There"s no engine driving...
There"s no engine driving the environmentally friendly carbon fibre Black Feather skateboard - it just needs leg power to get it moving. However, as it weighs in at 3kg, it requires half as much effort to push along as a traditional longboard. A mere 200 of these high-performance devices will be made, selling for around ÷£325. Go to www.venturi.fr for details.
The breakdown group...
The breakdown group has just revealed its most unusual call-outs - and animals have caused many of the bizarre problems.
One motorist reported strange noises coming from underneath his car. Closer inspection revealed that a badger had become trapped between the body and the exhaust.
Another patrol told of an owner driven nuts by his engine"s lack of power. When the bonnet was lifted, it was found that a squirrel had stored its food in the air intake. And one member had to have the entire dashboard of their vehicle removed - to free their pet snake!