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Vehicle Researchby StaffSeptember 28, 2000

Volvo Joins with AOL for World's First Digital Car Launch

Volvo Cars of North America and America Online, Inc. have teamed up to launch a new vehicle in a revolutionary new way.

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Telematicsby StaffSeptember 28, 2000

Telematics to Become $8 Billion Industry by 2005: ABI

The telematics industry stands poised for tremendous growth will be one of the most lucrative segments of the intelligent transportation sytems business, according to a new study from Allied Business Intelligence (ABI).

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Vehicle Researchby StaffSeptember 21, 2000

Power: Record Number of All-New and Redesigned Vehicles Boosts APEAL Scores

All-new and redesigned vehicles serve as the catalyst for the automotive industry's most appealing lineup in recent history, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2000 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffSeptember 20, 2000

GM to Add Third Row of Seats to Mid-Size SUVs

The latest "must-have" feature in SUVs is a third row of seats.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffSeptember 19, 2000

Microsoft, Others to Develop Windows CE for Cars

A unit of Microsoft Corporation and five Japanese companies have agreed to develop software for automobile computers, greatly enhancing the functions of car navigation systems.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffSeptember 14, 2000

GM to Add Tire Monitoring Systems on SUVs, Pickups

General Motors has announced it plans to add tire pressure monitors to its sport utility vehicles, pickups and minivans beginning with 2003 models.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 14, 2000

U.S. Mercedes Models Offer Web Services

DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes-Benz unit says it has become the first automaker to offer factory-installed Internet capability in cars in the United States, with service available on many 2001 models in showrooms now.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffSeptember 13, 2000

BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle Outperforms All Other Utility Vehicles in Safety Test

The BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle far outperformed a number of SUVs in a recent 5 MPH bumpter test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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