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Porsche Carrera GT"Hot" can mean many things. A "hot car can mean it's stolen, can mean it's very fast or can mean it's been sitting in the sun too long. Here, we're talking "hot" as in arousing excited interest and attention; as in just produced, made or released; as in very good and impressive.

You'll find information on all things new from just about every manufacturer, new technology, the emergence of all-new "crossover" vehicles and the colors Americans love on their cars. We'll also examine the top selling models to date for 2005, the arrival on U.S. soil of "smart" cars and how -- despite current fuel prices -- V12 engines are realizing increasing demand.

What's hot

Newest of the new for 2005 -- Some new cars are hard to distinguish from last year's model while others are either new creations or totally revamped. Here's a rundown on the newest of the new.

Top 10 car colors for 2005 -- When it comes to the hottest car color for the 2005 model year silver is definitely the coolest.

Want flashy car plus 60 miles per gallon? Get a 'smart' -- Coming soon to America: a "smart" car that's cool-looking, inexpensive, gets great mileage and even can change color every day.

Your new car: A family room on wheels -- High-tech gadgetry brings big advances in communications, entertainment and services to your car.

Crossover craze continues -- They're not exactly cars, not exactly trucks and not even SUVs, exactly. So what exactly are they? A hot spot in the auto market.

Muscle cars are back -- in force -- Despite skyrocketing fuel costs, American motorists still hold a warm spot in their hearts for cars that go zoom.

Best selling 2005 models -- What's hot? These babies are selling like hotcakes.

V-12s will rev your engine (if you're loaded) -- Forget high gas prices. Gas guzzling high performance cars are back in style. For get up and go, it's tough to beat 12 cylinders.

Back-seat riders getting the picture -- Just a few years ago it was unusual to see a TV screen in a car. Now, you can bring DVD to 70 or more 2005 models.

-- Posted: Feb. 15, 2005

 

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