Texas warns of catastrophe (Times of Malta) Texas officials warned

Texas warns of catastrophe (Times of Malta)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew yesterday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barrelled toward the US Gulf Coast.

Frankfurt Motor Show FavoritesPublic days for this huge auto show

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

LPG cylinder crunch: What s cooking? (Deccan Herald)
Excessive use of domestic LPG, coupled with pilferage of supplies, has affected the genuine consumers. Domestic LPG users in Bangalore could do well with more lessons in economy cooking.

Texas warns of catastrophe (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew on Friday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barreled toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

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

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

LHC residents find alternatives to automobiles to save money (Today's News-Herald)
As some experts predict gas prices climbing to as high as $5 per gallon, Lake Havasu City residents are coming up with their own creative ways to save money on fuel.

Panel overturns Crucible decision (Fredericksburg.com)
Stafford Board of Zoning Appeals reverses ruling thatallowed The Crucible in ag zone.

Texas warns of catastrophe (Times of Malta)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew yesterday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barrelled toward the US Gulf Coast.

MuscatineJournal.com (Muscatine Journal)
Alcohol and driving: It's not always a bad thing.

When trains reigned -- Raylrode Daze celebrates town's rich railroad heritage (Times and Democrat)
BRANCHVILLE President George W. Bush won't be among the VIPs at the 37th Annual Raylrode Daze Festivul this weekend, but three presidents before him did stop in Branchville when the town and the railroad junction that make it famous were in their heyday.

Frankfurt Motor Show FavoritesPublic days for this huge auto show

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

Texas warns of catastrophe (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew on Friday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barreled toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Panel overturns Crucible decision (Fredericksburg.com)
Stafford Board of Zoning Appeals reverses ruling thatallowed The Crucible in ag zone.

Warning of hurricane catastrophe (Stuff)
PORT ARTHUR: Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barrelled toward the US Gulf Coast.

Date published: 9/24/2005 (Fredericksburg.com)
Stafford Board of Zoning Appeals reverses ruling thatallowed The Crucible in ag zone. Some Stafford County residents won a battle in their campaign to keep The Crucible anti-terrorist training facility from moving to their neighborhood, but the war may not be over.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

MuscatineJournal.com (Muscatine Journal)
Alcohol and driving: It's not always a bad thing.

Panel overturns Crucible decision (Fredericksburg.com) Stafford Board of Zoning Appeals

Panel overturns Crucible decision (Fredericksburg.com)
Stafford Board of Zoning Appeals reverses ruling thatallowed The Crucible in ag zone.

Warning of hurricane catastrophe (Stuff)
PORT ARTHUR: Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barrelled toward the US Gulf Coast.

Texas warns of catastrophe (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Texas officials

Texas warns of catastrophe (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew on Friday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barreled toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

LHC residents find alternatives to automobiles to save money (Today's News-Herald)
As some experts predict gas prices climbing to as high as $5 per gallon, Lake Havasu City residents are coming up with their own creative ways to save money on fuel.

Texas warns of catastrophe (Times of Malta)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew yesterday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barrelled toward the US Gulf Coast.

MuscatineJournal.com (Muscatine Journal)
Alcohol and driving: It's not always a bad thing.

Panel overturns Crucible decision (Fredericksburg.com)
Stafford Board of Zoning Appeals reverses ruling thatallowed The Crucible in ag zone.

MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
compiled by MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

Date published: 9/24/2005 (Fredericksburg.com) Stafford Board of Zoning Appeals reverses

Date published: 9/24/2005 (Fredericksburg.com)
Stafford Board of Zoning Appeals reverses ruling thatallowed The Crucible in ag zone. Some Stafford County residents won a battle in their campaign to keep The Crucible anti-terrorist training facility from moving to their neighborhood, but the war may not be over.

MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
compiled by MSN Autos

Warning of hurricane catastrophe (Stuff)
PORT ARTHUR: Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barrelled toward the US Gulf Coast.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

Texas warns of catastrophe (Times of Malta)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew yesterday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barrelled toward the US Gulf Coast.

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

Hybrids Are HotCarmakers that used to downplay the viability of

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

When trains reigned -- Raylrode Daze celebrates town's rich railroad heritage (Times and Democrat)
BRANCHVILLE President George W. Bush won't be among the VIPs at the 37th Annual Raylrode Daze Festivul this weekend, but three presidents before him did stop in Branchville when the town and the railroad junction that make it famous were in their heyday.

Texas warns of catastrophe (Times of Malta)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew yesterday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barrelled toward the US Gulf Coast.

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

Warning of hurricane catastrophe (Stuff) PORT ARTHUR: Texas officials warned

Warning of hurricane catastrophe (Stuff)
PORT ARTHUR: Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barrelled toward the US Gulf Coast.

LHC residents find alternatives to automobiles to save money (Today's News-Herald)
As some experts predict gas prices climbing to as high as $5 per gallon, Lake Havasu City residents are coming up with their own creative ways to save money on fuel.

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

Panel overturns Crucible decision (Fredericksburg.com)
Stafford Board of Zoning Appeals reverses ruling thatallowed The Crucible in ag zone.

Texas warns of catastrophe (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew on Friday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barreled toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

MuscatineJournal.com (Muscatine Journal)
Alcohol and driving: It's not always a bad thing.

Texas warns of catastrophe (Times of Malta)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew yesterday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barrelled toward the US Gulf Coast.

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

When trains reigned -- Raylrode Daze celebrates town's rich railroad

When trains reigned -- Raylrode Daze celebrates town's rich railroad heritage (Times and Democrat)
BRANCHVILLE President George W. Bush won't be among the VIPs at the 37th Annual Raylrode Daze Festivul this weekend, but three presidents before him did stop in Branchville when the town and the railroad junction that make it famous were in their heyday.

LHC residents find alternatives to automobiles to save money (Today's News-Herald)
As some experts predict gas prices climbing to as high as $5 per gallon, Lake Havasu City residents are coming up with their own creative ways to save money on fuel.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Texas warns of catastrophe (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew on Friday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barreled toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

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

Date published: 9/24/2005 (Fredericksburg.com)
Stafford Board of Zoning Appeals reverses ruling thatallowed The Crucible in ag zone. Some Stafford County residents won a battle in their campaign to keep The Crucible anti-terrorist training facility from moving to their neighborhood, but the war may not be over.

Panel overturns Crucible decision (Fredericksburg.com)
Stafford Board of Zoning Appeals reverses ruling thatallowed The Crucible in ag zone.

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes) How expensive are these

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

Eminent Domain Applied to IP Due To State Secrets (Slashdot)
NormalVisual writes "Wired recently ran a story about a group of inventors that found themselves unable to sue Lucent Technologies for infringement of a patent they held on a novel design for a pipe/cable connector. They had been working with Lucent on an underwater application for this connector, but unfortunately for the inventors, Lucent's application was being developed for an as-yet-unnamed

Companies praise approval of LPG as autogas (Daily Times)
LAHORE: The federal cabinet s approval of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) usage in automobiles would significantly ease the impact of increasing petrol and diesel prices on consumer, an LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) spokesman said in a press release on Wednesday.

Texas warns of catastrophe (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew on Friday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barreled toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova) Sep.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

LHC residents find alternatives to automobiles to save money (Today's News-Herald)
As some experts predict gas prices climbing to as high as $5 per gallon, Lake Havasu City residents are coming up with their own creative ways to save money on fuel.

Rita expected to strike within hours (Aljazeera)
Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barrelled toward the US Gulf Coast.

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

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

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

2005 Monterey HistoricsA weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

Pyle Correspondence A Mail Call Highlight For Nearly A Century (The Times-Union)
MENTONE What she remembers about World War I is whenever the family went to buy flour, they came home with corn meal. We had to buy corn meal and had to eat corn meal whether we wanted to or not, said Zula Pile, 94, of Mentone, of those days in the early part of the last century.

Warning of hurricane catastrophe (Stuff)
PORT ARTHUR: Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barrelled toward the US Gulf Coast.

2005 Monterey HistoricsA weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

Texas warns of catastrophe (RedNova) By Kenneth Li PORT ARTHUR,

Texas warns of catastrophe (RedNova)
By Kenneth Li PORT ARTHUR, Texas (Reuters) - Texas officials warned of a catastrophe and rising water breached levees to flood parts of New Orleans anew on Friday as a slightly weaker Hurricane Rita barreled toward the U.S.

Community News (Northwest Missourian)
A difference in playgrounds as a child led Phil Burgess along a path of lifelong interest. "I grew up in Bethany," Burgess said. "I used to go to salvage yards and just play as a kid. I like to take something in the ditch and restore it, to get it back on the road, to bring it back to life."

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

Company handles eBay task for sellers (Myrtle Beach Online)
Victor Chambers used to fly commercial jets. Dave Mawra used to build and renovate houses. Today, they want to sell your stuff. Chambers and Mawra have opened South Carolina's first QuikDrop store at Woodside Village shopping center in Murrells Inlet.

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

Fill It Up With Natural (Deutsche Welle)
Since fuel prices have hit the stratosphere, the search is on for alternatives to gasoline and diesel. Though biodiesel fuel enjoys a good reputation in Germany, it can't be used in all diesel motors.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

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

LHC residents find alternatives to automobiles to save money (Today's

LHC residents find alternatives to automobiles to save money (Today's News-Herald)
As some experts predict gas prices climbing to as high as $5 per gallon, Lake Havasu City residents are coming up with their own creative ways to save money on fuel.

Thaioil Plans to Build Large Ethanol Plant: Using Cassava Roots to Help Farmers (RedNova)
Sep. 21--Thai Oil Plc yesterday announced plans to invest between US$150 million and $250 million in a large ethanol plant to cash in on the booming sales growth of gasohol, the alternative fuel for automobiles.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

Still spinning (Portland Tribune)
Cyclists (from left) Janis McDonald, Jessica Roberts, Evan Manuel, Brita Johnson and Mark Ginsberg gather to grieve Monday at a memorial at Willamette National Cemetery for Gareth Parker, 59, a local bicylist activist killed by a hit-and-run driver Sept. 5.

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

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

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

Fill It Up With Natural (Deutsche Welle)
Since fuel prices have hit the stratosphere, the search is on for alternatives to gasoline and diesel. Though biodiesel fuel enjoys a good reputation in Germany, it can't be used in all diesel motors.

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

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

Preview: 2006 Honda CivicThe 2006 Civics have a new platform,

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes) How expensive are these

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

Companies praise approval of LPG as autogas (Daily Times)
LAHORE: The federal cabinet s approval of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) usage in automobiles would significantly ease the impact of increasing petrol and diesel prices on consumer, an LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) spokesman said in a press release on Wednesday.

Company handles eBay task for sellers (Myrtle Beach Online)
Victor Chambers used to fly commercial jets. Dave Mawra used to build and renovate houses. Today, they want to sell your stuff. Chambers and Mawra have opened South Carolina's first QuikDrop store at Woodside Village shopping center in Murrells Inlet.

Thaioil Plans to Build Large Ethanol Plant: Using Cassava Roots to Help Farmers (RedNova)
Sep. 21--Thai Oil Plc yesterday announced plans to invest between US$150 million and $250 million in a large ethanol plant to cash in on the booming sales growth of gasohol, the alternative fuel for automobiles.

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

Fill It Up With Natural (Deutsche Welle)
Since fuel prices have hit the stratosphere, the search is on for alternatives to gasoline and diesel. Though biodiesel fuel enjoys a good reputation in Germany, it can't be used in all diesel motors.

Community News (Northwest Missourian)
A difference in playgrounds as a child led Phil Burgess along a path of lifelong interest. "I grew up in Bethany," Burgess said. "I used to go to salvage yards and just play as a kid. I like to take something in the ditch and restore it, to get it back on the road, to bring it back to life."

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes) How expensive are these

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

Company handles eBay task for sellers (Myrtle Beach Online)
Victor Chambers used to fly commercial jets. Dave Mawra used to build and renovate houses. Today, they want to sell your stuff. Chambers and Mawra have opened South Carolina's first QuikDrop store at Woodside Village shopping center in Murrells Inlet.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

High oil prices trim Japan's trade surplus (International Herald Tribune)
Rising oil prices have swelled Japan's import bill and may erode corporate profit, slowing wage increases that have fueled a recovery from the fourth recession since 1991.

Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces 2006 Best Buys (The Auto Channel)
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Sept. 21 -- Consumer Guide(R) Automotive, the definitive source of new- and used-car reviews, today announced its annual listing of Best Buy and Recommended vehicles.

MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
compiled by MSN Autos

Fill It Up With Natural (Deutsche Welle)
Since fuel prices have hit the stratosphere, the search is on for alternatives to gasoline and diesel. Though biodiesel fuel enjoys a good reputation in Germany, it can't be used in all diesel motors.

Thaioil Plans to Build Large Ethanol Plant: Using Cassava Roots to Help Farmers (RedNova)
Sep. 21--Thai Oil Plc yesterday announced plans to invest between US$150 million and $250 million in a large ethanol plant to cash in on the booming sales growth of gasohol, the alternative fuel for automobiles.

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

Fill It Up With Natural (Deutsche Welle) Since fuel prices

Fill It Up With Natural (Deutsche Welle)
Since fuel prices have hit the stratosphere, the search is on for alternatives to gasoline and diesel. Though biodiesel fuel enjoys a good reputation in Germany, it can't be used in all diesel motors.

High oil prices trim Japan's trade surplus (International Herald Tribune)
Rising oil prices have swelled Japan's import bill and may erode corporate profit, slowing wage increases that have fueled a recovery from the fourth recession since 1991.

LHC residents find alternatives to automobiles to save money (Today's News-Herald)
As some experts predict gas prices climbing to as high as $5 per gallon, Lake Havasu City residents are coming up with their own creative ways to save money on fuel.

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

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
compiled by MSN Autos

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Companies praise approval of LPG as autogas (Daily Times)
LAHORE: The federal cabinet s approval of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) usage in automobiles would significantly ease the impact of increasing petrol and diesel prices on consumer, an LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) spokesman said in a press release on Wednesday.

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes) How expensive are these

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

Companies praise approval of LPG as autogas (Daily Times)
LAHORE: The federal cabinet s approval of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) usage in automobiles would significantly ease the impact of increasing petrol and diesel prices on consumer, an LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) spokesman said in a press release on Wednesday.

Company handles eBay task for sellers (Myrtle Beach Online)
Victor Chambers used to fly commercial jets. Dave Mawra used to build and renovate houses. Today, they want to sell your stuff. Chambers and Mawra have opened South Carolina's first QuikDrop store at Woodside Village shopping center in Murrells Inlet.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

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

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

Community News (Northwest Missourian) A difference in playgrounds as a

Community News (Northwest Missourian)
A difference in playgrounds as a child led Phil Burgess along a path of lifelong interest. "I grew up in Bethany," Burgess said. "I used to go to salvage yards and just play as a kid. I like to take something in the ditch and restore it, to get it back on the road, to bring it back to life."

High oil prices trim Japan's trade surplus (International Herald Tribune)
Rising oil prices have swelled Japan's import bill and may erode corporate profit, slowing wage increases that have fueled a recovery from the fourth recession since 1991.

Companies praise approval of LPG as autogas (Daily Times)
LAHORE: The federal cabinet s approval of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) usage in automobiles would significantly ease the impact of increasing petrol and diesel prices on consumer, an LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) spokesman said in a press release on Wednesday.

Company handles eBay task for sellers (Myrtle Beach Online)
Victor Chambers used to fly commercial jets. Dave Mawra used to build and renovate houses. Today, they want to sell your stuff. Chambers and Mawra have opened South Carolina's first QuikDrop store at Woodside Village shopping center in Murrells Inlet.

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

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces 2006 Best Buys (The Auto Channel)
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Sept. 21 -- Consumer Guide(R) Automotive, the definitive source of new- and used-car reviews, today announced its annual listing of Best Buy and Recommended vehicles.

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

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

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

Gas prices and policy: the roads not taken (Seattle Times)

Gas prices and policy: the roads not taken (Seattle Times)
The average price of regular gasoline has more than doubled since 2002, when it stood at $1.36 a gallon. Since reaching $3.01 earlier this month, topping...

Community News (Northwest Missourian)
A difference in playgrounds as a child led Phil Burgess along a path of lifelong interest. "I grew up in Bethany," Burgess said. "I used to go to salvage yards and just play as a kid. I like to take something in the ditch and restore it, to get it back on the road, to bring it back to life."

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

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

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces 2006 Best Buys (The Auto Channel)
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Sept. 21 -- Consumer Guide(R) Automotive, the definitive source of new- and used-car reviews, today announced its annual listing of Best Buy and Recommended vehicles.

MSN Autos Shoppers' Top Ten
The most popular vehicles on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages.
compiled by MSN Autos

High oil prices trim Japan's trade surplus (International Herald Tribune)
Rising oil prices have swelled Japan's import bill and may erode corporate profit, slowing wage increases that have fueled a recovery from the fourth recession since 1991.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products; Soaring Natural

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products; Soaring Natural Gas Prices Push Up Costs for Chemicals and Resins (RedNova)
Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip. Blame much of it on resins and chemicals materials used to make plastics that have surged as much as 40% in price since June.

High oil prices trim Japan's trade surplus (International Herald Tribune)
Rising oil prices have swelled Japan's import bill and may erode corporate profit, slowing wage increases that have fueled a recovery from the fourth recession since 1991.

Companies praise approval of LPG as autogas (Daily Times)
LAHORE: The federal cabinet s approval of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) usage in automobiles would significantly ease the impact of increasing petrol and diesel prices on consumer, an LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) spokesman said in a press release on Wednesday.

Company handles eBay task for sellers (Myrtle Beach Online)
Victor Chambers used to fly commercial jets. Dave Mawra used to build and renovate houses. Today, they want to sell your stuff. Chambers and Mawra have opened South Carolina's first QuikDrop store at Woodside Village shopping center in Murrells Inlet.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models dominated all others in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces 2006 Best Buys (The Auto Channel)
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Sept. 21 -- Consumer Guide(R) Automotive, the definitive source of new- and used-car reviews, today announced its annual listing of Best Buy and Recommended vehicles.

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

Huge Ford RecallFord Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

Company handles eBay task for sellers (Myrtle Beach Online)
Victor Chambers used to fly commercial jets. Dave Mawra used to build and renovate houses. Today, they want to sell your stuff. Chambers and Mawra have opened South Carolina's first QuikDrop store at Woodside Village shopping center in Murrells Inlet.

Thaioil Plans to Build Large Ethanol Plant: Using Cassava Roots to Help Farmers (RedNova)
Sep. 21--Thai Oil Plc yesterday announced plans to invest between US$150 million and $250 million in a large ethanol plant to cash in on the booming sales growth of gasohol, the alternative fuel for automobiles.

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

Community News (Northwest Missourian)
A difference in playgrounds as a child led Phil Burgess along a path of lifelong interest. "I grew up in Bethany," Burgess said. "I used to go to salvage yards and just play as a kid. I like to take something in the ditch and restore it, to get it back on the road, to bring it back to life."

Fill It Up With Natural (Deutsche Welle)
Since fuel prices have hit the stratosphere, the search is on for alternatives to gasoline and diesel. Though biodiesel fuel enjoys a good reputation in Germany, it can't be used in all diesel motors.

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

Community News (Northwest Missourian) A difference in playgrounds as a

Community News (Northwest Missourian)
A difference in playgrounds as a child led Phil Burgess along a path of lifelong interest. "I grew up in Bethany," Burgess said. "I used to go to salvage yards and just play as a kid. I like to take something in the ditch and restore it, to get it back on the road, to bring it back to life."

World's Most Expensive Cars 2005 (Forbes)
How expensive are these cars? Put it this way: No Ferrari, Bentley or Lamborghini make the list.

Thaioil Plans to Build Large Ethanol Plant: Using Cassava Roots

Thaioil Plans to Build Large Ethanol Plant: Using Cassava Roots to Help Farmers (RedNova)
Sep. 21--Thai Oil Plc yesterday announced plans to invest between US$150 million and $250 million in a large ethanol plant to cash in on the booming sales growth of gasohol, the alternative fuel for automobiles.

Huge Ford RecallFord Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

Community News (Northwest Missourian)
A difference in playgrounds as a child led Phil Burgess along a path of lifelong interest. "I grew up in Bethany," Burgess said. "I used to go to salvage yards and just play as a kid. I like to take something in the ditch and restore it, to get it back on the road, to bring it back to life."

Fill It Up With Natural (Deutsche Welle)
Since fuel prices have hit the stratosphere, the search is on for alternatives to gasoline and diesel. Though biodiesel fuel enjoys a good reputation in Germany, it can't be used in all diesel motors.

Japan's Aug. Trade Surplus Shrank More Than Expected (Update7) (Bloomberg.com)
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's trade surplus shrank more than twice as much as expected in August as surging crude oil prices helped push imports up 21 percent to a record.

Company handles eBay task for sellers (Myrtle Beach Online)
Victor Chambers used to fly commercial jets. Dave Mawra used to build and renovate houses. Today, they want to sell your stuff. Chambers and Mawra have opened South Carolina's first QuikDrop store at Woodside Village shopping center in Murrells Inlet.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova) Sep.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

Certified Pre-Owned Cars
Automakers are doing a lot these days to make used vehicles more appealing.
Editors of MSN Autos

Fill It Up With Natural (Deutsche Welle)
Since fuel prices have hit the stratosphere, the search is on for alternatives to gasoline and diesel. Though biodiesel fuel enjoys a good reputation in Germany, it can't be used in all diesel motors.

High oil prices trim Japan's trade surplus (International Herald Tribune)
Rising oil prices have swelled Japan's import bill and may erode corporate profit, slowing wage increases that have fueled a recovery from the fourth recession since 1991.

Certified Pre-Owned CarsAutomakers are doing a lot these days to

Certified Pre-Owned Cars
Automakers are doing a lot these days to make used vehicles more appealing.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

High oil prices trim Japan's trade surplus (International Herald Tribune)
Rising oil prices have swelled Japan's import bill and may erode corporate profit, slowing wage increases that have fueled a recovery from the fourth recession since 1991.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

2005 Monterey Historics
A weekend of amazing cars and racing superstars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in California.
Editors of MSN Autos

Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces 2006 Best Buys (The Auto Channel)
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Sept. 21 -- Consumer Guide(R) Automotive, the definitive source of new- and used-car reviews, today announced its annual listing of Best Buy and Recommended vehicles.

Japan's Aug. Trade Surplus Shrank More Than Expected (Update7) (Bloomberg.com)
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's trade surplus shrank more than twice as much as expected in August as surging crude oil prices helped push imports up 21 percent to a record.

Thaioil Plans to Build Large Ethanol Plant: Using Cassava Roots to Help Farmers (RedNova)
Sep. 21--Thai Oil Plc yesterday announced plans to invest between US$150 million and $250 million in a large ethanol plant to cash in on the booming sales growth of gasohol, the alternative fuel for automobiles.

Fill It Up With Natural (Deutsche Welle)
Since fuel prices have hit the stratosphere, the search is on for alternatives to gasoline and diesel. Though biodiesel fuel enjoys a good reputation in Germany, it can't be used in all diesel motors.

Preview: 2006 Pontiac SolsticePontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

Community News (Northwest Missourian)
A difference in playgrounds as a child led Phil Burgess along a path of lifelong interest. "I grew up in Bethany," Burgess said. "I used to go to salvage yards and just play as a kid. I like to take something in the ditch and restore it, to get it back on the road, to bring it back to life."

Company handles eBay task for sellers (Myrtle Beach Online)
Victor Chambers used to fly commercial jets. Dave Mawra used to build and renovate houses. Today, they want to sell your stuff. Chambers and Mawra have opened South Carolina's first QuikDrop store at Woodside Village shopping center in Murrells Inlet.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products; Soaring Natural Gas Prices Push Up Costs for Chemicals and Resins (RedNova)
Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip. Blame much of it on resins and chemicals materials used to make plastics that have surged as much as 40% in price since June.

Japan's Aug. Trade Surplus Shrank More Than Expected (Update7) (Bloomberg.com)
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's trade surplus shrank more than twice as much as expected in August as surging crude oil prices helped push imports up 21 percent to a record.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova) Sep.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces 2006 Best Buys (The Auto Channel)

Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces 2006 Best Buys (The Auto Channel)
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Sept. 21 -- Consumer Guide(R) Automotive, the definitive source of new- and used-car reviews, today announced its annual listing of Best Buy and Recommended vehicles.

Monterey Auctions 2005
More than $60 million worth of automobiles were sold in just a few days at auctions in Monterey.
Editors of MSN Autos

Companies praise approval of LPG as autogas (Daily Times)
LAHORE: The federal cabinet s approval of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) usage in automobiles would significantly ease the impact of increasing petrol and diesel prices on consumer, an LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) spokesman said in a press release on Wednesday.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova) Sep.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

Companies praise approval of LPG as autogas (Daily Times)
LAHORE: The federal cabinet s approval of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) usage in automobiles would significantly ease the impact of increasing petrol and diesel prices on consumer, an LPG Association of Pakistan (LPGAP) spokesman said in a press release on Wednesday.

Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces 2006 Best Buys (The Auto Channel)
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Sept. 21 -- Consumer Guide(R) Automotive, the definitive source of new- and used-car reviews, today announced its annual listing of Best Buy and Recommended vehicles.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products; Soaring Natural Gas Prices Push Up Costs for Chemicals and Resins (RedNova)
Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip. Blame much of it on resins and chemicals materials used to make plastics that have surged as much as 40% in price since June.

Thaioil Plans to Build Large Ethanol Plant: Using Cassava Roots to Help Farmers (RedNova)
Sep. 21--Thai Oil Plc yesterday announced plans to invest between US$150 million and $250 million in a large ethanol plant to cash in on the booming sales growth of gasohol, the alternative fuel for automobiles.

Fill It Up With Natural (Deutsche Welle)
Since fuel prices have hit the stratosphere, the search is on for alternatives to gasoline and diesel. Though biodiesel fuel enjoys a good reputation in Germany, it can't be used in all diesel motors.

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Debuts
Aston Martin chose the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the venue to make the North American debut of its sexy, new V8 Vantage sports car.
Editors of MSN Autos

Community News (Northwest Missourian)
A difference in playgrounds as a child led Phil Burgess along a path of lifelong interest. "I grew up in Bethany," Burgess said. "I used to go to salvage yards and just play as a kid. I like to take something in the ditch and restore it, to get it back on the road, to bring it back to life."

Certified Pre-Owned CarsAutomakers are doing a lot these days to

Certified Pre-Owned Cars
Automakers are doing a lot these days to make used vehicles more appealing.
Editors of MSN Autos

Japan's Aug. Trade Surplus Shrank More Than Expected (Update6) (Bloomberg.com)
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's trade surplus shrank more than twice as much as expected in August as surging crude oil prices helped push imports up 21 percent to a record.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products; Soaring Natural Gas Prices Push Up Costs for Chemicals and Resins (RedNova)
Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip. Blame much of it on resins and chemicals materials used to make plastics that have surged as much as 40% in price since June.

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac builds an exciting, new roadster that should draw lots of attention.
Mike Meredith

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

Japan's Aug. Trade Surplus Shrank More Than Expected (Update4) (Bloomberg.com)
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's trade surplus shrank more than twice as much as expected in August as surging crude oil prices pushed the import bill up 21 percent to a record.

Thaioil Plans to Build Large Ethanol Plant: Using Cassava Roots to Help Farmers (RedNova)
Sep. 21--Thai Oil Plc yesterday announced plans to invest between US$150 million and $250 million in a large ethanol plant to cash in on the booming sales growth of gasohol, the alternative fuel for automobiles.

Advanced High Temperature Resistant Plastics Rapidly Replace Metal Motor and

Advanced High Temperature Resistant Plastics Rapidly Replace Metal Motor and Gear Components (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
High temperature resistant plastics are increasingly being used in motor and gear parts -- hot fuel systems and air manifolds of automobiles, industrial machinery products, and aviation and marine engine segments -- environments that would have degraded previous generation polymers.

Monterey Auctions 2005
More than $60 million worth of automobiles were sold in just a few days at auctions in Monterey.
Editors of MSN Autos

Is Motorola Driving out Telematics? (SAP Info)
Is Motorola Driving out Telematics? Motorola which was at the forefront of bringing telematics technology to automobiles is looking to back away from the business, according to whispers.

Check Gas Prices
Every night MSN Autos analyzes prices from over 90,000 gas stations across the nation to show you gas prices in your neighborhood.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

Japan's Aug. Trade Surplus Shrank More Than Expected (Update4) (Bloomberg.com)
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's trade surplus shrank more than twice as much as expected in August as surging crude oil prices pushed the import bill up 21 percent to a record.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products; Soaring Natural Gas Prices Push Up Costs for Chemicals and Resins (RedNova)
Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip. Blame much of it on resins and chemicals materials used to make plastics that have surged as much as 40% in price since June.

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Debuts
Aston Martin chose the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the venue to make the North American debut of its sexy, new V8 Vantage sports car.
Editors of MSN Autos

Monterey Auctions 2005More than $60 million worth of automobiles were

Monterey Auctions 2005
More than $60 million worth of automobiles were sold in just a few days at auctions in Monterey.
Editors of MSN Autos

ZAP Obtains $425 Million Revolving Line of Credit to Import SMART Cars and Other Fuel-Efficient Vehicles (The Auto Channel)
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2005--ZAP (PCX:ZP), announced today that it has concluded an agreement for a $425 million revolving financing facility with Surge Capital II, LLC that could be used to import SMART cars and other advanced transportation vehicles for its dealers.

Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces 2006 Best Buys (The Auto Channel)
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Sept. 21 -- Consumer Guide(R) Automotive, the definitive source of new- and used-car reviews, today announced its annual listing of Best Buy and Recommended vehicles.

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products; Soaring Natural Gas Prices Push Up Costs for Chemicals and Resins (RedNova)
Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip. Blame much of it on resins and chemicals materials used to make plastics that have surged as much as 40% in price since June.

Thaioil Plans to Build Large Ethanol Plant: Using Cassava Roots to Help Farmers (RedNova)
Sep. 21--Thai Oil Plc yesterday announced plans to invest between US$150 million and $250 million in a large ethanol plant to cash in on the booming sales growth of gasohol, the alternative fuel for automobiles.

Huge Ford Recall
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday recalled 3.8 million pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles for a cruise control switch suspected of causing engine fires. It is the fifth largest auto industry recall in U.S. history.
Editors of MSN Autos

Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces 2006 Best Buys (The Auto Channel)

Consumer Guide(R) Automotive Announces 2006 Best Buys (The Auto Channel)
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Sept. 21 -- Consumer Guide(R) Automotive, the definitive source of new- and used-car reviews, today announced its annual listing of Best Buy and Recommended vehicles.

Peak Oil and Japan's Food Dependence (and more...) (From the

Peak Oil and Japan's Food Dependence (and more...) (From the Wilderness Publications)
September 21, 2005 'Get Off The Fucking Freeway': The Sinking State Loots its Own Survivors - by Larry Bradshaw and Lorrie Beth, GNN With comment by Michael C. Ruppert (read this story) Peak Oil and Japan's Food Dependence - by Andrew DeWit With comment by Jamey Hecht (read this story)

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Debuts
Aston Martin chose the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the venue to make the North American debut of its sexy, new V8 Vantage sports car.
Editors of MSN Autos

Preview: 2006 Honda CivicThe 2006 Civics have a new platform,

Preview: 2006 Honda Civic
The 2006 Civics have a new platform, more expressive styling, more powerful engines and increased safety. The Civic Hybrid is more fuel-thrifty, too.
Ann Job

Peak Oil and Japan's Food Dependence (and more...) (From the Wilderness Publications)
September 21, 2005 'Get Off The Fucking Freeway': The Sinking State Loots its Own Survivors - by Larry Bradshaw and Lorrie Beth, GNN With comment by Michael C. Ruppert (read this story) Peak Oil and Japan's Food Dependence - by Andrew DeWit With comment by Jamey Hecht (read this story)

Certified Pre-Owned Cars
Automakers are doing a lot these days to make used vehicles more appealing.
Editors of MSN Autos

Get Ready to Pay More for Plastic Products (RedNova)
Sep. 19--Consumers could start paying more for everything from automobiles to lawn chairs, as prices of raw materials used to make plastics rise at a rapid clip.

Advanced High Temperature Resistant Plastics Rapidly Replace Metal Motor and Gear Components (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
High temperature resistant plastics are increasingly being used in motor and gear parts -- hot fuel systems and air manifolds of automobiles, industrial machinery products, and aviation and marine engine segments -- environments that would have degraded previous generation polymers.

Before the oil runs out: How US can cope when gas prices surge (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)
Gasoline prices set a new record earlier this month in the wake of hurricane Katrina, but costs were already rising fast before the superstorm collided with the Gulf Coast.

ZAP Obtains $425 Million Revolving Line of Credit to Import

ZAP Obtains $425 Million Revolving Line of Credit to Import SMART Cars and Other Fuel-Efficient Vehicles (The Auto Channel)
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--Sept. 20, 2005--ZAP (PCX:ZP), announced t