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The article evaluates several automobiles including the Active Tourer from BMW, B-segment Zoe from Renault, and Jaguar sports cars from Mondial.

The article offers brief information on luxury sedan Cambiano from Pininfarina SpA.

The article highlights the 76th International Motor Show held in Geneva, Switzerland. The results of the annual event has given market analysts an overview of what to expect from major players in the automobile industry in the international market. The flash point was the ambitious plans of South Korean carmakers Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. Ltd. aimed at doubling sales volumes across Europe over the next three years.

Features several automobiles. Opel/Vauxhall's Monaro VXR; BMW 6 Series; Mercedes M-Class.

Focuses on the development of hydrogen and hybrid automobiles in the U.S. Growth of the hydrogen fuel cell technology; Solutions to environmental needs. INSETS: Diesels: Even the positive was a negative;The Saturn comeback;Crucial concepts;Honda's truck with a trunk

Reports on developments related to technology in automobiles. Toyota Motors' D-4D 180 Clean Power concept; Sports Tourer project of Mercedes-Benz; Styling changes in Porsche Boxter.

Focuses on the significance of the Local Interconnect Network (LIN) on the plan to decentralize the intelligence and functionality of nodes of an automobile. Offer of the network of a low speed and reduced cost implementation approach; Intention of the development of the LIN Bus to complement with the existing Controller Area Network; Predictability of the timing of message transfer using the LIN protocol.

Discusses how Hyundai would be able to achieve its goal of becoming the world's number five automobile manufacturer by 2010. Challenge of defeating PSA Peugeot Citroen, DaimlerChrysler and the Volkswagen Group; Need to streamline its presents product profile, bringing down the current tally of 21 platforms down to somewhere between eight and 14 by 2008. INSETS: A car first, a badge second?;Looking up.

Highlights the New York Show for the automobile manufacturers industry. Exhibitors; Organizers; Programs and activities. INSETS: Fighting back;Saab designer defends parts bin approach.

This article presents several news items related to automobile industry around the world as of January 2004. Volkswagen AG has launched its next-generation Caravelle that, unlike the previous model, will become part of the German passenger car range. Next, Swedish carmaker Volvo AG debuted its all-new V50 lifestyle sportswagon that replaces the current V40 range. The new Volvo features a revolutionary interior design, with Volvo AB engineers integrating an ultra-slim centre console, that creats an aura of exclusivity, simplicity and space.

Presents information on several automobiles brands launched by various automobiles companies as of October 1, 2003. Overview of the Verso brand of automobile of Japanese automobile company Toyota Motor Corp.; Feature of the Lancetti brand of automobile launched by Korean/U.S. automobile company GM Daewoo; Assessment of the Mercedes vehicle planned to develop by the German automobile company Mercedes-Benz AG for the U.S. market.

Describes automobiles exhibited at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Gingo compact city car from Fiat; Saab 9-3 convertible; Signum version of the Opel Vectra and the small Meriva multipurpose vehicle; C-Max compact-sized multipurpose vehicle from Ford Motor; Megane II coupe-cabriolet from Renault; Saxo supermini from Citroen.

Highlights the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Automobiles presented by the Big Three company; Introduction of concept cars; Design of the cars launched in the show.

Presents news briefs on issues related to automobiles as of July 2002. Capabilities of the Duratorq TDCi diesel engine from Ford Motor Co.; Types of engines avaliable for MPV vans from Mazda Motor Corp.; Variants available for Z4 sports cars from the company BMW.

Presents news briefs on issues related to automobiles as of July 2002. Discussions between the company MG Rover and the government regarding the operations of the firm Daewoo FSO in Poland; Development of a dual-voltage power system by companies Delphi and Ford Motor Co.; Investment by the company Visteon on a climatic wind tunnel in Germany.

Lists several automobiles that are presented in the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Chevrolet Bel Air concept; Ford F-350 Tonka; Mercedes-Benz Vision Grand Sports Tourer; Volkswagen Magellan; Chrysler Pacifica; Volvo XC90.

Features the Avantime automobile from Renault. Car design; Specification of the car; Car price.

Reports developments in the automotive industry as of May 2001. Details of the automobile model from Bristol; Test conducted by Ford Motor Co. on a petrol direct-injection system from Bosch; Launch of the Octavia RS automobile from Skoda.

Discusses some aspects on valves for automobile engine. Account on the development of valves; Innovations in valve designs; Comparative quality of the single-sleeve valve and the poppet system.

Features the Peugeot 607 automobile. Automobile features; Car engine; Automobile price.

Features the Rover 75 automobile of Rover in Great Britain. Physical description of the automobile; Automobile features; Horsepower of the automobile.

Features the BMW 3 Series automobiles. Size of the interior space; Overview on the electronic systems; Developments in the safety features of the vehicle.

Examines the capabilities of an electric starter motor in automobiles. Quest for weight reduction from the carmakers BMW and Citrogögen; Concept of making the electric motor perform a dual role; Significance of the Isad systems. INSET: WHAT ISAD DOES.

Focuses on the Ford Focus automobile from Ford. Design and engineering features; Capabilities; Engine specification.

Features the Alfa 156 automobile from Alfa Romeo SpA in Europe. Design of the car; Specifications; Materials used.

Focuses on the use of information, communication, entertainment, safety and security (ICES) systems in vehicles in Detroit, Michigan. Utilization of Microsoft Windows-CE based Auto personal computer platform; Advantages of ICES system; Installation of voice activation systems.

Examines the methodology and economics of ground-breaking tests on vehicle pollution. Changes in the design of vehicles in the automotive industry; Details on the environmental benefits of alternative fuels for diesel motor vehicles; Test of the engine using dynamometers.

Focuses on the development of intelligent transport systems (ITS) for automobiles by the U.S. Department of Transportation. System architecture of ITS; Advantages of ITS: Telematics services and functions of ITS.

Features the automobile Prius from Toyota in Japan. Rolling resistance of the tires; Description of hybrid main power sources; Speed range.

Cites findings of a 1997 survey conducted by German association AGR on the orthopaedically correct seating posture in the car. Percentage increase in back-related symptoms; Benefits of the research to specialist car seat manufacturer Recaro; Effectiveness of lumbar padding used in car seats; Growth areas in car seating. INSET: Lear's driving ambition.

Introduces the Smar car from Micro Compact Car. Automobile features; Car engine; Automobile specification.

Introduces the Freelander automobile from Land Rover. Automobile features; Car engine; Specification of the car.

Focuses on the efforts of the European Commission to confront the problem of emissions by the automobiles. Introduction of mandatory standards for exhaust emissions by the European Commission; Catalysts used by most vehicle producers to comply with emission limits; Debates regarding the reduction in sulphur levels of gasoline; Particulate emissions in diesel fuels.

Focuses on the method of using composite fibre-reinforced plastic panels for truck cab construction developed by Foden Trucks. Evolution of the concept of truck cab structure using high performance panel elements; Features of resin transfer mould process followed in the manufacturing technique; Series of mat systems adopted for foden truck cab; Manufacturing process of cab panels.

Focuses on the manufacturing process followed in the automobile company Ford's manufacturing plant in Valencia, Spain. Location of the plant; Vocational training provided in the plant for business management students; Views of Juan Jośe, plant director on the development of the plant; Features of the conveyor bridge in the plant; Technical specifications of the plant.

Presents news items related to automobiles and automobile technology as of February 1997. Delay of the introduction of Volkswagen's VR5 engine for the Passat; Top speed of Alfa Romeo's GTV 3.0 automobile; High performance derivatives of Saxo and 106 of Citroen and Peugeot.

The article offers information on the Geneva motor show in Switzerland.

The article evaluates the Bugatti Veyron luxury automobile manufactured by Bugatti Automobiles SAS. It offers information on the automobile's design, engines, performance, automatic transmission, and control strategy.

The article reports on the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Ford Motor Co. introduced its reflex action concept of a new car as well as the huge F250 concept. Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. presented the Aston Rapide concept while Chrysler Corp. rolled out its Imperial concept and the Lexus LS460 long version.

Reports on the importance of Opel Virtual Aero Lab (OVAL) process in speeding up aerodynamic vehicle development. Information on the determination of car's aerodynamics; Reduction of turnaround and user workload in the external aerodynamic simulation process using OVAL; Increase in efficiency brought by the OVAL process; Impact of the tool on automobile development process.

This article presents technology updates related to the automobile industry. Kia Motors Corp. has introduced a diesel model to the Sportage range. The 2.0 CRDi unit generates 84 kW and is mated to either a five speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic with manual mode function. Mercedes-Benz AG has lifted the covers off the all-new R-Class. The crossover, which fuses sporty saloon, estate, Multi Purpose Vehicle and Sports Utility Vehicle into one vehicle body, will first be launched in the U.S. in 2005 before coming to Europe and Asia-Pacific early next year.

Features the Ford Focus automobile. Specifications; Capabilities; Design; Target market.

This article discusses the issue of improving the technology and efficiency of carmakers. Incremental gains come at the expense of millions of dollars of development funding which manufacturers understandably loathe to see wasted if a competitor has a good idea making what baa gone before obsolete. Hence, as time goes on, Internal pressure groups are having the effect of making the rules more and more restriction, which in turn has the effect of making incremental gains harder to achieve, meaning proportionately more money has to be spent to move forward.

This articles describes the two car models S40 and V50 designed by carmaker Volvo AB. The S40's body is typically modern Volvo. Inside, however it is unique in terms of the materials used and the intricate, fine finishing. There is much attention to detail, with the use of high calibre material, As the S40 and V50 were more or less developed together, there is much synergy between the two. The main difference is in the luggage area. In the V5O there is an interesting load cover that is of the same material used on the car seats.

Highlights fuel cell car concepts exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan. Toyota Fine-N concept; Honda FCX and IMAS models; Mazda Hydrogen Rotary RX-8; Lexus LF-S saloon and LF-X sports utility vehicle; DaimlerChrysler Treo concept.

Provides information on different car models developed by DaimlerChrysler for the year 2002 to 2004. Features and capacity of the Chrysler Pacifica; Estimated budget allotted for the production of Mercedes-Benz Vision GST; Discussion on the functions of the special edition Chrysler PT Cruiser.

Presents information on Vel Satis, Renault's executive-class car. Goal of Renault for the automobile; Target Vel Satis customer; Technical specifications and features of Vel Satis.

Presents information on E-Class Mercedes automobile. Advantages of driving E-Class Mercedes; Features of the automobile.

Features several automobiles in Great Britain. Prototype of Porsche Carrera GT; Price of BugattiEB16/4 Veyron; Specification of Jaguar X1220.

Reports the plans of DaimlerChrysler AG to produce methanol-powered fuel cell vehicles in the year 2004. Efforts of the company to provide customer satisfaction; Advantages of using methanol powered vehicles; Increase of vehicle efficiency.