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Chevrolet has Revealed

CHEVROLET has revealed its revised Captiva, which arrives in UK showrooms in May. Highlights include a bold new face, upgraded cabin, competitive CO2 outputs and a spec list that is claimed to leave many of its rivals in the shade.

Fabia has Come On a Long Way ; Never a Fan of the Current Shape Skoda Fabia, Iain Robertson Was Keen to See What the Company Would Produce in Its Sportiest Vrs Form - and No Less Than a 700-Mile Round-Trip in One Day Would Suffice for a Comprehensive Review

To be fair, it is amazing what has happened to the 1.4-litre petrol engine since I first owned a Fabia Comfort in the late- 1990s. Installing the TFSi unit from the VW Golf within the smaller frame of the current Fabia is no less than a master-stroke of genius.

Birthday Treat for Customers

This week, staff at Read Hyundai are celebrating the company's first anniversary. It is one year ago this week that the Railway Street showroom saw a change of ownership. Previously known as Phillip Middleton Hyundai, the name changed on March 1 last year, when new owner Mike Read took over.

This Audi's so Smart It Can Almost Drive Itself ; It's a Car That Turns Science Fiction Into Fact. A Car That Offers the Ultimate in Luxury Motoring - a Car Lottery Winners Would Dream of Buying. Motoring Editor Roy Woodcock Gets Up Close and Personal with the New Audi A8

It's one of those silly questions I've always wanted to respond to with an equally silly answer. It appears in our weekly "Me & My Car Feature" (turn to page seven now and you'll see what I mean) and asks, all innocent-like, nudge, nudge, wink, wink, what's the craziest thing you've ever done in a car? Most, although not this week's subject, usually sidestep things with a "well, we were all young once, but I'd best not go into detail" response before moving on to discuss more important matter...

Ford Puts the World in Focus ; There May Have Been Rain in Spain, but During Its European Launch, It Was the New Focus, Ford's First 'World Car', That Shone. Motoring Writer David Hooper Reports From Jerez

When Ford launched its Focus to the international media in 1998, it caused a reaction among the assembled British journalists that I have not witnessed before or since. I was on that launch and remember clearly how even the most cynical and critical of motoring writers could not find a bad word to say about it.

Be One of First to See New Generation

THE new Ford Focus is here, and Hartwell Ford is the place to see it first in Grimsby. The Focus has come a long way since it was launched 13 years ago, and the new model has new styling, plenty of space and brilliant attention to detail, inside and out.

Sm-T Packs Plenty of Fun ; Motorcycling Columnist Kevin Ash This Week Tests the Ktm 990 Sm-T Abs Brought to You by Carole Nash, Britain's Favourite Bike and Scooter Insurer. We'll Beat Any Like-Forlike Insurance Quote! Www.Carolenash.Com

Adventure bikes are taking on a dual role as motorcycling's allrounders and technology showcases these days. BMW's R1200GS has always defined the class, effectively as motorcycling's Range Rover, while Ducati has pushed the technology boundaries with the Multistrada and its array of electronics.

New Honda for Less Than You May Think

HONDA has announced prices for three of its new 2011 models, and two at least are surprisingly competitive. Honda CBR125R The restyled CBR125R with its new fuel injection and exhaust systems is on sale now at Pounds 3,170 on the road, a huge Pounds 1,149 saving compared with Yamaha's Pounds 4,319 rival YZF125R.

Stylish, Sporty and Very Reliable Runner ; with Its Impressive Economy, Good Looks and High Safety Rating, Les Oliver Says the Peugeot 207 Should Appear On Anyone's Small Car Shortlist

PEUGEOT'S 207 is a solid, reliable runner, a neatly finished supermini with a comfortable, if somewhat plain, interior. In diesel Sport guise, the model tested here in five-door form is fitted with a 1.6-litre, 92bhp diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. This is mid-range among the diesel line-up, also populated by 70, 90 and 112bhp variants.

Tech Spec

Sport trim is top range, so as well as the Peugeot Connect USB Bluetooth system, 15in alloys, a rear parking sensor and sports trim interior, it also gets a dark-tinted rear window, automatic light and rain sensors, dual-zone air conditioning and a leather steering wheel. It rides OK, even on twisting country roads, holding the corners well, although it felt a little lumpy on poor surfaces.

Sunshine State of Mind

If the cold weather is getting you down, why not introduce a taste of the Sunshine State into your life with Chevrolet's new Orlando MPV. Now available at Wilson And Co, the Chevrolet Orlando compact MPV is Pounds 16,395 on the road, and comes with bold styling and innovative design.

Confusion: As Quick As a Flash ... ; We've Become a Nation of Flashers - Headlight Flashers, That Is. But Do We Know What All These Signals Mean?

You drive up to a crossroads and stop, indicating right. It's raining, getting dark, you're listening to loud music and the lorry driver opposite flashes his headlights. What do you think he means? You have the right of way? You haven't switched on your lights? Your music is really annoying? The fact is that most motorists in the UK - a whopping great 70 per cent of them - don't really know what the main purpose of a flashing headlight means.

'80mph On a Motorway Instead of 70mph Can Cost You 25% More in Fuel Costs'

MILLIONS of motorists are driving more slowly on the motorway in a bid to curb soaring fuel costs, according to the AA. As pump prices soar to new record highs, more than half of all drivers intend to reduce their speed on motorways to cut their fuel consumption, says a report from the Department of Transport.

Nissan Loan Car While You Wait

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has taken an innovative step to ensure customers are happy - and mobile - while waiting for their new car to arrive. Due to the unprecedented demand for its Juke, Qashqai and Qashqai+2 models, the company will be offering a free loan car for buyers facing a delivery lead time of more than three months to tide them over until their car arrives.

Golden Oldie Is Given a Facelift

HONDA has released details of a mildly facelifted GL1800 Gold Wing. The ageing 1800cc six-cylinder luxury tourer, pictured, unchanged for a decade, has had a minor restyle claimed to improve wind protection, an updated GPS navigation system, iPod interface and new "surround sound" audio system, larger panniers with seven litres greater carrying capacity and different suspension settings (but not different suspension).

Stylish, Sporty and Very Reliable Runner ; with Its Impressive Economy, Good Looks and High Safety Rating, Les Oliver Says the Peugeot 207 Should Appear On Anyone's Small Car Shortlist

PEUGEOT'S 207 is a solid, reliable runner, a neatly finished supermini with a comfortable, if somewhat plain, interior. In diesel Sport guise, the model tested here in five-door form is fitted with a 1.6-litre, 92bhp diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. This is mid-range among the diesel line-up, also populated by 70, 90 and 112bhp variants.

Fabia has Come On a Long Way ; Never a Fan of the Current Shape Skoda Fabia, Iain Robertson Was Keen to See What the Company Would Produce in Its Sportiest Vrs Form - and No Less Than a 700-Mile Round-Trip in One Day Would Suffice for a Comprehensive Review

To be fair, it is amazing what has happened to the 1.4-litre petrol engine since I first owned a Fabia Comfort in the late- 1990s. Installing the TFSi unit from the VW Golf within the smaller frame of the current Fabia is no less than a master-stroke of genius.

Chevrolet has Revealed Its Revised [...]

CHEVROLET has revealed its revised Captiva, which arrives in UK showrooms in May. Highlights include a bold new face, upgraded cabin, competitive CO2 outputs and a spec list that is claimed to leave many of its rivals in the shade.

Audi's Dream Car

Ford Puts the World in Focus ; There May Have Been Rain in Spain, but During Its European Launch, It Was the New Focus, Ford's First 'World Car', That Shone. Motoring Writer David Hooper Reports From Jerez

When Ford launched its Focus to the international media in 1998, it caused a reaction among the assembled British journalists that I have not witnessed before or since. I was on that launch and remember clearly how even the most cynical and critical of motoring writers could not find a bad word to say about it.