (Mississippi Press)
PASCAGOULA -- The Magnolia Classic Cruisers -- Jackson County's only classic and antique car club -- is trying to find members and is planning the group's future.

USAC Special Release - SILVER CROWN PROTOTYPE BUILDER RILEY TECHNOLOGIES BRINGING THREE CARS TO PHOENIX (The Auto Channel)
** This is the third of four releases to be sent out this week talking about the drivers, owners and chassis builders involved in the debut of the new generation Silver Crown Series. The releases are separated by car constructors. This release talks about the Riley Technologies competitors.

Hybrid Vehicle Tax Credit: Like a Raffle?
60,000 is the magic number when it comes to getting that tax credit for purchasing a brand-new hybrid vehicle.
Ann Job

Classic American 'dream cars' on auction (CNN.com)
Last year's $3.24 million sale of a 1954 Oldsmobile concept car at a Scottsdale, Ariz. auto auction definetily got the attention of automobile collectors.

Vintage beauties to race on City roads (Deccan Herald) It

Vintage beauties to race on City roads (Deccan Herald)
It will be yesterday once again on some of the Bangalore roads on January 22, when vintage and classic cars roll out as part of a rally-cum-race.

Magnolia Classic Cruisers looking for club members (Mississippi Press)
PASCAGOULA -- The Magnolia Classic Cruisers -- Jackson County's only classic and antique car club -- is trying to find members and is planning the group's future.

Classic cars more than a hobby for Monmouth man (Monmouth Review Atlas)
MONMOUTH - For Allen Crain, classic car restoration is more than a hobby: it's a lifestyle. Crain just finished restoring a 1970 Dodge Charger RT. The work was done at Snyder Auto Body, owned and operated by Gary Snyder.

Los Angeles Auto Show Subdued as Automakers Focus on Detroit
The final Los Angeles auto show for January highlights a diverse range of new vehicles.
Ann Job

STEALTH SENDING THREE CARS TO PHOENIX SILVER CROWN RACE (The Auto Channel)
INDIANAPOLIS Stealth Motorsports will send three of its new generation Silver Crown cars to Phoenix this weekend for the 29th annual Copper World Classic at Phoenix International Raceway.

2006 Detroit Auto Show Preview
2006 NAIAS in Detroit: Image is Everything
Ann Job

Classic American 'dream cars' on auction (CNN.com)
Last year's $3.24 million sale of a 1954 Oldsmobile concept car at a Scottsdale, Ariz. auto auction definetily got the attention of automobile collectors.

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Wagon from North America (Carsurvey.org)
They should build them like this again! What things have gone wrong with the car? There were no major problems with this car during the 13 years members of my family drove it. Minor problems were light rust on rear quarter panels and frame, and fading of the interior when the car was older.

1974 Ford LTD 2 door coupe from North America (Carsurvey.org)

1974 Ford LTD 2 door coupe from North America (Carsurvey.org)
A true classic! One of the best cars I've owned!

BMW's Z8: Structurally Shaky? (BusinessWeek) When BMW, the Munich-based maker

BMW's Z8: Structurally Shaky? (BusinessWeek)
When BMW, the Munich-based maker of performance cars, launched its zippy Z8 roadster in 1999 with a starring product-placement role in a James Bond movie, aficionados the world over were quick to whip out their checkbooks.

N.Y. detectives track down owner of classic Corvette stolen 36 years ago (Houston Chronicle)
Alan Poster had been going through a rough time that winter. A 26-year-old guitar salesman, he had just divorced. So, he bought himself a flashy treat that he could barely afford but could not resist: a blue Corvette. He had owned it for only two or three months when it was stolen from a parking garage. That was Jan. 22, 1969.

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

Barrett-Jackson Gallery (About.com)
I stopped by the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction yesterday, and took a few pictures. These should give you a good idea about what goes on there. If you like classic cars, it was pretty amazing!...

Classic American 'dream cars' on auction (CNN.com)
Last year's $3.24 million sale of a 1954 Oldsmobile concept car at a Scottsdale, Ariz. auto auction definetily got the attention of automobile collectors.

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

New Classic Club May Be Special on Hope's Menu (Los Angeles Times)
Palmer-designed course is added to the rotation and is also the host site for the 90-hole event. This could be the final year for PGA West.

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

Whole world going to Motor Show - you, too? (Euroa

Whole world going to Motor Show - you, too? (Euroa Gazette)
A whole world of cars is coming to the 2006 Motor Show, with Rolls Royce, Bentley, Porsche, Maybach, Pagani and Ferrari just some of the marques showing off their latest vehicles. Enter our competition now to win a free ticket!

COMING UP (The Wichita Eagle)
Darryl Starbird's 49th Annual Exotic Car Show & Action Arena, noon-10 p.m. Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Jan. 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 22, all halls and meeting rooms, Century II. Includes featured cars "The Outlaw," "Big T," "Cristina Mark IX," plus Monster Garage cars, Xtreme Games, American Dream Calendar Girl Fashion Show, the Fordomatic Band. Tickets $15, $10 for juniors age 10-14, $5 children

Classic, antique cars draw glares, stares (Montgomery Advertiser)
OPELIKA -- Charles Brooks of Auburn had a score to settle when he walked up the steps of an old colonial house on Geneva Street in Opelika on Saturday morning.

N.Y. detectives track down owner of classic Corvette stolen 36 years ago (Houston Chronicle)
Alan Poster had been going through a rough time that winter. A 26-year-old guitar salesman, he had just divorced. So, he bought himself a flashy treat that he could barely afford but could not resist: a blue Corvette. He had owned it for only two or three months when it was stolen from a parking garage. That was Jan. 22, 1969.

Barrett-Jackson East Coast's Greatest Collector Car Auction (The Auto Channel)
PALM BEACH, Fla.--Jan. 1, 20067, 2006--Spectacular cars and sizzling celebrities will once again take center stage at the South Florida Expo Center as the Fourth Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event rolls into West Palm Beach from March 29 - April 1, 2006. The world-famous event will kick off on Wednesday, March 29, with the highly anticipated Opening Night Gala from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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

Rocker Axl Rose Sues Beverly Hills Dealership (Edmunds.com)
LOS ANGELES Guns N' Roses star Axl Rose is suing Beverly Hills Classic Cars, claiming the dealership failed to deliver two luxury cars after receiving $20,000 in deposits and also failed to give the rocker any money after selling his Ferrari, the Associated Press has reported.

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

The Oakland Post - Automania (Oakland Post)
Automakers all across the world shift into high gear as the North American International Auto Show prepares to opens its doors to the public. Concept vehicles and production models at this year s show reflect changing consumer tastes and a renewed interest in muscle cars.

Flood Damage: Don't Get Soaked When Buying a Used CarCarfax

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

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

USAC Special Release - C&R SILVER CROWN CARS SET TO MAKE PHOENIX DEBUT (The Auto Channel)
** This is the first of four releases to be sent out this week talking about the drivers, owners and chassis builders involved in the debut of the new generation Silver Crown Series. The releases are separated by car constructors. This release talks about the C&R Racing competitors.

Rocker Axl Rose Sues Beverly Hills Dealership (Edmunds.com)
LOS ANGELES Guns N' Roses star Axl Rose is suing Beverly Hills Classic Cars, claiming the dealership failed to deliver two luxury cars after receiving $20,000 in deposits and also failed to give the rocker any money after selling his Ferrari, the Associated Press has reported.

Barrett-Jackson auction opens with family day (The Business Journal of Phoenix)
The 35th Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction kicked off this weekend with a crowd of more than 25,000 people at the event's first family day.

Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose sues over missing sports cars (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has sued a car dealership over a series of allegedly failed deals to buy and sell Lamborghini, Porsche and Ferrari sports cars, documents showed.

Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose sues over missing sports cars

Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose sues over missing sports cars (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has sued a car dealership over a series of allegedly failed deals to buy and sell Lamborghini, Porsche and Ferrari sports cars, documents showed.

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

Dave Barry puts humorous spin on economy (USA Today)
Just in time for doing your income taxes and, by the way, planning your entire economic future comes Dave Barry's Money Secrets.

A Stolen Love Is Found, 37 Years Down the Road (New York Times)
Almost 37 years after a 1968 Corvette was stolen in Manhattan, it has been found in California and will be returned to its owner.

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

There was much to like at Detroit's big auto show,

There was much to like at Detroit's big auto show, but small Japanese cars were the clear winners (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
The press kits are gone, the press agents have headed home and the cars have been covered up once more as this year's North American International Auto Show media preview week draws to a close.

Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose sues over missing sports cars (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has sued a car dealership over a series of allegedly failed deals to buy and sell Lamborghini, Porsche and Ferrari sports cars, documents showed.

Cars Owned by Elvis, Paul McCartney, Van Halen and Alice Cooper Gather at Barrett-Jackson Auction (The Auto Channel)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jan. 13, 2006--The 35th anniversary Barrett-Jackson "World's Greatest Classic Car Event" will auction at no reserve vehicles once or currently owned by some of the greatest rock and roll legends of all time.

Barrett-Jackson auction opens with family day (The Business Journal of Phoenix)
The 35th Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction kicked off this weekend with a crowd of more than 25,000 people at the event's first family day.

Axl Rose Sues Beverly Hills Car Dealer (AP via Yahoo!

Axl Rose Sues Beverly Hills Car Dealer (AP via Yahoo! News)
It's not Guns N' Roses but cars and cash that have rocker Axl Rose suing a Beverly Hills auto dealership.

Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose sues over missing sports cars (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has sued a car dealership over a series of allegedly failed deals to buy and sell Lamborghini, Porsche and Ferrari sports cars, documents showed.

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

Classic, antique cars draw glares, stares (Montgomery Advertiser)
OPELIKA -- Charles Brooks of Auburn had a score to settle when he walked up the steps of an old colonial house on Geneva Street in Opelika on Saturday morning.

Classic cars to cruise again (Argus Courier)
When the film "American Graffiti" hit theaters in 1973, it forever tied Petaluma to the sights and sounds of souped-up cars rumbling down the road.

Axl Sues Car Dealership (E! Online)
Axl Rose has an axe to grind over some missing wheels. The reclusive Guns N' Roses frontman has turned his appetite for destruction on a Beverly Hills auto dealership, targeting it with a lawsuit over a deal gone bad. Rose claims that he had an oral agreement with Beverly Hills Classic Cars to deliver two luxury sports cars after he paid a deposit of $20,000, per the suit filed Thursday in

Cars Owned by Elvis, Paul McCartney, Van Halen and Alice Cooper Gather at Barrett-Jackson Auction (The Auto Channel)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Jan. 13, 2006--The 35th anniversary Barrett-Jackson "World's Greatest Classic Car Event" will auction at no reserve vehicles once or currently owned by some of the greatest rock and roll legends of all time.

Automakers bring out the muscle in Detroit (Tribune Chronicle)
DETROIT - The 1969 Chevrolet Camaros almost seem to strut as they rolled slowly past reporters packed on both sides of Cobo Center's aisle. It was hard to tell which was louder - the cars' exhausts as the drivers revved the engines or the yellow and red paint jobs with black racing stripes.

Automakers bring out the muscle in Detroit (Tribune Chronicle) DETROIT

Automakers bring out the muscle in Detroit (Tribune Chronicle)
DETROIT - The 1969 Chevrolet Camaros almost seem to strut as they rolled slowly past reporters packed on both sides of Cobo Center's aisle. It was hard to tell which was louder - the cars' exhausts as the drivers revved the engines or the yellow and red paint jobs with black racing stripes.

Classic, antique cars draw glares, stares (Montgomery Advertiser)
OPELIKA -- Charles Brooks of Auburn had a score to settle when he walked up the steps of an old colonial house on Geneva Street in Opelika on Saturday morning.

Imitate cool, classic Jackie (NorthJersey.com)
Sometimes, it helps to pretend we're someone else when faced with a disagreeable situation. Someone more chic, more articulate, less rattled. Someone richer, braver, smarter.

Axl Sues Car Dealership (E! Online)
Axl Rose has an axe to grind over some missing wheels. The reclusive Guns N' Roses frontman has turned his appetite for destruction on a Beverly Hills auto dealership, targeting it with a lawsuit over a deal gone bad. Rose claims that he had an oral agreement with Beverly Hills Classic Cars to deliver two luxury sports cars after he paid a deposit of $20,000, per the suit filed Thursday in

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

Classic cars to cruise again (Argus Courier)
When the film "American Graffiti" hit theaters in 1973, it forever tied Petaluma to the sights and sounds of souped-up cars rumbling down the road.

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

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

Classic cars to cruise again (Argus Courier) When the film

Classic cars to cruise again (Argus Courier)
When the film "American Graffiti" hit theaters in 1973, it forever tied Petaluma to the sights and sounds of souped-up cars rumbling down the road.

Vaughn can still 'Hustle' as con man (New York Daily News)
Robert Vaughn is the archetype of the glamorous leading man, a holdover from a bygone era when men wore boutonnieres and doffed their hats. So it's fitting that his latest character is also a Hollywood classic: the hustler with a heart of gold.

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