Next big thing in cars might be very small (Austin

Next big thing in cars might be very small (Austin American-Statesman)
New Asian subcompact cars are coming, but will trend catch on this time?

Neighborhood gets in the holiday spirit (WROC-TV Rochester)
When you turn onto Stonebridge Lane in Pittsford, you know you've stumbled onto something special. Each house is draped in lights. It's become such a draw cars line up just to look.

Race-car driver, businessman Steve Carbone dies (Sports Illustrated)
COLLINSVILLE, Okla. (AP) -- World-champion race-car driver Steve Carbone, who won the American Hot Rod Association World Finals in 1969, has died. He was 61.

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.

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

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

Barrett-Jackson auction gearing up with hot cars (The Arizona Republic)
Scottsdale automobile auctioneer Craig Jackson is expecting record prices for next month's Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction at WestWorld.

MOTOR CALENDAR (San Francisco Chronicle)
Auto Show: Models from more than 30 manufacturers will be displayed at the 2006 San Jose International Auto Show, Jan. 4-8, at the McEnery Convention Center. For the first time, the show will feature an "Aftermarket Alley" that highlights exotic cars, hot...

Unmarked patrols snag dangerous drivers (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
The Washington State Patrol is pulling over more aggressive drivers than ever these days in unmarked cars that prowl local highways for hyper-fast lane changers, tailgaters and others who are uncivil on the road.