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Peter Stevens is the...

Peter Stevens is the man who pens all new MG Rovers, but he"s also visiting professor of automotive design at London"s prestigious Royal College of Art. He said: "I expect to see a major change in Porsche styling under the new boss. When a new man comes in, he wants to make it apparent where the old design work stopped and his started."



And many told us they...

And many told us they were very impressed with the innovative new live action features and the content of the numerous stands. Car fan Mark Lewis, from Brighton, said: "I"ve been on the 4x4 course and to the Motropolis Live Action Arena. A lot of effort has gone into both, and it seems to be paying off." Debbie Watson of Solihull, W Mids, got behind the wheel of a Daihatsu Terios Sport at the Taster Test Drive. She explained: "I"m in the market for a new car so it"s a real bonus to have a go in one of the models I am considering."


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As with the majority...

As with the majority of vehicles it covers, this slim volume is a step back in time. The 32 pages are filled with snippets of information about Britain’s cabs, from the horse-drawn variety to the familiar TX4 seen on our roads today. The layout is cluttered, but somehow it seems to suit the collection of predominantly black and white pictures and short pieces. Anything you want to know about taxis is likely to be featured in here. KA

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It uses a new rear-wheel-drive...

It uses a new rear-wheel-drive platform which will underpin several large vehicles from GM. While the car, called the Torana, is unlikely to come here, it"s the biggest clue yet about the range-topper, due in 2006. A Vauxhall spokesman said: "Don"t read too much into the styling, but, yes, this is the new Omega."

Obviously, the wild paintjob and white leather interior won"t reach production models, and the nose will be modified to echo the look of the Insignia concept seen at 2003"s Frankfurt Motor Show. But the futuristic cabin and instrument layout give strong hints about the Omega.

The crucial mechanical and structural elements of this car will also be carried over. Overall dimensions will be similar, as will the hatchback bodystyle. Holden design director Tony Stolfo said: "This is a first step towards gauging public reaction to a rear-wheel-drive vehicle that doesn"t exist in GM"s portfolio."

The show model uses a twin-turbo version of the new 3.6-litre Alloytec V6 petrol engine, which will appear in the Omega in naturally aspirated form.




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