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Dayton Auto Show revs up vehicle interest
It's a buyer's market out there when it comes to cars and trucks, but that isn't going to last forever, said officials during a March 25 preview of the 2009 Dayton Auto Show, being held now through 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 29.

"Interest rates are down and incentives are high," said Joe Hidy, president of the Dayton Area Auto Dealers Association. "But it's not always going to be that way."

And there's no easier way to see what is in dealerships now and what is coming in the future than at the show, said Tim Doran, president of the Ohio Auto Dealers Association.

Rocket Ship Car
A real blast from the past
ExtrasPhotos There are 2 rocket ship cars, each capable of seating up to 10 adults or 15 children. Contributed photo

Fiat 500
3 charming Fiats are ideal for U.S.
TURIN, Italy  After a sunny Sunday afternoon spent driving the Lancia Delta, Fiat 500 and Alfa MiTo through the hills surrounding this historic Italian city, I stopped for cappuccino at a sidewalk cafe in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, where the annual Turin Festival of Chocolate had just begun.

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
Running with the Pack: Mitsubishi Outlander in the compact SUV mix
The 2009 Mitsbushi Outlander might not leap out of a lineup at you. And that can be a good thing.

Tom and Ray Magliozzi
Cars not a good hedge against inflation
Dear Tom and Ray:

Would you discuss the ins and outs of "stocking up" on cars as a hedge against future inflation? For instance, I just bought a 2009 Honda Fit that I love and that is basically considered the best car in its class  with high-quality workmanship, excellent safety features, high miles per gallon and so on.

James Halderman
The case of hot transmission fluid
Wheels: Lars of Dayton writes by e-mail: "I have a 1998 GMC Savanna conversion van with a 5.7-liter engine and a trailer towing package. I tow a Coleman Caravan trailer (approximate weight is 4,500 pounds) with the van. On a trip to Maine, when refueling, I started to check the transmission fluid. The dip stick was so hot it burned my hand. The fluid was still pink, and engine temperature was normal.

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If you're not ready to buy a more fuel-efficient car, you can still save money in a number of ways in whatever vehicle you drive.

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