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The clever lamps boost...

The clever lamps boost road safety and save money, because they know exactly when they"re needed and when they can switch off. The smart posts outshine their 20th century predecessors with technology including sensors that detect traffic - they"re dim when there are no cars, but brighten as soon as vehicles approach. They can also sense the weather and make driving safer by shining more brightly when visibility is reduced, even during the day.



The most common reason...

The most common reason cited for not attending was the venue, and the fact that it"s difficult and costly to get to for the majority of UK residents. Others who responded to our survey criticised the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which organises the event, for holding a car show in a city which is unfriendly towards drivers.


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Off-roading fans are...

Off-roading fans are set to face í‚á£40,000 fines if they damage protected habitats or wildlife, thanks to a new law introduced in Scotland. The bill makes it a specific offence to use vehicles in sites of scientific interest, and raises the current penalty from í‚á£5,000. Supporters say 4x4s destroy flowers which take years to grow back.

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Is blue the new green...

Is blue the new green at Volkswagen? With plans to grow the BlueMotion line-up to eight variants, VW will soon have the most models using the latest clean emission technology in the UK.

Along with the already available Polo BlueMotion, the German firm will introduce eco-friendly versions of the Passat, Golf, Golf Plus and Golf Estate by the end of 2007, with the Jetta, Touran and Caddy van planned for the following year. BlueMotion is set to become more widespread as its advanced engine and exhaust technologies help reduce emissions, while aerodynamic body changes reduce drag and boost economy.

For example, the diesel-powered Golf BlueMotion 1.9 TDI returns 62.8mpg, while producing only 119g/km of CO2. This compares with 55.4mpgh and 135g/km for the standard car. VW claims there are minimal performance sacrifices.




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