Honda Announces Pricing for the 2007 Element   11 Aug 2006 13:02 GMT
The updated 2007 Honda Element LX and EX go on sale today with prices starting at $18,900, representing an average increase of just 2.7 percent or $572 on a sales weighted basis (not including the all-new Element SC), American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The all-new Element
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Hyundai Announces Name of Future Upper Midsize Crossover   11 Aug 2006 13:01 GMT
Beautiful Gulf of Mexico waters, serene beaches and Mexico's grandest port -- all reminiscent of the Mexican state and the meaning behind the latest addition to the Hyundai lineup: Veracruz. The ninth vehicle to join Hyundai's 2007 model year lineup, the midsize Veracruz will be
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All-New Turbocharged 2007 Acura RDX Available at Dealers Today   11 Aug 2006 13:00 GMT
The 2007 Acura RDX makes its debut today at Acura retailers nationwide.  Drive (SH-AWD) technology, the RDX blends the best in responsiveness, control and efficiency. The RDX is equipped with a 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve in-line four cylinder engine with i-VTEC valve control
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Audi Announces U.S. Pricing for 2007 A4 and S4 Cabriolet Models   11 Aug 2006 12:56 GMT
Audi of America, Inc. today announced pricing for their new 2007 A4 and S4 Cabriolet models. The turbocharged four-cylinder A4 2.0 T Cabriolet starts at $39,100 for FrontTrak models and $41,200 for quattro models. The V6 equipped A4 3.2 Cabriolet starts at $46,950, and the S4 Cabriolet
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Black Box Rules Spur Debate   11 Aug 2006 12:00 GMT
Your car may be snooping on you, and the government wants to streamline the process.
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MIT's Energy "Manhattan Project"   11 Aug 2006 06:00 GMT
The university is spearheading an ambitious effort to develop a raft of green technologies, including laptop-powered hybrids and plasma-charged turbo engines. By Mark Anderson.
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All Eyes on 100 MPG Prize   11 Aug 2006 06:00 GMT
The X-Prize folks will give millions to whoever gets a 100 MPG car to market first. In Autopia.
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Toyota Tops Reliability Survey   10 Aug 2006 16:21 GMT
Ford improves, but GM and Chrysler get bad marks. Plus: Honda promises an "affordable" hybrid. In Autopia.
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Advertising: Would You Like a Gas Guzzler With That?   10 Aug 2006 04:00 GMT
McDonald’s has started putting toy Hummers in children’s Happy Meal boxes, calling it the “Hummer of a Summer” promotion. Not surprisingly, environmental groups are appalled.
Source: NY Times

Study Credits Vehicles, but Not Drivers, for Better Road Safety   10 Aug 2006 04:00 GMT
Design changes are making cars safer, but drunken driving rates have not changed much, seat belt use has climbed only slowly, and people are driving faster, a study has found.
Source: NY Times