LIFE IN THE FASTLANE : WHEEL DEALS.HOT, HOT, HOT: EMAP EMAP Emergency Management Accreditation Program EMAP Electronic Materials and Packaging EMAP Electronic Mapping EMAP Environmental Mapping and Assessment Program EMAP Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Programme Petersen Inc. recently announced a licensing deal between some of its automotive magazines and Mattel Inc., maker of Hot Wheels Hot Wheels is a brand of die cast toy car, introduced by American toymaker Mattel in 1968. It was the primary competitor of Johnny Lightning and Matchbox until 1996, when Mattel acquired rights to the Matchbox brand from Tyco. and Matchbox toy cars. Under the multiyear deal, Mattel will market co-branded products under the Hot Rod-Hot Wheels and Motor Trend-Matchbox brands, including a variety of die-cast vehicles and playsets for children and a broad line of adult collectible collectible An asset of limited supply that is sought for a variety of reasons including, it is hoped, an increase in value. Stamps, antiques, coins, and works of art are among the many things usually classified as collectibles. die-cast vehicles. - Daily News PIT STOP START YOUR ENGINE: You turn the ignition key Noun 1. ignition key - a key that operates the ignition switch of an automotive engine key - metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated ignition key n and the only sound your car makes is a clicking noise. You could call for help, but that might be 15 to 20 minutes away. A Philadelphia-based company, Future Labs, thinks it has come up with a solution. The product, a palm-sized battery charger CHARGER, Scotch law. He in whose favor a decree suspended is pronounced; vet a decree may be suspended before a charge is given on it. Ersk. Pr. L. Scot. 4, 3, 7. , is called Start Me Up. It plugs into the vehicle's lighter socket and after about five minutes you should be able to start your car. The device is good for one jump-start and retails for $29.95. It can be ordered by calling (888) 782-7863 or at the company's Web site, www.startmeup.com. - Daily News CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: (Color) no caption (Start me Up) |
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