College Soccer Player Wins Lawsuit Against Mitsubishi   20 Mar 2006 14:59 GMT
A federal court jury in South Carolina has found Mitsubishi Motors liable in the 2002 crash that injured college soccer player Chefik Simo, and awarded him $7 million. The verdict in the case follows an eight-day trial in the U.S. District Court in Greenville, S.C. In ruling
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Precrash, night vision systems are available -- for a hefty price   20 Mar 2006 14:55 GMT
Devices that extend a driver's sight and other senses are already creeping into the showroom. But the features are expensive, and available only on luxury vehicles. Don't expect that to change soon. The Infiniti FX and M45 offer lane-departure systems, which use cameras mounted
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Spring Car Care: It May Be A Good Time To Inspect Your Shocks And Struts   20 Mar 2006 14:53 GMT
Most owners know their vehicles require routine maintenance, including periodic inspection of their batteries, spark plugs, tires, windshield wipers, filters and fluids. But often the parts drivers can’t see — such as shock absorbers and struts, located under the vehicle
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Grow Your Own Oil, U.S.   20 Mar 2006 07:00 GMT
Vaporizing sawdust and corn stalks yields a versatile petroleum stand-in called bio-oil. The product could help sate the world's dependence on black gold. By Seán Captain.
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World's Most Expensive Cars, 2006   20 Mar 2006 07:00 GMT
If a car doesn't cost at least $440,000, don't expect to see it here. From Forbes.com.
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Around the Block: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx: The Sedan That Says 'Stuff It'   19 Mar 2006 04:00 GMT
Could it be that this spirited hatchback Malibu was drawing a tidal wave of buyers, leaving G.M. dealers awash in orders?
Source: NY Times

Behind the Wheel: 2006 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150: This Harley's Not a Hog, but It Is a Ham   18 Mar 2006 07:59 GMT
The sect of Harley owners who keep the mystique alive would sooner fall sobbing into the arms of Doctor Phil than cruise around in a matching truck.
Source: NY Times

Trading the Hummer for a Honda   18 Mar 2006 04:00 GMT
Luxury sport utilities are becoming decidedly less cool than just three years ago, when they were the hottest things on wheels.
Source: NY Times

Market Place: Now G.M. Has Woes on Audits   18 Mar 2006 04:00 GMT
General Motors' announcement that it would have to restate 2005 earnings shows how far the icon has fallen.
Source: NY Times

Lexus Launches GS450h in Japan   17 Mar 2006 15:21 GMT
Lexus launched in Japan today the GS450h*1 as the first hybrid sedan in the Lexus lineup.  The GS450h, powered by the world's first*2 hybrid system designed specifically for rear-wheel-drive passenger vehicles, is available through "Lexus" dealers nationwide. The
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