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What happens to the Gas Tax Money?
Have you ever wondered what happens with the federal and state gas taxes and airline ticket taxes you pay? Your money is being invested in building and maintaining the largest and safest transportation infrastructure network in the world. A new study quantifies the many impacts transportation infrastructure has on the American economy and way of life.
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NASCAR Team Builders Are Die Hard Fans
Teams in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series put a lot of time into tuning their race trucks to perfection. They order the components needed from companies that supply high- performance racing parts and equipment.
When the TKO Motorsports team builds a racing pickup for driver Randy Renfrow, it orders from suppliers like Laughlin Racing Products, Lane Automotive and Moroso. But when it comes to reliable batteries, there's only one company it uses - Sears.
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Unlike so Many U.S. Roads this Spring, There's a 2 1/2-mile stretch that's Guaranteed to be Perfect
Unlike so many U.S. roads this spring, there's a 2 1/2-mile stretch that's guaranteed to be in perfect condition. That's the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where approximately 100 cars enter each year to qualify for the 33 spots in the Memorial Day race. Among the contenders for a slot in the 1995 race, Lyn St. James, was 1992 Rookie of the Year. Getting the car to run at her 1994 qualifying speed of 224.282 mph is only part of the challenge. Keeping the car on the track is something else, according to St. James. "Ride control counts for a lot in racing, as well as in highway driving. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is not banked as steeply as most tracks, so you need extra road-hugging ability and sticky tires to get you around those turns at qualifying speeds. If the weather and track temperatures cooperate and if the cars hold together, we may see a new qualifying record."
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Hollywood's Racing Dreamers
Although they are famous and seem to "have it all," many of Hollywood's hottest stars still have the dream of becoming a real race-car driver. Each year, a handful of celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, George Lucas, and Ashley Judd-who have a racing obsession that runs deep-satisfy their fantasy at the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. The stars get a chance to feel the rush of racing while helping raise funds for children's charity.
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Automakers Drive Economy On Many Levels
While the automobile industry continues to be America's largest manufacturing industry, the majority of those jobs are in supplier and related industries, with total auto industry and related employment numbering 13.3 million, a new Center for Automotive Research study shows. About 6.6 million jobs are connected to automotive manufacturing and new vehicle sales, generating more than $240 billion in annual private sector compensation.
"When you look under the hood of today's automobile, you'll see goods from America's greatest industries across the country," said Auto Alliance president and CEO Josephine S. Cooper.
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Donating Wheels To Deliver Meals-On-Wheels
Actress Angie Harmon and husband, Jason Sehorn of the St. Louis Rams help load deliveries for seniors living in New York City. Every year, many senior citizens become homebound or ill, experiencing difficulty in completing day-to-day tasks such as grocery shopping. To better serve the elderly, non-profit organizations, such as Citymeals-on-Wheels in New York City, deliver much-needed food to seniors each day.
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A Great Gift Idea for Kids Who Enjoy the Great Outdoors
There is nothing that can compare to the joy of watching your children's faces light up on Christmas morning when they open their gifts. The laughter and smiles are priceless, especially if you guess right and pick out a gift your kids really want.
So what’s the key to getting it right? The experts say when shopping for a young child, get your hands on the latest “must-have” toy, which is likely to be something Harry Potter related this year -- the young sorcerer’s new movie comes out around Thanksgiving.
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New Subaru SUV Earns Five-Star Safety Rating
When shopping for a vehicle that will keep you and your family safe on the road, it pays to start at the top.
For example, the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, a progressive new SUV, has earned the highest rating in the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program crash tests: five stars in the frontal and side-impact crash tests for both the driver and passenger seating positions.
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In-Vehicle Communications Systems Valuable To Consumers, Law Enforcement
An estimated 1.3 million Americans had their vehicles stolen last year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's annual Uniform Crime Report. After years of steady decline in the '90s, victims of motor vehicle thefts lost an estimated $8.6 billion in 2003. As police agencies across the country look for new ways to crack down on this nagging problem, consumers are encouraged to take active measures to deter auto theft. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting insurance fraud and vehicle theft, recommends a multi-layer of protection to deter car thieves.
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Racing Fans Get Closer To NASCAR Through Members Club
Paul Mullins of Saint Albans, W. Va., has been driving for more than 35 years, including more than one million miles as a United States postal worker. But the ride of his life barely hit 10 mph and traveled just a mile and a half.
Mullins was driving a Chevy pickup truck carrying NASCAR star Rusty Wallace and the #2 Penske Racing team around Lowe's Motor Speedway during prerace introductions for the NEXTEL All Star Challenge.
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Rev Up Your Rebuilding Equipment
Here's hot news: Hot-rodding is fast becoming one of the great American pastimes. More and more people are discovering the joys of rebuilding cars faster and better than they were before.
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Cool Cars - What Is Hot and What Is Not
What is at the heart of cool cars everywhere? Is it the speed they can travel at? Is it the thought of the wind brushing your hair? If it's the latter, then you have a soft top (convertible), or someone's pinched your roof!
Well, it could be either of these things. Or perhaps cool cars mean something else to you entirely. But to me, it is the shape of the car.
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Auto Lemon – Can Your State's Lemon Law Help You?
Buying a car is not like buying a radio; you cannot return it to the store for a refund if you do not like it, or if it has a manufacturing defect. In fact, for many years, if you purchased an automobile that came from the factory with defects, you were just stuck. You could try to get the dealer to repair the problem, but if the problem continued and the dealer could not repair it, you were out of luck.
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Auto Lemon Laws – Do you need a lawyer?
Buying a new automobile is usually a bid decision for most people, and it involves a lot of time, research and most of all, money. If you are going to be paying for something for five years or more, you will generally take your time, do your research, and make sure that you are spending your money wisely on a vehicle that will last for years. Unfortunately, some new cars, like all manufactured products, do not perform as they should and are defective in some way. For reasons lost to antiquity, defective cars are known as “lemons.”
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A Tool that Makes Clearing Away Snow in the Wintertime Fun
When the snow starts falling in Detroit, Mich., Steve Lyles will be ready. “I have to be,” he says. Lyles is general manager of Mid-West Truck Accessories, a company that does a large part of its business during the winter months; and also deals with a lot of snow.
Every time there’s a storm, it is Lyles’ responsibility to clear the parking lot so his customers can get to the store. According to the National Weather Service, 63.7 inches of snow fell in Detroit during the 2004 - 2005 winter season, making it the seventh snowiest winter in 125 years. “I must have plowed two dozen times last year,” he says.
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Understanding "Right To Repair" Legislation
Today's modern vehicle is a complex machine and nearly every system on it is controlled and monitored by computers. In fact, advances in vehicle technology are demanding new tools, an increased amount of technical information and software in order for professional technicians to service, diagnose and repair these vehicles.
With the increased use of computers and electronics, car companies are garnering a greater ability to control access to the information and tools necessary for the independent service industry to stay competitive.
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Tailgating Secrets From The Pros
No matter the season or sport, everyone loves a great tailgate party-but what makes some so much more fun than others? We've pulled together advice from the best tailgaters, so whether you're trying to create a small gathering for your family or an elaborate camp-out for 40, you'll pull it off without stress and have a great time!
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Television Doesn’t Get More Real than This
If you’re bored with all the reality shows on television, Scott Gillen created his show for you. Gillen is the producer of “Build or Bust,” a show where an ordinary motorcycle enthusiast, known on the show as “The Wrench,” gets the chance to build the custom motorcycle of his dreams – or go down trying.
Gillen, an award-winning commercial producer, says he came up with the concept for his show “by watching other crappy shows.” What makes his show stand out, he says, is that it’s not a reality show, it’s real life, unscripted.
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NHRA Drag Racer Leaves MS In The Dust
(NAPSI)-Drag racing was a lifelong dream for businessman Robert Burgin, who fell in love with the wheel-standing muscle cars of the '60s and '70s. However Burgin's dreams of racing were nearly destroyed when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the age of 36. Showing no visible symptoms, Burgin left his MS untreated and continued living as if nothing had changed. It wasn't until three years after his diagnosis that Burgin had a change of heart.
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Tips To Put Classic Car Dreams Within Your Reach
Once considered a perk for the rich and famous, classic cars are now becoming more accessible to drivers from all walks of life.
Experts say several factors are fueling the trend. There are plenty of older, well-maintained vehicles available today-plus lots of baby boomers with disposable income. Also, a growing number of specialty shops keep the classics running strong and looking good.
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Aiming For The Checkered Flag In Savings
A popular automotive club puts members in the driver's seat, offering savings on everything from vehicle maintenance to travel. And now, while on that road to savings, members have company: racing champion Bobby Hamilton.
Members save on everything from maintenance to 24/7 emergency roadside assistance to travel-and the club even offers a unique auto repair hotline service that delivers repair advice from independent, ASE-certified mechanics.
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America's Appetite For Different Vehicles Fueled By Neighborhood Rental Car Expansion
Despite spending more time in traffic than ever before and all-time-high gas prices, more Americans are renting automobiles in their neighborhoods to meet a variety of lifestyle and transportation needs-a trend that is in the fast lane, according to a new national survey.
The 2005 "Poll of the American Driver"* shows that about one- third of drivers 25 years of age and older-or some 62 million Americans**-need an additional or different vehicle than their primary automobile and are more likely to rent a vehicle to meet that need.
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Build a Car? No Problem
For most people, do-it-yourself means painting the living room or maybe changing the oil in their car. For Tim Gangle, it meant building a car from scratch to race on the new television series PINKS. The show, which will begin airing on SPEED Channel in July, features old school drag racing. The catch? The loser must turn over the title (or pink slip) to the winner.
Although he owns Minnesota Hot Rod Hardware in Manorville, Minn., building and racing a car was not something Gangle ever thought about until he got a call out of the blue from PINKS producer and host, Rich Christensen. In fact, the day of the filming was not only the first time Gangle had ever drag raced, it was the first time he had driven the car he built.
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First-Time Buyers Fuel Red-Hot Demand for All Terrain Vehicles
Americans can't get enough of today's all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The burly four-wheeled machines are the fastest-growing segment of off-highway vehicles, flying out of dealer showrooms at an average rate of more than 1,500 new units per day nationwide.
According to industry estimates, consumers who are new to ATV riding -- for recreation and for work -- are playing a significant role in the machines' meteoric rise in popularity. Dealers sell almost half of all new ATVs to first-time buyers
Ease-of-Use, Versatility Create New ATV Fans
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The ABCs Of ATVs
The image many associate with All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) is often that of speeding four wheels through forests and over sand dunes. However, this is more the exception than the rule.
ATV sales have been on the rise for more than 12 consecutive years largely due to their increasing popularity as workhorses. No longer just toys, ATVs have become essential tools for many Americans.
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NASCAR Fans Win Big
A new contest gives NASCAR fans the chance to rev up and meet one of racing's hottest stars on the fast track.
A leading contender for the 2005 cup, Jeff Gordon is the youngest driver to win the Daytona 500 three times, as well as the youngest in NASCAR history to reach 50 career wins. In 2001, he won his fourth championship, becoming only the third NASCAR driver to win more than three times.
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ATV Safety: Is Your Child Ready?
All Terrain Vehicles, or ATVs, have become popular with families across the country-and riders have helped the sport remain a safe one by taking a safety course and by following the "golden safety rules." They include always wearing a helmet, and other protective gear, never carrying passengers, riding an ATV right for your age, always supervising youngsters, never riding while intoxicated and not riding on public roads.
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Restoring Tractors Yields Rewards For Texas Teens
In Cotton Center, Texas, restoring tractors is more than a hobby; it's a way of life. It's not uncommon to hear discussions about tractor maintenance while strolling through town.
If restoring tractors is a major pastime, then the annual ChevronTexaco Tractor Restoration Competition, held at the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention, is the Super Bowl.
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A Quit-Smoking Message, Delivered At More Than 200 Miles Per Hour
By harnessing the power of NASCAR, the effort to help millions of Americans quit smoking has just picked up speed.
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Military Technology Helps Service Cars
Technology used by the American military is helping to keep U.S. cars in shipshape-and save consumers time at the mechanic.
The technology is a wireless computer being used by the Army Reserve to perform maintenance on miliary vehicles. They use the devices to access information at any time, via what's known as a head-up display.
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The Best Way to Control Road Noise
Motorized cars have only been around since the early 1900s, but people have been dealing with road noise for centuries. In ancient Rome, they were bothered by the clickety-clank of iron wheels on cobblestone pavement; in 17th century England, people complained about the rumble made by wagons with iron-tyred wheels as they drove over granite block streets. Today, the complaints about road noise come from people who live close to the busy highways that take us, and cargo, from place to place.
Communities have tried everything from planting trees and shrubs along highways to adding barrier walls to keep noise levels down and improve the quality of life for people who live near busy roads. The latter solution can be expensive.
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A Bust as a Busboy, Now a Customizer to Celebrities
Will Castro is known as the “car customizer to the stars,” with a reputation among entertainers and sports figures as the one to see for one-of-a-kind showpieces. His company, Unique Autosports, based in Long Island, N.Y., has a following not just among the rich and famous, but with fans around the country who just appreciate the quality and uniqueness of the finished product -- even if they will never be able to afford it.
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Tips for Saving Money On Auto Insurance
Policyholders have seen a rise in their auto insurance costs recently. In fact, the average cost of auto insurance is estimated to increase by 9 percent in 2003.
However, drivers can significantly reduce the cost of car insurance by taking advantage of discounts that many providers offer.
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Donating Your Car to Charity Can Save Lives
Do you need to let go of your unwanted car, truck or van? Have you considered donating it?
Across the nation, an increasing number of charities have turned to car-donation programs as an effective way to raise money.
However, it's important to be cautious when deciding where to donate your car. Be wary of an organization's telemarketers that refuse to disclose information or are vague about where your donation is going.
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Renting 'Adds Spice' to Our Love Affair With Cars
Have you ever wished you had a car that's different from the one you own and use on a daily basis? How about a sports utility vehicle for a weekend trip to the lake or a family vacation to the coast? Or, maybe you need a pickup truck to haul home improvement materials or a minivan to comfortably transport you and your relatives to a family reunion.
If so, then you're hardly alone.
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Russians Snap Up U.S. Autos
With Russia's middle class continuing to grow in size and prosperity, the demand for new automobiles is constantly increasing. While plenty of little Volga sedans still roam the streets of Russian cities, a number of American cars are joining them.
Ford has built a $150 million factory near St. Petersburg, Russia, where the 1,250 workers assembled 25,000 Focus models in 2003. And soon, that number may climb to 100,000 a year. The Russian version of the Ford Focus uses some parts from local suppliers.
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Top-of-the-line Comfort Is Just a Gas Pedal Away
It's the dreaded road trip: You have bored kids in the back seat fidgeting, and your back's aching from hours in the driver's seat.
All this - just to get to grandma's house. Luckily, it doesn't have to be like this anymore. You can enjoy first-class comfort and entertainment without paying a first-class price, right in your own conversion vehicle.
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NASCAR Team Builders Are Die Hard Fans
Teams in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series put a lot of time into tuning their race trucks to perfection. They order the components needed from companies that supply high- performance racing parts and equipment.
When the TKO Motorsports team builds a racing pickup for driver Randy Renfrow, it orders from suppliers like Laughlin Racing Products, Lane Automotive and Moroso. But when it comes to reliable batteries, there's only one company it uses - Sears.
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National Car Care Month Set for April
The Car Care Council is dedicating an entire month to reminding drivers of the importance of being "car care aware." National Car Care Month, a nationwide effort to focus motorists' attention on the essentials of vehicle care and maintenance, will take place in April.
During National Car Care Month, many repair facilities and auto parts stores join local businesses, civic groups, radio stations and others to sponsor free vehicle checkups. The events are held in parking lots at shopping malls, schools, businesses and other highly visible locations.
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Getting More Power For Less Gas
As fuel costs rise, more and more American drivers are looking for more energy efficient vehicles.
For many, the power of a V-8 engine is useful for hauling cargo, carrying passengers, towing a trailer or climbing mountains and hills-and for giving your car truly impressive acceleration. With a smaller engine, those are difficult tasks at best, especially in combination.
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Celebrity Speeders Race For Kids
Being a celebrity has its privileges and driving a high performance Toyota sports coupe over 100 mph through the streets of Long Beach, California is one of them. For the past 28 years, more than 300 fan favorites such as Cameron Diaz, George Lucas, Ashley Judd, Lil' Kim, Sean Astin, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Gene Hackman, Clint Eastwood, Woody Harrelson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kelsey Grammer, Jay Leno, Matt LeBlanc, Queen Latifah, Joe Montana, Tony Dorsett, John Elway and dozens of others, have settled in behind the wheel at the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race and roared through 10 laps of hair-raising fun -all for the benefit of children's charities.
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