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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2006 model year Camry mid-size sedan which ranges from $18,445 for the Standard grade with a four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission, to $25,805 for the premium XLE grade with a V6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission. Overall, the Camry sedan combined base MSRP increases by $250, or 1.2 percent.
Also the 2006 Camry Solara coupe receives an average price increase of $150, or 0.7 percent, while the Solara convertible receives an increase of $400, or 1.4 percent. The 2005 RAV4 receives an increase of $300, or 1.5 percent, and the 2005 Prius, an increase of $300, or 1.4 percent.
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Ford Motor Company today became the first automaker in the world to release details of how the HIV/AIDS epidemic is effecting the corporation under terms of the Global Reporting Initiative.

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World unveil to take place at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) today released the first official photos of the all-new 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 dramatic, head-turning style. With the top stowed below the rear deck, it's an open-air convertible that invites wind-in-the-hair fun and excitement. What makes the all-new C70 even more appealing is that there is room for four people. The all-new Volvo C70 will be unveiled at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September, with sales beginning in the U.S. in the Spring of 2006 - just in time for summer....
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Down shift gears and set your own pace on the BMW Cruise Bike, the new two-wheeler that offers a distinctive design and the ultimate, easy-going riding experience. The seamless and visually striking frame of the BMW Cruise Bike was manufactured through hydroforming, a state-of-the-art process using high-pressure water to allow the walls of the tube to expand inside a mold and free the aluminum of any shape restrictions. The original and unmistakable impression of the BMW Cruise Bike is a mixture of a beach cruiser and a trekking bike with a cushioned seat. Whether it's a scenic ride along the boardwalk or an invigorating adventure in the countryside, the Cruise Bike delivers a smooth, enjoyable ride at a leisurely pace. The versatile, unique engineering also...
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Once again, the BMW Group placed at the top of this year's "Ranking:Design", an established best-of list in the design industry which selects the 100 most outstanding industrial designers and manufacturers each year. The company won awards for top design quality in both categories. With two first places in the categories "Industrial Designer" and "Manufacturer", the BMW Group took the lead for the fourth time in a row in the product group "Transport and Special Vehicles". DesignworksUSA, a subsidiary of the BMW Group with studios in Los Angeles and Munich, also achieved one of the sought-after places among the top industrial designers, ranking sixth. Since the first "Ranking:Design" in 1996, the BMW Group has...
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IRVINE, Calif. -; Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that the vehicle shown as the MX-Crossport at January’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich., will formally move from concept to production vehicle. Mazda also announced that the vehicle will be named Mazda CX-7, fitting into the company’s global naming strategy.

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In the first half of 2005, the BMW Group sales increased by 9.4% to 645,531 automobiles (previous year: 590,989). In June, growth accelerated significantly compared with the same month last year: deliveries to customers increased by 13.5% to 129,289 automobiles of the BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands (previous year: 113,891). Never before have so many vehicles been sold in a single month as in June 2005. In terms of sales, the entire first half of 2005 was also the most successful in the BMW Group's history. When comparing the major regions, the strongest retail growth was recorded in Western Europe in the first six months of the year. Here, deliveries of 390,233 vehicles exceeded the previous year's number (348,411) by 12%. In Asia, the sales volume incr...
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n a strong step to further underline the growing significance of the Middle East for BMW Group, Dr. Helmut Panke, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, attended the launch of the BMW 7 Series model update, BMW M5 and BMW M6 at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.Dr. Panke explained how the Middle East holds huge potential for the future and is playing a critical role in BMW Group's growth and expansion strategy. Dr. Panke said, "There is a clear and comprehensive premium orientation in the Middle East - this is a region driven by a strong demand for premium products and premium services - there is an intense desire for distinction and individualism. Therefore, this region is a real home for BMW Group products."

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San Diego - Drawing a blueprint for domestics on company turnaround, Nissan North America led five segments (one a tie) on Strategic Vision's 2005 Total Quality Index™ (TQI). General Motors products also led five segments (one a tie) according to new owners, the San Diego-based research firm announced today. "The common thread in Nissan and Infiniti models is superior delivery of power, style and innovation, " says Strategic Vision vice president Daniel Gorrell, "that create a strong emotional response in new owners. The company's strongly focused product effort suggests a route struggling domestic companies might follow." Several new GM products took top honors in their segments. Pontiac's G6 medium sedan won out over Toyo...
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The Land Rover Freelander builds on its rugged good looks and award-winning performance in 2005 with enhanced value. Buyers will have a choice of either the 5-door SE or the sporty looking 3-door SE3 with lift-off hardback. A new premium package of options brings the SE up to the same specifications but at less cost than last year's HSE model, which has been discontinued. "Freelander's two model line-up allows us to concentrate on the SE, which is where we have the strongest demand," said Richard Beattie, executive vice president, Land Rover North America. "We have increased standard content and lowered the price of the best equipped model to build value." New base MSRP for the SE will be $27,495, an increase of $1500 over the same mo...
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Making their world debut today at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2006 model year Jaguar XK Victory Editions celebrate Jaguar's four championship wins in the North American Trans-Am road racing series and add to a successful lineage of special and limited edition XKs introduced since its launch. Now a familiar sight on the racetracks of North America, the mighty 650 bhp racing version of XKR Coupe has achieved three of four outright Manufacturer's Championship wins in the Trans-Am Series for Jaguar. For the 2004 season the Jaguar R Performance XKR, driven by Paul Gentilozzi, propelled him to his 29th career Trans-Am victory, tying the legendary Mark Donohue's career Trans-Am win record. From the landmark XK120 sports car that first introduced t...
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Land Rover has long celebrated the spirit of adventure-not just on the road, but on horseback as well, which is why the legendary off-road performer is proud to support a legendary cross-country equestrian competition, where the world's finest riders also put horsepower to the ultimate test. In keeping with a long tradition of supporting equestrian sports, Land Rover is pleased to be the new sponsor of the International Burghley Three Day Event. The event, which runs from September 1-4, 2005, represents one of England's most prestigious and rigorous cross-country equestrian courses, where the world's finest riders and horses come to compete. Land Rover is sponsoring five obstacles throughout the cross-country course, and is supplying the event'...
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The Pontiac Montana SV6 blends the rugged looks of an SUV and the functionality of a mini-van. Its expressive appearance answers the emotional appeal customers feel with contemporary SUVs, while carrying the sporty, sophisticated styling indicative of Pontiacs - from the new G6 sedan to the upcoming 2006 Solstice roadster. The SV6 has a bold front-end design, with SUV-like styling cues, such as the appearance of a lower skid plate. The molded skid plate design element actually houses a large air intake for the 3500 V-6 powertrain. "As with other new Pontiacs, the SV6's styling conveys power, strength and agility," said Jack Folden, design director for GM's front-wheel-drive truck team. "The SUV styling gives the vehicle a strong presence...
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With only a few weeks left to go until the world premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the last 220 Series sedan is rolling off the assembly line today at the Sindelfingen plant. The milestone vehicle is a cubanite silver S 430 4MATIC and is destined for a customer in the U.S. The production of the last car of the series provided Plant Director Prof. Eberhard Haller with an opportunity to comment on the vehicle's success: "Since the series was launched in 1998, the employees at the Sindelfingen plant have produced about 500,000 units of the sedan for customers around the world," he said. "Every single vehicle is an expression of their expertise and their attention to detail. I would like to thank all of the employees for making the S-Class wh...
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Marek Reichman joins Aston Martin from Ford North America where he held the position of Director of Design for Product, Interior Design Strategy and Process. He joined Ford in 1999 as Chief Designer for Ford and Lincoln Mercury brands. He has since led various advanced and production design programmes.

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LOS ANGELES - The new 2006 Pontiac Torrent expands Pontiac's total performance boundaries by combining car-like agility with SUV capability and versatility. Pontiac revealed the Torrent at the 2005 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The Torrent has a bold, sporty design complemented by a multi-purpose interior that is configurable to countless uses, including a rear seat that adjusts fore and aft. The adjustable rear seat can provide more legroom for rear-seat passengers when moved rearward or increase the size of the cargo area when moved forward. The rear seat also reclines. "The Torrent broadens Pontiac's performance parameters by taking them in a whole new direction," said Jim Bunnell, Pontiac-GMC general manager. "It has the spirited, res...
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DESIGN: What a future Mercury crossover might look like
ADVANCED SAFETY: Technologies to help prevent many accidents
META ONE: Showcases the worldв€™s first PZEV-capable diesel powertrain
"The Mercury Meta One elevates the Mercury brand through
contemporary design, individual spirit and a deep sense of
responsibility with its advanced experimental technologies."
-; Phil Martens, Group Vice President, Product Creation

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Seoul, Korea - Hyundai Motor Company Chairman and CEO Chung Mong-Koo was named an Automotive News "All-Star," as the top CEO of an Asian auto company, in the July 11th issue of the prestigious industry publication.

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The CS&S is a 4-wheel-drive mid-engine 2+2 sports car. Employing Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive,® an electric motor drives the front wheels, while a gas engine and electric motor in combination drive the rear. CS&S also unveils "Toyota Space Touch," where the driver selects functions by "touching" holographic projections....
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Just one year after revealing the Range Stormer concept car at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show, Land Rover was back again with an unexpected, and unrivaled, new addition to its Range Rover lineup. Introducing the Range Rover Sport-SUV performance the likes of which you’ve never experienced before. Inspired by the Range Stormer, Range Rover Sport is at once athletic and elegant, muscular and luxurious. With an available 4.2-litre, 390-hp supercharged V8 engine, Range Rover Sport delivers power on demand and is certain to create demand as well.

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Jaguar’s premier Select Edition Certified Pre-Owned Program has been recognized by top Spanish automotive magazine, AutoMundo, as the "Best Certified Pre-Owned Program" of 2005.

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The Dearborn Truck Plant, a model for 21st century manufacturing, adds a second product to its production portfolio: the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT Luxury pickup.
The Lincoln Mark LT launch celebration signals the beginning of a renaissance for the legendary marque, with five new models slated for showrooms in the next four years.

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Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., reported its best-ever first-half sales in 48 years of business in the U.S. with calendar-year-to-date sales of 1,114,070. June sales of 194,875, an increase of 10.0 percent over last June, contributed to a record-setting second quarter, with sales of 606,834 units.
The Toyota Division posted its best-ever June with sales of 168,832, up 10.2 percent. The Lexus Division reported best-ever June sales with 26,043 units sold, an increase of 8.6 percent....
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Making their world debut today at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2006 model year Jaguar XK Victory Editions celebrate Jaguar’s four championship wins in the North American Trans-Am road racing series and add to a successful lineage of special and limited edition XKs introduced since its launch.

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The Crown Concept’s innovative styling and superior driving performance makes a shift in the Crown’s concept of being "stationary" to being "active," raising the traditional feeling of hospitality to the world’s highest level so as to propose the ideal for a next-generation luxury class sedan....
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BEYOND THE VEHICLE -; CENTRES, DRIVING SCHOOLS, ACCESSORIES AND ADVENTURES

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2005 Mercury Montego earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest technical safety rating of "Best Pick" designation for offset frontal crash performance.

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The Initial Quality Study is based on responses from more than 62,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2005 model-year cars and trucks, who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. Jaguar rose from third in 2004 to rank second overall, a 10- percent improvement over last year’s results, and maintained its position as the highest-ranking European manufacturer.
Jaguar’s best performing model was the X-TYPE sedan. The X-TYPE, which has been critically assessed by the media in recent months, has improved by 37 problems per 100 vehicles in the study, a massive improvement of 35 % over last year’s results.

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NEW PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE DELIVERS THE ULTIMATE COMBINATION OF DESIGN, INTERIOR SPACE AND TECHNOLOGY

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NEW YORK -; After turning the automotive world upside down in 1989 with the introduction of the Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mazda has re-established the benchmark for affordable sports-car excellence with the all-new 2006 Mazda MX-5. While the MX-5 will make its North American debut here in New York, a very limited run of MX-5 3rd Generation Limited models with special equipment will make their global debut here as well. Once again, Mazda has succeeded in injecting a sense of fun into the roadster segment with the same driver-vehicle oneness that made the first and second generation MX-5 a resounding success.

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Just one year after revealing the Range Stormer concept car at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show, Land Rover was back again with an unexpected, and unrivaled, new addition to its Range Rover lineup. Introducing the Range Rover Sport-SUV performance the likes of which you’ve never experienced before. Inspired by the Range Stormer, Range Rover Sport is at once athletic and elegant, muscular and luxurious. With an available 4.2-litre, 390-hp supercharged V8 engine, Range Rover Sport delivers power on demand and is certain to create demand as well.

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KCD-II Mesa is the second concept from the Kia California Design Studio in Irvine, Calif.The Mesa represents KiaЎЇs vision of an enabling and exciting new SUV designed with the North American market in mind.

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Jaguar is introducing its first-ever production wagon, the all-wheel drive X-TYPE 3.0 Sportwagon (European model shown) to its U.S. line-up in December.

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The development of a new prototype by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, for customer racing in the LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype 2) category of the 2006 American Le Mans Series, which was announced mid-April, now enters the decisive realization phase. The first functional tests on Porsche’s test track at the Research & Development Centre in Weissach have now been successfully concluded. This marks the beginning of the testing phase for the new racing sportscar which is one-hundred percent Porsche designed and constructed, from the carbon-fibre Kevlar body to the newly-developed engine, the chassis and power-train through to the suspension....
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Coupe and hardtop convertible models with true 2+2 seating have joined the G6 sedan to create an entire family of expressive, new Pontiac performers.
The 2006 Pontiac G6 hardtop convertible offers customers open-air driving, as well as the security and refinement of a coupe. Its Karmann-designed retractable hardtop operates with the touch of single button and takes less than 30 seconds to transform from coupe-like styling to top-down convertible.

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Aston Martin Racing today finished third in the GT1 class in a dramatic return to the world-famous Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race.

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Kevin Harvick held off Greg Biffle and Ryan hard-charging Newman to win the USG Durock 300 on Saturday at Chicagoland Speedway. A late-race caution with 10 laps remaining bunched up front-runners, but after the single-file restart with six laps to go Newman jetted past Carl Edwards for third place behind Harvick and Biffle. Edwards finished fourth and Mark Martin was fifth -- meaning Nextel Cup regulars finished 1-5.
1. M. Martin - 47 points 
2. J. Ingram 31 points
3. T. Houston 24 points 
14. K. Harvick 15 points...
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Lincoln has decided not to run the Lincoln Mark LT ad on the Super Bowl this Sunday. Of course we had no intention of offending anyone - and we are frankly surprised there is a negative reaction.

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Car enthusiasts love to sit around drinking beer and arguing the merits of their favorite vehicles. Ultimately, what we all want to determine is: What’s cool? What cars really get attention at a show or on the street? What cars make their drivers seem cool? We polled our staff and contributors, whose prejudices have resulted in a fascinating take on the nature of automotive coolness. We whittled their selections down to a highly subjective list of the 100 Coolest Cars….

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Land Rover has long celebrated the spirit of adventure-not just on the road, but on horseback as well, which is why the legendary off-road performer is proud to support a legendary cross-country equestrian competition, where the world’s finest riders also put horsepower to the ultimate test.

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The sleek lines of the KMS-4 blend to create a body that is timeless in its beauty with an unmistakable Italian design influence.

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Land Rover has long celebrated the spirit of adventure-not just on the road, but on horseback as well, which is why the legendary off-road performer is proud to support a legendary cross-country equestrian competition, where the world’s finest riders also put horsepower to the ultimate test.

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Aston Martin Racing’s all-new DBR9s will head tomorrow’s starting grid for the 3rd round of the FIA GT Championship at Silverstone.

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2005 Drivers Championship
1 Fernando Alonso Spanish Renault - 77 points
2 Kimi Raikkonen Finnish McLaren-Mercedes - 51 points
3 Michael Schumacher German Ferrari - 43 points

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The technical design of tomorrow’s cars will be based on environmental considerations.

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The Land Rover Freelander builds on its rugged good looks and award-winning performance in 2005 with enhanced value. Buyers will have a choice of either the 5-door SE or the sporty looking 3-door SE3 with lift-off hardback. A new premium package of options brings the SE up to the same specifications but at less cost than last year’s HSE model, which has been discontinued.

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At the Mexican circuit of Puebla finished the fifth round of World Touring Car Championship with a great one-two for the Alfa Romeo Racing Team and its drivers Fabrizio Giovanardi and Gabriele Tarquini in first and second places at the end of Race 1. With this result, and the fourth and fifth positions in Race 2 for Giovanardi and Thompson, Alfa Romeo leading the Manufacturers Championship with the same points of Bmw....
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Subaru Australia achieved an all-time sales record of 3874 units in June, according to official VFACTS figures released today. The figure is 12.0 per cent ahead of June 2004 and takes Subaru’s total first half sales to 19,073, an increase of 9.0 per cent over the same period last year. Subaru’s market share for the month and year now stands at 3.8 per cent....
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Paris, July 11, 2005 - Takashi Nishioka, Chairman of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Jean-Martin Folz, CEO of PSA Peugeot Citroen, today signed the final cooperation agreement between their two companies concerning all-new SUVs.

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The Suzuki Concept-X SUV (sport utility vehicle) is an adventure-inspired sport-utility concept featuring a newly developed 3.6-liter V6 engine with class-leading horsepower and an aggressively styled, protective exterior designed to put a fresh perspective on the midsize SUV segment....
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Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, presents a new generation of open 911 versions with all-wheel drive. The market launch of the new 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolets in Europe takes place on October 22, 2005.

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The 2006 Ford Fusion race car, based on the production model that will hit showrooms this fall, was officially named Ford Racing’s new race car for NASCAR competition at an unveiling today in Charlotte, N.C.
The 2006 NASCAR Ford Fusion will make its competition debut at the 2006 Daytona 500 in February, and Ford teams will use it in next year’s NASCAR Nextel Cup Chase for the Championship, as well as Busch Series competition.

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Today, the all-new LR3 was named Motor Trend’s 2005 Sport/Utility of the Year. Motor Trend editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, presented this prestigious award to Mike O’Driscoll, president, Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover, at the California International Auto Show in Anaheim, California.

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Following consecutive victories at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March and the FIA GT race at Silverstone last month, Aston Martin Racing is preparing to lead the marque’s eagerly anticipated return to the Le Mans 24 Hours - a race won outright in 1959 by Roy Salvadori and Carroll Shelby, with the Aston Martin DBR1.

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Two top sellers are teaming up once again as Built Ford Tough Trucks take to the stage with the hottest name in country music. Ford F-Series will present superstar Toby Keith’s much-anticipated "Big Throwdown Tour II" in more than 60 cities across the United States .

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Yesterday evening, Land Rover LR3 was officially named "SUV of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers’ Association (TAWA). The award was presented to Richard Beattie, Executive Vice President, Land Rover North America, at ceremonies held in DeSoto, Texas.

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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.

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PRODUCT RENAISSANCE: One of five new Lincolns over four years
EFFICIENT POWER: Duratec 30 V-6, 210 hp, ULEV II emissions
DESIGN: Understated elegance
INDUSTRY FIRST: THX II-Certified® audio system
EXCLUSIVE: New Lincoln navigation system

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Formed just over a year ago, the Jaguar North America-backed Jaguar Conservation Trust, is already expanding. After awarding grants to projects in Guatemala and Belize, the Trust, spearheaded by actress and conservationist Stefanie Powers, is now offering funding to projects in Costa Rica that aim to preserve jaguars in the wild.

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Aston Martin has qualified first and second in class at Le Mans in a scintillating return to the world-famous 24-hour race, which starts at 4pm tomorrow.

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Today, the 2005 LR3 was announced a recipient of the annual Best of What’s New award from Popular Science magazine. The award recognizes the top 100 technological innovations of the year in twelve areas of consumer science. This year, LR3 takes top honor in the car category.

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"I was born in Ohio, and that’s where it was made." That was what was on the mind of 4-year-old Zaine Elikan when asked about the new car his mom just won.

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Mazda Launches New MX-5 Miata Campaign, Aims to Raise More Than $100,000 for Local Fire Departments Across the Country

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-; Mazda Launches New MX-5 Miata Campaign, Aims to Raise More Than $100,000 for Local Fire Departments Across the Country

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The Model T changed the world. Although Model T wasn’t the first car, it was the first affordable, mass-produced vehicle. Sparking the automotive revolution, it forever changed the way cars were manufactured. With the Model T came a new look for the world through both increased personal mobility and the rise of the infrastructure cars needed.

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Aston Martin Racing have secured a second consecutive victory after the team’s brace of DBR9s took 1st and 2nd in front of a jubilant home crowd at Silverstone.

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Brilliant blue skies and massive crowds greeted Aston Martin’s return to the world-famous Le Mans 24-hour race today.

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1963: The plans begin. To be built upon the Ford Falcon unibody platform, Mustang is discussed at length before a single sketch is drawn. The all-consuming goal is to make a car that looks like no other. Sweeping hood, sculpted flank, and short rear deck set the Mustang apart.
1964: Ford officially introduces Mustang on April 17. Fastback debuts on Oct. 1. Standard equipment includes floorshift transmission, full wheel covers, padded dash, bucket seats, and carpeting.
1966: Much to the buyer’s and collector’s delight, Mustang is "refreshed" annually. For 1966, thin bars, leaving the galloping horse to float in its chromed rectangular frame, replace the honeycomb grille texture.
1967: Different everywhe...
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The introduction of an all-new model from Land Rover is big news, since it has only happened nine times in the company’s 56-year history. The launch of the new LR3 is that much more significant, as it’s the first new vehicle developed entirely under Ford Motor Company ownership.

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As Ford Motor Company and BP engineers continue working collaboratively toward sustainable mobility solutions, they also are working to link the two companies in the minds of consumers. Beginning this July, 2006 model Ford Division cars, pickups and SUVs in the U.S. will bear gas caps recommending BP to customers as an extension of a unique relationship the company has developed with this leading fuel provider.

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The stunning Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Coupe concept car makes its Hollywood debut this week with a very special appearance at the exclusive "Night Before" party this Saturday, February 26, 2005. Held on the eve of the Academy Awards, this party is attended by the film industry elite to celebrate a night where they are all still winners.

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On Saturday, August 14, Rocketsports Racing owner/driver Paul Gentilozzi notched up a fourth Trans Am Manufacturers’ title for Jaguar and his 29th career Trans Am victory at the Denver round of the series. Dominating the race, Gentilozzi led 60 of the 61 laps in the No. 3 Jaguar R Performance XKR in his 196th start. The victory means Gentilozzi has now equalled the 29 Trans Am wins of legendary US driver Mark Donahue. Though obviously emotional in victory lane for tying the record, Gentilozzi was still reverent to Donohue.

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Jaguar’s Halewood Plant (pictured, top left) manufactures the Jaguar X-TYPE and employs over 3,000 people. It is recognized throughout the industry as a center of excellence for lean manufacturing and the plant has won several awards for its best practice production and logistics processes.

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Range Stormer is a high-performance, Sports-tourer SUV concept car, which showcases a future design direction for Land Rover and the company’s increasingly bold approach to new technologies.

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LOS ANGELES -; Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing for the company’s high-performance MAZDASPEED6 sedan. When the car goes on sale in summer 2005, it will be priced from $27,995 (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price). Equipped with a 270-horsepower turbocharged direct-injection gasoline engine, MAZDASPEED6 is the most powerful and best-handling sedan ever sold by Mazda.

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Irvine, CA. November 17, 2004 -; Jaguar advanced seven positions in the 2004 J.D. Power and Associates SSI (Sales Satisfaction Index) Study to place at number 1 in the industry ranking.*

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The Ford Focus C-MAX Ghia has been named winner in the compact MPV category of the 2005 British Insurance Car Security Awards for the second year running.

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Nominations accepted at www.volvoforlifeawards.com; total of $1 million in charitable contributions to heroes; winner receives a car for life

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Irvine, CA, May 18, 2005-Jaguar has achieved a quadruple hit in the latest J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study released today. The Initial Quality Study is based on responses from more than 62,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2005 model-year cars and trucks, who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. Jaguar rose from third in 2004 to rank second overall, a 10- percent improvement over last year’s results, and maintained its position as the highest-ranking European manufacturer.

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Jaguar’s key addition to its XJ sedan range, the new XJ long wheelbase models, will set an aggressive value benchmark when they go on sale in September.

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Jaguar’s new 2005 XJ8L long wheelbase will provide best-in-class fuel economy when it goes on sale from September. According to the latest EPA government fuel figures, the 4.2-liter XJ8L has a best-in-class highway rating of 28 mpg.* That gives the car an outstanding theoretical calculated range of 630 miles: a one-tank trip from New York to Cincinnati, Denver to Kansas City, or a round-trip from Chicago to Detroit.

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Jaguar is celebrating its XK sports car’s continued dominance in North American Trans-Am Tour racing by introducing a limited edition, high-tech XK8 Convertible Carbon Fiber Edition.

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Ford Motor Company posted its first monthly sales increase of 2005. In June, U.S. customers purchased or leased 289,449 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo dealers, up 1 percent compared with a year ago.

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FT. GARLAND, Colorado, August 11, 2003 -; Land Rover Eden Prairie of Eden Prairie, Minnesota has won the Land Rover TReK 2003. This triumphant three-man team bested thirty-eight other North American Land Rover retailer teams in the grueling off-road competition recently held at Forbes Trinchera Ranch, Colorado.

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The stunning Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Coupe concept car makes its Hollywood debut this week with a very special appearance at the exclusive "Night Before" party this Saturday, February 26, 2005. Held on the eve of the Academy Awards, this party is attended by the film industry elite to celebrate a night where they are all still winners.
"Jaguar is thrilled to present the new Advanced Lightweight Coupe concept car to Hollywood at the exclusive 'Night Before' party," said C.J. O'Donnell, executive vice president of Marketing, Sales and Communications for Jaguar North America. "This elite gathering provides perfect opportunity to showcase the future look of Jaguar cars to a highly creative audience."
The Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Coupe concept car, which debuted at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, is a one-off car specifically created to show that the design of all future Jaguar cars will be more contemporary and have a similar atmosphere to the Advanced Lightweight Coupe. Jaguar will be the exclusive luxury automotive brand featured at the party due to Ford Motor Company's (parent company) title sponsorship. This one-of-a-kind beautiful, fast car is sure to catch the eye of stars looking for the next must-have luxury sports car. One lucky attendee will win the rights to a production version of Jaguar's next generation sports cars, which will be delivered in 2006.
Sponorship of this party as well as managing all Hollywood relationships is directed out of Ford Motor Company's Global Brand Entertainment office located in Beverly Hills, CA. The office is managed by Myles Romero and Robert Witter of Ford Motor Company, as well as and senior advisor to Ford Motor Company, Al Uzielli.
This is the second year Ford Motor Company has sponsored the highly exclusive 'Night Before' party. It already is one of the most talked about gatherings in Hollywood and attracts about 1,000 A-list attendees. Scheduled to be held poolside at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the press- and publicist-free party allows stars to mix and mingle while raising funds for the Motion Picture & Television Fund. The Fund provides the entertainment industry with financial, health and human services benefits.
About the Advanced Lightweight Coupe
The Advanced Lightweight Coupe concept car heralds a new generation of stunning Jaguar sports cars and sports sedans. The car remains true to Jaguar's illustrious past but more importantly signals the company's confident leap forward into the future.
The Advanced Lightweight Coupe is a physical expression of Design Director, Ian Callum's thoughts and intentions for the next generation of Jaguar cars, which like this 2+2 show car, will have purposeful and seductive exteriors that bring Jaguar design firmly into the 21st century.
The Advanced Lightweight Coupe benefits from Jaguar's advanced lightweight aluminum architecture technology that was introduced with the new XJ sedan; in production form the Advanced Lightweight Coupe would be as dynamic and agile as it is desirable.
This is a car that in unrestricted production form could reach 60 mph from standstill in less than five seconds, and have potential 180 mph performance. Filled with examples of the intuitive driver technologies that are Jaguar's trademark, the Advanced Lightweight Coupe also introduces some new ones.
This is a beautiful, fast Jaguar, true to the brand's past and future. It embodies sporting luxury and represents the future of Jaguar, as an ambassador for a marque whose reputation was founded on beautiful dynamic sports cars. [Auto News] [Concept Car] [Car Review]

The 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, or sports sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the i 4-Door to the s 5-Door. The 2004 Mazda MAZDA3's competitors include the Chevrolet Aveo, the Kia Spectra, and the Toyota ECHO. Upon introduction, the i 4-Door is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 148-horsepower engine that achieves 28-mpg in the city and 35-mpg on the highway. The s 5-Door is equipped with a standard 2.3-liter, I4, 160-horsepower engine that achieves 25-mpg in the city and 32-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 2004 Mazda MAZDA3 is all-new for 2004.
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