2006 Model Year Preview   15 Jun 2005 07:00 GMT
Discover the latest vehicles arriving in showrooms, from Acura to Volvo.
Source: MSN

Sirius Now Available Nationwide on Select Lexus and Toyota Vehicles   14 Jun 2005 13:44 GMT
SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced that Toyota is now offering SIRIUS as a post-production (prior to dealership delivery) or dealer-installed option on the 2005 model year Lexus LS430 and Lexus ES330, and on the 2006 model year Lexus LX470 and Land Cruiser vehicles. SIRIUS' ...
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Chevy announces Corvette Z06 0-60 mph time and base price   14 Jun 2005 13:40 GMT
The ultimate Corvette—the 2006 Corvette Z06—is posting numbers at the track and on the window sticker that will get attention. Chevrolet has announced that the fastest Corvette ever—the 505-horsepower Corvette Z06—will achieve 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds while still in first gear, ...
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Acura Real Time Traffic Coverage Expands   14 Jun 2005 13:38 GMT
The real time traffic service in the 2005 Acura RL luxury performance sedan will expand to cover the Tampa and Orlando metro markets, the division announced today. Starting June 15, RL owners will receive construction, accident and weather-related incident information for the ...
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Marcos Engineering Debuts The 'TSO GT2' Sportscar   13 Jun 2005 14:39 GMT
Marcos Engineering Limited is pleased to announce the new Marcos TSO GT2 coupe is making its world debut today at London's Canary Wharf Motorexpo. The GT2 is a race bred Grand Tourer that delivers superb handling and stunning performance. Customers can choose from a Sports ...
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Small, but big on performance - Proton's all new Savvy   13 Jun 2005 14:33 GMT
National car manufacturer PROTON has introduced the Savvy, a five-door compact hatchback making its debut and intending to set a new benchmark in the competitive small car market segment. The all-new Savvy is powered by a 1.2 litre engine and driven by a five-speed manual ...
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Mazda Releases Special Edition Premacy 20C Limited in Japan   13 Jun 2005 14:12 GMT
Mazda Motor Corporation announces the sales launch of the sporty “Premacy 20C Limited” Special Edition, which goes on sale today at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan. The all-new Premacy compact minivan has had strong sales since its introduction in ...
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Toll Roads Tackle Traffic   12 Jun 2005 16:13 GMT
Tired of gridlock? Forget the 'freeway' -- highway planners say you can pay for lanes where cars are actually moving. Some want the fees to fund mass transit, others want to build more roads.
Source: wired.com

Toyota Develops New Vehicle Safety Technologies   12 Jun 2005 13:40 GMT
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that, to help promote the development of safe vehicles, it has added an active steering function to its VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management) vehicle control system and developed a two-chamber airbag aimed at lessening the ...
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Rear Turbine Frame for Environmentally Friendly Engine Displayed   12 Jun 2005 13:28 GMT
At the international Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, Volvo Aero will display the successfully engine-tested rear turbine frame of the European technology engine CLEAN. The rear frame was designed, developed and manufactured by Volvo Aero. In addition to the rear frame, Volvo Aero ...
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