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.
Editors of MSN Autos

Going Hollywood (The Gilroy Dispatch) Hollister - The DeRose family

Going Hollywood (The Gilroy Dispatch)
Hollister - The DeRose family is widely regarded as passionate winemakers. Slightly less well-known is the fact that they are all certifiable auto-philes, as well.

Lincoln's New Luxury CUV
Lincoln unveils a feature-rich crossover-utility vehicle with advanced safety features.
Editors of MSN Autos

Vietnam permits used car imports from May (AngolaPress)
HANOI, 02/13 - Vietnam is to allow the import of second-hand cars from May, which, plus a potential wave of low- cost Chinese automobiles, will drive vehicle prices in the country down, the local newspaper Pioneer reported Monday.

A Look at the Current and Future Market Trends for the Car Dealers Market in the UK (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN, Ireland----Feb. 15, 2006--Subjects Covered: Acquisition Methods - Car Dealers - Cars - Fuel Prices - Legislation - Governmental Pressures - New Cars - Replacement Cycles - Used Cars

Does right-sizing scare dealerships? (The MetroWest Daily News)
It s not just car buyers who are turning away from American-made automobiles. Late last week, a Framingham auto dealer ditched the Lincoln and Mercury makes and rolled a fleet of Nissans into its Rte. 9 showroom.

Vote for Your Favorite!
Vote now for the best concept car of the NAIAS 2006 in Detroit.
Editors of MSN Autos

Truck Traffic Needs Work, Critics Say as Study Lags (New York Times)
The city, two years behind schedule on a study on overhauling truck traffic, is facing criticism from lawmakers and activists.

Lincoln's New Luxury CUVLincoln unveils a feature-rich crossover-utility vehicle with

Lincoln's New Luxury CUV
Lincoln unveils a feature-rich crossover-utility vehicle with advanced safety features.
Editors of MSN Autos

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

China's quest to export autos (Asia Times)
BEIJING - Though China achieved a surplus in the automobile trade in terms of quantity for the first time in 2005, there is still a long way to go for the country to achieve an automobile trade surplus in terms of dollar value.

High-End Luxury Vehicles Without Rival
Luxury automobiles priced above $100,000.
Editors of MSN Autos

2002 Cadillac Seville STS from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? Just got the car and nothing's gone wrong (yet). General comments? This has to be one of the finest automobiles ever made by anyone, ever.

U.S. Trade Panel Begin Probe into Toyota's Alleged Patent Violation (The Auto Channel)
Tokyo February 14, 2006; Reuters reported that the U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to begin an investigation into alleged patent infringement by Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and its U.S subsidiaries over hybrid vehicles, according to the ITC.

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

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.
Ann Job

Greenbrier gets a $100M order for railcars (The Portland Business Journal)
The Greenbrier Cos. has received a $100 million order from American Honda Motor Co. Inc. for Auto-Max railcars used for transporting new cars.

Pedestrian traffic at Harrison spurs traffic light proposal (Chicago Flame)
The Circle Cycle Club (CCC), UIC's student cycling organization, is working to establish a traffic light on the Harrison and Peoria-Blue Line intersection. "Students, faculty, and administration must be made aware of the growing problem with the high density of pedestrian traffic and the high speeds of automobiles at the Harrison and Peoria-Blue Line intersection.

Bugs help craft future of fuel (The Charlotte Observer)
The key to kicking what President Bush calls the nation's oil addiction could very well lie in termite guts, canvas-eating jungle bugs and other microbes genetically engineered to spew enzymes that turn waste into fuel.

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

Vietnam permits used car imports from May (Financial Express)
HANOI, Feb 13 (Xinhua): Vietnam is to allow the import of second- hand cars from May, which, plus a potential wave of low- cost Chinese automobiles, will drive vehicle prices in the country down, the local newspaper Pioneer reported today.

Camry to Get Hybrid Version SoonThe best-selling passenger car in

Camry to Get Hybrid Version Soon
The best-selling passenger car in the U.S. will soon get a hybrid version.
Editors of MSN Autos

Pedestrian traffic at Harrison spurs traffic light proposal (Chicago Flame)
The Circle Cycle Club (CCC), UIC's student cycling organization, is working to establish a traffic light on the Harrison and Peoria-Blue Line intersection. "Students, faculty, and administration must be made aware of the growing problem with the high density of pedestrian traffic and the high speeds of automobiles at the Harrison and Peoria-Blue Line intersection.

Bug juice could simplify ethanol production (USA Today)
The key to kicking what President Bush calls the nation's oil addiction could very well lie in termite guts, canvas-eating jungle bugs and other microbes genetically engineered to spew enzymes that turn waste into fuel.

2006 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Coverage of the world's toughest sports car endurance race.
Editors of MSN Autos

Lincoln's New Luxury CUV
Lincoln unveils a feature-rich crossover-utility vehicle with advanced safety features.
Editors of MSN Autos

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 Chicago Auto Show Insider Report (The Auto Channel)
Easily the biggest auto show in terms of square footage and number of attendees, the 98-year-old Chicago Auto Show will draw well over 1 million visitors to see over 1000 automobiles and trucks strewn throughout 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space at the massive McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.

Time to stand up for U.S. automakers, Dems tell Bush (MLive.com)
WASHINGTON -- Michigan Democrats are urging the Bush administration to get tough with South Korea on automobiles as officials begin negotiations to establish a free-trade agreement between the two nations.

KC Southern buys historic locomotives, rail cars (bizjournals.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Kansas City Southern has bought four locomotives and eight passenger rail cars that will bolster its historically accurate passenger service for dignitaries and business associates.

Greenbrier gets a $100M order for railcars (The Portland Business

Greenbrier gets a $100M order for railcars (The Portland Business Journal)
The Greenbrier Cos. has received a $100 million order from American Honda Motor Co. Inc. for Auto-Max railcars used for transporting new cars.

2006 Rolex 24 at Daytona
Coverage of the world's toughest sports car endurance race.
Editors of MSN Autos

Nippon Steel: no comment on Arcelor defense report (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Nippon Steel Corp. (5401.T) declined to comment on Monday on reports that its technology tie-up with Arcelor could help the Luxembourg-based steel firm fight off a hostile takeover bid by Mittal Steel

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.
Ann Job

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

Vietnam permits used car imports from May (AngolaPress)
HANOI, 02/13 - Vietnam is to allow the import of second-hand cars from May, which, plus a potential wave of low- cost Chinese automobiles, will drive vehicle prices in the country down, the local newspaper Pioneer reported Monday.

Pedestrian traffic at Harrison spurs traffic light proposal (Chicago Flame)
The Circle Cycle Club (CCC), UIC's student cycling organization, is working to establish a traffic light on the Harrison and Peoria-Blue Line intersection. "Students, faculty, and administration must be made aware of the growing problem with the high density of pedestrian traffic and the high speeds of automobiles at the Harrison and Peoria-Blue Line intersection.

2006 Chicago Auto Show Insider Report (The Auto Channel)
Easily the biggest auto show in terms of square footage and number of attendees, the 98-year-old Chicago Auto Show will draw well over 1 million visitors to see over 1000 automobiles and trucks strewn throughout 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space at the massive McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.

Imports of second hand cars to be limited after EU integration (Nine O'Clock)
BUCHAREST - Romanian authorities consider measures for the reduction of second-hand automobiles imports after EU accession, invoking environmental protection and traffic safety.

Vote for Your Favorite!
Vote now for the best concept car of the NAIAS 2006 in Detroit.
Editors of MSN Autos

Nippon Steel: no comment on Arcelor defense report (Reuters via

Nippon Steel: no comment on Arcelor defense report (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Nippon Steel Corp. (5401.T) declined to comment on Monday on reports that its technology tie-up with Arcelor could help the Luxembourg-based steel firm fight off a hostile takeover bid by Mittal Steel

Lincoln's New Luxury CUV
Lincoln unveils a feature-rich crossover-utility vehicle with advanced safety features.
Editors of MSN Autos

Bug juice fuels ethanol hopes (Florida Today)
The key to kicking what President Bush calls the nation's oil addiction could very well lie in termite guts.

Camry to Get Hybrid Version Soon
The best-selling passenger car in the U.S. will soon get a hybrid version.
Editors of MSN Autos

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.
Ann Job

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

Nippon Steel Mum on Tech Sharing Clause (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Nippon Steel refused to comment Monday on a report that a clause in its technology sharing agreement with Arcelor SA could help the European steelmaker block a hostile takeover attempt.

Mittal Bid for Arcelor Widens Crack in Guy Dolle's Old Europe (Bloomberg.com)
Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- The difference between Mittal Steel Co. and Arcelor SA begins in Europe, where Lakshmi Mittal takes the elevator to a first-floor office in central London. His Arcelor counterpart, Guy Dolle, passes a Henry Moore sculpture when entering his baroque palace in Luxembourg.

Imports of second hand cars to be limited after EU integration (Nine O'Clock)
BUCHAREST - Romanian authorities consider measures for the reduction of second-hand automobiles imports after EU accession, invoking environmental protection and traffic safety.

Bugs used to gin up ethanol (Palm Springs and Coachella

Bugs used to gin up ethanol (Palm Springs and Coachella Valley Local News and Guides)
SAN FRANCISCO - The key to kicking what President Bush calls the nation's oil addiction could very well lie in termite guts, canvas-eating jungle bugs and microbes genetically engineered to spew enzymes that turn waste into fuel.

Car restorer turns hobby into business (The Sentinel)
Talk about Reality TV. Working for Vinny Scalavino, says one employee, is like Overhaulin the TV show in which an automobile designer and his co-host steal a car and fix it up.

BUSINESS NOTES (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Dealers of new and used autos generated the most complaints to the Better Business Bureau of Central and Eastern Kentucky last year. Auto dealers ranked third on the list in 2004. Cell phone companies and home repair contractors ranked second and third, respectively, in 2005. Other industries among the top 10 were home builders, online shopping services, auto repair, furniture sales, cable and

Growing Hispanic population affecting economic landscape (The Times)
Azucena Navarrete steps outside of the three-bedroom house in Bossier City, and a whiff of hot tortillas escapes.

On the House | More reasons to improve your energy efficiency (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Even though the days are lengthening and the winter has been relatively mild, readers' questions about energy efficiency show no sign of abating.

Camry to Get Hybrid Version Soon
The best-selling passenger car in the U.S. will soon get a hybrid version.
Editors of MSN Autos

Camp Alleghany Enhancing the Summer (Mountain Messenger)
Camp Alleghany, founded in 1922 is a summer camp for girls. Offering a one week session, as well as two sessions of three weeks, Camp Alleghany s employees, which number around 110, strive to provide a structured environment for girls to enjoy themselves, as well as to learn new skills.

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

Vote for Your Favorite!
Vote now for the best concept car of the NAIAS 2006 in Detroit.
Editors of MSN Autos

High-End Luxury Vehicles Without Rival
Luxury automobiles priced above $100,000.
Editors of MSN Autos

Lathrop gets em to stay (Manteca Bulletin) LATHROP Lathrop

Lathrop gets em to stay (Manteca Bulletin)
LATHROP Lathrop is becoming the biggest hotel stop with direct access to Interstate 5 between Sacramento and the Los Angeles Basin. Plans are already being processed for the city s fifth hotel off Louise Avenue at I-5 next to the Arco AM/PM. Now a sixth hotel is being planned.

Addicted to oil? Readers share their views (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
Sunday's Forum section presents a retrospective of cartoons by Jim Borgman reflecting how Americans have dealt with gas crises over the decades. Here, some of our readers share their recollections and their opinions on what should be done to solve the nation's dependence on gasoline.

Lincoln's New Luxury CUV
Lincoln unveils a feature-rich crossover-utility vehicle with advanced safety features.
Editors of MSN Autos

BUSINESS NOTES (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Dealers of new and used autos generated the most complaints to the Better Business Bureau of Central and Eastern Kentucky last year. Auto dealers ranked third on the list in 2004. Cell phone companies and home repair contractors ranked second and third, respectively, in 2005. Other industries among the top 10 were home builders, online shopping services, auto repair, furniture sales, cable and

Some residents upset with upcoming construction (Benton Courier)
The proposed construction of two overpasses on Arkansas 35 near the Union Pacific Railroad crossing on Edison Avenue in Benton is expected to help end years of traffic congestion and train-related snarls.

Highlights From the 2006 NAIAS
MSN Autos highlights the eight things you should know about this year's show in Detroit.
Ann Job

Correction: Feb. 2 Bush Story (AP via Yahoo! News)
In a Feb. 2 story about President Bush's visit to 3M Corp. to promote American competitiveness, The Associated Press erroneously described the nanotechnology used in a diamond turning machine seen by the president. Nanotechnology is in dimensions 100 times smaller than the human hair, not 10 times smaller. The corrected version appears below.

On the House | More reasons to improve your energy efficiency (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Even though the days are lengthening and the winter has been relatively mild, readers' questions about energy efficiency show no sign of abating.