Dodge Announces Pricing for All-new 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8   23 May 2005 15:26 GMT
Dodge continues its sustained assault on the car market with the introduction of the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger, Charger SRT8, Magnum, Magnum SRT8 and Viper SRT10 Coupe. Dodge announced pricing today for the Dodge Magnum SRT8. Adding a new level of utility to the Street and Racing ...
Source: CarKB

OnStar to Remind Subscribers to 'Buckle Up'   23 May 2005 15:09 GMT
n support of national efforts to increase safety belt use, OnStar advisors will remind tens of thousands of motorists a day to buckle up when they use OnStar services, during the National “Click It Or Ticket” Mobilization. Between May 23 and June 5, advisors will end calls with a ...
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Sidebar: ID Management Ties Are GM's Top Priority   23 May 2005 14:00 GMT
In an interview, General Motors IT executive Fred Killeen said the single-sign-on capabilities promised by Microsoft and Sun could boost security and reduce end-user support costs -- and he called on the two vendors to stay focused on meeting their promises.
Source: Computerworld

Updating the Tangerine-Flake Baby   23 May 2005 04:00 GMT
Forty years after Tom Wolfe lauded the work of George Barris, the self-appointed “King of Kustomizers” is still going.
Source: NY Times

Cadillac Slips Into Something a Bit Racy   21 May 2005 07:08 GMT
The CTS-V is a special edition of Cadillac's midsize sedan, and while it's not a Cadillac in the traditional sense, it is a low-maintenance alternative to a trophy spouse.
Source: NY Times

A Love Bug and His Lovers   21 May 2005 07:08 GMT
When Walt Disney Pictures releases "Herbie: Fully Loaded" on June 22, some moviegoers will be ogling the performer with the 53 decal on his doors and hood.
Source: NY Times

At BMW, the Auto Assembly Line Meets High Design   21 May 2005 07:08 GMT
Zaha Hadid's BMW plant in Germany is a test drive of a sexy new model for factory design.
Source: NY Times

A Love Affair With S.U.V.'s Begins to Cool   21 May 2005 04:00 GMT
With higher prices at the pump and new car models winning back customers, America's love affair with S.U.V.'s is taking a breather.
Source: NY Times

MINI Performs Hollywood Stunts on High-Speed Roller Coaster   20 May 2005 20:18 GMT
Cincinnati, Ohio - May 19th, 2005... MINI is once again the star in a Hollywood spectacular that comes to life with the debut of Paramount's The Italian Job(TM): Stunt Track. This new fast-track-roller coaster experience opens May 20, 2005 at Kings Island theme park and is the ...
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Tiny Silicon Chip Developed by Microstaq Will Revolutionize Car Technology   20 May 2005 19:20 GMT
Microstaq engineers here have developed a tiny, silicon chip capable of controlling the refrigerant system in a car’s air-conditioner, and this chip’s broader applications hold the promise of a fluid controls revolution similar to one that rocked the electronics world with the ...
Source: CarKB