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...When we had the joint epiphany, we thought we had invented the wheel, but soon we realized the idea was already out there,” Ujifusa said...
...with their European subsidiaries to bring new models to market in record time and improve both safety and styling. Budget models are getting a more upscale feel thanks to more tailored designs, added soundproofing and other niceties. The Big Three have also revved up performance by reviving rear-wheel drive and adding smarter transmission systems that can automatically adapt to driving conditions. "At the end of the day, the best car wins, so we've got to have product out there that not only matches the competition but exceeds it," says Gary Cowger, president of GM North America...
Chrysler is set to offer half a dozen models this year. The new two-seater, convertible PT Cruiser could recharge that once hot roadster. Like Ford, Chrysler is rolling out a new sedan and wagon. But Chrysler's new rear-wheel drive sets them apart. Chrysler is betting that consumers, who already drive rear-wheel pickups and SUVs, will appreciate the added responsiveness that is often missing in slip-resistant but tamer front-wheel-drive vehicles. "A rear-wheel-drive car is always more fun to drive," says J.D. Power's Jeff Brodoski. With 20% of its parts coming from...
...wrong direction. The tribunal ordered Angélique, 28, and Jean-Sébastien, 30 - known only by their first names - to stand trial for "non-prevention of a crime or misdemeanor that causes bodily harm" after allowing Frédéric Colin, 29, to get behind the wheel in February 2000. Tests showed Colin's blood-alcohol level was around three times the legal limit; the appeals court meanwhile ruled the couple - who contest the charges - should have alerted police after they failed to dissuade him from driving. The charges carry maximum sentences of five years in prison...
...Europe have a hip new option. Starting at just 5 euros per day (about $6) during the week and 11 to 14 euros per day (about $13 to $16) on weekends, travelers to London, Amsterdam, Vienna and major cities in France, Germany and Switzerland can get behind the wheel of a two-passenger Smart City Coupe. The wee 8-ft.-long cars, which make the Mini Cooper feel like a limo, have surprisingly roomy seats and are eco-friendly and fuel efficient. Best of all, their petite size makes parking a breeze, even on the most car-packed streets. Book...