The new Range Rover 2010 model is said to be modelled on the previous Tange Rover sport with minimal changes that seem to make a big difference. The new model is said to have improved fuel consumption by up to 7.3% in the diesel range but it managers to also deliver improved performance figures.
At first glace the New Volswagen Polo shows a significant difference in its apperance compared to predecessor. There is a mix of design features from the new Golf and Sirocco incorporated into the bodywork and interior.
The combination of a dramatic advance in appearance and a comprehensive interior makeover result in a notable upgrade in stature that could tempt user-choosers of larger cars to make the switch to the smaller Polo.
This design has been released with the aim of winning the attention of the under 35 Year od market due to its sleek styling and design.
VW are confident that the new polo will hold its residual value better than other cars in the same sector of the marketplace due to its upgraded looks, better specification, keener pricing strategy and more spacious interior.
Audi have recently announced that they have launched a new version of the A4 saloon with improved efficiency with savings on CO2 emissions.
This new model produces 136 Bhp from a 2.0 Litre diesel engine, using the new combined efficiency the new A4 offers up to 61.4 Mpg and only produced 120 g/km which places this model in the low 13% diesel benefit-in-kind tax band.
New research has graphically revealed the dangers of texting behind the wheel.
It found that the effects of writing, reading and ignoring text messages impairs driving skills more than being drunk or ‘high’ on drugs.
Despite the dangers, 48% of UK drivers aged 18 to 24 admit to texting whilst driving.
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A high-performance panel van is set to show fleet operators how they could save money with vehicles running on hydrogen.
The 2.3-litre supercharged Ford Transit has been built to promote breakthrough technology to allow businesses and utilities generate their own alternative to traditional fuels.
Developed by Roush Technologies, the Transit will take to the road next month to prove how a new ‘home hydrogen station’ finally makes on-site refuelling viable for back-to-base transport operations.
Researchers are developing a new navigation system that alerts motorists to traffic jams ahead and advises of the best avoiding route before they reach the congestion.
The Congestion Avoidance Dynamic Routing Engine (CADRE) uses artificial intelligence (AI) to interpret live traffic information shared between vehicles fitted with a special GPS.
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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.
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£8m has been awared to improve congestion and journey times on the roads. Three major research projects are being constructed looking into providing relevant driving information, environmentally friendly driving styles and enhancing transport systems.
The three projects, which will see companies working with academic institutions and network operators, have been awarded the funding through the Government's Future Intelligent Transport Systems initiative.
"Congestion and pollution are problems that both affect the economy and are frustrating for road users. With the number of vehicles on the UK's roads set to rise, along with levels of congestion, we need to find solutions - and new technology will play a key role,” said science and innovation minister Ian Pearson. "We are confident that these projects will help to provide innovative solutions for this major challenge."
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