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Here’s a plug-in...

Here’s a plug-in hybrid that you can actually build yourself. Developed by US firm Riley Enterprises, the new three-wheeler kit car, badged XR-3, is capable of 225mpg and a top speed of 85mph. It’s powered by a diesel engine at the front, while a lithium-ion cell drives a motor at the rear – you can shift between the two at the flick of a switch. Its price remains a secret, but the first kits should be ready within the next three months.



It"s the 4x4 MINI that...

It"s the 4x4 MINI that wasn"t supposed to be revealed until next month! Following the arrival of three leaked pictures yesterday, MINI has decided to release official details and pictures of the newcomer- now known to be called the MINI Countryman.


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Life is seldom fair...

Life is seldom fair, but British rally÷­ing has good reason to grumble. Since the World Rally Champion÷­ship for Drivers was introduced in 1979, there have been 16 title holders. And of those, the only two Brits – Colin McRae and Richard Burns – are no longer with us.

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Called Scratch Guard...

Called Scratch Guard Coat, it returns the damaged surface to its original state in a week - and could be an option across the range.

Meanwhile, scientists at the Max Planck Institute in Munich, Germany, have found a way to change the shape of surface crystals in car paints - and claim the modified shades will alter according to the temperature. So a silver vehicle goes red in sunlight, or grey if it"s raining.




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