European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 8, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday novembers 1990 the stars and stripes a a a Page 131997 program for military Market car Corne new Tercel Sparks Toyota lineup the new Tercel Sedan least expensive car in Toyota a lineup proved a highlight in the recent press showing of Toyota a 1991 models for the military Market. Sharing interest with the Tercel at the annual presentation in Heidelberg were the new Previn Van and the Cressida Sedan the Cressida now the flagship in Toyota a military lineup. The 1991 Range includes All of the models sold in the United states except the four wheel drive land Cruiser and the lexus luxury Sedan. The lexus is marketed separately by Toyota a lexus division and it is not a part of the Normal Toyota car Range. The lexus will not be Sola on the military Market in Europe although it will be sold in Germany with european specifications. The All new fourth generation compact Tercel Sedan which arrives on the Market this month has a clean Cut wedge shaped body design. The contemporary rounded styling is evident even at a glance and while the Tercel May be an inexpensive a entry level Sedan it does no to look it. Its an attractive car All around and the modern design Interior is also extremely Well done. The trunk is quite Large for a compact car and the Tercel a split rear setbacks also fold Down to provide additional Luggage space or accommodations for skis. The 1.5-liter, single overhead Cam engine turns out 82 horsepower at 5,200 rpm. Its a 12-valve, 4-Cylinder, twin Cam fuel injected design and Toyota says it has a 5 percent horsepower increase Over the previous Tercel engine. Replacing last years 3-door Hatchback aerodynamic styling for ail new Tercel Sedan. The Previn Van has mid mounted engine. And 2-door Coupe Toyota says the 1991 Tercel will be available in three versions one a 2-door Sedan and the others 4-door sedans. Prices will Start at about $11,000. The 1991 Cressida meanwhile the top of the line luxury Sedan that a Toyota official says will go up against various Bow Mercedes Saab and Jaguar models is not lacking in Power by any Means. Of rear wheel drive design the Cressida uses a derivative of the Supra sports cards engine a 3-liter, 24-valve, v-6 unit that puts out 190 horsepower. For 1991, the Cressida Sedan gets Only minor changes including a redesigned Grille Tai lamps aluminium Alloy wheels and new leather upholstery. Prices Start at just under $27,000. Toyota a much publicized Previn Van introduced in the states in March As a 1991 Model and arriving on the military Market in August features futuristic. A a Slipstream styling similar to that used on the new general motors vans. The Previn looks Good and its mid engine design its predecessor was also mid engined helps with optimal weight distribution and a Low Center of Gravity. While not classified As a car by the . Government Toyota says the Previn meets or exceeds most of the federally mandated safety standards for passenger cars including Side door Impact and roof crush resistance. Previn prices Start at $18,995. Other models in the 1991 Toyota Range have All received refinements and updates Toyota says the lineup including the two seater mr2 sports car now in its second year the Toyota Supra sports car offered with both the Normal 200-horse Power v-6 engine As Well As the 232-Orsepower v-6 Turbo engine the camry in both 4-door Sedan Ana station Wagon designs and the Corolla series with sedans wagons and sport could models in the Corolla program. Also in the 1991 lineup Are the four wheel drive 4runner sport Utility vehicle with 4-Cylinder and 6-Cylinder Power plus the Toyota trucks. The trucks Are offered in Standard bed and it Rajab design with 4 and 6-Cylinder choices. Both Standard drive and four wheel drive Are available. The 1991 Toyota cars and trucks May be seen at the various car world locations in Germany where full information and prices May be obtained. The Toyota Are also available in Belgium Iceland Italy the Netherlands Spain and the United  Randy Barnett Auto columnist fast action urged As conversion deadline nears a car conversion executive says that people who purchased foreign cars for conversion purposes must have them in his firms a a system by . 7 to meet the . 31 deadline for import purposes. This applies to a Zepa waiver cars purchased before oct. 31,1987. Joe Marino vice president of import Trade services its of Secaucus n.j., says this action is necessary to assure compliance with the deadline. Marinous firm is a partner with trans car shipping of Kelterbach Germany. Together these companies offer a Complete car conversion and shipping  who was in Germany recently stressed during an interview that foreign cars qualifying under the Epars five year waiver program should be turned Over to its trans car for conversion and shipping purposes no later than . 7 in order to meet the . 31 deadline. This deadline requires that eligible cars be on a .-bound ship by that time. The definition for a a eligible involves foreign cars that Are five years old or older at time of shipment and were purchased before oct. 31, 1987. As they fall under the Epars original five year waiver and Extension program these cars still May be converted under the old department of safety Dot modification standards. Engine emissions work is not required. Marino said that if a car does not qualify under the waiver program it must have both Dot safety and Epa engine modifications performed effective Jan. 1,1991. Old cars get a break under a new ruling Marino said with cars 21 years old or older allowed to be imported without meeting Epa emissions requirements. But they still must have the Dot safety modifications performed he added and they must be imported Only by an Independent commercial importer Ici. Cars manufactured prior to Jan. 1,1968, Are a Home free altogether a Marino said and All they require is Normal shipment. To avoid problems with Dot conversion work and certification and to avoid bonding and import problems As Well experts recommended that car conversion work be performed Only by firms in the United states. Bonding is no problem if the vehicle is imported by a licensed registered importer i and or licensed Ici As these firms obtain their licenses from the Dot and Epa in Washington . Also i and Ici License holders Are required by Dot and Epa to have five-year/50,000-mile warranties on the Epa engine emissions work and an eight year warranty on conversion work and parts. After Jan. 1, import Trade services and trans car shipping will continue to arrange conversion shipment packages but after that Date All vehicles As noted earlier must have Epa engine emissions work performed and meet Dot safety requirements. Import Trade services and trans car shipping which Are cafes concessionaires have acquired All licensing necessary to meet the regulations which go into effect on Jan. 1. For Dot car conversions prices Start at $2,775, including the conversions All bonding costs customs clearance port fees and Inland trucking to the conversion shop. The Price does not include shipping Marine insurance or customs duty tax if applicable. For Epa engine emissions work prices Start at $5,800 and include All bonding costs plus other items noted for Dot work. Kay Lester operations manager at trans car says that shipping costs in the car conversion program average $700 to $750 for the East coast. For additional details those interested May Call Lester at 061078051. The trans car firms Headquarters Are at Kelterbach near the Frankfurt International Airport. A  Center will House huge British car collection a plan to House one of the largest collections of British motor vehicles in a heritage Center in the West midlands was announced recently by the British motor Industry heritage Trust. The proposals include a 60,000-Square-foot display area for 250 historic motor vehicles engines and automotive artefacts plus the establishment of an Archive service and educational facility to preserve and promote the Industry a heritage. Work on the project is expected to begin Early next year with the first phase to be completed by the Middle of 1992. The British motor Industry heritage Trust which is supported by the Rover car group expects that an estimated 150,000 people will visit the Center annually. To be built on 115 acres of land the heritage Center will be located at Bromsgrove just Southwest of Birmingha near the Rover car groups Longbridge factory. Much of the history of the British motor Industry was created in this area. The plan incorporates the renovation of a georgian farmhouse and the preservation of a number of 17th Century farm buildings that will be used As a a Craft Village to demonstrate traditional motor Industry related skills. A futuristic Glass a a coned Entrance will also be created leading to the two main floors of the heritage Center. These floors will be below ground level. In announcing the plan Peter Mitchell managing director of the British motor Industry heritage Trust said a the Trust has a collection of vehicles and Archive material which is priceless and goes Back to the very beginnings of the British motor  Michell added that the site at Bromsgrove ends a Long quest for an appropriate setting to show off the historic vehicles. Or a