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Germany Says Goodbye; America Welcomes Chrysler Back to U.S.

The Chrysler Group will maintain it's financial obligations for employee pension and healthcare benefits.

(STUTTGART, Germany) - The Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG has today decided, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, on the future concept for the Chrysler Group and the realignment of DaimlerChrysler AG.

The group's cost of $7.4 billion leaves DaimlerChrysler with the remaining 19.9% equity interest in the new company, that will continue to manufacture Chrysler Corporation LLC vehicles, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep®.

Chemeketa Car Show to Raise Funds for Fire Victims Fund

Last year more than 90 vehicles were entered in the show.

(SALEM) - For 27 years, Chemeketa Community College's Building Inspection program has sponsored the Stan Davey Classic Auto Show to raise money for the Dislocated Residential Fire Victims' Fund of Marion County Fire Department District #1.

October is Car Care Month; Now’s The Time to Prepare for Winter Driving

The most frequent problems found during AAA vehicle inspections are due to improper tire pressure and low or dirty motor oil, anti-freeze or other automotive fluids.

(SALEM) - The cooler temperatures and early snowfall at Mt. Hood are sure signs that the winter driving season is right around the corner.

Once again, AAA is designating October as Car Care Month, and encourages vehicle owners to “get ready, get set, and go.”

"After the hot summer, millions of vehicles need preventive maintenance before cold weather sets in,” says Earl Baker, AAA Oregon/Idaho Approved Auto Repair Manager. “Throughout October, our Approved Auto Repair partners will check batteries and conduct complimentary maintenance inspections to help motorists prepare for winter driving conditions.

Ferrari Club Rally Nets High Speed Citations on Highway 20 West of Sisters

OK, if you were a traffic cop, wouldn't bagging a speeding red Ferrari sort of be a goal? State troopers brought out the brass and overtook some of the sports cars named for the legendary Enzo Ferrari, as they blasted down Highway 20 near Sisters. More Ferrari talk below.

(SISTERS) - State Police say they nabbed several Ferrari drivers near Sisters for speeding as they took part in a club meet happening this week in Oregon.

The troopers say they received several complaints of dangerous driving...

AAA Oregon Great Battery Roundup Now Underway

During the entire month of April, AAA Oregon/Idaho AAR facilities will accept, at no cost, used automotive or marine lead-acid batteries and send them to plants where they can be recycled into new batteries

(SALEM) - Earth Day, April 22nd, will get a boost again from AAA Oregon/Idaho, its battery service professionals, its Approved Auto Repair (AAR) partners and area motorists as they work together to rid the environment of used lead-acid batteries.

"Used vehicle batteries are potential fire and safety hazards because of their lead and sulfuric acid content. Some of these old batteries are illegally disposed of in dumpsters, or are simply placed in family garages, yards or storage sheds where they could leak and contaminate the soil and groundwater, explode and cause a fire...

Garage Fire Destroys Classic Cars

Fire destroys two Mercedes Benz automobiles, one dating back to 1932.

(SALEM) - Salem firefighters were called out Sunday night just before 10:00 PM to a report of a fire in a detached two car garage at 2675 Lansing Ave NE.

Fire Department Spokesman Joe Parrott says initial reports indicated the blaze was well underway, "The garage was fully involved in fire, so a second alarm was called."

"On arrival firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which involved the entire garage."

Parrott says the fire destroyed two classic cars, a 1932 Mercedes coupe and a 1964 Mercedes sedan. The fire also heavily damaged the garage but did not extend to the adjacent house. There were no injuries.

USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series Returns For 2006

(FORT WORTH, TX) - KWVT's Mike Mattson says the staff of Salem's local TV station is pleased to announce that the 2006 USAR HOOTERS PRO CUP SERIES is returning to KWVT beginning on Friday March 17th at 6:00 PM.

The exciting 30 race season is coming your way via the 2006 Hooters ProCup Series. Over the past nine years, the Hooters ProCup Series has not only become the premier U.S. short-track series, but also a premier magnet for television viewers across the country and the world.