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Mosler Automotive recently announced that the Mosler MT 900S supercar has successfully completed U.S. emissions and crash testing, including California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification, and will be coming to an auto enthusiast near you by the end of 2005.
The Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster made its on-screen debut this week in "Batman Begins," directed by Christopher Nolan and produced by the Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. In the film, billionaire Bruce Wayne (Batman), played by the actor Christian Bale, can be seen driving the Lamborghini supercar during his private life, when he does not use his Batmobile.
Despite earlier denials by Ferrari officials, the Super Enzo (AW, May 16) spotted turning laps at Ferrari’s Fiorano test track is more than a development mule and will be offered to customers. Very privileged customers, that is. Ferrari has raised the stakes in the billionaire drivers club by planning to build only 20 or so FXX special editions (the Enzo name is gone) that will go to Maranello’s “most dedicated and passionate clients,” selected by an in-house committee. That means long-time buyers who lost track of their net worth years ago and who have at least a sliver of competitive driving experience and talent.
Toyota’s flagship Avalon is remarkable both for its surprising level of competence as well as its stunning lack of sustained curb appeal. Make no mistake: The redesigned 2005 Avalon is a very good large sedan. Just don’t expect an ogling crowd to gather when you wheel into a parking space.
Mercedes-Benz seeks to reestablish its reputation as the world’s finest luxury car builder with the launch of the new S-Class. Codenamed W221, the car is revealed here ahead of a planned world debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September. Together with a bold exterior design, a heavily revamped interior and a range of powerful new gasoline engines, the sedan will trumpet several new safety features officials claim will make the S-Class the world’s most advanced passenger car.
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Mercedes-Benz has officially taken the last bits of camoflauge off of its next-generation S-Class. The company’s new flagship bows this fall in Europe and early 2006 in the U.S.
The PT Cruiser retro wagon gets a mild restyling and more power for the 2006 model year, Chrysler announced yesterday at a 
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Watch out, Ford Mustang. Dodge is preparing a challenger. In fact, it^s likely to be called Challenger. Chrysler plans to resurrect a respected name from the pony car era for a rear-wheel-drive Mustang fighter, industry sources say. The car is expected in 2009 on the LX platform, the basis of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum and Charger. "It is a two-door, essentially a competitor for the Mustang," says Catherine Madden, a production analyst for industry research group Global Insight. "They are really excited about it."
Chevrolet says the upcoming 2006 Z06 edition will be the fastest Corvette ever. The new 505-hp Z06 will run from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, Chevrolet promises. The Z06 gets its extra power from a 7.0-liter V-8 engine and is helped to its faster speeds by lightweight construction: the 3132-lb Z06 has a body built with aluminum, titanium, and magnesium. The Z06 goes on sale in the fall priced from $65,800, including destination charges.