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WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for 02/04/2002

Welcome to the WOMAN MOTORIST Reader Newsletter for
02/04/2001

These bi-monthly updates are designed to tell you what's new
in WOMAN MOTORIST Internet magazine at
http://www.womanmotorist.com, the prize for the current month's
contest, upcoming radio programs, special projects, events and
more.

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All this and more on WOMAN MOTORIST at
http://www.womanmotorist.com.
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FREE INFORMATION SERVICES ON WOMANMOTORIST.COM:

- New car MSRP and invoice pricing.
- Manufacturer and dealer rebates.
- Loan and lease calculators.
- Used car wholesale and retail values.
- Reliability Ratings.
- Lemon Checks.

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GUIDES:

WOMAN MOTORIST What's New For 2002 by Bob Plunkett. 
Check out all the newest models from all the automakers in cars, 
minivans, SUVs, pickups and hybrid vehicles for 2002 right here. 
It's all you need to know before you lease or purchase a new vehicle! 
http://www.womanmotorist.com/whatsnew2k2/bp-product-line-2002.shtml

WOMAN MOTORIST New Car Buying Guide with lots of advice for
getting the best deal on a new car.
http://www.womanmotorist.com/handbook/handbook.shtml

WOMAN MOTORIST Used Car Buying Guide. A comprehensive
Guide to buying pre-owned vehicles.
http://www.womanmotorist.com/ucbg/index.shtml

WOMAN MOTORIST Comparison Guide with vehicle comparisons
in every automotive category.
http://www.womanmotorist.com/review/minireviews/cntminireviews-2k.shtml
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NEW CAR REVIEWS (updated weekly):

2003 Toyota Matrix 
New Classes Of Vehicles Defy Description But Exude Appeal 
By Bob Storck
http://www.womanmotorist.com/review/toyota/bs-toyota-matrix-2003-01.shtml

2002 Mazda MPV 
Mazda Transfers Its’ Sports Car Reputation To Their Minivan And Pulls It Off!
By Bob Storck
http://www.womanmotorist.com/review/mazda/bs-mazda-mpv-2002-1.shtml

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 
A Heavy-Duty Engine That Drives 
By Anne Fracassa
http://www.womanmotorist.com/review/chevrolet/af-chevy-avalanche-2k2-1.shtml
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VIDEO REPORTS:
By Sandra Kinsler And Brian Leshon

Video: Jay Leno gets some tips on getting around Daytona 
International Speedway from NASCAR Winston Cup Driver 
Tony Stewart in the Pontiac Firebird Pace Car for the 
2002 Daytona 500. 
http://www.womanmotorist.com/video/racing/nascar/leno-daytona-2002.shtml

Video: Ford Safety
http://www.womanmotorist.com/video/ford/ford-detroit-safety-2002.shtml

Locate all the latest audio and video articles by visiting the 
Multimedia section:
http://www.womanmotorist.com/index-audio.shtml
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HIGHLIGHTED ARTICLES:

At Peace With The Pieces 
What to Consider Before Vehicle Restoration 
By Thomas S. Bey
http://www.womanmotorist.com/MAINTENANCE/tb-vehicle-restoration-considerations.shtml

"Shifting into 4WD, The SUV Owner's 4WD Handbook"
By Harry Lewellyn
http://www.womanmotorist.com/ftrs/lewellyn-handbook-4wd.shtml
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CAR SHOPPING:

AUTOMOTIVE RECALLS: Here is the place to find out if that
problem you are experiencing has been validated by others.
http://www.womanmotorist.com/cntrecalls.shtml
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MAINTENANCE:

Things You Auto Know For Winter Engine Care including what the ratio 
for antifreeze to water should be in cold climates for your engine, and 
helpful tips on warming up and driving a cold car.
http://www.womanmotorist.com/MAINTENANCE/ccc-cold-engine-tips-2001.shtml
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NEWS:

NHTSA Publishes Proposed Model Year 2004 Light Truck CAFE Standard
http://www.womanmotorist.com/ftrs/nhtsa-2004-light-truck-cafe-2k2.shtml

Ford Unveils Clean Diesel Focus To Meet California's Ultra Low Emission 
Vehicle Standards
http://www.womanmotorist.com/technology/ford-focus-ulevii-diesel-01.shtml

More news is available in the Automotive News section
under Features at
http://www.womanmotorist.com/ftrs/industrynews.shtml
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RACING:

Mobil 1 Twelve Hours Of Sebring
Legendary Cars And Drivers Return To Celebrate 
Sebrings’s 50th Anniversary, March 13-15, 2002
http://www.womanmotorist.com/racing/12-hours-sebring-50th.shtml

Team Bucknum Racing To Run Two LMP 675s In Full 
American Le Mans Series Season
http://www.womanmotorist.com/racing/bucknum-lmp900-2k2.shtml

Duno To Be First Woman To Race Big Prototype In 
American Le Mans Series
file:///C:/Inetpub/wwwroot/racing/duno-lmp900-2k2.shtml
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RADIO:

Click and listen to audio clips of Editor Sandra Kinsler and
Co-Publisher Brian Leshon's "Road Test Radio Magazine."
http://www.womanmotorist.com/index-audio.shtml
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SAFETY:

DOT To Test System Designed To Prevent Run-off-the-Road Crashes
http://www.womanmotorist.com/technology/dot-accident-test-2001.shtml

NHTSA Announces Safety Recall Of Britax Child Safety Restraints
http://www.womanmotorist.com/sfty/britax-safety-seat-recall.shtml

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Grants 
Of $44.4 Million To Increase Seat Belt Use
http://www.womanmotorist.com/sfty/mineta-seat-belt-use-2k2.shtml
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TRAVEL:

Department Of Transportation Meets Mandate For Plans For 
Training Screeners And Flight Crews
http://www.womanmotorist.com/travel/dot-screener-mandate-2k2.shtml
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READER MAIL:

Dear Editor:

What a great site! I just stumbled upon your site while researching for a 
new car in google's search. So glad to see a woman directed auto 
publication. I only wish it were in print too! 

Thanks, 
Elizabeth Wetzel
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NEW ARTICLES FROM OUR REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS EVERY
WEEK DAY:

Kelly Batke, Anne Fracassa, David Gilbert, Judy Givens, Aaron Gold, 
David Huber, Shirley Katchur, Sandra Kinsler, Brian Leshon, 
Cris McHenka, Brian Moody, Linda Przygodski, Harry Rakfeldt, 
Jack Raudy, Tim Stevens, Bob Storck, Steve Swann, and others.
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