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And the Porsche Cayenne...

And the Porsche Cayenne had better watch out, because the snappily named Spyker C12 Peking to Paris is set to become a production reality. As our exclusive picture shows, the off-road model retains the firm"s distinctive gaping grille. Also note the double air intakes on each flank, confirming the rear-engine format. Discreet back doors provide access to the second row of chairs, making this a proper four-seater. The C12 bears a strong resemblance to the C8 Spyder, which marked the 100-year-old company"s car-building comeback in 2000.



Fuel rationing might...

Fuel rationing might sound extreme ̣€“ but thaṭ€™s the planet-saving idea one Parliamentary group thinks we should adopt.


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A new 150bhp 2.0-litre...

A new 150bhp 2.0-litre diesel is expected to be the most popular powerplant, although a 2.4-litre petrol unit will be available, too. Chevrolet is also planning to develop a 120bhp oil-burner, although bosses have decided against fitting it in the Captiva, instead earmarking it for the Lacetti hatch. A powerful range-topping 3.2 V6 Captiva won"t come to the UK, due to the low demand for thirsty off-roaders here.

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Emergency telephones...

Emergency telephones along a main trunk road could be removed due to high costs and a lack of use, a council has warned.

Devon County Council, which provides the phones for the North Devon Link Road, said it shelled out ÷£7,000 on rental and repair in 2006, but only ÷£7.19 was spent on calls. Local councillors are being asked for their views on the devices being withdrawn.




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