2005 Chevrolet Cobalt: G.M.'s Small-Car Glass Is Now Half Full   18 Jun 2005 22:16 GMT
Amidst the recent deluge of bad news for G.M., the compact Cobalt hints at a brighter future.
Source: NY Times

G.M. Promotions Are Yielding Higher Sales, Study Concludes   18 Jun 2005 04:00 GMT
DETROIT, June 17 - The latest effort by General Motors to regain market share and lift falling sales appears to be working, according to an independent analysis of the automaker's recent sales numbers.
Source: NY Times

All-New 2006 Lincoln Zephyr Offers Accessible Luxury and Simplified Options   17 Jun 2005 13:49 GMT
Lincoln Mercury today announced pricing for the all-new 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, a mid-size, five- passenger luxury sedan joining Lincoln's lineup in the fall of 2005. The 2006 Zephyr features a starting manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP) of $29,995 and comes loaded with a ...
Source: CarKB

Chrysler PT Cruiser: A Refreshing New Look   17 Jun 2005 13:42 GMT
The cool quotient flows from the outside in, as the Chrysler PT Cruiser gets the face of Chrysler, an all-new interior, improved performance and a boost of power for the 2006 model year. "We completely upgraded the Chrysler PT Cruiser for 2006," said Jeff Bell, Vice ...
Source: CarKB

Next Mercedes-Benz S-Class to Debut PRE-SAFE Radar   17 Jun 2005 13:31 GMT
When the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class goes on sale in Europe this fall, the flagship sedan will be the first to feature a new version of PRE-SAFE, a revolutionary new safety system that can reduce rear collisions by 75 percent. The next evolution of Mercedes-Benz ...
Source: CarKB

Honda FCX Receives Motor Vehicle Type Certification in Japan   17 Jun 2005 13:25 GMT
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that the FCX has become one of the first fuel cell vehicles in Japan to receive motor vehicle type certification from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. On March 31, 2005 the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure ...
Source: CarKB

Grand Theft Auto Meets Robocop   17 Jun 2005 09:55 GMT
Thieves beware: A robotic reader identifies hot cars by scanning license plates. By Cyrus Farivar.
Source: wired.com

Race-Car Safety Plays by Ear   17 Jun 2005 09:55 GMT
Tiny accelerometers fitted to drivers' earpieces feed crucial data to crews and emergency workers on the IndyCar circuit this season. By Patrick Karle.
Source: wired.com

Today's Airbags: Much More Than a Lot of Air   17 Jun 2005 07:00 GMT
Automotive safety is becoming more sophisticated—and subtle. Make sure you know what kind of airbags your vehicle has and how you can expect them to work when you need them.
Source: MSN

Drivers Get High-Tech Help to Stop Safely   17 Jun 2005 07:00 GMT
New electronic systems aid drivers in stopping safely, although not necessarily in a shorter distance.
Source: MSN