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Keeping an eye on road safety

NEW research from Specsavers Opticians shows that one in four drivers fall below the recommended eyesight standard for road safety. Read

Focus sounds great

IN a clever feat of musical ingenuity, an orchestra playing instruments created entirely from car parts performs the soundtrack to the new Ford Focus television commercial. Read

Going topless reminds me of jungle fun, says Biggins

THE 'King of the Jungle' Christopher Biggins will be going topless this summer. Read

Reap the harvest of Korea's latest crop

THE ceed is growing - and a different group of people will soon be able to reap the harvest. Read

Welcoming a beefier model to VW family

TTHE burning question Volkswagen has to be asked is how the company has managed for so long without a soft-roader to slug it out with the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Free-lander and co. Read

807 gets a stylish makeover

PEUGEOT is following the lead of fellow French firm Citroen by giving its large people-carrier a New Year makeover. Read

An electric start for new studio

GENERAL Motors has announced the opening of a new studio dedicated to the company's next generation of electrically-driven vehicles. Read

Big things expected of new-look Forester

SUBARU is aiming to take advantage of the current trend for crossover vehicles by introducing a new Forester, which the Japanese car firm says will be its best-selling vehicle in the UK within three years. Read

Diesel-fuelled rocket

THERE aren't many diesels on the road which have such blistering performance that they can quite easily pin you back in your seat. Read

Audi TT

Getting up to speed with Audi's new TT

SPORTIER version of the Audi TT has been unveiled offering even more power and performance. Read

Good for the planet

PRICES for the new Mazda2 diesel range of five-door hatchbacks will start from £9,499. Read

In the hot seat for latest technology

AN indication of how technology is marching on comes with the latest multi-media option from Spanish car company SEAT. Read

Test drive

THE new Mercedes-Benz C-Class has passed the European NCAP crash tests with flying colours. Read

Clean-up your act and save money

TAKING care of your car is one of the best financial investments you can make, according to new research. Read

Electric smart cars you plug into mains sockets

SMART has started deliveries of electrically-powered models as part of a trial programme. Read

Finally... a showroom that takes us women seriously!

IN the Car Showroom Shake-up report from female-friendly insurer Sheilas' Wheels, one in five women questioned confessed to pulling out of buying a new car because of offensive comments made by a salesperson or the offputting showroom environment. Read

Jazz gets fit for new year

HONDA'S latest superminicum-compact car has gone sale in Japan ahead of its UK arrival in nearly 12 months' time as the next-generation Jazz. Read

Merc estate gets sporty

MERCEDES-BENZ has announced prices for the ultimate contradiction in terms - a workhorse estate car with supercar performance. Read

Upgrade kits on offer

FORD is offering Fiesta ST customers in the UK a unique opportunity to buy performance upgrades for their cars through a choice of two special dealer-fit options. Read

Classic reborn

FOR nearly 20 years it was a central part of Italian life. Read

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