Some dare call them minivans

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Two minivans, the Saturn Relay and the Buick Terraza were unveiled at the Detroit show by GM in 2004, which use the same roof stamping but have a stretched and raised nose in front. The new vans would feature a power of 200 horsepower, 215 pound feet of torque spinning a four-speed automatic and weight of about 3500 pounds.

Author: Markus, Frank
United States, Motor vehicles and car bodies, Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing, Minivans, Evaluation, Vans, Saturn Relay (Automobile), Buick Terraza (Automobile)

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Lean-burn engines: meeting new challenges with an old concept

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Automobile makers are again trying engines that burn leaner, with lower fuel to air ratios, for fuel efficiency. A primer on lean-burn and related emissions problems is followed by descriptions of Honda, Toyota, and Mitsubishi engines and other companies' prototypes.

Author: Markus, Frank
Product enhancement, Automobiles, Engines, Automotive engines, Automobile engines, Internal combustion engines, Honda Civic (Automobile), Mitsubishi Mirage (Automobile), Toyota Carina (Automobile)

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World's deepest road test

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A Car and Driver editor participates in a 90-minute exercise aboard a deep-sea vehicle, exploring ocean depths up to 3789 feet. The Turtle is part of the Navy's Deep Submergence Unit, which carries out research and rescue missions.

Author: Markus, Frank
Personal narratives, Midget submarines, Mini submarines

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