Police cars fire bombed (News Interactive) TWO police cars have

Police cars fire bombed (News Interactive)
TWO police cars have been fire bombed in a compound in north suburban Melbourne.

Your Prius Needs a Reboot (The Motley Fool via Yahoo! News)
Having written about hybrid cars a few times in the past year, I can tell you that they have a lot of passionate fans and detractors alike. I like the technology, but like all technologies, I expect it'll get more efficient, more powerful, and less expensive over time. There will probably be a few technological bumps along the road as well. The recall -- sorry, "Special Service Campaign" --

75,000 Prius cars may stall (Monterey County Herald)
Toyota will tell the owners of 75,000 Prius hybrids that their cars might stall while driving because of a computer software problem. The automaker said Thursday that engines for 2004 and some early 2005 Prius models need to have their Electronic Control Module (ECM) reprogrammed.

Police cars going back to classic black-and-white (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News)
Police departments from Florida to Arizona are converting their squad cars to the old color scheme made famous by Adam 12, the TV police drama that aired from 1968 to 1975. The reasons: tradition and better visibility.

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

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

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Toyota recalls hybrid cars (News Interactive) TOYOTA Motor issued a

Toyota recalls hybrid cars (News Interactive)
TOYOTA Motor issued a recall today for about 160,000 Prius cars sold mainly in the United States and Japan due to a potential software glitch that may cause the hot-selling gas-electronic hybrid to stall.

Your Prius Needs a Reboot (The Motley Fool via Yahoo! News)
Having written about hybrid cars a few times in the past year, I can tell you that they have a lot of passionate fans and detractors alike. I like the technology, but like all technologies, I expect it'll get more efficient, more powerful, and less expensive over time. There will probably be a few technological bumps along the road as well. The recall -- sorry, "Special Service Campaign" --

Childhood Scribblings of Cars Foretell a Future As a Designer for Freightliner (RedNova)
By Brent Hunsberger, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore. Oct. 10--Byron J. Bocian was the kind of kid who sketched cars during class. Today, 43 years old and a father of three, he still collects Hot Wheels.

Toyota Recalls 160,000 Prius Hybrids (HispanicBusiness.com)
Toyota Motor issued a recall Friday for about 160,000 Prius cars sold mainly in the United States and Japan due to a potential software glitch that may cause the hot-selling gas-electronic hybrid to stall.

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

See some truly wild rides at the Museum of Aviation

See some truly wild rides at the Museum of Aviation (Macon Telegraph)
Whether you fancy hot rods, remote-controlled cars or monster trucks, there's plenty to turn your crank at Saturday's Museum of Aviation Wings and Wheels Car Show.

Toyota recalls hybrid cars (News Interactive)
TOYOTA Motor issued a recall today for about 160,000 Prius cars sold mainly in the United States and Japan due to a potential software glitch that may cause the hot-selling gas-electronic hybrid to stall.

Childhood Scribblings of Cars Foretell a Future As a Designer for Freightliner (RedNova)
By Brent Hunsberger, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore. Oct. 10--Byron J. Bocian was the kind of kid who sketched cars during class. Today, 43 years old and a father of three, he still collects Hot Wheels.

The Fool's Look Ahead (The Motley Fool via Yahoo! News)
Cars and dot-com stars will play bit parts in the week of news that is waiting to happen.

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

Police Cars Going Back To Classic Black-And-White (WLBZ Bangor)
Police departments from Florida to Arizona are converting their squad cars to the old black and white color scheme. The reasons: tradition and better visibility.

Car-count cap, primed pavement the hot topics at Lowe's (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News)
Answers to pressing questions entering Saturday night's UAW-GM Quality 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., by USA TODAY's Gary Graves:

Prius may stall while in motion (SiliconValley.com via Yahoo! News)
Toyota will tell the owners of 75,000 Prius hybrids that their cars might stall while driving because of a computer software problem.

Okuda's Toyota Recalls Prius Fleet Over Software Glitch (Forbes)
Will fix 160,000 hybrid engine cars because they were stalling.

Red-hot clash on the Mount (Sunday Mail) THE Bathurst 1000

Red-hot clash on the Mount (Sunday Mail)
THE Bathurst 1000 threatened to boil over into a punch-up today when two-times V8 Supercar series champion Marcos Ambrose had a heated confrontation with defending race champion Greg Murphy.

AUTO EVENTS (San Jose Mercury News)
NOV. 12-13 16th Goodguys Autumn Get-Together. About 3,000 hot rods gather for an event that includes a swap meet, cars-for-sale corral and vendors. When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13. Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. How much: $12, adults; $6, children 7-12; free, children under 6. Parking: $8. Information: (925) 838-9876 or www.good-guys.com.

Motor Trader - Hot News (Motor Trader)
No Banners found for this page! This month saw the opening of the Benfield Motor Group s new 3.3m Toyota outlet in Wakefield. The new site, one of the largest Toyota centres in the UK, is set in three acres and houses up to 120 used cars alongside the full range of new Toyota models.

Police Cars Going Back To Classic Black-And-White (WLBZ Bangor)
Police departments from Florida to Arizona are converting their squad cars to the old black and white color scheme. The reasons: tradition and better visibility.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Police cars going back to classic black-and-white (Palm Springs and Coachella Valley Local News and Guides)
What's black and white and making a comeback all over? The traditional "Adam 12" police cruiser, in basic black and white.

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

AUTO EVENTS (San Jose Mercury News) NOV. 12-13 16th Goodguys

AUTO EVENTS (San Jose Mercury News)
NOV. 12-13 16th Goodguys Autumn Get-Together. About 3,000 hot rods gather for an event that includes a swap meet, cars-for-sale corral and vendors. When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13. Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. How much: $12, adults; $6, children 7-12; free, children under 6. Parking: $8. Information: (925) 838-9876 or www.good-guys.com.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
Editors of MSN Autos

Motor Trader - Hot News (Motor Trader)
No Banners found for this page! This month saw the opening of the Benfield Motor Group s new 3.3m Toyota outlet in Wakefield. The new site, one of the largest Toyota centres in the UK, is set in three acres and houses up to 120 used cars alongside the full range of new Toyota models.

Police Cars Going Back To Classic Black-And-White (WLBZ Bangor)
Police departments from Florida to Arizona are converting their squad cars to the old black and white color scheme. The reasons: tradition and better visibility.

Red-hot clash on the Mount (Sunday Mail)
THE Bathurst 1000 threatened to boil over into a punch-up today when two-times V8 Supercar series champion Marcos Ambrose had a heated confrontation with defending race champion Greg Murphy.

Police cars going back to classic black-and-white (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News)
Police departments from Florida to Arizona are converting their squad cars to the old color scheme made famous by Adam 12, the TV police drama that aired from 1968 to 1975. The reasons: tradition and better visibility.

Gas shakedown: Kicking SUVs where it hurts (Republican American)
What are the hot cars this fall? Here's a hint. They're not guzzling gas at a desperate rate.

Toxic chemical cocktail found in many new cars (Mail and

Toxic chemical cocktail found in many new cars (Mail and Guardian)
The intensive odour in many new cars results from a toxic cocktail of more than 100 different chemicals that can have serious health effects, the German environmental organisation Bund has warned.

Endless Summer expects $10M in classic cars (Arroyo Grande Times Press Recorder)
It s two and a half times bigger than last October, said Mike Madden of Just Cruzin Productions, the Riverside-based company that won a contract with the city to produce Pismo s two annual car shows. We ve got lots of cars. We have $10 million worth of cars sitting on the streets.

HOT TOPICS (Wisconsin State Journal)
Overture for $1; why not Wingra School? I just saw the mayor propose that the city of Madison buy the new Overture Center, for $1, on the TV news. Wingra School is trying to buy Dudgeon Center for $1, but, citing city policy, we were refused.

Gas shakedown: Kicking SUVs where it hurts (Republican American) What

Gas shakedown: Kicking SUVs where it hurts (Republican American)
What are the hot cars this fall? Here's a hint. They're not guzzling gas at a desperate rate.

In D.C., Hot Spots for Crashes Multiply (Washington Post)
Southern Maryland residents who commute on D.C. streets will find little to cheer in a new study of traffic accidents.

Childhood Scribblings of Cars Foretell a Future As a Designer for Freightliner (RedNova)
By Brent Hunsberger, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore. Oct. 10--Byron J. Bocian was the kind of kid who sketched cars during class. Today, 43 years old and a father of three, he still collects Hot Wheels.

AUTO EVENTS (San Jose Mercury News)
NOV. 12-13 16th Goodguys Autumn Get-Together. About 3,000 hot rods gather for an event that includes a swap meet, cars-for-sale corral and vendors. When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13. Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. How much: $12, adults; $6, children 7-12; free, children under 6. Parking: $8. Information: (925) 838-9876 or www.good-guys.com.

US border agents using armoured cars (News Interactive)
US law enforcement officers have started patrolling a remote stretch of the Arizona-Mexico border in armoured cars after agents were shot at, pelted with rocks and rammed by Mexican smugglers in a surge of violence, authorities said.

Ten great cars to own second (US News & World

Ten great cars to own second (US News & World Report)
Sometimes, being second in line is the best place to be.

Smaller cars post big sales increases (MENAFN)
Smaller cars post big sales increases

Mattel to consolidate divisions (Reuters)
This is the second time in recent years that Mattel, known for its Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, has revamped its organizational structure, and it comes as toy makers are confronting soaring costs of raw materials and heightened competition.

US border agents using armoured cars (News Interactive)
US law enforcement officers have started patrolling a remote stretch of the Arizona-Mexico border in armoured cars after agents were shot at, pelted with rocks and rammed by Mexican smugglers in a surge of violence, authorities said.

Back-seat driver: Drivers, motorcyclists split on sharing lane space (The

Back-seat driver: Drivers, motorcyclists split on sharing lane space (The Sacramento Bee)
"Lane splitting," where motorcyclists straddle lane lines to pass cars in traffic, is one hot topic.

This Week's Hot Pick: 'Burnout: Revenge' (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Knowledge of traffic law, manners and prudence get smacked and run over in "Burnout: Revenge," a wreck-happy, bumper-busting tribute to road rage.

Hybrid cars are becoming more popular and demanding (ABC 13

Hybrid cars are becoming more popular and demanding (ABC 13 Toledo)
With gas prices near three dollars a gallon, Americans are suddenly looking for fuel efficiency. And that's changing the idea of what a hot car is in today's market.

US border agents using armoured cars (News Interactive)
US law enforcement officers have started patrolling a remote stretch of the Arizona-Mexico border in armoured cars after agents were shot at, pelted with rocks and rammed by Mexican smugglers in a surge of violence, authorities said.

Back-seat driver: Drivers, motorcyclists split on sharing lane space (The Sacramento Bee)
"Lane splitting," where motorcyclists straddle lane lines to pass cars in traffic, is one hot topic.

HOT DISH: Let's Just Let Chris Cagle Sing (cmt.com)
( CMT Hot Dish is a weekly feature written by veteran columnist Hazel Smith. Author of the cookbook, Hazel's Hot Dish: Cookin' With Country Stars , she also shares her recipes at CMT .com.)

Hot rodder from the Range (Mesabi Daily News)
PALO Long before Six-time NHRA Pro Stock Champion Warren Johnson was tearing it up on drag strips across the country, he was making a little noise on the Iron Range.

HOT DISH: Let's Just Let Chris Cagle Sing (cmt.com) (

HOT DISH: Let's Just Let Chris Cagle Sing (cmt.com)
( CMT Hot Dish is a weekly feature written by veteran columnist Hazel Smith. Author of the cookbook, Hazel's Hot Dish: Cookin' With Country Stars , she also shares her recipes at CMT .com.)

AUTO EVENTS (San Jose Mercury News)
NOV. 12-13 16th Goodguys Autumn Get-Together. About 3,000 hot rods gather for an event that includes a swap meet, cars-for-sale corral and vendors. When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13. Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. How much: $12, adults; $6, children 7-12; free, children under 6. Parking: $8. Information: (925) 838-9876 or www.good-guys.com.

USAC cars run some hot laps at Kansas Speedway test (Kansas City Star)
Kansas Speedway played host to another test session Thursday, but this time it was not Nextel Cup cars on the track. In fact, the test was not for stock cars.

Back-seat driver: Drivers, motorcyclists split on sharing lane space (The Sacramento Bee)
"Lane splitting," where motorcyclists straddle lane lines to pass cars in traffic, is one hot topic.

Hybrid cars are becoming more popular and demanding (ABC 13 Toledo)
With gas prices near three dollars a gallon, Americans are suddenly looking for fuel efficiency. And that's changing the idea of what a hot car is in today's market.

Area agents continue to help New Orleans (The Buffalo News)
Wearing thick bulletproof vests and heavy hip boots in sweltering weather has made 15 homeland security employees from Western New York extremely hot and uncomfortable.

Lowest-Priced New Vehicles for 2006
Low price doesn't mean skimping on safety equipment anymore; some lowest-priced new cars include six standard airbags.
Ann Job

Chris Gardner has pursued happiness, from the Glide soup kitchen to the big screen (San Francisco Chronicle)
Chris Gardner is at the top of his game. Hell, he's at the top of anybody's game. Money. Power. Looks. Houses. Cars. A beautiful woman. A closet stuffed with hundreds of custom-made suits. A Rolodex stuffed with thousands of name-brands, from Michael...

Classic cars park for autism (Belleville News-Democrat)
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Cruisin' on a Saturday afternoon. There was nothing John Calandro was rather do, walking among the classic cars Saturday parked in front of the Pasta Fare restaurant.

Smaller cars post big sales increases (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News)
In a flashback to the 1980s, high gas prices pushed smaller cars to the top of the list of biggest percentage sales gains in September. Among the biggest gainers are models not normally in the limelight: Dodge Neon, Chevrolet Malibu and Nissan Sentra.

Hondas Topping List Of Stolen Cars (KXAN 36 Austin) With

Hondas Topping List Of Stolen Cars (KXAN 36 Austin)
With Friday's cool weather, some of you may have left your car running unattended to get it warmed up.

Porsche Cayman S Premieres
The largest show in Europe, the Frankfurt show featured worldwide premieres of 80 concept and production vehicles.
Editors of MSN Autos

Hondas Topping List Of Stolen Cars (KXAN 36 Austin) With

Hondas Topping List Of Stolen Cars (KXAN 36 Austin)
With Friday's cool weather, some of you may have left your car running unattended to get it warmed up.

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
Editors of MSN Autos

HOT STUFF (Newsday.com)
ELIZABETHTOWN. Starring Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst, Susan Sarandon, Alec Baldwin and Jessica Biel, directed by Cameron Crowe. En route to his father's funeral in Elizabethtown, Ky., a young designer meets a flight attendant who has the potential to change his life.

AUTO EVENTS (San Jose Mercury News)
NOV. 12-13 16th Goodguys Autumn Get-Together. About 3,000 hot rods gather for an event that includes a swap meet, cars-for-sale corral and vendors. When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13. Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. How much: $12, adults; $6, children 7-12; free, children under 6. Parking: $8. Information: (925) 838-9876 or www.good-guys.com.

USAC cars run some hot laps at Kansas Speedway test (Kansas City Star)
Kansas Speedway played host to another test session Thursday, but this time it was not Nextel Cup cars on the track. In fact, the test was not for stock cars.

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos

Cruise In (The Baker County Standard)
Enjoy classic, collectible and hot rod cars at this Saturday s cruise-in at the Wal-Mart parking lot starting at 6:00 p.m.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Classic cars park for autism (Belleville News-Democrat)
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Cruisin' on a Saturday afternoon. There was nothing John Calandro was rather do, walking among the classic cars Saturday parked in front of the Pasta Fare restaurant.

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

Cruise In (The Baker County Standard) Enjoy classic, collectible and

Cruise In (The Baker County Standard)
Enjoy classic, collectible and hot rod cars at this Saturday s cruise-in at the Wal-Mart parking lot starting at 6:00 p.m.

AUTO EVENTS (San Jose Mercury News)
NOV. 12-13 16th Goodguys Autumn Get-Together. About 3,000 hot rods gather for an event that includes a swap meet, cars-for-sale corral and vendors. When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13. Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. How much: $12, adults; $6, children 7-12; free, children under 6. Parking: $8. Information: (925) 838-9876 or www.good-guys.com.

Picking The New Hot Sector (The Motley Fool UK via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
Market Comment By Ed Bowsher (TMFArkle) Oil and Gas has been a hot market sector for the last year, even after this week's share price falls. If you randomly picked three oil stocks last October, and had just sold them, you'd have been very unlucky if you

Ambrose wastes hot lap (The Courier Mail)
MARCOS Ambrose was caught napping at Mount Panorama yesterday. The two-time touring car champion was preparing for a last-minute hot lap when the chequered flag waved at the end of opening practice for the Bathurst 1000, handing the first-day honours to Craig Lowndes and Mark Skaife.

Ambrose wastes hot lap (FOXSPORTS.com.au)
MARCOS Ambrose was caught napping at Mount Panorama yesterday when he missed the hot lap and handed practice honours to rivals Craig Lowndes and Mark Skaife.

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
Discover which new cars and trucks Americans love the most . . .
Editors of MSN Autos

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

Saleen Presents Cool Tops for Hot Cars (The Auto Channel)
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 5 -- California International Auto Show: Saleen Inc., the specialty automobile manufacturer that puts the Power In The Hands Of A Few, presents Saleen Cool Tops.

Hondas Topping List Of Stolen Cars (KXAN 36 Austin)
With Friday's cool weather, some of you may have left your car running unattended to get it warmed up.

Fire Engulfs Gates Business (R News)
Fire damaged a Gates business late Friday night. Firefighters battled the fire at Troyer Race Cars on Lyell Road around 11:00 p.m. The businesss builds, makes and repairs car parts.