Article: Future of the automobile on display at Paris Motor Show

LAURENCE FROST, AP Business Writer
AP Worldstream
09-24-2004
Dateline: PARIS
An airless tire, cars that warn drivers they're drifting out of their lane and built-in air fresheners are among new technologies being unveiled at the Paris International Motor Show.

Putting a brave face on lukewarm sales and tight margins, automakers are preparing to announce about 60 new models and a host of other innovations at the 16-day show that opens Saturday. Some 1.5 million visitors are expected.

Citroen's new C4 family car comes with six infrared sensors that monitor the painted lines on road surfaces. The driver's seat vibrates as a warning if the car drifts out of its lane without activating the turn ...

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