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The famous Ford name...

The famous Ford name is set to return to the BTCC in 2009 after an absence of nearly a decade. Independent team Arena Motorsport has revealed that it will field a squad of Focus STs in next yearò€™s championship. Although not a factory-backed effort, it will mean tin-top fans get to see the seriesò€™ most successful manufacturer back in action. Since 1959, the blue oval has won 10 championships and a total of 219 races.



This is a first look...

This is a first look at the Tramonto, the debut creation of his own company, Fisker Coachbuild. And there"s definitely something of the DB9 about it. Full details won"t be revealed until next month"s Frankfurt Motor Show, but the car has 610bhp on tap and can sprint from 0-60mph in only 3.6 seconds. The grille and headlights are hardly blazing new trails, though! Only 150 examples of the Tramonto are being built, but a second model is due next year.


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Smart owners looking...

Smart owners looking to supersize their ForTwo can now buy an extended boot which doubles load space. The í‚á£1,050 Clever End is a plastic box that bolts on to the back of the car. It incorporates a larger tailgate linked to the central locking system, plus extended rear lamps. Visit www.clever-end.com for more info.

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With a tall stance and...

With a tall stance and a platform shared with the Swift, there should be generous space inside for five, while the cabin design is said to mirror the exterior

Suzuki is diving head-first into the supermini-MPV sector with this model, the Splash. And following on from our spyshots in Issue 926, Auto Express can bring you the first official picture of the newcomer, which is set to replace the Wagon R late next year.

Getting its public debut at the Paris Motor Show, the Splash is sure to make waves with its striking lines. At the front, a big grille and large headlamps complete with bright orange indicators give a bold look. Meanwhile, neat details such as the silver A-pillars and roof, kinked-up C-pillars and bulging wheelarches help provide a sporty appearance.

With a tall stance and a platform shared with the Swift, there should be generous space inside for five, while the cabin design is said to mirror the exterior. An all-new 1.2-litre petrol engine should provide decent performance. When sales start in 2007, a price tag in the region of ÷£9,000 is expected.

As well as the Splash, Suzuki will take the wraps off its top-of-the-range Swift at the Paris event. The Sport, driven in Issue 927, is powered by a 123bhp 1.6-litre engine, and goes on sale in UK showrooms early next year, priced at ÷£11,500.




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