The Detroit Auto Show
Nearly 7,000 journalists gathered for the 2006 North American Auto Show to view the new-est and hottest vehicles for '07, as well as sneak a peek into designer's minds with a look at this year's most creative concepts. [CARS]

Argent Hotel
If art deco is your thing, you won’t want to miss San Francisco’s Argent Hotel. Black and white marble floors, polished mahogany columns, lavish floral arrange-ments and gold leaf domed ceilings all serve as inspiration to this legend’s swanky am-bience. [SAN FRANCISCO]

Cut Car Costs
Fuel prices, insurance rates and car mainten-ance expenses continue to rise. Thankfully, you don’t have to alter your driving habits or buy a new car to get some relief. Here are some quick, inexpensive and easy ways to save money. [SAVE MONEY]

Special Needs Cruises
Modern cruise ships are truly engineering marvels, but what responsibilities do foreign ships have to comply with provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) while in U.S. waters? Read this article to find out.[A.D.A.]

M Class Ratings
In recent testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the all-new Mercedes-Benz M-Class received the highest possible rating in front and side impact crash tests, resulting in five stars for both driver and passen-ger safety. [M CLASS]

10 Travel Tricks
Make your next vaca-tion escape easier than ever before. Susan Foster, author of Smart Packing for Today's Traveler, has listed her best ten travel tips to save you time, energy and sanity while packing and traveling this year. [TRAVEL SMART]

Warm Hearts in Winter
Eighty-two percent of American drivers will assist a stranded motorist during winter months, according to the Michelin Winter Driving Survey. Feel safer this winter knowing that help isn’t far away, even though a tow truck or highway safety patrol may not be in sight. [SAFETY]

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Olympics in Torino
Host to the 20th Winter Olympic Games this month, Torino, Italy will soon be the focus of the world’s attention. Abundant in first-rate cuisine and legendary for its wines, what better time to find out why this region is considered the country’s best kept secret? [ITALY'S BEST]

Teen Peer Driving
Over the past ten years, teen motor-vehicle crashes have remained consistent, despite improvements and updates in roadways and car safety. Often struggling with distractions, 56 percent of teens make and answer phone calls while driving, according to an AllState study. [TEENS]

Colorado Canines
If you can’t bear the thought of leaving your furry friend, you may want to consider vacationing in Colorado this year. Self-declared ‘Dog Country,’ the Gunnison and Crested Butte area is eager to meet your pup and has plenty to offer to a four-legged guest. [BARK!]

Don't Get Locked Out
High tech locking devices may keep your vehicle safe from theft; but they’ve also led to a dramatic increase in owner lockouts. In 2005, AAA responded to nearly 5 million motorists who were left stranded, frustrated and locked out. [LOCK]

Family Vacation
The family vacation. It is for all ages. It guarantees quality family time. It’s an expedition, an adventure, summer camp, summer school and even a manners course all rolled into one. Plus, it's real in a way that Disney World and Busch Gardens can never be. [GOOD TIMES]

Sweet Nights Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep on the road can be a major challenge, especially when you find yourself in an unfamiliar hotel room. [SLEEPY]

Tips to Save Cash
With gas prices reaching the highest point in recent history, Bridgestone shares some simple tips to maximize the mileage you receive on each gallon of gas. Often overlooked, tire pressure is often to blame.[MONEY SAVING]