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Lincoln's Classy SUV
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rawn, brains and bliss – the Lincoln Navigator ups the antie for hefty, full-sized SUVs with pure luxury on the inside and smart styling on the outside. Read on for RTM’s full first impression.
[2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR]

Lost Luggage
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.S. airlines lose an estimated 10,000 pieces of luggage every day. Find out how to keep belongings safe on your next trip with these easy tips. [LOST IN TRANSIT]

Auto Auctions
While finding a reliable used car at an auto auction might seem like a pipe dream to some, educated consumers who use a few best practices and some good old fashioned common sense usually drive away with a genuine bargain. [TIPS]

Big Day Price Tag
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essen the sting of exorbitant honeymoon expenses by registering for your dreamt-of travel plans online. TheBigDay.com helps you plan, purchase and execute the perfect post-wedding vacation so you can enjoy your special day. [REGISTER]

Culture & Cars
Recent reports reveal significant insight into diverse vehicle shop-ping preferences among different ethnic groups covering a wide variety of purchase consideration factors. [ETHNICITY REPORT]

Allergic Adventures
With the arrival of spring and good weather, millions of travelers will hit the nation's roads and airports. But for the seasonal allergy sufferer, traveling can produce a new set of obstacles. [AHH-CHOO]

Roadside Safety
Ladies can drive with confidence with Barbara K’s Roadside Safety Kit neatly stowed in the trunk. Complete with poncho, lantern, light sticks and jumper cables – all in a handy carrying case. [AUTO PRODUCTS]


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Green Car Buyer's Guide

It wasn't long ago that many people dismissed the idea of earth friendly vehicles as too futuristic. That was before the advent of global warming weather worries and soaring gasoline prices. For those whose green thumbs are aimed at earth friendly ignition switches, we offer the following green options. [BUYER'S GUIDE: HYBRIDS & MORE]

Mast Appeal: Yacht Chartering

Somewhere else in the world, it's morning. But I can't imagine one as stunning as that which I'm witnessing from the deck of my chartered yacht in the lee of a sheltered cove along the island of Anguilla's Shoal Bay. [SAIL]

2006 Ford Explorer Review

Curvy blacktop stretches along the ragged shore of Saranac Lake, where we're testing the non-skid traction capability of a luxurious new Explorer, Ford's mid-size SUV which scores a make-over for 2006. [FORD EXPLORER]

Lake Bled, Slovenia Destination Review

The journey by train is a wonderful introduction to Slovenia, a picture-postcard-perfect European country. Its years behind the Iron Curtain have preserved an unexpected gem that Americans have yet to discover. [GO]

Coolest Cars Under $18,000

With the average price of a new vehicle surpassing $25,000, it's easy to fall into the trap of believing you have to spend a small fortune to drive anything worth writing home about. Now, the entry end of the market is filled with a higher concentration of cool cars, trucks and SUVs than ever. [CARS]

Waves of Relaxation at Ontario's Calamount Inn & Spa

For those stressed-out souls exhibiting symptoms of knotted muscles, frazzled minds and sagging spirits, the Clara-mount Inn and Spa in Picton, Ontario is just what the doctor ordered. [SPA]


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Discovering Picardy The little-known department of France's Aisne represents a new, off-the-beaten-track destination for visitors looking for genuine authenticity and refreshing scenery. [BIRTHPLACE OF FRANCE]

Fuel for Thought
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thanol and other alternative fuel sources are hot news these days because of their ability to help address two major global issues - independence from imported oil and global warming. [FLEX-FUEL]

Baby Boomers Go
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ore than 78 million people in the United States fall into the generation category of "Baby Boomers." Hitting the road in droves, one website chooses to cater exclusively to this group. [ONLINE TRAVEL BOOKING]

Drunk or Drowsy?
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early nine out of every ten police officers reported they had stopped a driver who they believed was drunk, but turned out to be drowsy. Read these suggestions so that you stay awake and alert behind the wheel. [ALERT]

Yappy Hour
Busy dog-owners come to mingle among their pets while sipping on specialty doggie-inspired cocktails like the Salty Dawg at Miami’s Hotel Victor during their new Happy Hour. [POSH PAWS]

Crash Test Makeover
Frontal offset crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety since '95 have prompt-ed huge improvements in vehical protection. Now the program is undergoing a major change. [FRONTAL]

Chasing the Sun
Are you confined to certain RV parks because you need electricity? Or are you using a generator that costs too much in gas? Harness the sun’s energy with solar panels and you’ll be on your way – with more money in your pocket. [SOLAR RV]



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