Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'The luxury carmaker claims to have

Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'
The luxury carmaker claims to have the world?s best car in an all-new flagship.
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Economist foresees dip in auto sales (NorthJersey.com) ORLANDO, Fla. --

Economist foresees dip in auto sales (NorthJersey.com)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- U.S. auto sales will fall slightly in 2006 because of rising interest rates, the chief economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association said Saturday.

Auto sales seen dropping in 2006 (MSNBC) U.S. auto sales

Auto sales seen dropping in 2006 (MSNBC)
U.S. auto sales will fall slightly in 2006 because of the impact of rising interest rates, the chief economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association said Saturday.

Proliance International, Inc. Named 2005 Vendor of the Year by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (The Auto Channel)
NEW HAVEN, Conn.--Feb. 1, 20064, 2006--Proliance International, Inc. (AMEX: PLI) today announced that it received two awards, including the prestigious 2005 Vendor of the Year award from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.

Car census shows vehicles living longer (CNN.com)
It's true, they don't build them like they used to. And it's probably a good thing. Cars are lasting longer than ever, according to new data from R.L. Polk and Company, a firm that provides vehicle population data for the auto industry.

United Auto profit climbs on gain from contract sales (Detroit News)
BLOOMFIELD HILLS -- United Auto Group Inc. said Tuesday that its fourth-quarter profit increased 15 percent, helped by the sale of extended service contracts over the past five years.

Volvo to Offer New Small Car
The Swedish automaker unveils a small car intended for young professionals in urban areas.
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Economist foresees dip in auto sales (NorthJersey.com)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- U.S. auto sales will fall slightly in 2006 because of rising interest rates, the chief economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association said Saturday.

Auto-parts maker with local plant reports profits up (The Longview News-Journal)
BorgWarner, which has a plant just outside Longview that makes parts used in transmissions and transfer cases in Dodge Neons, PT Cruisers and heavy- and medium-duty trucks, reported Thursday that its 2005 profits were up from 2004, although the final quarter saw lower earnings than the previous year.

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 Results (The Auto Channel)
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2006.

Canadian auto wrecker plans operation in Falls (The Buffalo News)
A Canadian distributor of used auto parts is moving forward on plans for a Niagara Falls, N.Y., location.

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Buick Enclave DebutThis luxury crossover SUV with high-tech features, which

Buick Enclave Debut
This luxury crossover SUV with high-tech features, which debuted at the auto show in Detroit, should be in production during 2007.
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United Auto profit climbs on gain from contract sales (Detroit News)
BLOOMFIELD HILLS -- United Auto Group Inc. said Tuesday that its fourth-quarter profit increased 15 percent, helped by the sale of extended service contracts over the past five years.

Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'
The luxury carmaker claims to have the world?s best car in an all-new flagship.
Editors of MSN Autos

Canadian auto wrecker plans operation in Falls (The Buffalo News)
A Canadian distributor of used auto parts is moving forward on plans for a Niagara Falls, N.Y., location.

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2006 Results (The Auto Channel)
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") , a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2006.

High-End Luxury Vehicles Without Rival
Luxury automobiles priced above $100,000.
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Volvo to Offer New Small CarThe Swedish automaker unveils a

Volvo to Offer New Small Car
The Swedish automaker unveils a small car intended for young professionals in urban areas.
Editors of MSN Autos

Auto sales seen dropping in 2006 (MSNBC)
U.S. auto sales will fall slightly in 2006 because of the impact of rising interest rates, the chief economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association said Saturday.

Proliance International, Inc. Named 2005 Vendor of the Year by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW HAVEN, Conn.----Feb. 14, 2006--Proliance International, Inc. today announced that it received two awards, including the prestigious 2005 Vendor of the Year award from Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc.

Japan's influence rises in auto parts industry (The Indianapolis Star)
GREENFIELD, Ind. -- Long brown hair spilling over her white jumpsuit, Sandi Redmon peers into a microscope. She looks like a scientist, but the 32- year-old mother of two actually has a job long associated with burly guys in oily shop wear. She's an autoworker.

High-End Luxury Vehicles Without Rival
Luxury automobiles priced above $100,000.
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Buick Enclave Debut
This luxury crossover SUV with high-tech features, which debuted at the auto show in Detroit, should be in production during 2007.
Editors of MSN Autos

United Auto profit climbs on gain from contract sales (Detroit News)
BLOOMFIELD HILLS -- United Auto Group Inc. said Tuesday that its fourth-quarter profit increased 15 percent, helped by the sale of extended service contracts over the past five years.

Auto Club, CHP and Babies 'R' Us Join for Child Passenger Safety Week (The Auto Channel)
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 1, 20063, 2006--To help keep children safe while they ride in vehicles, the Automobile Club of Southern California, the California Highway Patrol and Babies "R" Us today announced a partnership to provide discounts to help parents replace old, possibly unsafe child safety seats with new seats, according to the Auto Club.

Pomona: Goodyear Racing final summary (Motorsport.com) POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 13,

Pomona: Goodyear Racing final summary (Motorsport.com)
POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2006) -- Melanie Troxel was the headliner as six drivers racing on Goodyear tires won their class in the National Hot Rod Association CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals at the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.

Highlights From the 2006 NAIASMSN Autos highlights the eight things

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
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Volvo to Offer New Small Car
The Swedish automaker unveils a small car intended for young professionals in urban areas.
Editors of MSN Autos

2006 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Coverage of the world's toughest sports car endurance race.
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Japan's influence rises in auto parts industry (The Indianapolis Star)
GREENFIELD, Ind. -- Long brown hair spilling over her white jumpsuit, Sandi Redmon peers into a microscope. She looks like a scientist, but the 32- year-old mother of two actually has a job long associated with burly guys in oily shop wear. She's an autoworker.

Pomona: Ron Capps final summary (Motorsport.com)
POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2006) - Ron Capps continued his string of consistent straight qualifying runs today in Funny Car final eliminations for the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at the Auto Club Raceway, taking himself all the way to the final round.

Pomona: Greg Anderson final summary (Motorsport.com)
POMONA, Calif. (February 11, 2006) -- Greg Anderson, driver of the KB Racing LLC/Summit Racing Equipment Pro Stock Pontiac GTO clenched his 40th event win at the season-opening NHRA CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals when he defeated Mike Edwards in the final round of eliminations.

Auto sales likely to fall slightly in 2006, economist says (9 News Denver)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - U.S. auto sales will fall slightly in 2006 because of rising interest rates, the chief economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association said Saturday.

Pomona: Warren Johnson Saturday summary (Motorsport.com)
Warren Johnson entered the final day of qualifying at the Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals in the unenviable position of having to secure his position in Sunday's final eliminations field.

Auto-parts maker with local plant reports profits up (The Longview News-Journal)
BorgWarner, which has a plant just outside Longview that makes parts used in transmissions and transfer cases in Dodge Neons, PT Cruisers and heavy- and medium-duty trucks, reported Thursday that its 2005 profits were up from 2004, although the final quarter saw lower earnings than the previous year.

Pomona: Greg Anderson final summary (Motorsport.com) POMONA, Calif. (February 11,

Pomona: Greg Anderson final summary (Motorsport.com)
POMONA, Calif. (February 11, 2006) -- Greg Anderson, driver of the KB Racing LLC/Summit Racing Equipment Pro Stock Pontiac GTO clenched his 40th event win at the season-opening NHRA CARQUEST Auto Parts Winternationals when he defeated Mike Edwards in the final round of eliminations.

Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'
The luxury carmaker claims to have the world?s best car in an all-new flagship.
Editors of MSN Autos

Auto-parts maker with local plant reports profits up (The Longview News-Journal)
BorgWarner, which has a plant just outside Longview that makes parts used in transmissions and transfer cases in Dodge Neons, PT Cruisers and heavy- and medium-duty trucks, reported Thursday that its 2005 profits were up from 2004, although the final quarter saw lower earnings than the previous year.

Pomona: Ron Capps final summary (Motorsport.com)
POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2006) - Ron Capps continued his string of consistent straight qualifying runs today in Funny Car final eliminations for the CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at the Auto Club Raceway, taking himself all the way to the final round.

Pomona: Saturday qualifying report (Motorsport.com)
POMONA, Calif. -- John Force posted the quickest Funny Car pass in NHRA history Saturday to close qualifying for the 46th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals.

Pomona: Warren Johnson final summary (Motorsport.com)
After qualifying third for Sunday's final eliminations of the Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, Warren Johnson and the GM Performance Parts GTO Racing team looked to score their sixth win at the traditional NHRA season-opener.

Auto Sales Likely to Dip Slightly in 2006 (AP via

Auto Sales Likely to Dip Slightly in 2006 (AP via Yahoo! News)
U.S. auto sales will fall slightly in 2006 because of rising interest rates, the chief economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association said Saturday.

NHRA NEWS: SATURDAY RESULTS FROM CARQUEST WINTERNATIONALS (The Auto Channel)
FORCE CLOCKS QUICKEST FUNNY CAR RUN IN NHRA HISTORY Schumacher and Anderson also are No. 1 qualifiers at CARQUEST Winternationals POMONA, Calif. -- John Force posted the quickest Funny Car pass in NHRA history Saturday to close qualifying for the 46th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals.

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Auto sales likely to fall slightly in 2006, economist says (Gainesville Sun)
.S. auto sales will fall slightly in 2006 because of the impact of rising interest rates, the chief economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association said Saturday.

Preview: 2007 Toyota Camry
With sleeker styling, a more powerful engine and a new hybrid version, America's best-selling car sets a new benchmark.
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Pomona: Saturday qualifying report (Motorsport.com)
POMONA, Calif. -- John Force posted the quickest Funny Car pass in NHRA history Saturday to close qualifying for the 46th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals.

Pomona: Tommy Johnson Jr Saturday summary (Motorsport.com)
POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2006) - Defending Winternationals Funny Car winner Tommy Johnson Jr. raced to the second quickest pass of his career Saturday at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona as the veteran racer qualified his Skoal RacingSM Funny Car in the No. 2 position with a 4.710-second elapsed time.

Pomona: GM Racing Saturday summary (Motorsport.com)
Greg Anderson Leads Pro Stock Field Into Sunday Eliminator Pontiac GTO Sets Auto Club Raceway Track Record E.T. POMONA, Calif.,

Auto sales likely to dip slightly in 2006 (Victoria Advocate)

Auto sales likely to dip slightly in 2006 (Victoria Advocate)
New vehicle sales will total 16.8 million in 2006, down from 16.947 million last year, because it will cost consumers more to finance their vehicles, economist Paul Taylor said on the opening day of the NADA's annual four-day convention.

Preview: 2007 Toyota Camry
With sleeker styling, a more powerful engine and a new hybrid version, America's best-selling car sets a new benchmark.
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Sun Motor Announces New Product Development (The Auto Channel)
HONG KONG--Feb. 10, 2006--Sun Motor International, Inc. (OTCBB:SNMO) announced that it is in the process of developing, in conjunction with a leading international auto parts manufacturer, an alternative process by which the longevity of an automotive fuel pump can be significantly increased over its operating life.

Buick Enclave Debut
This luxury crossover SUV with high-tech features, which debuted at the auto show in Detroit, should be in production during 2007.
Editors of MSN Autos

Greasy gold (York Daily Record)
Feb 11, 2006 It doesn't cost anything to tour Baughman's Auto Parts. But one time a woman approached Scott Stottlemyer, opened her wallet and asked how much it would cost for admission.

Volvo to Offer New Small Car
The Swedish automaker unveils a small car intended for young professionals in urban areas.
Editors of MSN Autos

NHRA Warren Johnson Saturday Update: WJ Steps Up, Starts Third in Pomona (The Auto Channel)
Event: 46th Annual Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Day/Date: Saturday, February 11, 2006 Location: Pomona Raceway, Pomona, CA Warren Johnson entered the final day of qualifying at the Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals in the unenviable position of having to secure his position in Sunday's final eliminations field.

Auto-parts maker with local plant reports profits up (The Longview News-Journal)
BorgWarner, which has a plant just outside Longview that makes parts used in transmissions and transfer cases in Dodge Neons, PT Cruisers and heavy- and medium-duty trucks, reported Thursday that its 2005 profits were up from 2004, although the final quarter saw lower earnings than the previous year.

High-End Luxury Vehicles Without Rival
Luxury automobiles priced above $100,000.
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Lexus Claims 'World's Best Car'
The luxury carmaker claims to have the world?s best car in an all-new flagship.
Editors of MSN Autos