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Good Auto Shop Tips
Soccer practice, music lessons, ballet classes, shopping, cooking, cleaning, plus full-time employment. These are the hectic backdrops to 21st century family life. Throw in today’s advanced vehicle technology and it’s not surprising that many motorists turn to professional auto services rather than do the work themselves. [GO]

RVers Hit the Road
A desire to take more mini-vacations emerged as the top reason for RV owners to travel more this season, the survey found.  This trend reflects Americans’ increased preference for shorter, more frequent getaways. [GO RVING]

Important Car Stuff
In case of roadside emergencies, accidents or bad weather, always have in your vehicle the following items. [ITEMS]

Womens Adventure
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o, if your friends want to lounge around a posh hotel and get pampered, but you want something with more thrills & chills, check out these adven-ture groups and get whisked away to where the wind blows. [GO]

AC Better Than Open Air
With the windows closed on the highway, the aerodynamics are improved as there is less drag on the vehicle, according to Frank Hampshire, AASA director of market research. [AC]

Queen of the West
This is a cruise into history, on a small and very intimate scale, with lots to learn about. There are guides and expert lecturers all along the route to teach and explain, and the number of passengers is so manageable that you can expect to really meet ea-ch and every one. [QUEEN]

Appealing to Women
In 2005, GM will launch six new vehicles in the small car, mid-car and compact SUV segments; categories that most appeal to [WOMEN].

Psychology of Color

Car designers are constantly rearranging the rainbow, knowing color can help a car be more of what it means to be. “It’s not all about driving,” says Verena Kloos, president of the BMW Group’s Designworks USA. [COLOR]


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Helsinki - Finland

The country that brought us Nokia and Linux also spawned the Leningrad Cowboys, a silver-screen spoof band with unicorn hairdos and the motto “make tractors, not war”. That chic Marimekko fashion, favored by Jacqueline Onassis during her Kennedy phase, is counterbalanced by the pot-bellied Moomintrolls of children’s literature. [HELSINKI]




Volvo AWD for V50/XC70

If you walked around a mall and asked average people what word comes to mind when they hear the name “Volvo,” nine times out of ten—perhaps ten times out of ten—the response would be “safety.” Of course, we know that Volvos are brimming with appeal in other ways, such as expressive Swedish design, sweet-sounding stereos and perhaps the world’s best line of seats. [VOLVO]




Martino Resort and Spa

Its no accident that Hotel Martino has the aura of an Italian villa. Founded in 1996 by the late Alphonso Martino, who owned four similar hotels in Italy, this Costa Rican hideaway is managed by his son Adriano who continues the dream to “run a five-star hotel with the coziness of a private home.” [MARTINO]




2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Review

Now, as Mercedes-Benz sells its second-generation M-Class, a lot has changed. The 2006 M-Class is bigger, faster and has a more refined interior than its predecessor. It’s restyled and uses a lighter-weight unibody construction. And by calendar 2006, the new-generation M-Class will add a new “off-road pro” package that provides greater off-road capability. This feature was not previously offered. [M-CLASS]




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Holiday in Umbria, Italy
Often referred to as the, “Green Heart of Italy,” the region of Umbria is blessed with a rich history. The Umbrii people founded many Umbrian towns during the Iron Age around 1000 BC. [UMBRIA]

Spa Lifestyle Cuisine

Coffee Crusted Sirloin with Jalapeno Red-Eye Gravy – does that sound like spa cuisine? It is! Bold, flavorful, and satisfying, spa cuisine has evolved to become the best food around. [YUM]

Improving the Roads
Widening road lines will give drivers improved visibility and safety con-ditions, ultimately leading to a reduction in the number of accidents. [GO]

A Villa Experience
Vacations are all about choices. Where to go, what to see, where to eat, where to stay are just a few questions vacationers have to deal with when it comes time for that annual or semi-annual pilgrimage to paradise. [GO]

Older Air Bags Bag Kids

The study, published in the April edition of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, reports that children wearing seat belts in the right front seat had a 14.9 percent risk of serious injury when an older air bag was deployed in a crash. [GO]

Cover the Kids in Sun

Avoiding sun exposure and dressing infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts and brimmed hats are still the top recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn. [FUN]

Traffic Deaths Cost $$$
Traffic crashes come at an enormous cost to society, Mineta noted. NHTSA estimates show that highway crashes cost society $230.6 billion a year, about $820 per person. [TRAFFIC]

Expect Traffic Jams

According to the non-partisan National Parks Conservation Association, many visitors heading to national parks this summer can expect unsafe roads and traffic jams. [PARKS]

Vacation by Car Better

Driving vacations allow families to select scenic destinations that are nearby, reducing time spent in transit and fuel costs. [ROAD TRIP]

Security Slowdowns

Slowdowns caused by increased security at airports in the U.S. and around the world since the tragic events of 9/11 are having a negative impact on how often someone flies. [GO]



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