Motor Trader - Hot News (Motor Trader) Manufacturers are getting

Motor Trader - Hot News (Motor Trader)
Manufacturers are getting better at designing and implementing safety measures in new cars. A report by research centre Thatcham found that new seat and head restraint designs are now helping to prevent thousands of whiplash injuries each year.

Frankfurt Motor Show Favorites
Public days for this huge auto show run through September 25, and concept cars continue to be a big draw. Our editors pick their ten favorites.
Editors of MSN Autos

No playing around (New York Newsday)
Technically, Microsoft's new video game machine, the Xbox 360, is supposed to be on store shelves today. But, as with any hot new tech toy, rumors about shortages make it anyone's guess whether there will be any extra units to shelve.

Souped-Up Kansas Patrol Cars Not a Myth (Officer.com)
Following our report last week that the Kansas Highway Patrol is going to be giving the new Dodge Charger police package a tryout after the first of the year, I received an intriguing, anonymous voice mail from a reader.

Favreau on board for hot-rod flick (UPI)
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Hot-rod enthusiast Jon Favreau is writing and directing an action film about the cars called "Johnny Zero," it was reported Friday.

Rundgren steps in for Ocasek in new Cars (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News)
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Cars principals Elliot Easton and Greg Hawkes are teaming with veteran singer/songwriter Todd Rundgren in a new incarnation of pioneering new wave rock act the Cars, which will tour and possibly record an album next year.

Police link seized 'hot cars' in QC to 3 slain carjackers (INQ7.net)
POLICE have claimed to have uncovered more evidence to pin down three suspected carjackers killed in an alleged shootout in Pasig City last week with the recovery of two "hot cars" in Quezon City Thursday evening.

Tops in Vehicle Satisfaction
Nissan models are big winners in this annual vehicle satisfaction study.
Editors of MSN Autos

Hybrids Are Hot
Automakers that used to downplay the viability of gasoline-electric hybrids are now embracing them.
Ann Job

2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
MSN Autos brings you highlights from one of Europe's major shows.
Editors of MSN Autos