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Future Volkswagen Camper Van maybe?

From just browsing though YouTube, I found this cool version of a future Volkswagen Camper Van concept - could this be the next generation? - Is this the way Volkswagen is heading? 

Amazing if it is, do you think you would want one?

Government launches new CO2 comparison tool

The Department for Transport (DfT) has today improved the Act on CO2 website - http://www.direct.gov.uk/actonco2 - to provide a car search tool that can be used to compare CO2 emissions and annual running costs on all current editions of each make and model.

Transport minister Andrew Adonis said: "I hope this will encourage individuals and businesses to look for an economical car whilst supporting the industry and stimulating widespread environmental change."

Emissions aid

Travelfootprint has added a fleet emissions audit tool to its free online calculators to help businesses assess the environmental impact of their fleet.

RAC Foundation report favours road building

A new road building programme would reduce congestion and be good for the environment, claim the RAC Foundation.

Current policy, it argues, has resulted in a series of misconceptions and myths, based on propaganda rather than facts, which now needs to be addressed.

“Road building if well designed can be a cost effective way of improving mobility for all without having a material effect on climate change,” said Stephen Glaister, director of the RAC Foundation.

Drivers 'can not live without their cars'

According to research from the AA, 82% of motorists still enjoy driving and 79% could not live without their car.

The survey of 18,547 members also revealed that 2% of women and 3% of men would dump their spouse rather than their car.

Drivers comply with smoking rules

A government study has found that almost all business drivers and their employers are complying with laws banning smoking ban in vehicles.

A report for Smokefree England found almost total compliance was across vehicles and the workplace - although a self-employed man was found "dumbfounded" by the penalty after being recently fined for smoking in his van.

EU satellite to provide fleets with new solutions

A range of new logistical and travel management services will be available to fleet managers when the EU's global positioning navigational satellie Galileo is launched.

Now the system’s Euro 3.6 billion funding has been approved, the focus has turned to what benefits it will bring to motorists.

New Vauxhall will read speed signs

Vauxhall is to introduce a system that reads speed limit signs in the forthcoming Insignia.

The Front Camera System is the first of its kind to be offered in a production car and will be an option from early next year.

It consists of a duel function camera that reads speed limit and no overtaking signs and displays them on the instrument panel, as well as alerting drivers when they veer unintentionally out of their lane.

Developed by Vauxhall’s European counterpart Opel in association with supplier Hella, the camera sits behind the rear view mirror and can spot road signs and lane markings.

Fraud rises as fuel prices increase

Rising fuel prices are leading to an increase in company vehicle drivers attempting to defraud their employers.

“Fuel fraud on fleets usually rises when petrol and diesel pump prices rise rapidly,” said Neville Briggs, managing director of CFC Solutions.

“Judged solely on what we are hearing from fleets, it could be quite widespread right now.”

Microsoft deal to bring mini-PCs to cars

Microsoft has signed a deal with the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group (HKAG) to bring a new generation of mini-PCs into cars.

The two companies will work together to develop new ‘infotainment’ systems for use in Hyundai and Kia cars.

Microsoft’s chairman Bill Gates said: “These new systems will redefine consumer experiences in the car.

“Since the spring of 2006, HKAG and Microsoft have been sharing their vision for the future of in-car technology.