News Edited by Trish Whelan

C1 signed off

29 September 2003: Toyota and PSA Peugeot Citroen have just recently signed off on the final design of their joint small car, which will first appear as the Citroen C1.

Porsche may build saloons

29 September 2003: Porsche is considering getting into the sedan and coupe business in its next model range.

Conti develops new safety system

25 September 2003: Tyre and automotive safety giant Continental-Teves has developed a safety system that integrates passive and active safety components to 'stage' response to accident situations.

Autoboxes go 7-speed

25 September 2003: New 7-speed automatic transmissions have been developed by both Mercedes-Benz and German gearbox maker ZF.

Forester wins 'Towcar' accolade