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Toyota studying larger Prius people-hauler

Toyota's Prius family could continue to grow, literally, as the automaker studies an additional version of the popular hybrid that carries three rows of seats. The three-row Prius would not be the same vehicle as the Prius Alpha sold in Japan, which basically crams a third row of seats into the cargo area of the five-seat Prius V to be sold in the United States starting this fall. To the contrary, this potential Prius would be large enough to hold seven people as well as their stuff, said Bob Carter, Toyota Division general manager.

Running flat out: BMW is a leader in pushing run-flat tires

BMW is getting ready to launch its next-generation compact SUV, the X3, and it will ride--as most BMWs and Minis sold today--on run-flat tires. Of all the companies producing cars today, BWM has embraced run-flat technology like no other. Chevrolet with the Corvette, and some Lexus models, among others, use run-flats in certain applications.

Tata Pixel concept

Sitting quietly amidst of the furor of the Geneva show was the Tata Pixel concept. Going predominantly unnoticed, the latest concept from Tata showcases the future of the Indian firm. The pint-sized city car is a clear nod toward the Nano production car on which it is based, but also brings with it many new stylistic features and themes that are likely to be featured on new Tatas.