August 2011

budget cars

Want to drive like James Bond but don’t have a double-0 status? Richard Hammond shows you how in this video from BBC autos & vehicles show ‘Top Gear’. Click beneath the video to view in high quality, and don’t forget to visit www.topgear.com for all the latest news and reviews from the car enthusiasts.

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It's not always so simple
Technology has made race cars far more durable, all but eliminating the attrition factor from 500-mile races, but it has also created unexpected problems in such areas as aerodynamics. There are more big tracks than short ones, a trend that only
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Events
Langley Speedway's best stock cars and today's most popular drivers will be at Bay Days all weekend for autographs and race car close ups. In addition, Arena Racing cars can be seen throughout the weekend. Located in the center of the festival,
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Danica's decision to drive full time thrusts Wise once again into a state of limbo
The opportunity came as Wise was trying to pull himself out of a career drought that had gotten so bad he had gone back to racing sprint cars, believing his days in NASCAR were over. The Nashville ride turned into another the next week at Kentucky,
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Better Drivers Pay Less for Car Insurance With Pay As You Drive® Program From
Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They're all less likely to be in an accident and can save money on their car insurance with Snapshot ® , Progressive's optional Pay As You Drive
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OAI: Ohio Car Insurance Rate Review Highlights Need to Reevaluate Coverage
An OnlineAutoInsurance.com analysis of regulator-provided data shows that prices have fluctuated widely for a handful of the top Ohio auto insurers since 2003. Ohio car insurance regulators announced this month that the state's rates have remained
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Thieves target Cadillac Escalade, pickup trucks
Should a vehicle be stolen, motorists can usually recover their losses if they are covered by auto insurance. While policies vary, insurers typically cover theft under comprehensive plans, which are optional.
Read more on homeinsurance.com (blog)

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