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When we contacted the...

When we contacted the Midlands 4x4 marque, a spokesman told us: "No decision has been made yet." However, our sources insist the Disco will appear first at the New York Motor Show in early April. As Americans don"t buy diesels, this will be a petrol model - leaving the way clear for the oil-burner to take the stage for the first time at the British exhibition a month later.



Take a peek at the new-look...

Take a peek at the new-look Fords which will ring the changes for the blue oval in 2010. These are the first official pictures of the facelifted S-MAX and Galaxy ò€“ both of which are set to go on sale in March.


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This is the new Focus...

This is the new Focus ECOnetic – a special low-emission, super-frugal model. The suspension has been lowered to improve aerodynamics, while a drag- reducing bodykit with modified bumpers, side skirts and rear spoiler have been fitted. Add low rolling-resistance tyres, a remapped ECU and low-friction engine oil for the 109bhp 1.6-litre TDCi, and it returns 66mpg, with CO2 emissions of only 115g/km.

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Regulations for having...

Regulations for having windows tinted can be daunting, but with the Privacy Shades there are no such worries. The dark fabric fits over the rear windows from the B-pillar backwards, ensuring you stay legal.

The shades are model specific, but the maker claims it covers most new European and Japanese vehicles on sale.

Looking like in-car sun blinds, the rigid frame fits the window outline perfectly. They are secured by clips that slide between the glass and interior trim, and extras are included to give a tighter fit on heavily curved windows. Fitting and removal is simple, and we had them installed on our Kia Pro_cee’d within minutes. The roughest of roads didn’t disturb them and they were rattle-free, too. They can be fitted to lowered windows, although the maker warns against travelling at the limit with them in that state. Up close, the shades look like sun blinds, but from a distance they do a convincing impression of proper tints. Yet as many new cars come with tinted windows already, their appeal will be limited.




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