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Forget The Halls...Deck The Driveway New Advertising Campaign Makes Lexus Present Perfect
Sales associate Jamie Klein of Park Place Lexus in Plano, Tex., remembers clearly the look on the woman's face when she opened the front door. Klein-holding a beautifully wrapped gift box containing keys to a new performance sedan-visited the woman's house to deliver a shiny, new Lexus GS. "Sitting on her driveway was the GS decorated with a bright red bow on top, just like the Lexus commercials," Klein said.
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Looking for an Inexpensive Gift that Offers a Simple , HIgh Tech Solution to Parking
Looking for an inexpensive gift that offers a simple, yet high-tech solution to the challenge of parking your vehicle in the garage? In the often-crowded home-garage environment where depth perception is so difficult, parking a car can be quite a headache and lead to expensive bumper damage. Now, homeowners can use Park-Zone by Exeter Technologies, which offers a convenient, high-tech solution to this daily parking dilemma.
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NASCAR Replica Stock Car
On your mark. Get set. Gooooooo! As America's best stock car drivers battle it out in a nail-biting race to the finish of this year's NASCAR (National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing) championship, the smallest of auto racing fans can now join the big race with their very own NASCAR replica stock car. Fueled by the growth of NASCAR auto racing, Hedstrom Corporation, one of America's largest toy companies based in Chicago, Ill., and NASCAR have teamed up to introduce NASCAR Power Riders.
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Give the World for Under $50 A Gift for Every Driver
Travelers need to know where they're going, but they also like to see where they've been. There are some great travel gifts available this year for under $50, designed to delight nomads of all ages. A gift for every driver is the 1998 Rand McNally Road Atlas, the world's bestselling atlas since 1924. Completely updated, the 1998 edition boasts over 382 maps, city and state tourism directories, and many travel planning aids - plus the support of an award-winning Web site (www.randmcnally.com) that provides updates on road construction, address-to-address routing and much more ($9.95).
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It Can Really Pay Off
Routine auto maintenance can help drive down your car costs-especially compared to other professional services.
Over the past decade, the cost of hospital services has risen more than 100 percent; financial services are up 90 percent. Meanwhile automotive maintenance and repair has risen only 44.5 percent, making auto repair the darling of the service industry, according to the Car Care Council.
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Slot Car Racing: High-Speed Thrills
The cars are bumper-to-bumper into the final lap. It's too close to call ... and the Dodge Charger Daytona takes the checkered flag just ahead of the Plymouth Superbird!
No, that wasn't the call from the latest televised race. It's the kind of heart-pounding racing thrills that you and your friends could be enjoying with motorsports for the home.
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Make Your ATV the Ultimate Hunting Machine
Many hunters are discovering that the thrill of the chase is even more thrilling atop an all-terrain vehicle. As such, the assortment of ATV-tailored hunting gear is growing and many outdoors enthusiasts have taken advantage of this to make their hunting trips even more rewarding.
Here are some equipment suggestions from Polaris Industries, a leading manufacturer of ATVs and ATV accessories, that can turn your vehicle into the ultimate hunting machine.
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Tiny Cars Are Tremendous With Kids And Collectors
Toy car collectors are not just spinning their wheels. According to the Toy Industry Association, these collectors spend more than $2 billion a year on their collectible cars.
If you feel driven by the sight of these small vehicles, why not start your own collection of Hummers, Escalades and Mustangs-in 1/64th scale? These tips come from Everett Marshall, proprietor of the Matchbox Road Museum in Newfield, N.J., whose collection includes more than 15,000 miniature hot rods-including some of the first Matchbox vehicles ever produced.
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Minimal Maintenance Required
Water. Dust. Mud. Together they are the soup we feed our ATVs -- gobbled up without so much as a post-ride burp. Maintenance-free suspension bushings, fully sealed engines and electronics and tough-as-nails drive systems see to that.
But a diet of these potentially destructive ingredients requires a few key maintenance measures to keep your ATV in top shape and ready for more feasts of terra firma. According to the expert Arctic Cat, Cat Master Technician Dealers, a few simple tips will keep your ATV in top form, whether it’s a classic or a new model, like the just-introduced Arctic Cat 650V2 4x4.
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All-Terrain Vehicles: 6 Tips For a Safe Summer Ride
The summer air beckons avid all-terrain vehicle riders outdoors. Unfortunately, injuries can occur if ATVs aren't handled safely.
Proper safety training, common sense and personal responsibility are the keys to preventing ATV accidents. Polaris Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of ATVs, offers the following tips for safe riding.
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What To Look For When Buying A Riding Mower
Your knowledge of riding mowers will get a lift if you know what to look for and what you're going to use it for.
Remember, riding mowers come in many varieties, from attachment-capable garden tractors to small rear engine riders. According to Murray Inc., a mower manufacturer for more than 50 years, a riding mower is a good choice if you have a large lawn and a place to store the mower.
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Tips On Tractors
A great-looking yard can be accomplished more efficiently using a yard tractor. With constant upgrades and new models released annually, tractors are easier and more reliable to use than ever.
When purchasing a new tractor, it can be challenging for homeowners to know which features to look for and what benefits they offer. Identifying a few key features can help make the purchase process simple and stress-free.
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Ideal Gifts For Golfers And NASCAR Racing Fans
Two new books from Wiley make great gifts for Dad. The first, "Golf''s Short Game For Dummies" (Wiley $16.99), helps readers improve their chip, pitch and bunker shots and fine-tune their putting. The "NASCAR For Dummies" book, (Wiley, $21.99) lets readers discover all the fun and excitement of NASCAR.
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Happy Holidays, Motorhead
You know the type.
Someone whose senses are ignited by the smell of high octane fuel. Someone who snaps to attention at the deep, low growl of a V8 engine and swoons at the sight of a very sleek, sexy body-with four wheels.
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