Swiss Army
Knife of Cars
Minivan,
SUV? What exactly is the Honda Element? Well, it's sort of all things to all people.
Honda's own hype calls it a "multipurpose adventure tool," but you might
be inclined to think of it as the Swiss Army Knife of vehicles. [Go]
Smithsonian
Adds New Transportation Exhibit
Smithsonian's
National Museum of American History is adding a new exhibit of approximately 300
objects focusing on transportation. "America on the Move" opens in November
and will encompass nearly 26,000 square feet on the first floor of the museum.
[Go] Ain't
Much But It's Mine!
Is
your car immaculately clean, always shining from a recent wash? Or do you consider
it to be little more than a mode of transportation? No matter what category you
fit in, you have to check out RTM's latest road humor column, guaranteed to bring
a smile to your face. [Go]
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i d y o u k n o w? |
| While
males still dominate the Do-it-yourself (DIY) segment of the automotive aftermarket,
female DIY vehicle maintainers now make up one-third of all DIYers in U.S.
households, according to a market research study released by the Automotive
Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
[more info] |
Next Issue:
-Chrysler
Crossfire
-Vegas,
Baby!
-Tips for Traveling Alone Luxury
Train Excursions
RTM adds new Luxury Train guide
for romantic landlubbers who love riding the rails across scenic terrain! [all
aboard] |
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Mighty
Aphrodite
Money can't buy you love - but it can
buy the
freedom to explore Love's Island.
Explore Paphos, Cyprus - the
balmy birthplace
of the ancient Greek love goddess.
Follow in the footsteps
of Aphrodite to rediscover romance on the shores of the Mediterranean.
[island
of love] |
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2003
Sedan Buyer's Guide
Long Live the Family Sedan!
As
popular as SUVs have become of late, the heart of the automobile market still
belongs to the good old fashioned family sedan. Sure, sedans have changed a lot
over time, and in the next few years they are going to change and morph even more.
One thing we know for sure is that we've never had so many good, solid options,
and each with a distinctly different flavor. Which one will suit you? [Click
on!]
Quickie
Cruises: No Excuses
For
first time cruisers looking to get their feet wet or seasoned travelers who just
feel the need for a quick escape, three, four and five night cruises are an increasingly
popular and inexpensive way to get away from it all. [Learn
more!]
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Winter
Fling in Chicago
Celebrate
the last month of winter and swing into spring with an off-season visit to Chicago.
March and April are the perfect months for a long weekend visit before the city
thaws and crowds migrate back to local sights and attractions.
[Go]
Teen Drivers Go Free
Bridgestone/Firestone
has partnered with Driver’s Edge™, a nonprofit youth driver-education program,
in an effort to lower the number of traffic accidents involving youths through
hands-on driver education. Find
out how teens can attend one of the 11 free events. [Learn
more!] Hunk of
Junk Repairs?
Have
you ever been in the tough position of owning
a vehicle that's not worth
too much but needs an expensive repair? It does presents a problem, especially
in today's economy. Luckily, we've got some creative options.
[Go]
Safety Ratings
Update
In
continuing with our quest of keeping you safe behind the wheel, we've compiled
statistics and reports on crash tests, safety ratings and other important criteria
you should consider before purchasing a new car.
[More
information]
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