Research Shows Men Ask For Directions As Often As Women   14 Dec 2005 00:00 GMT
With more than 63 million people projected to travel by car during the upcoming Christmas-New Year’s holidays, it is reasonable to expect that more than a few of them will get lost. The good news for those wayward trekkers is new research from AAA suggests that, contrary to ...
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Consumers Choose Honda Civic 'Best Redesigned Vehicle of 2006'   12 Dec 2005 14:34 GMT
Kelley Blue Book named the Honda Civic "Best Redesigned Vehicle of 2006." According to kbb.com editors, the all-new Civic is the most-improved vehicle on the U.S. market, making significant strides in exterior design, interior accommodations and mechanical excellence. Kelley Blue ...
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Hyundai Announces 2006 Accent Pricing   12 Dec 2005 14:30 GMT
Hyundai Motor America announced pricing for the all-new Accent. The third generation of Hyundai's most affordable nameplate has more style, sophistication and content than ever before. 2006 Hyundai Accent Pricing: * GLS 4-Door with 5-speed manual -- $12,995 (freight included)* ...
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Lesbians Bikers Protect Turf   11 Dec 2005 17:00 GMT
The San Francisco motorcycle group Dykes on Bikes have trademarked their name. Plus: Battery power gives a boost to Italian public transit. From the Wired News blog Autopia.
Source: wired.com

Behind the Wheel: 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca: Plan B9 From Outer Space   10 Dec 2005 17:46 GMT
The 2006 Tribeca looks odd enough to be a visitor from another planet and drives as sluggishly as though it were caught in Jupiter's gravitational field.
Source: NY Times

Car Plants as Chips in Big-Stakes Game   09 Dec 2005 04:00 GMT
Officials are making offers to keep Ford and General Motors, and parts suppliers like Visteon and Delphi, all of which plan to close factories.
Source: NY Times

Safe and Relaxing Winter Driving Tips   08 Dec 2005 14:34 GMT
Walking in a winter wonderland is fun, but driving in it is downright treacherous. Whether it's commuting to your job or road-tripping to visit family, consider the winter driving advice of Irv Gordon, the only person to drive more than 2 million miles in the same car. Gordon, who ...
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Nominate Your Community Heroes For Life Awards   08 Dec 2005 14:29 GMT
Want to make a positive impact on your community, but don't know where to begin? This holiday season, let these tips from everyday heroes and past nominees in the Volvo for life Awards, an annual search for and celebration of everyday heroes, inspire you do good in your ...
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Mercedes-Benz: Diesel Particulates Cut By Up To 40 Percent   08 Dec 2005 14:27 GMT
Mercedes-Benz is offering in Europe a retrofit system for C-Class and E-Class diesel models which significantly reduces particulate emissions. The system is maintenance-free and is suitable for installation in vehicles with four-cylinder diesel engines produced since June 2003. ...
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Investor and G.M. Hold Talks   08 Dec 2005 04:00 GMT
General Motors said it was holding discussions with the investment firm run by Kirk Kerkorian about board representation for his company.
Source: NY Times