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Still hot after all these years
It is not often that as you age you still fit into a hot number you wore when you were younger. (Boston Globe)

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Wheels stole the show
The star cars of TV's past will never be forgotten. GALLERY / MOVIES
Twisted turn on screen
The movies relationship with cars over the years.

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Corvette, 6 Series redesigns offer contrast in styles
Both cars feature substantial differences from previous models, but while the sixth generation "C6" Corvette clings closely to a proven formula, the resurrected BMW 6 reinterprets a long since discontinued car with a cult following. (Boston.com)
Corvette/6 Series redesigns

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Mercedes' limited-edition halo car
Here we are behind the wheel of the third super car, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, a $452,000 car developed by Mercedes with its Formula One racing partner, McLaren. Only 3,500 will be built. (Boston Globe, 11/7/2004)
Carmakers' brightest new idea: hi-tech lights Globe graphic: Turning heads

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Rims put industry in a spin
At any stoplight, you'll see them: big, gleaming rims, spinning like they forgot to brake with the rest of the car. They come in all kinds of flashy styles and are the rage among the urban car-customizing crowd. (Boston Globe, 11/7/2004)
Auto fins signal a new (electronic) era Overcoming fear puts her in driver's seat

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Mini or Hummer, power and fashion drive demand
It is growing more challenging to see around that sport utility vehicle in front of you. At the same time, drivers fed up with rising gasoline prices are looking at tiny new European imports. (Boston Globe, 11/7/2004) Big and small: some history
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Car designers cut down on information overload
Carmakers are grappling with what instrumentation is necessary as they seek to keep audio systems, and navigation systems from overwhelming the driver. (Boston Globe, 11/7/2004)
All-wheel drive gains sales traction Car-sharing allows marriage of utility, luxury

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Mix-and-match for the perfect ride
Since car nuts are among the most fanatically imaginative hobbyists, it's hard to dream up some modification that hasn't been tried. (Boston Globe, 11/7/2004)
Buying a new car? Information is power Kicking tires at the New England Auto Show