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Seven Worst Things You Can Do To Your Car

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:42:26 +0000

If you’re like most people and know next to nothing about cars, then this is for you! The website CarMD.com surveyed a bunch of mechanics to find out what the most costly maintenance mistakes are. Here are the top seven. #1.) Putting Off Recommended Maintenance. Meaning things like your 30,000 and 60,000 mile check-ups. #2.) [...]

Student Driver Attempts To Run Over Instructor After Failing Test

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:00:05 +0000

When a student fails a driving test, they sometimes respond emotionally. This means driving instructors will beÂ confrontedÂ with tears, begging and even the occasional bribe when their charge struggles toÂ parallelÂ park or just can’t nail the three-point turn. It was the cones that did in a 21-year-old student driver from Mayfield Heights, Ohio. As in, she hit [...]

Vehicle Thefts – Click Through For Picture Of Suspect

Colleen O'Quinn — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:20:48 +0000

From Bozeman Police: The evening of June 7th, 2012, a vehicle’s windows were broken out, and a purse was stolen. The owner’s credit cards were used shortly afterwards. On June 8th, 2012, a similar incident occurred where a vehicle’s window was broken out and a purse stolen. Video was obtained from both locations, and it [...]

Why Kia Just May Be the Best Car to Buy — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:38:53 +0000

Kelley Blue Book’s first-ever ‘Total Cost of Ownership Award Winners‘ considered factors like purchase price, fuel expenditures and expected maintenance and depreciation to come up with the cars it says have the lowest-projected overall cost of ownership.

The big winner in the brand category? South Korean automaker Kia.

What's the Most Stolen Car on the Road Today?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:34:09 +0000

New data from the Highway Loss Data Institute, which uses auto insurance claims to track the cars most likely to be stolen or broken into, says the most popular car with thieves is the Cadillac Escalade.

It’s the fourth year in a row the luxury SUV has topped the list, with about 10 of every 1,000 Escalades on the road falling victim to criminals. In a statement, Escalade maker GM said a number of theft-deterrent systems, such as sensors and better steering column locks, have been added to newer Escalades to combat the problem.

Let's Go Crusin' On Main In Bozeman Sunday!

Tom Jordan — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:20:30 +0000

This Sunday XL Country, Downtown Bozeman Association and the Cancer Support Community present 'Crusin' On Main'. Main street Bozeman becomes classic cars from end to end, with lot's of family fun! From 9am until 3pm!

Flying Car Now One Step Closer to Reality [VIDEO]

XL Country — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:28:04 +0000

Like the robot maid, the flying car is part of our 'Jetsons'-promised future that has yet to materialize.

But that could change soon. Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted the Transition Roadable Aircraft a series of special exemptions, effectively making the plane-car hybrid street-legal.

Bozeman's Most Frustrating Stop Lights And Intersections

Cole — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:00:18 +0000

We all know the feeling of hitting every single red light on your path to your destination. I can't help but to become extremely frustrated. And we all know it's usually the same lights that we get stuck at. I've decided to make a list of the most frustrating lights in Bozeman. Most of which I'm sure you will all agree to. Let's vent together shall we?

Jump In And Go

Tom Jordan — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:00:16 +0000

Do you spend extra time each morning warming up your car before you leave for the day? I used to do that all the time. Now I just jump in and go. I give it about 30 seconds or so, but I’ve always read that with today’s cars and trucks, there is no reason to [...]

Disney/Pixar Getting Back in the Fast Lane With 'Cars 2′

Tom Jordan — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:17:48 +0000

Oh yea!!!! I don't go to movies anymore, well not often. I subscribe to Netflix. That and tv movies give me my fix. However...I LOVE CARS. Can't wait for this! :)

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