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It simplifies the information...

It simplifies the information given to the driver by concealing anything not needed. The concept is the work of component firm Visteon and London"s world-renowned Royal College of Art. Designer Serge Porcher said: "With this system, controls are visible on the screen at the start - then I can hide them!"



What"s the most exciting...

What"s the most exciting new car the average 21-year-old can afford? It may be more thrilling than you think... Unveiled at the Motor Show, this is Caterham"s Seven Sprint. Aimed at young drivers, it covers 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds. After a compulsory day"s driver training, buyers aged 21 and over can get a 1.4 for í‚á£299 per month, with a year"s insurance free. There"s a í‚á£2,750 deposit and a final payment after three years of í‚á£9,975.


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On the road, the BladeRunner...

On the road, the BladeRunner behaves like a normal truck but has a much tighter turning circle, as the wheels are fitted to "turnable" bogies at either end. It can carry goods, passengers or even act as a high-speed car transporter.

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The Lamborghini Murciélago...

The Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster may cost ÷£225,000, but the supercar has one of the fiddliest fabric tops around.

That’s why US-based Genaddi Design has created a carbon fibre roof that the firm reckons is simpler to fit. The super-light system is made from four pieces, which allows owners a wide range of roof permutations, from fully enclosed to targa and open top.

And the good news for track day fans is that the roof will stay in place at speeds up to 185mph – as opposed to the current set-up, which can’t be used above 100mph.

All the pieces can be stowed within the car, and should the heavens open, it only takes a minute to put the roof in place. Production begins in May 2008, and the hood is available from Genaddi, as well as some Lambo dealers. It costs ÷£13,000.




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