Which car would you drive if you had several jobs with entirely different transportation needs? The multi-talented assassin ‘Mrs. Smith’, played by Angelina Jolie in the new movie “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” chose the C-Class station wagon from Mercedes Benz.
Jolie and Brad Pitt star in ...

Autech Japan, Inc., a wholly-owned Nissan affiliate, today announced the launch of the Otti Enchante Slide-out Lift Front Passenger's Seat model for the Japanese market. This Enchante lifecare vehicle (LV*) has been newly customized by Autech in conjunction with the launch of the ...

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today released the Otti, its third mini-vehicle model for the Japanese market. In keeping with its tagline of "SHIFT_convenience," the Otti has been designed and engineered for ease of use in everyday driving, thanks to its compact packaging and abundance ...

Pre-production of the new Passat Estate has begun. The countdown to the European launch of the sixth new Volkswagen this year is underway: the first Passat Estates will be presented at VW dealerships in Germany, the debut market, on 19 August. Advance sales start on 3 June. ...

“With the Fox, Volkswagen has impressively proved that low-price small cars can be safe. For 8950 euros, the Fox offers the best passenger protection. In the head-on collision, it achieved almost the same level of protection as its big brother the Golf V.” This was the conclusion ...

Sunday evening's hailstorm in southeast Nebraska caused widespread damage to cars. If your vehicle was damaged, there are six steps you should take to restore your vehicle to its pre-accident condition, according to The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies.
If your vehicle is ...

Residents of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, rank as the safest drivers in the U.S. according to the Allstate Insurance Company’s inaugural “America’s Best Drivers Report.”  
The first-of-its kind ranking of U.S. cities with populations 100,000-plus, revealed that the average driver in the ...

Mazda Motor Corporation introduces the partially remodeled, “simple, quality and compact” Verisa, which goes on sale today at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan.
Verisa’s remodeling highlights include model lineup changes. The newly established L-model ...

DaimlerChrysler is using a new concept vehicle to examine the potential of bionics for automobile development, and has achieved outstanding results for fuel consumption and emissions with a combination of pioneering diesel engine technology and innovative emission control methods ...

Among five 2005 model midsize sedans, the Audi A4 with standard side airbags and the Chevrolet Malibu equipped with optional side airbags earn good ratings. They also earn the "best pick" designation in side impact crash tests recently conducted by the Insurance Institute for ...

Kathy Jackson writing for AutoWeek reports that Mitsubishi's seven-seat Montero SUV will be dropped from the U.S. lineup after the 2006 model year. Rich Gilligan, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc., says volume does not justify the cost of updating the nameplate. "The ...

Car enthusiasts everywhere now have the opportunity to experience the thrill of racing the new Ford GT, even if they aren't one of the lucky few to own Ford's hot new supercar. Ford has announced the release of Supercar Challenge, a free, downloadable video game that lets car ...

Just in time for the start of the summer driving season, AAA has added another free feature to its multi-faceted program to help motorists get the most for their gasoline dollar.
By accessing AAA's Web site on the Internet (http://www.aaa.com ) and clicking on Fuel Price Finder, a ...

A head-up display (HUD) technology from Asahi Glass, Nippon Seiki and DuPont Automotive is available as an option on several GM vehicles including the Pontiac Grand Prix, Cadillac STS and Chevrolet Corvette. It comes standard on the Cadillac XLR and the new 2006 Chevrolet ...

Child safety seats are easier to use according to an annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey released today. NHTSA rated 92 child safety seats from 14 different manufacturers for 2005.
Clearer labels and instructions accounted for most of the ...

A lawsuit filed in Federal Court in Oxford, Mississippi, by attorneys Smith, Phillips, Mitchell & Scott, charges Ford Motor Company with responsibility for a fire that destroyed the home of Olive Branch, Mississippi residents Gary and Teresa McRoberts, according to attorney ...

A local hero from West Jordan, Utah, yesterday received a “thank you” to last a lifetime: a complimentary new Volvo car every three years for the rest of her life.
Earlier this year, celebrity judges named Hope Bevilhymer, 27, “America’s Greatest Hometown Hero” in the third annual ...

When it comes to your vehicle's safety, brakes top the list of systems that need regular checking. The Car Care Council advises motorists to be aware of the warning signals when brakes need maintenance or replacement.
In recognition of June being National Safety Month, the Car ...

Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average automaker incentive in the United States was $2,566 per vehicle sold in May 2005, up $59, or 2.4%, from May 2004, and up $132, or 5.4%, from April 2005.
Edmunds.com's monthly True ...

ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group has begun marketing its Highly-Integrated Plastic (HIP) door module to customers as an alternative to traditional steel door carrier frames. ArvinMeritor's HIP door module, made from a ...