Viva the American retro-car revolution. Three years ago, Ford struck first with its late-1960s-inspired genfive Mustang and still had the segment all to itself when it released the reincarnated, high-output Shelby GT500 version for 2007. But now, Dodge's hotly awaited Challenger coupe, has already charged into the fray.

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This Emergency Hammer could make all the difference for you and your loved ones. Its double steel tip can shatter windows, while its razor-sharp knife can cut through seat belts, keeping you from being trapped in your car. Has a built-in emergency flashlight, red blinking locator beam and car fastener. Glows in the dark. 8.5"x3"x1" Silver.

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Every driver should have this life-saving device on their keychain. Incredibly compact, it packs a glass breaker, seat belt cutter, digital tire pressure gauge, thermometer, 140-decibel panic alarm, bright LED flashlight, and red emergency flasher. If trapped in the vehicle, simply strike the base of the device against the glass to release the spring-loaded steel pin. Will not release accidentally. Special clip detaches quickly from the key ring to reveal the protected seat belt cutter. The upgraded flashlight has high and low beams. The BodyGard's rugged body glows in the dark and is water resistant. Includes replaceable battery. Protect your life and the lives of those you care about. 3" x 1.5"x .75".

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Wonder what exactly the 'check engine' light means? The folks at CarMD have developed a new gizmo that translates your cars diagnostic codes and tells you what they mean in plain English. Simply load the CarMD software on your PC, link the tester via the USB cable, then log on to the CarMD website to view the probable cause and potential fixes to put your car back in running order.

Saving money and the Earth has gotten particularly interesting. Volvo Trucks is launching two hybrid refuse trucks that claim to be "The World's Cleanest Refuse Truck." "Fuel-efficient, quiet and clean Volvo’s hybrid solution combines a diesel engine with an electric motor, with the electric motor being used for moving off from standstill and for acceleration up to 20 km/h (12 mph). At higher speeds, the diesel engine is activated, but when the truck stops the diesel engine automatically switches off, thus avoiding unnecessary idling."

 “…Recent study by the University of Utah, cell phone users drive slower, pass less often, and take longer to get to their destination… Compared to undistracted drivers, those who used cell phones drove an average of 2 mph slower. This may not seem like a lot of time, but can be significant when compounded by a recent study that suggests that ten percent of all drivers talk on cell phones.”

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Ford is bringing it's voice activated navigation, music, and phone SYNC system to the 08 Lincoln Navigators. The SYNC retrofit kit costs under $550 installed. Ford first introduced the Microsoft-powered SYNC system on the 2008 Ford Focus.  And 11 other 2008MY products soon followed, including the Ford Edge, Taurus, and the Lincoln MKX and Lincoln MKZ. The add-on system is fully integrated, functional and upgradeable to support future SYNC features and functions. More than 100,000 SYNC-equipped vehicles are on the road today, and Ford SYNC is on track to reach 1 million sales in early 2009.