Papa John Finds Long-Lost Z28, Offers Free Pizza to Chevy Camaro Owners - John Schnatter, better known as the founder of Papa John’s pizza, was reunited with his beloved 1971 ½ Chevrolet Camaro Z28 on Tuesday after selling the car 26 years ago to finance his pizza chain.

Documentary Maker Looking for Haunted Cars – Just when you thought only homes and properties were haunted, an upcoming documentary sets out to prove that cars can also be haunted.

Graphic U.K. Ad Illustrates The Dangers of Texting While Driving - A UK public service announcement that graphically portrays the dangers of text-messaging while driving is prompting a new round of warnings from driver-safety advocates in the United States.

Cash for Clunkers May Be a Jolt, Not a Fix - Although Cash for Clunkers may have proved there are still car buyers out there, it is uncertain whether demand will last. In fact, the big rush to car lots this month may have had the unintended effect of stealing sales from this fall and next year.

The 2010 Chrysler Sebring and 2010 Dodge Avenger Earn Highest Possible Safety Rating From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety – IIHS

2010 Ford Mustang, Your Way: New Customizer Site Lets You Bring Your Ultimate Mustang to Life - America’s favorite muscle car for 45 years straight – is ready to be customized; with never-before-used digital technologies, Ford has created a customizer site within the car’s microsite.

Guns and Hummers:  Ain’t That American - Lynch Hummer  has announced the opening of the world’s first combined Hummer and firearms dealership. Jim Lynch has turned his $7.5 million Hummer facility in this upscale St. Louis suburb into every shooting enthusiast’s must-visit attraction.

Hot Wheels: Vehicle Theft Continuing to Decline – Hot Wheels 2009, the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s (NICB) companion study to its popular Hot Spots auto theft report, examines data reported to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines the vehicle make, model, and model year most reported stolen in 2008.

Majority of Drivers Text, Read Emails While Driving - CarGurus survey finds more than half (52%) of respondents admit they have used a cell phone to text or email while driving in the last 12 months.

Honda Planning Electric Car by 2015 – Honda will join the parade of automakers rolling out new electric cars in the U.S., but not until 2015.

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