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Vauxhall is back in...

Vauxhall is back in business. In an effort to rediscover its title-winning form, VX Racing has ditched its disap­pointing Astra Sport Hatch. An exciting new Vectra-based racer has been introduced for the 2007 Dunlop Brit­ish Touring Car Championship, which roars into action with three rounds at Brands Hatch, Kent, on Sunday.



Wipe-out! That"s what...

Wipe-out! That"s what could happen to the Mercedes A-Class and Vaneo mini-MPV. The company is recalling all cars built in the 12 months before April 2003, because the windscreen wipers could come off. "In the worst case scenario, cracks in the recess for the plastic covers of the wiper arms can cause them to become detached," said a Mercedes spokesman.


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American firm ASC created...

American firm ASC created the drop-top, but it has been designed without the approval of Chrysler. However, a good reaction from the firm"s top brass could see it reach limited production.

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This is the EVE - a...

This is the EVE - a Gen2 hatchback that features a new petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, which has been produced by Lotus Engineering. The Efficient, Variable, Environ÷­mental (EVE) system can be added to the drivetrain of virtually anycar on sale today. And the show model has been designed to demonstrate how easily manufacturers can turn a vehicle into a clean, green eco-friendly machine.

It features a compact "micro-hybrid" start-stop system - which turns the engine off when at a stand÷­still - a full electric motor and fuel-saving CVT automatic gearbox. Lotus, which is owned by Proton, claims that when fitted to the Gen2"s 1.6-litre engine, the EVE petrol-electric hybrid powertrain cuts CO2 emissions by 22 per cent. What"s more, fuel economy is improved by 28 per cent, from 39.2mpg to 50.2mpg. The system is expected to appear on a Proton production car in the next two years.




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