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Automotive News, November, 2005

You've heard of cocooning?

In January, the Los Angeles auto show will feature a competition among California auto design studios to create a concept vehicle depicting "an L.A. Adventure.'' General Motors' concept, the GMC Pad, is a traveling living room developed for on-the-road living in quirky Southern California. It features satellite TV and radio and wireless Internet. Maybach's Gourmet Tourer features an espresso machine, microwave, wine rack and food preparation area.

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT - Delphi Corp. CEO Steve Miller may not have a lot of friends in the rank and file, but former Chrysler Corp. Chairman Lee Iacocca is a big fan. In an interview with the Associated Press last week, Iacocca praised Miller for cutting his $1.5 million annual...

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