Motoring: Jay's Mini marvel is first Star Car up for sale.

Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England);  April 9, 2000 ;     162 words ......launch of the New Mini, the car is teaming up with a number...the first artist to design a car for this series. The car will be auctioned on Mini...Society and St Tiggywinkles, a wildlife hospital trust. Jay's car features his trademark Jamiroquai...appearing on the bonnet. The ...

Car theft prevention

The Malay Mail;  September 20, 2000 ;     360 words ...CAR theft is rampant. And depending on the type of car you own, the chances of it getting stolen may just go through the roof. But whatever the make of your car may be, there is just no way that you can completely eliminate...

Without a car, life stuck in neutral; Saret helps those in need find...

Sun, The: Lisle (IL);  April 8, 2005 ;     700+ words ...A car is a little more than a vehicle. For some...Glisson and her 1993 Chrysler Vision. This car is a little more than a transportation device; it's given her a new life. "If you don't have a car, you can forget about it," Glisson said. "You'...

Beamer beats off the rest to win What Car? award

Evening News - Scotland;  January 20, 2006 ;     474 words ...Car awards count for a lot - both buyer and manufacturer set great store by what the top glossy motoring magazines have to say, so BMW will be cock-a-hoop at having the 2006 Car of the Year honour bestowed on its ubiquitous 3 Series by What Car? The German firm's best-seller is now very much a car ...

Wheel Deals // Here's How to Get the Most Used Car for Your Money

Chicago Sun-Times;  June 8, 1994 ;     700+ words ...As new car prices escalate, many people are considering...this type of research. Try to avoid buying a car that has been the subject of numerous factory...Publications, Iola, Wis.) and The Consumer Guide Used Car Book. Buy from an owner. Though dealerships...

Consider used lease car with warranty as option.(Auto Weekend)

The Washington Times;  September 25, 1998 ;     700+ words ...Your current car, Old Betsy, is getting long of tooth. She...pump to the tune of $800. You want a new car. In fact, you want a new Belchfire GT, with...sticker price. You have just entered the used-car zone. This is not necessarily a bad thing...

Rail car's history re-pieced together After restoration of 1908 trolley,...

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  September 27, 1999 ;     700+ words ...Car 26 once hummed along the rails in Sheboygan County. From Sheboygan...rides a dime. When the buses came, the rails disappeared. Car 26 was retired to the country life as a summer cottage on...our family," said Dan Doedens of Belgium, whose family owned Car 26 for 45 years. Memories last forever; street ...

Halt the car rental scams Unauthorised debits to credit cards are...

The Sunday Telegraph London;  May 21, 2006 ;     700+ words ...Car rental firms are set to reap dividends this summer from the...flights, villa holidays and second homes abroad. But more car rentals will inevitably mean more headaches as tourists count...One of the principal weaknesses in the process of hiring a car is that it cannot be done without credit card details ...

Australian Wildlife Hospital Opens On Australia's Gold Coast

Getty Images (by Event) Individuals;  November 15, 2008 ;     106 words ...Australian Wildlife Hospital Opens On Australia's Gold Coast...official launch of the Australian Wildlife Hospital at Australia Zoo on November...establish the world's largest wildlife hospital to honour his mother Lyn Irwin...

Australian Wildlife Hospital Opens On Australia's Sunshine Coast

Getty Images (by Event) Individuals;  November 15, 2008 ;     109 words ...Australian Wildlife Hospital Opens On Australia's Sunshine...official launch of the Australian Wildlife Hospital at Australia Zoo on November...establish the world's largest wildlife hospital to honour his mother Lyn Irwin...

Car Guys have own language

Deseret News (Salt Lake City);  March 4, 2008 ;     640 words ...My car is in the shop this week for repairs. It was there last week, too. And the week before that. This is because my car is -- to put it in technical car terms -- old. I don't have to wear goggles when I drive it, but almost...

Car leasing alternative to making purchase

Chicago Sun-Times;  August 24, 1986 ;     700+ words ...Car leasing is moving faster than a turbo-charged Porsche. Leasing...require a large down payment, allowing consumers to afford more car for their money. Monthly lease payments are generally slightly...difference comes in at the end of the term: the buyer owns the car, the lessee doesn't. The boom in ...

NEED HELP WITH THE CAR? I KNOW A MAN WHO WON'T.(News)

Sunday Mirror (London, England);  August 15, 1999 ;     515 words ...CAR enthusiast Dave Myles was driving along in his pristine pink Cadillac when disaster struck. First there was an ominous rumbling from the car's monster V12 engine, and then a cloud of black smoke. As the classic 1952 car ground to a halt, Dave thanked his lucky stars that he was in the AA. But his ...

Getting the most out of your car

The Malay Mail;  December 1, 2000 ;     679 words ...MOST car owners or drivers are busy people with little time for much else let alone making car maintenance a priority for things to do once a week or even once every fortnight. In fact most car owners in this country have adopted the attitude...

Used cars with attitudes: and a guarantee that you're not buying trouble....

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine;  November 1, 1997 ;     700+ words ...Car shopper's quiz: Why shell out $20,000 to $30,000 for an ordinary automobile when you can get a luxury car for the same price or less? More people are asking that question...hikes on 1998 models, the average cost of buying a brand-new car will be about $22,253, a 3.1% increase over last year. * ...