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2006 to Bring More Tax Breaks for Hybrids

2006 to Bring More Tax Breaks for Hybrids

WASHINGTON Dec 31, 2005;John Heilprin writing for the AP reported that hybrid cars are a good bet for tax breaks in 2006. The new year will bring more savings for buyers of at least 13 gas-electric vehicles, with those showing the most improvement in fuel efficiency securing bigger tax breaks for their new owners. The ... Continue reading

Patrick Carpentier Joins Cheever and Fittipaldi at Rolex 24 at Daytona

Patrick Carpentier Joins Cheever and Fittipaldi at Rolex 24 at Daytona

Indianapolis, Ind. (Dec. 29, 2005) ­ Canadian driver Patrick Carpentier will join Eddie Cheever Jr. and Christian Fittipaldi in driving the No. 39 Cheever Racing Lexus Crawford at the 2006 Rolex 24 at Daytona, announced team owner Eddie Cheever Jr. ... Continue reading

Great Road Trips From Donna Vissing - Mobile Bay, Alabama

Great Road Trips From Donna Vissing - Mobile Bay, Alabama

Mobile Bay offers something for everyone as a coastal destination site for relaxing weekend getaways and family vacations. With approximately 20 tourist highlights, an entertaining port to visit before embarking on a cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines and 21 golf courses that will challenge and relax the most avid golfe ... Continue reading

Dana Corporation Completes Restatements of Financial Statements

Dana Corporation Completes Restatements of Financial Statements

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 30 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it has completed the restatements of its financial statements for the first two quarters of 2005, the year 2004, and prior years, and has filed amended annual and quarterly reports for the applicable periods with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ... Continue reading

USAC MIDGET CAR SPECIAL EVENT RACE RESULTS: December 30, 2005

USAC MIDGET CAR SPECIAL EVENT RACE RESULTS: December 30, 2005

USAC MIDGET CAR SPECIAL EVENT RACE RESULTS: December 30, 2005 ­ Fort Wayne, Indiana ­ Memorial Coliseum Expo Center ­ “Rumble in Fort Wayne” QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Tony Stewart, 2, Stewart-7.323; 2. Billy Wease, 99, Burrow-7.496; 3. Aaron Pierce, 95, Covington-7.503; 4. Dave Darland, 0, Bohn-7.620; 5. ... Continue reading

Vehicle Pollution Linked to Respiratory Illness in Children

Vehicle Pollution Linked to Respiratory Illness in Children

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Dec. 30, 2005--Recent findings from a study by USC Keck School of Medicine indicate that the closer children live to freeways, the higher their risk of asthma. The findings are consistent with the Help California Breathe Easier public awareness campaign, which emphasizes the link between vehicle-pro ... Continue reading

If I Wasn't Rapping Baby I Would Still Be Ridin' Mercedes

If I Wasn't Rapping Baby I Would Still Be Ridin' Mercedes

Posted by www.eMercedesbenz.com on December 30, 2005 at 1:35 PM CST As somewhat of a hip-hop enthusiast myself, it's no surprise to hear that Mercedes was the most rapped about brand in 2005. According to Agenda Inc., a San Francisco-based marketing firm, Mercedes took top honours with 100 mentions, while Nike came in ... Continue reading

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