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One thing which will...

One thing which will set the IS500 apart will be economy. Engineers are focused on developing a motor which not only produces massive muscle, but also uses very little fuel when cruising.



Ford, Britain"s market...

Ford, Britain"s market leader (in sales, at least), has already done that. And if you look at the sheer size of the GM empire, do you really see it having any loyalty to Vauxhall"s Luton and Ellesmere Port plants? Or the brand, come to that? And could the same rules apply one day in the future to blue oval-owned Jaguar and Land Rover? Only Bill Ford at world HQ in Dearborn, USA, knows for sure. But I know this: the Eastern bloc has taken over from Britain as the number one location in Europe for big, ambitious companies to set up shop if they"re looking for a friendly pro-car welcome, low-tax Governments and capable, willing workers.


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The newcomer boasts...

The newcomer boasts a 110bhp 1.6-litre 16v engine, plus a bodykit to match. There"s a redesigned nose with a deeper bumper, wider air intake and new foglight surrounds. The car also has side skirts, flared wheelarches, body-coloured rubbing strips and 16-inch "Leopard" alloys.

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Motorists who use high-energy...

Motorists who use high-energy drinks to stay alert behind the wheel are as dangerous to other road users as drunk drivers, according to a new study. And teenagers, sales reps and truckers are among the worst offenders, the AA has told Auto Express.

The reason is down to the drinksò€™ caffeine content, a study by US scientists has revealed. It found excessive consumption can cause muscle twitching, irregular or rapid heartbeat and lapses in concentration; symptoms normally associated with being drunk.

The result is that, after an initial burst of energy, drivers relying on the caffeine drinks to stay awake on long journeys can instead suffer a serious tiredness relapse.

Figures obtained from the British Soft Drinks Association also reveal that energy drink sales in the UK are soaring. Between 2002 and 2008 there was a 74.1 per cent increase, and last year the average person consumed over

six litres of the caffeine-filled drinks.

An Institute of Advanced Motorists spokesperson said: ò€œHaving a high-caffeine drink is a one-off hit ò€“ you canò€™t repeat it, as they donò€™t produce the same effect in a couple of hoursò€™ time.ò€




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