The inhabitants of the virtual world “Second Life†are in for a new highlight next week. On 20 February 2007 Mercedes-Benz sets up its own representation in the online world at www.secondlife.com. On the Mercedes-Benz “island†in the upmarket South West district (coordinates: 128.128.11) the Second Life inhabitants can visit the new showroom, and in [...]
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Subaru of America, Inc. announced that the 2007 Subaru Legacy and Outback earned the highest rating in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests. The Subaru Legacy and Outback received five stars in both the frontal and side-impact crash tests for all seating positions. [...]
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The movies are back in the spotlight once again at the Galleria Ferrari in Maranello with the opening of the second exhibition devoted to the actors and films that have contributed to enhancing the Ferrari legend worldwide. As part of the Company’s 60th Anniversary celebrations, this latest exhibition includes a selection of over 40 previously [...]
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While Honda is confident it has built Button (pictured) and team-mate Rubens Barrichello a better car, it admits it’s still struggling to come to terms with the new Bridgestone tyres.
McLaren and Ferrari continue to set the pre-season pace, but the two Honda drivers are even having difficulty matching the lap times being set by Williams, [...]
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Bosses at Nissan are backing the new Qashqai (above) to make an impact on fleet users when it hits UK showrooms this month – and this is good news for used buyers.
Up to 40 per cent of new sales are expected to go to business owners. So if you want off-roader looks and hatchback running [...]
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Save yourself the cost of a new bumper or respray by investing in a Carpoint Easy-fit Parking Sensor from A1 Motor Stores (A1MS).
The new product is ideal for motorists who are reluctant to drill holes in the bumper for the sensors, as the Carpoint kit fits on to the number plate surround. Also, the design [...]
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One million animals and 10 million birds are killed on Britain’s roads each year, figures from the Mammals Trust UK reveal.
Now the Guild of Experienced Motorists (GEM) has launched a scheme for drivers to ease their conscience with a donation to a wildlife charity if they run over an animal. Log on to www.motoringassist.com for [...]
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The surround-sound specialist’s new 7.1 system comes via 14 Alpine speakers - comprising three up front, with the rest spaced throughout the vehicle - to give passengers the feeling of being at a concert.
The collaboration between Dolby and Alpine will allow drivers to hear a different instrument on each speaker, while the vocal track [...]
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Rolls-Royce thinks its new Phantom Drophead Coupй could be the most expensive new car ever sold in the US, after one was bought for $2million (ВЈ1.01million) at a charity auction in Florida.
The bid was the highest price paid in the Naples Winter Wine Festival’s seven-year history. The auction is attended by top vintners and chefs, [...]
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“It’s better at crumpling in an impact than conventional materials,” said creator Ronald ThompÂson. “And it doesn’t leave sharp edges when it cracks.”
The hair is smothered in epoxy resin, like fibreglass. Called PiliusX, it is being tested at a London university. Thompson hopes car firms will like its eco-friendliness, as the hair rots down to [...]
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