OPPUSEAT VS TO RESCUE MOTORISTS Nov 24, 2008
John Reurink said over 300 vehicles have been abandoned on the highway stretching from Forest Road to Centre Road in Strathroy. "We're just leaving the vehicles behind and they'll get a tow when it's safe to do so," he said ... OPP officers took the unusual step of taking the off-road vehicles into the area, fearing cruisers and other emergency vehicles would get stuck. (Sarnia Observer)
Aubrey Beardsley Illustration Sets New World Record at Skinner's Fine Books & Manuscripts Auction Nov 21, 2008
Skinner's appraisal experts regularly appear on the PBS-TV series, Antiques Roadshow, and its specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, American & European Paintings & Prints, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, 20th Century Design, Fine Ceramics, Fine Silver, Fine Jewelry, Couture, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Fine Wines, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine Judaica, Antique... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
And Action! Cool Movie Toys For Holidays Nov 15, 2008
If you want to get really elaborate, the price range runs up to $100-$150 on elaborate vehicles and playsets. And while the $100 to $400 range (or higher) may be too steep for some, there are definitely some benefits to investing in a collectible for a present. (Click2Houston, TX)
A pioneer passes on Nov 11, 2008
He enjoyed traveling, flying his airplane, World War II history, collectible vehicles and animals, especially dogs. He was a very high energy person and his mind was sharp, right up until the end, said Sheehy's daughter, Claire Sheehy. (Santa Maria Times)
Gun allegedly brandished on good Samaritans Oct 29, 2008
No wonder, given that two witnesses who stopped on separate occasions to attempt to help the pair reported that the younger of the two pulled a gun on them and demanded their vehicles. The first reported seeing only one man with the stalled car. (Missoulian, MT)
Flea market debuts in Wilmington Oct 29, 2008
The market is held at Ryan Auction Hall, located at 355 Middlesex Ave. in Wilmington behind the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The dealer capacity is 50-plus with room for expansion. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Pigeon Post Oct 28, 2008
Taipei Citys Motor Vehicles Office is offering its written test in several languages to accommodate expatriates and new immigrants. The office offers written tests in Mandarin, English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai and Cambodian. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Become a power seller Oct 28, 2008
His bestselling products are desulfators that help to extend the lifespan of batteries in cars, golf carts and other motorised vehicles. It took him 15 months to become an eBay power seller, bringing home more than RM3,000 a month. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Fall is looking golden in Maine's Kennebunks Oct 19, 2008
The museum owns more than 250 transit vehicles from around the globe. Some are fully restored; others are undergoing restoration. (Boston Globe)
Auto show focuses on antiques, alternatives Oct 16, 2008
This year's event features vehicles that use or used, in the case of the many antiques to be on display alternative fuels ... But a special exhibit of "Green Cars Past and Present" that puts antique alternative fuel vehicles up against each other - as well as some of their modern counterparts - is expected to draw much attention as well this year ... " After studying antique cars, he has come to realize, "We have the technology for this," referring to the creation of a line of vehicles that... (New Britain Herald, CT)
News in Brief Oct 11, 2008
Cars Helping America has contracted with more than 80 charities to assist people in donating their vehicles. Agencies will handle all aspects of a car donation for free from filling out tax forms to picking up the car. (Amesbury News, MA)
Rants and raves Oct 7, 2008
() Sales JOHNSON MOTOR COMPANY Cadillac Saab to sell new wned vehicles. -Call for Appointment- Hugh Cook 706-724-0111 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (). (The Augusta Chronicle)
Rice says US not trying to undermine Russia Oct 5, 2008
See the latest Land Rover vehicles on Yahoo. Autos. (Yahoo News)
Tobacco & Heritage Festival is near Oct 5, 2008
The kids decorate their bikes, scooters and other ride-on vehicles and parade through town. The parade ends at the Russellville Recreation Center where kids can take part in Kiddie Fun and Chalk It Up at 11:30 a.m.. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Star Wars Toys Oct 4, 2008
Alas, toy vehicles like the X-Wing often found themselves on the wrong end of an M-80 as we got a bit older, meaning there aren't as many of these suckers around as there once was. 17. (IGN FilmForce)
Cars of all sizes fill fall car swap meet this week Oct 3, 2008
Its hard to ignore the more than 2,000 vehicles on display during the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet and Corral. Its hard not to notice the estimated 90,000 people who are in town attending the event. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The Rockingham Rotary Club is once again raffling off a new pick-up truck to help raise money for its 53rd annual auction on Nov. 4. Shown is the pick-up truck to be raffled, a 2008 GMC Canyon two-wheel drive regular cab pick-up truck with a sticker price of more than $16,000. Photo by David Wall/Daily Journal Sep 25, 2008
The auction will consist of a variety of items from vehicles to a variety of furniture. Items for the auction are donated from individuals and businesses across the county. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Witness: Simpson planned nothing illegal Sep 24, 2008
Sept. 22: A carjacker is in custody after allegedly shooting at police during a 40-mile car chase, involving 30 police vehicles, and speeds up to 115 miles per hour. WESH's Tim Trudell reports. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Ike evacuees sneak back onto ravaged Galveston... Sep 22, 2008
Because the main road is impassible in many spots, residents will be loaded into dump trucks and other heavy vehicles for their tour. Authorities had blamed the storm for 26 deaths in Texas and 61 total in the U.S., including a utility contractor from Florida who was electrocuted Friday while trying to restore power in Louisville, Ky. (The Drudge Report)
Islanders declare victory over US bombers Sep 22, 2008
Navy's pull-out after 60 years in Vieques triggers fireworks and attacks on military vehicles ... The handover to the US department of the interior was also marked by protests in which the American flag was burned and US navy vehicles were destroyed ... US navy vehicles and equipment were trashed and vandalised amid cries of "get out" aimed at the navy. (Yahoo News -- Puerto Rico)
Not too old for the road Sep 22, 2008
Car enthusiasts a very fussy bunch when it comes to the care of their vehicles soon learned that Baker not only knew his stuff, but wouldn t let go of a car until it was fixed properly. He s unique, says Dr. Jay Zwischenberger, chief of surgery at the University of Kentucky Hospital and an unabashed Baker fan. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Ike sends area fuel costs past $4 Sep 15, 2008
He said AAA Auto Club South advises motorists to avoid "panic buying." He said filling numerous containers of gasoline is dangerous and it's illegal in most states to transport multiple containers of gas in private vehicles. Consumers with complaints of price gouging in Florida can call the Attorney General's hotline at (866) 966-7226. (Florida Times-Union)
Souped up and ready to goCar collectors keep their Camaros classic, modify their Montegos Sep 14, 2008
Bond is one of a number of local car collectors who restore and maintain classic (at least 20 years old) or antique (25 years old) vehicles ... Some take pleasure in even newer vehicles ... "I don't like off-the-shelf stuff, I like producing my own vehicles, and I like customizing my cars my own way," Serrano said. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Windber police warn of burglary string Sep 10, 2008
In a related matter, two all-terrain vehicles were stolen in the Pretoria area of Paint Township this summer, Skiles said. The most recent theft occurred on Sept. 5 along state Route 403 when a 2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 was taken from an unlocked garage, he said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Top stories for the week Sep 5, 2008
SOUTH DENNIS Maneuvering vehicles between orange barrels, reflecting posts and Jersey barriers has many drivers along Route 134 in South Dennis in a frazzle. On weekends, rainy days and during rush hour, traffic back-ups have worn out the welcome that originally greeted the long overdue $2. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Spore Executive Producer Discloses Game Details Sep 5, 2008
So it's watching the amazing creativity of players and where they're taking some of the content already, making creatures that look like vehicles or that look like real-world creatures, that's influencing what we do next ... We had this idea that we were going to lay down the building blocks for players to create the content that ultimately was going to populate the game, and that having that was hugely important, because you're journeying to all of these different planets and able to see all... (PC World)
EA's Spore aims to create new worlds, businesses Sep 5, 2008
EA CEO John Riccitiello said at a Citigroup conference in New York that the "microtransaction potential for 'Spore' is huge," referring to selling gamers new virtual creature parts, vehicles and even planets online for real cash. Creator Wright calls Spore the world's first "massively single-player" experience because every new "Spore" creation can be uploaded to EA databanks and then used to populate other players' game worlds. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
The show will be a People's Choice event with first, second- and third-place prizes to be awarded in six classes - Pre-1940 American, 1940-1983 American, Pre-1983 Commercial Vehicles, Pre-1983 British, Pre-1983 Foreign, and Exotic/Special Interest Vehicles (all years) ... Space is limited to 45 vehicles. (Middletown Press, CT)
Rexburg store's last round up Sep 3, 2008
Construction vehicles often blocked the store's entrance for days at a time, id Ray, installing a water line. w the store is set to close Sept. stead of the late fall for which had planned. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Classic cars are labor of love Sep 1, 2008
Meanwhile, flea market vendors set up booths around the rows of vehicles, selling everything from auto memorabilia to Star Wars collectibles ... In addition to the nearly 400 competition vehicles, there were hundreds of cars and trucks shown just for fun, so their owners could show off treasures and swap stories. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Feels like Brigadoon Aug 31, 2008
Even the concept of car camping in a state park seems quaint in an era when people either don't camp at all or eschew vehicles for hiking in the backcountry with a 70-pound pack. Car camping is for suburbanites who want just a taste of nature and some of the comforts and safety of home. (Boston Globe)
Halo Board Game Aug 31, 2008
The play experience will be capable for further expansion with the release of future add-on such as vehicles, characters, and weapons. The Halo Interactive Strategy Game will be available this Fall with an MSRP of $49. (IGN Gear)
Shelby Terlingua Racing Team to Celebrate Rebirth With 'Bullrun' Blowout in Its Texas Birthplace Aug 30, 2008
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby Automobiles, Inc., () manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. Shelby Automobiles is a division of Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (CSBI.PK). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Aug 28, 2008
UTAH-CONVERSIONS (Loomis, Salt Lake Tribune) -- SALT LAKE CITY: The number of natural-gas tanks powering Utah vehicles has exploded this year. Now state officials and clean-car advocates want to ensure the tanks don't blow up, too, and that they pollute as little as intended. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Past and present Aug 26, 2008
BEIJING, China (CNN) -- As in Rome and Athens, ancient relics in Beijing stand in stark contrast to the highways, buildings and vehicles of the modern age. At Beijing's Jianguomen, the fortification-like Ancient Observatory -- dating from 1442 during the Ming Dynasty -- dodges the overpasses of the Second Ring Road while standing within steps of a subway station. (CNN -- International)
Glacier Park: The next century - All kinds of fun lines drive to park Aug 20, 2008
The third does wander around by a pond, providing the photo op we and folks in half a dozen other vehicles have come for ... Hundreds of vehicles whiz by every one of them every day without ever pulling off Highway 2. (Missoulian, MT)
More of this story» Aug 19, 2008
Larry Salo, a retired Allegan High School auto shop teacher, won Best of Show Saturday from 234 vehicles - 30 more than in 2007 - at the 18th annual Rod and Roll Classic Auto Show in downtown Dowagiac. A pretty good turnout and ideal summer weather for Third Ward Councilman Dr. Charles Burling's birthday. (Dowagiac News, MI)
ESCONDIDO: Organizers hope street closures will revive Cruisin' Grand Aug 16, 2008
Robin Bettin, the city's assistant director of community services, said Friday that the concerns were over ensuring a safe path for emergency vehicles on Grand and clogging the flow of downtown traffic during one of the busiest times of the week ... The only vehicles allowed on those blocks will be classic cars ... Call the ACLU wrote on Aug 15, 2008 4:00 PM:How can they be allowed to discriminate against taxpayers who wish to display their pre or post vehicles where they choose. (North County Times)
Classified 8/13/2008 Aug 14, 2008
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In the News: Aug. 7 Aug 13, 2008
Three vehicles collided on the ramp from Route 6 to Route 137 (Exit 11) shortly before 4 p.m. this afternoon. WickedLocalCapeCod. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Protect your property Aug 12, 2008
Cover starts at $250 a year which is "relatively cheap given the cover of up to $20million, which sounds a lot but not if you lose control of your car going down William Street and smash through the window of the Ferrari dealership and damage a couple of dozen vehicles", says Schofield. Without the cover, in such an accident you'd be open to legal action with potential for losing your assets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Jour de Fete celebration this weekend Aug 8, 2008
GenevieveCatholic Church (DuBourg Place)Sunday, 3pmAttendance Prizes awarded to Project Pioneer families at Project headquarters (255 Market)Sunday - all dayClassic Cruisers Car Show 41 classes of vehicles. Knights of Columbus Hall (6th and Market). (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Losing a landmark Aug 3, 2008
Meanwhile, city police officers were at the perimeters of the scene keeping people and vehicles away through the night. A large crowd of more than 100 people flocked to the scene and watched the spectacle, Kee said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Visiting The Navajo Nation Aug 2, 2008
Before vehicles and soda came, when people ate what the land and their sheep gave them. Before people stopped walking and diabetes began claiming Navajos at twice the national rate. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Car show to benefit MP High Aug 2, 2008
From left, Ronnie Staggs, Steve Wright and Junior Roberts show some of the vehicles that will be featured in the Classic Car and Truck Show which will be held Aug. 16 to benefit Mt. Pleasant High School. Courtesy photo. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
A zeal for wheels Jul 28, 2008
According to Mattel, more than 4 billion Hot Wheels vehicles have been made since the El Segundo-based company introduced the diecast toys in 1968. They are selling at the rate of two every second and, according to Mattel, some 41 million youngsters have played with Hot Wheels over the years. (Fresno Bee)
Travel briefs Jul 27, 2008
More than 85 million vehicles are estimated to have passed over the bridge system since President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King cut the ribbon on Aug. 18, 1938, before a crowd of 25,000 people. The bridge was built in 16 months and cost $3 million. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Server Status: The E3 MMO Report Jul 26, 2008
Powerful men, beautiful women, extraordinary gadgets, sexy vehicles and rocking explosions epitomize this title where a bullet to the head is still a bullet to the head. Bang. (IGN PC Games)
Classic cars invoke nostalgia at exhibitions Jul 25, 2008
Show vehicles cost 8 to register, the car corral is 10 per car and the flea market is 15. Trophies will be given for the top 25 classic and custom cars, and there will be a best in show award for both categories. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Community Events Jul 8, 2008
Bowling Blast Off will feature a bowl-a-thon, health and safety awareness, K-9 Police Unit, Wilkes-Barre Fire Department s smoke trailer, Emergency Services vehicles and officers, Digikids child safety identifcation booth, Andy Mehalshick of WBRE with Stranger Danger, magician Pat Ward, Osterhout Free Library story time, NutriFitness bootcamp, David Blight School of Dance, Miller Lite and Yuengling Girls, games, prizes, crafts, face painting and appearances by Sponge Bob, Elmo and Winnie the... (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Secrets of Successful Collectors Jul 7, 2008
Vanity plates on both her vehicles are: FIESTA1 and LVDISHES.. Pick your passion. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Region roundup Jul 7, 2008
The mowing will help prevent accidents involving wildlife and vehicles. - Napoleon Homestead. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Auburn Cruise-In & Flea Market Saturday Jul 5, 2008
Car owners need to register their vehicles before 11 a.m. Awards will be given at 12:30 p.m. and you must be present to win. For more information on the Cruise-In, call Grover Corum at 542-4127 or Bob Wylie at 542-7040. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Fly in or drive in - just be there Jul 4, 2008
The day includes an auto show at the Jasper County Fairgrounds, a fly-in at the airport across the road from the fairgrounds and then ends with a cruise through town with vintage vehicles ... He said the owners of the vehicles come from across the state and a few from other states. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Parade begins at 10 a.m. on Friday Jul 4, 2008
Vehicles parked in posted areas will be towed at the owner's expense. ADVERTISEMENT. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Fourth of July activities Jun 27, 2008
The Longfellow Bridge in Cambridge will be closed to vehicles and spectators due to structural concerns ... NEEDHAM: The annual events sponsored by the Needham Exchange Club will begin with the parade at 9 a.m. featuring marching bands, floats, fire and police vehicles, clowns, antique cars and more. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Woman airlifted after head-on collision Jun 26, 2008
Baumgardner and Charles Bullion, driver of a Toyota pickup were heading east on Main Street when a small Dodge truck driven by Tammy Jacketts turned into the Toyota s lane of travel causing the vehicles to collide at the front end of the vehicles, according to Officer Alex Latimer. According to Bullion, he was driving the speed limit, however, neither had their seatbelts fastened. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Gentlemen, start your engines Jun 25, 2008
Saturday's events include the Straits Area Antique Auto Show where vehicles will be parked along Main Street. The public is welcome to attend all of these events, and attend they have. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Zimbabwe: Govt Militia Lay Siege to Urban Areas Jun 23, 2008
Residents woke up to see Mugabe's campaign posters under their doors and pasted on their vehicles. In New Alex Park, "war veterans" called a meeting at the corner of Swan and Borrowdale Roads on Thursday, to tell domestic workers the "dead people at Chimoio" were not happy Zimbabweans wanted to give land back to the whites. (allAfrica.com)
Four days of 4th of July fun Jun 20, 2008
Darlene Gaugh wrote on Jun 11, 2008 4:47 PM:" mike,, there are alot of towns that will not allow candy to be thrown from vehicles, due to the safety issue at hand, some parents do not watch their children and these kids can be ran over when they run out in the street to get the candy. In Kirksville, if you throw candy or anything out , then you are pulled from the parade and you will be looking at a fine from the police. it actually is a good thing, The people can give the kids candy if walking,... (Cameron Observer, MO)
April sales show upswing Jun 19, 2008
The largest category of sales in the Rockland market was for motor vehicles with transactions totaling nearly $5 million, up nearly 20 percent ... Motor vehicles sales rose about 4 percent to $1. (Courier Publications, ME)
Cruise arms car against top guns Jun 17, 2008
The Mission: Impossible star is reportedly so worried about the safety of his wife Katie Holmes and three children he has kitted out his entire collection of vehicles with top-of-range security. A source said: "It sounds like Tom has taken a page out of one of his action movies. A-list celebrities know they can't be too careful. Tom's vehicles look perfectly normal, but in reality they are more like armoured trucks. He really, really loves his cars and he can afford the best.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Cruise goes bullet proof Jun 17, 2008
The Mission: Impossible star is reportedly so worried about the safety of his wife Katie Holmes and three children he has kitted out his entire collection of vehicles with top-of-range security ... Toms vehicles look perfectly normal, but in reality they are more like armoured trucks. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Tom tricks out rides into virtual tanks Jun 16, 2008
Toms vehicles look perfectly normal, but in reality they are more like armored trucks, a source told In Touch Weekly, which reports the star, pictured with wife Katie Holmes in a classic Corvette, tricks out his cars with bulletproof windows and bombproof features ... Toms vehicles look perfectly normal, but in reality they are more like armored trucks. (MSNBC -- News)
Requiem for the Hummer Jun 11, 2008
General Motors announced last week that it would slash production of SUVs and pickups, and move toward making fuel-efficient vehicles. GM chief Rick Wagoner said the company had concluded that high gas prices are here to stay. (Montana Standard, MT)
