She helps to make world better (The Indianapolis Star)

She helps to make world better (The Indianapolis Star)
Title: Volunteer advocate. Among Mary Kay Hood's many volunteer activities is Meals on Wheels, which provides hot meals to the elderly. The group needs licensed drivers with cars to help deliver meals from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. It takes about an hour to complete a route.

ABOUT THE AUTO SHOW (San Jose Mercury News)
What: More than 300 new cars, trucks, vans and sport-utility vehicles, plus concept cars and displays of historic cars including Mustangs and Thunderbirds, customized cars and hot rods.

High Gas Prices? Just Zap 'Em (Yahoo! CES Blog 2006 via Yahoo! News)
Forget hybrids -- they're so 2005. After seeing the ZAP car at this year's CES, electric cars may be the newest hot ride of the future.

Motor Trader - Hot News (Motor Trader)
No Banners found for this page! The average cost of motoring has reached 5,000 a year for owners of cars that are less than three years old.

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No Banners found for this page! The average cost of motoring has reached 5,000 a year for owners of cars that are less than three years old.

Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows Offer First Look at Key Volkswagen Cars for 2006 (The Auto Channel)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 4, 2006 -- Volkswagen America, Inc., for the second straight year, is revealing a showroom full of all-new, highly anticipated cars at the new year's first major auto shows back to back in Los Angeles and Detroit.

High Gas Prices? Just Zap 'Em (Yahoo! CES Blog 2006 via Yahoo! News)
Forget hybrids -- they're so 2005. After seeing the ZAP car at this year's CES, electric cars may be the newest hot ride of the future.

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No Banners found for this page! Manufacturers pre-registered 124 vehicles in November, according to the latest SMMT figures. Vauxhall accounted for the vast majority of that figure after with 123 cars with a combined value of 1.2m. BMW was the only other manufacturer to pre-register a vehicle.

IIHS's Top 10 Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety picks the ten safest cars of the 2006 model year.
Perry Stern

New Calif. law aims to rein in aggressive paparazzi (Freedom Forum Online)
LOS ANGELES They lurk in bushes, camp out in cars and hover in helicopters. Some are brazen enough to openly brandish their cameras, like old Western gunslingers.

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 RatingsIf your new car's actual

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

Recall Alert (Salt Lake Tribune)
The following products and vehicles were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Unless otherwise indicated, discontinue use of the products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information about the products, call CPSC's toll-free hot line, 800-638-2772. Only some cars or trucks recalled

HOT HITCH (Daily Mirror)
THIS is the Mercedes take on the hot hatch. Drop a turbo-charged 2-litre engine into the compact A-Class, bolt on some smart AMG alloys, firm up the suspension and go after the Golf GTI.

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Custom cars feel like living rooms (CNN.com)
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- What do you get when you cross "Pimp My Ride" with "Cribs"? Something like the wilder offerings at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show.

Saving money by going green (Market Watch) NEW YORK (MarketWatch)

Saving money by going green (Market Watch)
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Thursday's announcement that Travelers, one of America's oldest insurance companies, will discount rates for drivers of hybrid cars is only the latest news of savings available to environmentally conscious consumers.

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

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No Banners found for this page! Virgin Cars, the business first launched by Richard Branson in 2000, has ceased trading.

More info: ALABAMA-MADE CARS TO DEBUT IN DETROIT (Montgomery Advertiser)
DETROIT -- Chevrolet was the best-selling brand in the U.S. market in 2005, outpacing Ford for the first time in 19 years, General Motors Corp. said Wednesday. But that was where the good news ended for GM and other U.S. automakers, who continued to lose ground to foreign rivals.

Details: San Jose International Auto Show (San Jose Mercury News)
What: More than 300 new cars, trucks, vans and sport-utility vehicles, plus concept cars and displays of historic cars including Mustangs and Thunderbirds, customized cars and hot rods.

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Cars bring touches of home to L.A. Auto Show (Centre

Cars bring touches of home to L.A. Auto Show (Centre Daily Times)
LOS ANGELES - What do you get when you cross "Pimp My Ride" with "Cribs"? Something like the wilder offerings at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show.

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No Banners found for this page! General Motors has announced its two UK-based manufacturing plants both set new production records in 2005. The Ellesmere Port plant, which produces the five-door Opel and Vauxhall Astras, built 188,763 cars last year 20,000 higher than the previous record.

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.

What We Can't Wait To Drive In 2006 (Forbes)
From Aston Martin to Porsche, the ten new cars that will get our motors running this year.

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Malaysia Hot Stocks - Market seen rallying, Genting in focus (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Malaysian stocks are likely to rebound on Wednesday from two straight days of losses, helped by a jump in U.S. share prices, an analyst and a dealer said.

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

Staying in Dodge (The Times Leader)
For the first Motorhead of the new year, let's go back to school old school - with a 1936 Dodge Truck owned by Lester Rittenhouse of Wilkes-Barre. vintage hot rod, but he just calls it fun.

Clackamas County (Portland Oregonian)
The U.S. Forest Service has closed Forest Service Road 70 to Bagby Hot Springs indefinitely because of possible rockslides. A rockslide shut down the road Friday, trapping people who were visiting the springs, about 40 miles outside of Estacada.

TV is still the hot hub of entertainment in 2006

TV is still the hot hub of entertainment in 2006 (The Manila Times)
THE year 2006 will be an extension of the major trends in Philippine entertainment in 2005. Television, therefore, will remain the dominant medium for show business. Movies will just be a peripheral venue, even as more digital films are likely to be produced this year by bigger production outfits.

TV is still the hot hub of entertainment in 2006

TV is still the hot hub of entertainment in 2006 (The Manila Times)
THE year 2006 will be an extension of the major trends in Philippine entertainment in 2005. Television, therefore, will remain the dominant medium for show business. Movies will just be a peripheral venue, even as more digital films are likely to be produced this year by bigger production outfits.

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

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

Hot wheels to zoom in 06 (The Times of India)
Au revoir 2005! Time to expect a joyous roller-coster ride on some of the forthcoming cars in year 2006. Presenting you a closer look at a dozen of models that are lined up for the year...

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Leading Auto Executives and Designers Introduce All-New Models at LA Auto Show Media Days - January 4 and 5 (The Auto Channel)
WHAT: Journalists will receive a sneak peek at more than 30 vehicles making their World or North American debut during Media Days at the LA Auto Show. From hybrids and crossovers to SUVs and powerful sports cars, the automobile industry will be focusing its attention on the LA Auto Show to see the newest vehicles and emerging trends.

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.

2006 WHAT's IN IT FOR YOU: ENVIRONMENT - It's Getting

2006 WHAT's IN IT FOR YOU: ENVIRONMENT - It's Getting Hot in Here (RedNova)
By Mark Lynas 2005 was the year in which concerns about the stability of the climate regularly made the headlines; 2006 may be the year when demands to do something about it finally become irresistible.

Digital is hot, hot, hot (BizJournals)
Big screen, small screen, they're all screaming for more screen.

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.

They're hot on the money trail (Tacoma News Tribune)
The holidays are over. Tax filing season is just around the corner.

Calif. Law Aims at Aggressive Paparazzi (AP via Yahoo! News)
They lurk in bushes, camp out in cars and hover in helicopters. Some are brazen enough to openly brandish their cameras, like old Western gunslingers.

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

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.

E-check for cars to be free for next two years (The Plain Dealer)
Starting Tuesday, E-check will be free. Northeast Ohio motorists will no longer have to pay the $19.50 fee when their vehicle's emissions are tested. Cars that are four years old or newer also will be exempt from the test.

2006 WHAT's IN IT FOR YOU: ENVIRONMENT - It's Getting

2006 WHAT's IN IT FOR YOU: ENVIRONMENT - It's Getting Hot in Here (RedNova)
By Mark Lynas 2005 was the year in which concerns about the stability of the climate regularly made the headlines; 2006 may be the year when demands to do something about it finally become irresistible.

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

Calif. Law Aims at Aggressive Paparazzi (AP via Yahoo! News)
They lurk in bushes, camp out in cars and hover in helicopters. Some are brazen enough to openly brandish their cameras, like old Western gunslingers.

About the San Jose International Auto Show (San Jose Mercury News)
What: Exhibit of more than 300 new cars, trucks, vans and sport-utility vehicles from 35 automakers, including the Pontiac Solstice, Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Dodge Charger, Ford Fusion, Toyota Highlander Hybrid and more. Show is presented by the Silicon Valley Auto Dealers Association, sponsored by the Mercury News and produced by Motor Trend Auto Shows.

Firefighters help battle firestorm (The Maitland Mercury)
In searing heat, 15 firefighters from Maitland were last night battling to save several houses on the Central Coast as hot north west winds fanned flames towards abandoned homes.

S&P 500 Hot Stocks (Schaeffers Research)
A daily feature available on SchaeffersResearch.com is the "SPX Hot Stocks" column...( Read More )

2006 NAIAS CoverageThe Official Web Site of the North American

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Austin360.com (Austin 360)
Calif. Law Aims at Aggressive Paparazzi LOS ANGELES They lurk in bushes, camp out in cars and hover in helicopters. Some are brazen enough to openly brandish their cameras, like old Western gunslingers.

Villages residents have watched golf cars evolve over five decades

Villages residents have watched golf cars evolve over five decades (Villages Daily Sun)
THE VILLAGES - When Ken Zalecki first started playing golf in the 1970s, he used a pull cart to haul his gear around the course. Although motorized golf carts had been around since the 1950s, Zalecki preferred something quieter and perhaps safer, he said.

Hot wheels heaven (The Advertiser)
ADELAIDE is the car theft capital of the nation, new figures show. Motorists are twice as likely to have their car stolen in South Australia than elsewhere in the nation.

S&P 500 Hot Stocks (Schaeffers Research)
A daily feature available on SchaeffersResearch.com is the "SPX Hot Stocks" column...( Read More )

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

About the San Jose International Auto Show (San Jose Mercury News)
What: Exhibit of more than 300 new cars, trucks, vans and sport-utility vehicles from 35 automakers, including the Pontiac Solstice, Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Dodge Charger, Ford Fusion, Toyota Highlander Hybrid and more. Show is presented by the Silicon Valley Auto Dealers Association, sponsored by the Mercury News and produced by Motor Trend Auto Shows.

Schaeffer's S&P 500 Index Hot Stocks Features General Motors, Weatherford International, Symbol Technologies, Cummins, (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
CINCINNATI----Dec. 30, 2005--Among the stocks featured in the December 30 edition of Schaeffer's S&P 500 Index Hot Stocks are General Motors , Weatherford International , Symbol Technologies , Cummins , and Circuit City Stores .

Harrodsburg couple to begin street ministry (The Advocate Messenger)
HARRODSBURG - You've heard of meals-on-wheels programs where people prepare and cook hot meals, place them in their vans, cars or trucks and take them to sick people, poor people and elderly shut-ins.

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