2005 Bestsellers . . . So Far   12 Jul 2005 07:00 GMT
Trucks continue to dominate U.S. vehicle sales in the first half of 2005.
Source: MSN

Preview: 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata   12 Jul 2005 07:00 GMT
The third generation of this quintessential roadster remains true to its roots.
Source: MSN

AutoWeek's Best Cars in America   12 Jul 2005 07:00 GMT
The auto enthusiast magazine's readers make their top picks for 2005.
Source: MSN

Three Out of Four Adults Say Automobiles Have Faces Too   11 Jul 2005 14:18 GMT
What do Brad Pitt, Halle Berry and the Chrysler 300C have in common? They all have great faces according to a survey released today by the Chrysler Group and Goodmind LLC. The survey looks at what attributes contribute to a great face, what faces embody those characteristics -- ...
Source: CarKB

New Safety Feature for All-Terrain Vehicles Called Flip Alert   11 Jul 2005 14:14 GMT
For six years Rick Lang has thought of little else than the fateful, tragic circumstances of his bride-to-be's death. Convinced that her death could have been prevented, Lang set to work designing and testing a new safety feature for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) called Flip Alert.
Source: CarKB

The new Fox is No. 1 in ADAC crash test   11 Jul 2005 14:07 GMT
The ADAC experts has tested the new Volkswagen Fox, a low-cost small vehicle, for crash safety. This test was carried out according to current EuroNCAP criteria at the ADAC technical centre in Landsberg. This test centre simulates the typical front-end crash, in an overtaking ...
Source: CarKB

Making a Plug for Hybrids   11 Jul 2005 10:00 GMT
A fuel-conservation group builds a prototype Toyota Prius that can charge up at a standard power outlet. Toyota's not keen on the technology, but developers believe drivers will pay to avoid the fuel pump. By Matthew Shechmeister.
Source: wired.com

Combi USA, Inc. To Conduct A Safety Recall For   10 Jul 2005 16:38 GMT
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that Combi USA, Inc. will conduct a safety recall for its "Avatar Model 8100" child safety seats. The recall involves the entire production of this model from November 2003 through May 2004. As part of a ...
Source: CarKB

A Hurricane's Forgotten Danger - Driving Conditions   10 Jul 2005 16:33 GMT
They're Baaaackkk! It's already a replay of the 2004 hurricane season: the Southeast targeted by tropical storms... headline winds, rain and damage... plus road conditions which even the most experienced drivers may have faced once or twice in a lifetime -- if ever. Joe Foster is a ...
Source: CarKB

Scion Announces Prices for the 2006 Scion xA and xB   10 Jul 2005 16:29 GMT
Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2006 Scion xA and xB. An iPod compatible Pioneer audio system is now available as an accessory upgrade for both vehicles, making Scion the first brand to ...
Source: CarKB