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Ford is developing a virtual child to improve safety research

Researchers at Ford have started constructing a "virtual" six-year-old child that will help them research future safety devices. It will take years to build the complex, multilayer digital dummy, Ford said on Thursday. And the finished computer model won't be used for vehicle validation or crash testing.

Some 2005 and 2006 Chevrolet Corvettes are set to be recalled

Add the mighty Chevrolet Corvette to the list of recalled cars. General Motors is recalling some 2005 and 2006 models for a steering-column problem. About 40,000 cars produced between March 2004 and January 2006 could be affected.

Bring A Trailer exclusive: 1964 Porsche 356 SC

Today's collector highlight is a 1964 Porsche 356 SC. Amazingly, it's had only one owner since it was purchased in May 1964. The 1964 model year was the last for the 356, as the Porsche 911 debuted the same year.