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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.

Infiniti G lineup anchored by smaller V6

Infiniti is adding a smaller V6 to its G sedan for the 2011 model year. The G25 sedan becomes the base model for the G line, which includes a coupe and a convertible. The G25 goes on sale in September with a base price of $31,825, including an $875 destination charge.

Rare video of a nearly $2 million, 600-hp Ferrari-powered boat

There are times when auction items carrying multimillion-dollar estimates can be dismissed as too pricey to spend serious amounts of time dreaming about. “A toy for a rich man, too expensive to be enjoyed,” you say to yourself. But then there things so undeniably appealing that they push all other thoughts aside and whisper, “Find a way to buy me.