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Run Your Car On Household WasteBy Chris on July 31st, 2008 | No Comments
A British chemicals company, INEOS Bio, are claiming that within two years they will have technology available that will convert household waste into ethanol fuel. Using their process it will be possible to convert a ton of household waste into 100 gallons of ethanol, which can then be converted int... -
Focus RS versus Focus RS - Old And New ComparedBy Chris on July 30th, 2008 | No Comments
Car Magazine have released a video in which the Mk1 Focus RS is compared with the new Focus RS, with Jost Capito, head of Ford’s Team RS, talking road test editor Chris Chilton through the differences between the two cars. The video is definitely worth a watch, whether you’re a fan of Fo... -
Lightweight Astra VXR A PossibilityBy Chris on July 29th, 2008 | No Comments
Following the recent unveiling of the Renaultsport Megane R26.R, Vauxhall are said to be considering a stripped-out version of the Astra VXR to take the battle to Renault and Ford’s new Focus RS. The Astra VXR is already a decent hot hatch, and with the use of lightweight materials and removal... -
Heroes - 2002 Ford Focus RSWhen Ford released the replacement to the Escort in 1998 it transformed the image of the company’s car range. The Escort had long been considered a bit of a dog, with dull styling, stodgy handling and a low rent interior. Along came the the Focus with its sharp ‘New Edge’ design, ...
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Weekly Roundup - 27th July 2008By Chris on July 27th, 2008 | No Comments
New Signs Tell Drivers To Slow Down - new number-plate recognition technology appears in speed warning signs Top Gear Crashes GT-R And R8 - nice one lads! 19-Year-Old Parks New M3 In side Of House - who do you blame, the incompetent kid behind the wheel or the stupid parents who bought him the car? ... -
Megane R26.R - No Room For The Kids, But Who Cares?The Renaultsport Megane R26.R has made its first public appearance at the British Motor Show, and it really is a belter. By taking the already excellent Megane R26 and putting it on a crash diet Renault have managed to shed 123kgs, improving the power/weight ratio as well as sharpening chassis repo...
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Teaser Image For Renaultsport Megane R26-RBy Chris on July 21st, 2008 | No Comments
With the British Motor Show due to start tomorrow, Renault have leaked a couple of images of their upcoming RenaultSport Megane R26-R ahead of the car’s official unveiling at the show. Little more than an outline, the images do at least show a couple of interesting features of the new car. On... -
Weekly Roundup - 20th July 2008By Chris on July 20th, 2008 | No Comments
Motorist Facing Police Insurance Bill For Damage Caused By Car Thief - crazy but true Largest Ever Parade Of EVOs - you wait half an hour for one Mitsubishi EVO and then 273 turn up at the same time 21 Year Queue For Top Gear Tickets - please join the back of the queue and be prepared to wait ... -
Corsa VXR Arctic Edition Is A Bit Of All WhiteBy Chris on July 17th, 2008 | No Comments
Corsa VXR fans will be pleased to hear of a new limited edition, the Vauxhall Corsa VXR Arctic Edition. Decked out in Glacier White paintwork and sporting some mean-looking black 18-inch V-spoke alloys, the Arctic Edition also wears a new Remus Sports exhaust. The Remus exhaust liberates another 15... -
Fuel Duty Increase PostponedBy Chris on July 16th, 2008 | No Comments
Bow down and thank the generosity of our Labour government, for they have decided to postpone the planned October increase in fuel duty. The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, announced the postponement of the 2p increase, stating it will ‘help motorists and businesses get through what is a diffic...






