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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.



Experiments show that...

Experiments show that drivers react more slowly when indicator lights are positioned nearer the centre of the car, rather than when they are fitted close to the outside edges of the body.


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The arrival of the new...

The arrival of the new A4 will be music to the ears of Audi fans. A bespoke Bang & Olufsen sound system is offered on the car, which debuts at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The 505-watt set-up is a ?525 option on all models, and features 14 speakers, plus 7.1-channel surround sound.

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Chrysler is aiming to...

Chrysler is aiming to silence its critics at this yearò€™s Detroit Motor Show with a new, all-electric family car concept called the 200C EV

The smart looking model is a new Vauxhall Insignia sized hatchback, powered by an advanced electric powertrain. - evolved from the plug-in unit that debuted in the Dodge Circuit EV.

Described as a ò€˜blend of provocative design and leading edge technologyò€™ the carò€™s surprise unveiling draw applause from the large crowds that had gathered to watch Chryslerò€™s conference.

With 40miles of all-electric range, the car has a potential reach of 400miles, thanks to a small petrol engine, used to top up battery charge on longer journeys.

The new unit, which insiders hint could be available as early as 2011, is part of Chryslers new ENVI - taken from the word environmental ò€“ developed family of engines, all of which combine the very latest battery technology.

The ENVI team is formed of a small group of engineers and design experts dedicated to bringing these products to market as quickly as possible

With its fast growing family of electric vehicles, Chrysler says it is aiming to make good on its promise of becoming the worldò€™s most successful builder of electric cars.

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