2002 Audi A8 Review

Cinema File: 'Brain Dead' is classic horror
If you wanted to argue that the modern horror picture was born in the South, you'd have a pretty solid case. In the '60s and '70s, long before the era of the 24-screen multiplex, films like Herschell Gordon Lewis's "Blood Feast" and the original "Texas Chain Saw Massacre" were made specifically to be shown at drive-in theaters all across states like Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Kentucky to audiences looking for cheap, safe thrills and chills on a hot and humid Friday night.

Some classic cocktails now back in style
On the cocktail scene in the U.S., newer, faster and cheaper is giving way to older, slower and it's worth it.

What Makes a Used Car "Certified"?
Used cars were once the province of the somewhat shady lot on the corner lit with the bare electric bulbs, populated by guys in bad suits. Consumers who bought from such locations knew they were taking a risk and, for better or worse, they lived with it.But that was then. These days, used vehicles are big business, and giant, publicly traded corporations and the vehicle manufacturers themselves are playing in what has become a much larger, more competitive game. One of the many results of this intense competitive pressure is the phenomenon known as the Certified Pre-Owned vehicle or CPO car. Some have heralded the Certified Pre-Owned vehicle as a boon for the consumer. After all, such vehicles most often feature a lengthy service contract t ...

Finding the Right Used Car
There has never been a better time to buy a used vehicle than right now. Previously owned vehicles are built better, last longer and deliver more reliable service than ever before. At the same time, many used vehicles can now be purchased with warranty and roadside assistance coverage, something that was unheard of in the day of buying a used vehicle "as is." But, while used-vehicle bargains are out there in vast numbers, choosing the right one for you is still fraught with challenges. Making a bad buy can haunt you -- and perhaps your credit -- for years. Before purchasing a used vehicle, it's essential to find out as much as you can about the vehicle's maintenance history and any mechanical problems it might have.

Audiences off to see the 'Wizard' in single Classic Center showing
Noah Aberlin might recall his father's first experience with the "The Wizard of Oz" more than his own.

Buying a Good Used Car
If there is one thing that makes people more squeamish than getting up to speak in front of a group of people, it is buying a used car. Pass the Maalox, we all could be in for a night full of indigestion and pain. But the fact is some of today's smartest vehicle shoppers are buying used vehicles that serve them (and their bank accounts) very, very well. Many auto-buying experts agree: There has never been a better time to buy a used car.