Back by popular demand...
Back by popular demand – Alfa is re-releasing the hot-looking Collezione special edition of the 147. Improvements include unique Ghiaccio White paint and 17-inch alloys, plus uprated suspension for sharper responses. Three and five-door versions are available, with a 1.6-litre petrol or 1.9 JTDM diesel engine. Prices start at ?13,950 for the three-door petrol.
It"s often thought that...
It"s often thought that the term "station wagon" originated in the US to name the large, boxy cars used to ferry guests from railroad stations to hotels. They were usually home-made affairs, but in 1928, Ford was the first firm to offer a "station wagon" as part of its Model A line-up. However, similar passenger-carrying vehicles had been in use in the early 20th century on Australian farms, which were often called "sheep stations", hence the name station wagon.