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And the picture quality...

And the picture quality on the 3.5-inch monitor is surprisingly good. The image is sharply defined in bright light, yet still works well in the dark. The device’s wide-angle lens provides a view of about 2.5 metres across and around two metres from the back of the car, although this can be adjusted by realigning the unit.



Until now, the fastest...

Until now, the fastest Octavia has only used the 2.0-litre turbo petrol unit from the Golf GTI. But following the success of the torquey diesel Fabia vRS, Skoda is keen to get a potent oil-burner into its larger model, too.


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A boffin has been moonlighting...

A boffin has been moonlighting on a production line to find out why few women seek jobs building cars. Dr Fiona Moore, of Kingston University, Surrey, did 10-hour shifts at the MINI factory near Oxford. She says most women at car plants are single or have grown-up children. Young mums don"t apply for jobs due to the lack of focus on child care issues.

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Called the Codatronca...

Called the Codatronca, it"s the work of Italian styling house Spadaconcept, which helped design BMW"s previous-generation 7-Series. The newcomer is based on a Corvette chassis, and features a 7.0-litre V8 engine under its long bonnet. With 505bhp and 637Nm of torque, the Codatronca can fly from 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds on its way to a 205mph top speed.

But while these figures are impressive, it"s the stunning looks which really make the two-seater stand out. Its composite body has bulging wheelarches and a distinctive fighter plane, shooting brake-style rear, with huge twin exhausts and futuristic LED lights.




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