Roe, Nash host slot car club (Delaware State News) MILFORD

Roe, Nash host slot car club (Delaware State News)
MILFORD - Some people might think that racing slot cars is more of a children's hobby. Those same people might not understand why a group of grown men gather two nights a week to race the scaled-down replicas of Formula 1 cars, and production models like Corvettes and Mustangs.

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2006 NAIAS Coverage
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Aims uses sound system to scare off bothersome birds (Greeley Tribune Online)
For a half-hour a day or longer, tens of thousands of birds swoop around Aims Community College in formations that would impress the Blue Angels, and even college officials have to admit it's pretty cool.

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.
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Darryl Starbird's exotic car show at Century II (The Wichita

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.

About Us (Northern Star)
The United States Environmental Protection Agency proposed new test methods for calculating the fuel economy estimates posted on the window stickers of new cars and trucks.

Roe, Nash host slot car club (Delaware State News)
MILFORD - Some people might think that racing slot cars is more of a children's hobby. Those same people might not understand why a group of grown men gather two nights a week to race the scaled-down replicas of Formula 1 cars, and production models like Corvettes and Mustangs.

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

Preview: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Toyota builds a new SUV with strong ties to the past and true off-road capability.
Perry Stern

Aims uses sound system to scare off bothersome birds (Greeley Tribune Online)
For a half-hour a day or longer, tens of thousands of birds swoop around Aims Community College in formations that would impress the Blue Angels, and even college officials have to admit it's pretty cool.

2000 Chevrolet Impala LS from North America (Carsurvey.org) What things

2000 Chevrolet Impala LS from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? The A/C could not keep the vehicle cool from day one. This required two trips to the dealer in the first week. Problem was corrected.

[Opinion] Hybrid tax credits a win-win situation (The Minnesota Daily)
Last year Americans had their pick of 11 hybrid vehicles cars and trucks that use a combination of gasoline and electric power available in the market. This year consumers who choose one of these vehicles can take as much as $3,400 in tax credit on their purchase or lease.

Roe, Nash host slot car club (Delaware State News)
MILFORD - Some people might think that racing slot cars is more of a children's hobby. Those same people might not understand why a group of grown men gather two nights a week to race the scaled-down replicas of Formula 1 cars, and production models like Corvettes and Mustangs.

A sampling of items deserving of attention (Pacifica Tribune)
I have to pick and choose the cars I write about. Sometimes it works out fine because I try not to write about cars I do not like. But there are so many really good cars available that I leave out some great ones. Here are four that deserved a full article if I only had the space.

Preview: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Toyota builds a new SUV with strong ties to the past and true off-road capability.
Perry Stern

Aims uses sound system to scare off bothersome birds (Greeley Tribune Online)
For a half-hour a day or longer, tens of thousands of birds swoop around Aims Community College in formations that would impress the Blue Angels, and even college officials have to admit it's pretty cool.

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

John Kelly's Washington Live (Washington Post)
Post columnist John Kelly takes questions on his recent columns, life in the Washington area and more.

[Opinion] Hybrid tax credits a win-win situation (The Minnesota Daily)

[Opinion] Hybrid tax credits a win-win situation (The Minnesota Daily)
Last year Americans had their pick of 11 hybrid vehicles cars and trucks that use a combination of gasoline and electric power available in the market. This year consumers who choose one of these vehicles can take as much as $3,400 in tax credit on their purchase or lease.

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

TrackMania Nations shots, talk ( News ) (EuroGamer)
Not content with doing a free expansion for TrackMania Sunrise, and, er, presumably not content with doing a reworked version of the original TrackMania either, French developer Nadeo is doing YET MORE COOL FREE STUFF.

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.

For The Record: Quick News On Fall Out Boy, Ciara, LL Cool J, The Olsen Twins, Ginuwine, 311 & More (MTV Music Television)
Fall Out Boy, LL Cool J (featuring Ciara and Ne-Yo), the Goo Goo Dolls and Bonnie Raitt are doing a series of pre-Grammy shows at the House of Blues in Hollywood called "Signature Sounds Live on the Sunset Strip," from February 4-7.

Mark Bechtel: Athletes need longer cool-down period after games (Sports Illustrated)
As a Browns fan, I'm expected (required, actually) to hate the Steelers. Alas, this has never been easy. The Steel Curtain teams of the '70s, while frustratingly dominant, were manned by an admirable collection of players. I always had a soft spot for the two Jacks (Ham and Lambert, even though Lambert almost killed Brian Sipe on a late hit one year). I thought John Stallworth was an amazing

2000 Chevrolet Impala LS from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? The A/C could not keep the vehicle cool from day one. This required two trips to the dealer in the first week. Problem was corrected.

Top 10 Vehicles of 2005 on MSN Autos
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle pages.
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Hollywood bets Superman, X-Men, a pirate turn slump around (Montgomery Advertiser)
LOS ANGELES -- In good years, Hollywood beats its chest and crows, "It's all about the movies!" In bad years, like 2005, Hollywood looks for something to blame and whispers, "It's all about the movies."

Neighbors throw cold water on carwash proposal (Hampton Roads Daily

Neighbors throw cold water on carwash proposal (Hampton Roads Daily Press)
Rezoning would mean a massage parlor or a halfway house could be built on the site, among other things, without city approval.

Preview: 2006 Porsche Cayman SPorsche's new mid-engine coupe builds on

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

Auto Show Visitors Eye Gadgets, Dream Cars (Detroit Now)
DETROIT - If money were no object, a Nissan URGE would be sitting in Colton Austin's driveway. The 8-year-old wouldn't be able to drive it yet, but he could use the car's Xbox 360 video game system.

Environmental enforcement rules retooled (Billings Gazette)
HELENA - State rules for enforcing environmental protection requirements are being rewritten, bringing a cool response from a watchdog group and a cautious nod from the industry.

United put battling Burton to the sword (Irish Examiner)
In the end there was no fairytale and no giant slayed, just honourable defeat for non-league Burton in front of the largest visiting support Old Trafford has ever seen.

Kyle Busch Preseason Thunder press conference (Motorsport.com)
Q. How anxious are you to start this year after the great season last year? KYLE BUSCH: I'm really anxious. Being able to come down here, I'm ready to roll and get the season started and with Chevrolet.

Week in pictures: Macworld stars, awesome cars (CNET)
roundup Apple fans at Macworld Expo find iPod, iMac and other offerings golden and delicious. Also: Cool cars, ugly DVD players.

He's more than meets the eye (Orlando Sentinel) Underneath driver

He's more than meets the eye (Orlando Sentinel)
Underneath driver Matt Kenseth's cool exterior lies a man with a passion for his job. As the 2005 racing season neared its close, Matt Kenseth recharged with his version of relaxation -- a 2,700-mile motorcycle ride from Phoenix to Homestead.

Environmental enforcement rules retooled (Billings Gazette)
HELENA - State rules for enforcing environmental protection requirements are being rewritten, bringing a cool response from a watchdog group and a cautious nod from the industry.

Auto Show Visitors Eye Gadgets, Dream Cars (ABC News)
Visitors to North American International Auto Show in Detroit Seek Out Gadgets and Dream Cars

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.

Auto Show Visitors Eye Gadgets, Dream Cars (Detroit Now)
DETROIT - If money were no object, a Nissan URGE would be sitting in Colton Austin's driveway. The 8-year-old wouldn't be able to drive it yet, but he could use the car's Xbox 360 video game system.

Club has fun, raises funds (Antelope Valley Press) This story

Club has fun, raises funds (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Tuesday, January 17, 2006. 'Lowrider" cars have been part of American culture since the 1930s, according to Lowrider magazine. A new custom car club in Palmdale carries on that tradition while also raising money for local charities.

Auto Show Visitors Eye Gadgets, Dream Cars (Detroit Now)
DETROIT - If money were no object, a Nissan URGE would be sitting in Colton Austin's driveway. The 8-year-old wouldn't be able to drive it yet, but he could use the car's Xbox 360 video game system.

China Cuts Electrolysis Aluminum Output to Cool Soaring Alumina Prices (RedNova)
China cuts electrolysis aluminum output to cool soaring alumina prices BEIJING,Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Seventeen Chinese electrolysis aluminum producers each cut their output capacity by 10 percent, or a total of 335,000 tons, by Jan. 10, in a bid to cool soaring prices of alumina.

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

Auto Show Visitors Eye Gadgets, Dream Cars (ABC News)
Visitors to North American International Auto Show in Detroit Seek Out Gadgets and Dream Cars

He's more than meets the eye (Orlando Sentinel)
Underneath driver Matt Kenseth's cool exterior lies a man with a passion for his job. As the 2005 racing season neared its close, Matt Kenseth recharged with his version of relaxation -- a 2,700-mile motorcycle ride from Phoenix to Homestead.

How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (The Village Voice)
Far from fading quietly into the lifetime-achievement mists, Melvin Van Peebles has lately come to be recognized as the very essence of cool. Recent years have seen him showered with festival awards, sampled on Quasimoto tracks, and evoked by son . . . read more (By Joshua Land)

Cool gizmos drive auto fans wild (The Economic Times) If

Cool gizmos drive auto fans wild (The Economic Times)
If you ve been planning to check out the Auto Expo simply to drool over some attractive models (pun completely unintended), you re so not there. The real kewl quotient in the show is somewhere else, buddy. It s about tech spec-appeal all right. And it s about cars and bikes.

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

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

Week in pictures: Macworld stars, awesome cars (CNET)
roundup Apple fans at Macworld Expo find iPod, iMac and other offerings golden and delicious. Also: Cool cars, ugly DVD players.

He's more than meets the eye (Orlando Sentinel)
Underneath driver Matt Kenseth's cool exterior lies a man with a passion for his job. As the 2005 racing season neared its close, Matt Kenseth recharged with his version of relaxation -- a 2,700-mile motorcycle ride from Phoenix to Homestead.

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

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

Club has fun, raises funds (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Tuesday, January 17, 2006. 'Lowrider" cars have been part of American culture since the 1930s, according to Lowrider magazine. A new custom car club in Palmdale carries on that tradition while also raising money for local charities.

Ford Sales in China Up 46% (Fox News)
Ford said Monday that its sales of cars in China was up 46 percent after it sold 82,225 vehicles in 2005.

China Cuts Electrolysis Aluminum Output to Cool Soaring Alumina Prices

China Cuts Electrolysis Aluminum Output to Cool Soaring Alumina Prices (RedNova)
China cuts electrolysis aluminum output to cool soaring alumina prices BEIJING,Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Seventeen Chinese electrolysis aluminum producers each cut their output capacity by 10 percent, or a total of 335,000 tons, by Jan. 10, in a bid to cool soaring prices of alumina.

Ford Sales in China Up 46% (Fox News)
Ford said Monday that its sales of cars in China was up 46 percent after it sold 82,225 vehicles in 2005.

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.

Ford Sales in China Up 46% (Fox News)
Ford said Monday that its sales of cars in China was up 46 percent after it sold 82,225 vehicles in 2005.

Auto Show Visitors Eye Gadgets, Dream Cars (ABC News) Visitors

Auto Show Visitors Eye Gadgets, Dream Cars (ABC News)
Visitors to North American International Auto Show in Detroit Seek Out Gadgets and Dream Cars

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

City, utility auction draws crowd of bargain-hunters (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
Saturday morning's crisp cool air did not deter hundreds of buyers in search of deals on pickup trucks, large work trucks, police cars, water pumps, computers, televisions, tools, utility trailers and other used items.

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

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

Week in pictures: Macworld stars, awesome cars (CNET)
roundup Apple fans at Macworld Expo find iPod, iMac and other offerings golden and delicious. Also: Cool cars, ugly DVD players.

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

Cool gizmos drive auto fans wild (The Economic Times)
If you ve been planning to check out the Auto Expo simply to drool over some attractive models (pun completely unintended), you re so not there. The real kewl quotient in the show is somewhere else, buddy. It s about tech spec-appeal all right. And it s about cars and bikes.

Auto Show Visitors Eye Gadgets, Dream Cars (ABC News) Visitors

Auto Show Visitors Eye Gadgets, Dream Cars (ABC News)
Visitors to North American International Auto Show in Detroit Seek Out Gadgets and Dream Cars

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.

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

China cuts electrolysis aluminum output to cool soaring alumina prices (AngolaPress)
BEIJING,01/15 - Seventeen Chinese electrolysis aluminum producers each cut their output capacity by 10 percent, or a total of 335,000 tons, by Jan. 10, in a bid to cool soaring prices of alumina.

Week in pictures: Macworld stars, awesome cars (CNET)
roundup Apple fans at Macworld Expo find iPod, iMac and other offerings golden and delicious. Also: Cool cars, ugly DVD players.

City, utility auction draws crowd of bargain-hunters (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
Saturday morning's crisp cool air did not deter hundreds of buyers in search of deals on pickup trucks, large work trucks, police cars, water pumps, computers, televisions, tools, utility trailers and other used items.

Auto Show Visitors Eye Gadgets, Dream Cars (AP via Yahoo!

Auto Show Visitors Eye Gadgets, Dream Cars (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
If money were no object, a Nissan URGE would be sitting in Colton Austin's driveway. The 8-year-old wouldn't be able to drive it yet, but he could use the car's Xbox 360 video game system.

Starbucks eyes prime city lot (Rutland Herald)
Interest in one of Rutland's most visible and highly trafficked corners is percolating, but problems with access to the site could cool a potential deal with Starbucks.

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

Ice May Melt, but the Snowmobiles Keep Coming (New York Times)
In the self-proclaimed Snowmobile Capital of the World, there are perhaps two kinds of snowmobile enthusiasts: speed demons and nature lovers.

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