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It uses a new rear-wheel-drive...

It uses a new rear-wheel-drive platform which will underpin several large vehicles from GM. While the car, called the Torana, is unlikely to come here, it"s the biggest clue yet about the range-topper, due in 2006. A Vauxhall spokesman said: "Don"t read too much into the styling, but, yes, this is the new Omega."

The crowds swarmed around...

The crowds swarmed around ChryslerтЂ™s press conference at Detroit, eager to see if the fallen giant would come out fighting. And it didnтЂ™t disappoint.

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The Volkswagen Passat...

The Volkswagen Passat will take part in the Urban Challenge, a 60-mile contest for driverless vehicles which involves them merging with traffic, negotiating roundabouts, avoiding other motorists and abiding by road laws. Computers control the steering, throttle and brakes, and scientists are now adding lasers, GPS sat-nav and video cameras so the car can ‘see’ the road. Two years ago, VW entered a Touareg SUV in a similar contest in the desert, but the Passat will have a tougher job.