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"Nissan Prices New Pathfinder SUV   Nissan announced pricing for its all-new 2005 sport-utility vehicle in a news release.   The third-generation Pathfinder is built on the F-Alpha platform used on the full-size Nissan Armada and offers a standard 270-horsepower 4.0-liter V-6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission and three-row seating.   The new Pathfinder is available in four trim levels, XE, SE, SE Off-Road and LE and in 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive.   The 2005 Pathfinder has a starting Manufacturer&amp;#039;s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $24,650 for the 2-wheel-drive XE trim, which includes aluminum-alloy wheels, Vehicle Dynamic Control and AM/FM/CD audio system as standard equipment. The Pathfinder SE adds fog lamps, an 8-way power driver&amp;#039;s seat and more. The 2-wheel-drive SE starts at an MSRP of $25,850, which is $1,150 less than last year&amp;#039;s Pathfinder SE model.   The SE Off-Road model, which is new for 2005, includes distinctive wheels, BFGoodrich Rugged Trail tires, Rancho-branded performance shocks, unique blue seat cloth and chrome &amp;quot;Off-Road&amp;quot; badging. The 4-wheel-drive Pathfinder SE Off-Road starts at an MSRP of $30,450.   The Pathfinder LE adds standard leather-appointed seats, wood-toned trim, Bose audio system, sunroof and 17-inch wheels and tires. MSRP for the 2-wheel-drive Pathfinder LE is $32,550.   Audi Recalls A6 Sedans    Audi is recalling 28,363 to inspect their throttle linkage.   Audi says it found that in cold-weather states, the throttle could stick due to ice build-up. There were no reports of accidents or injuries attributed to the throttle problem, Audi said.   Audi said it will replace at no charge the throttle body in all 1998-1999 model-year A6 cars equipped with a 2.8-liter V-6 five-valve engine and automatic transmissions that are registered in 29 cold-weather states. In all other states, Audi will repair the throttle at no cost to owners upon request.   Chevy Plans Hybrid Malibu    Chevrolet plans to expand the lineup of the to include a gasoline-electric hybrid version, the Associated Press reported.   Production of the hybrid is slated to begin in 2007 for the 2008 model year at the company&amp;#039;s Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kan., which already produces the gas-only versions of the Malibu and Malibu Maxx vehicles.   The Malibu hybrid will have a four-cylinder, 2.4-liter engine with front-wheel drive and automatic transmission. When the vehicle is traveling at less than six miles an hour, the engine shuts off and an electric-hydraulic system kicks in, the story said. It is said to be 10 percent more fuel-efficient than its purely gas-powered counterpart, which is rated by the Environmental Protection Agency at 35 miles per gallon on the highway and 24 in the city.   NHTSA Looks to Improve Seat Belt Designs   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is preparing rules that could lead to dramatic improvements in seat belt designs, the Detroit News reported.   The agency, which is under pressure to reduce deaths and injuries during rollover accidents, already has pledged to update a 33-year-old vehicle roof strength standard this year, the story said.   The focus on NHTSA&amp;#039;s latest research has shifted to helping ensure passengers who buckle up survive a rollover crash.   Some possible seat belt improvements under consideration:   Pretensioners that activate in microseconds and eliminate slack to hold occupants more securely in the seat.  Seat belts that are integrated into the seat, rather than anchored to the side or pillar behind the seat. Designs similar to what a race car driver would wear, such as &amp;quot;four-point&amp;quot; belts that cover and secure both shoulders and hips. Retractors with enough force to pull passengers back to the seat but not so much force as to cause chest or neck injuries.   "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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