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Internet Buyers
While the majority of new-vehicle buyers who use the Internet for vehicle research begin their shopping at an independent Web site, manufacturer web sites are making significant inroads in attracting Internet shoppers. [SHOP NET]

Safety Features
Over the past 10 years safety has become as much of an automotive selling point as fuel economy and performance. [SAFE]

Holiday Money Savings
AAA estimates that a family of four should budget at least $244 per day for meals, lodging and automobile travel costs. And that figure does not include the other costs associated with travel around the holidays, such as clothing, gifts and entertainment. [SAVE]

Behind Crash Tests
As a result of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's first year of dynamic rollover testing, Consumer Reports has pulled its recommendations from several models. [GONE]

Skitown Mountain Travel
Planning a ski or snowboard adventure? Visit Skitown.com and everything you need to know before you go will be a few clicks away. SkiTown.com lets you compare resorts and choose the one that is the best fit for your needs and wants. [SKI TOWN]

Holiday Message
Ford sends holiday homecoming message to consumers with "American Dreams" collaboration. [GO]


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New Vehicle Reviews: 2005 Entry-Level Luxury Vehicle Buyer's Guide

They peek at us from showroom windows. They tempt us from the next freeway lane. They smile at us from billboards, from magazine pages and TV ads. We find ourselves searching the Internet with intent for any details we can find. These are the entry-level luxury autos that - at last - we know we have earned. [ENTRY TO LUXURY]


Destination Review: C Lazy U Ranch, Colorado
The ranch has access to 8,000 miles of trail, as well as an indoor, heated arena. Summer homes dot the valley, but the terrain and wildlife are rugged enough to sustain the cowpoke dream (more advanced riders can even help round up the herd). Badgers, foxes, mountain lions and black bears populate the hills.[C LAZY U]


Road Tests: 2005 Land Rover LR3
The LR3 boasts all-new technology, including the patented Terrain Response. It's operated from the center console, and has five different terrain settings. It has 3 driving modes, one for normal driving, one for slippery conditions, and three off-road settings. [LAND ROVER LR3]


Estancia la Jolla: Hotel Review
The guitarist's simple Spanish folk melody serenaded me as I sipped Cabernet Sauvignon. The stars were popping into the autumn night sky, the adobe fireplace was blazing, and the rocking chair I'd settled into was divine. [ESTANCIA]


Road Tests: All-new 2005 Saab 92-x
The Saab 9-2X is an amazingly entertaining car to drive. It offers dynamic performance and superior comfort in an exciting, and rather attractive package. Whether driving through city streets, or blasting down a snow covered mountain road, the new 9-2X is sure to put a wide grin on your face. [SAAB 92X]


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Amarillo - Ready to Roll
Amarillo really is best by morning - or so they told me when I got my marching orders. I was to be up early and clothed in jeans, a long-sleeved shirt, hiking boots and hat -- ready to roll. [TEXAS]

Mismatched Bumpers
Low-speed front-into-rear crashes occur frequently in urban traffic, and the vehicles often sustain expensive damage. Bumpers can reduce this damage, but only if they line up so the initial contact upon impact is bumper to bumper. [BUMP]

Travel Gift Certificates
This holiday season, watch loved ones, employees and friends unwrap an African safari, a chartered Caribbean sailing vacation, a visit to Venice's renowned Carnival, a walking tour throughout Ireland, a cruise down the Amazon river, or a trip around the world by private jet! [GO]

Roadside Emergency
A roadside emergency can happen at any time, whether your car is new or old. It can be caused by a range of problems, from a tire failure or mechanical breakdown to running out of fuel. At best, it's an annoyance; at worst, it can compromise your safety.[EMERGENCY KITS]

Discover New Zealand
A major attraction of New Zealand is the ability to lose yourself in its rugged and wild countryside. The desire to be alone and at one with nature frequently leads tourists to buy travel guides in hopes of finding advice on 'getting off the beaten track'. [GET LOST ]

Tire Inflation Dangers
This time of year serves as a reminder that a drop in tire inflation pressures corresponds with the falling thermometer readings. Goodyear experts explain why. [INFLATE]