Young Drivers and the New Cell Phone Law   19 Jul 2005 01:23 GMT
Last week, a new law was passed to prohibit the use of cell phones, whether handheld or hands-free, by young drivers with provisional licenses. While AAA Minnesota/Iowa agrees all drivers should self-regulate the use of cell phones to vehicles not in motion, we want parents to ...
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The Importance of Pet Restraints While Driving   18 Jul 2005 22:47 GMT
You buckle up your children when driving, so why not your pet? This summer, if you hit the road with the family, make sure everyone – even your pets – are buckled up for safety. Animals should be strapped into the backseat with a simple pet restraint. That will keep your pets from ...
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Ford to Drop Current Freestyle From Van Plan   18 Jul 2005 13:11 GMT
As it juggles plans for new crossovers and minivan replacements, Ford Motor Co. intends to drop the existing version of its Ford Freestyle sport wagon. But the Freestyle name will survive, Ford officials say. The current Freestyle, which went on sale just 10 months ago, will be ...
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NEC Develops Mobile Router Enabling Communication from High-Speed Mobile Objects   18 Jul 2005 13:06 GMT
NEC Corporation today announced that it has succeeded in the development of a mobile router that enables seamless broadband communication from high-speed mobile vehicles such as train and cars through the employment of wireless LAN and a 3G (mobile phone) network. Use of this ...
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Front And Side Crash Test Results: 2 Good Performers   18 Jul 2005 12:58 GMT
Two large luxury cars earned top ratings in both front and side impact crash tests recently conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2005 Audi A6 earned good ratings and "best pick" designations for its performance in both tests, making the A6 a "double best ...
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NHTSA Recalls Nissan Murano   18 Jul 2005 12:55 GMT
The Office of Defects Investigation at NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) on July 12th has issued a recall of Nissan Murano. ----- Make / Models : NISSAN / MURANO Model/Build Years: 2003-2005
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"King of Bling" Custom Rides Shine Alongside Their Celebrity Owners   18 Jul 2005 07:00 GMT
Would you believe more than a dozen video screens in one SUV? How about matte—not shiny—big black wheels on a Hummer?
Source: MSN

Could Cars That Read Minds Save Drivers From Themselves?   18 Jul 2005 04:00 GMT
Will future cars be able to analyze the driver's actions and adapt the car's mechanical systems to the driver's anticipated moves? Renault thinks so.
Source: NY Times

Designed to Save, Hybrids Burn Gas in Drive for Power   16 Jul 2005 22:12 GMT
Surprisingly, hybrid technology is being used to satisfy the American appetite for acceleration and bulk.
Source: NY Times

Volvo Releases Official Photos of the All-New Volvo C70   16 Jul 2005 17:45 GMT
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) today released the first official photos of the all-new Volvo C70. With its innovative three-piece retractable hardtop, the second generation C70 is a car that offers the best of both worlds. With the top up, it's a sporty coupe with ...
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