Why Americans clean rental cars before returning them
Dear Tom and Ray answer a foreign reader asking why many Americans fill rental cars with trash before returning them. They frame the behavior as humorous, describing evasive acts to create jobs and support local cleaners, with jokes about under seats and wrappers as a quaint example of American ingenuity.
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Kia Optima debuts as luxury mid-size sedan with V6
Kia Motors America introduces the 2001 Optima as its first V6 model with a Porsche designed Tiptronic transmission and side airbags. Starting at $18,949, the Optima aims to be a high value mid-size alternative to Camry Altima and Accord, with feature options like leather seats, moonroof, and upgraded stereo.
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