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Keyless ignition trends toward standardization

A federal plan to require automakers to standardize keyless ignition systems in the wake of Toyota's unintended acceleration problems is likely to mirror industry guidelines issued in January, an automaker group said. Large automakers except Toyota said they already comply with the guidelines crafted by SAE International or plan to do so. These "recommended practices'' seek to counter the variation, driver confusion and safety problems that have ensued since automakers started installing push-button ignition in luxury models.

Skoda Citigo Rally: Another Worthersee attendee

Skoda Citigo Rally Skoda has released the first image of one of their offerings at the 2012 Worthersee Tour – The Skoda Citigo Rally. With SEAT having revealed their Mii FR Line for Worthersee, we now get the first of the Czech offerings in the guise of the Skoda Citigo Rally. We don’t have a huge amount to go on with the Citogo Rally as all we have is the sketch above of the front three-quarters looking down.

It's Viper vs. Viper at the Duel in the Desert

Dodge Motorsports is starting its own celebrity race to rival the long-running Toyota Long Beach event. The Duel in the Desert inaugural Dodge Viper Celebrity Challenge will air on the Versus network on Oct. 9 at 3 p.m.