Fans of the animated...
Fans of the animated films featuring Wallace and Gromit could soon get their hands on the duo’s delivery van. The real-life version of their 1958 Austin A35, which is owned by creator Nick Park (pictured) and inspired the "Anti-Pesto’ model featured in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit movie, is on sale on eBay. All proceeds will be donated to a children’s charity.
Here’s the Mazda...
Here’s the Mazda -2... doors, that is. The three-door variant of the company’s supermini is launched this month, offering a much sleeker look than the five-door hatchback.
This latest version will broaden the appeal of the 2008 World Car of the Year. The five-door 2 was launched in September 2007, and won acclaim for being lighter than its predecessor, bucking the trend for heavier new models.
Prices for the three-door will be ÷£500 less than the equivalent five-door, so start at ÷£7,999 for a 1.3-litre petrol model in entry TS trim. The two variants have the same exterior and interior dimensions, but the newcomer has 25mm less rear seat shoulder room. Other changes include unique side sills for models fitted with a sports styling kit, as well as an exclusive Crystal White pearlescent paint.
Mazda anticipates up to 50 per cent of 2 buyers will choose the latest version, which comes with the option of two 1.3 petrol engines or a 1.4-litre diesel. In July, a 102bhp 1.5 petrol Sport model will be available, priced from ÷£11,399.