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Volvo announces XC60 pricing and specification
The Volvo XC60 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March and has already won a UK technology award for its City Safety system, an autobrake collision avoidance system which is a standard feature on this new car. Popularity for the XC60 is building with more than 250 confirmed orders placed so far. Volvo Car UK has announced preliminary prices for the new XC60. This new crossover vehicle combines XC capability with sports coupe styling. ... [more]
New range of accessories for the Jeep Patriot
Jeep is now offering a range of accessories for the Patriot including a Startech chrome grille and a bodykit – or for the ultimate ride, sports suspension and 20-inch alloys. Simon Elliott, Managing Director of Chrysler UK Ltd, said: “People love to personalise their cars. This new range of accessories for the Jeep Patriot will be available in dealerships from June and while some people are happy to add just a few accessories, our great value-... [more]
Origo Industries turn CO2 emissions from your vehicle into fuel at your own home
Origo Industries has developed a system that captures the CO2 from your vehicle’s engine and then allows you to turn these emissions into fuel at your own home to re-power your car. The same fuel could also be used to power your house. The system uses a new approach where CO2 is regenerated through algae in a home unit, allowing the user to produce bio-oil (up to 2500 litres per year tax-free). Origo Industries is displaying its technology for... [more]
Liberty Electric Cars re-engineeris luxury cars and 4 x 4s into high performance electric vehicles
The market for electric cars is still in its early stages, however exponential growth is expected as legislation, social awareness and technological advances accelerate change in transport choices. Electric vehicles have 80 per cent lower running costs than petrol cars. Electrical power is also a more efficient source of power, as petrol engines only use around 25 per cent of their energy to create motion - the vast majority is lost in heat an... [more]
Volvo enhances range for 2009 model year
Enhancements to the Volvo range for the 2009 model year offer customers more choice, more luxury features and technology. All new MY'09 models are available to order now with first customer cars expected in July. A key exterior design change is introduced at model year to the Volvo S40, V50, C70 and C30 by making the Volvo emblem on the tailgate larger and more wide spread; enhancing its visibility and aligning the styling with the all-new Vo... [more]
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4x4 and 4WD car in the news
Top marks for Triton pick-ups (The Borneo Post)BIG, bold and beautiful. These were the three words that hit me when I first laid my eyes on the Mitsubishi Triton 3.2. |
Profit dwindles for stop-and-go carriers (The Glasgow Daily Times)Roy Chapman drives 150 miles a day delivering 462 copies of the Glasgow Daily Times. He’s done it for 16 years, supplementing his farm income. |
High gas prices ripple through economy (The Glasgow Daily Times)Last year, Roy Chapman mowed his hay field with $50 of diesel fuel. This year, it cost Chapman, 38, of Glasgow, $150 to mow the same field. |
Briefs (The Glasgow Daily Times)BCMS holds first football practice July 14 |
Otsego to upgrade communications (The Daily Star)At Wednesday's meeting, the Otsego County Board of Representatives agreed to a $408,904 contract to upgrade its emergency communications and a $60,000 contract to retain a communications consultant. |
Green Wave win tourney opener, 5-2 (The Daily Star)Jon Wolfanger had a two-run single in the first inning Friday to lead Oneonta to a 5-2 Legion baseball win over Abington in the opening round of the Moscow Devil Cat Wood Bat Classic in Scranton, Pa. |
Keep it safe on the waters this July 4th (The Glasgow Daily Times)If you intend to be on Barren Lake over the holiday, and especially to watch the fireworks from a boat, be advised that the Kentucky State Police and the Department of Fish and Wildlife will be ramping up their patrols. |
GPD plans checkpoints (The Glasgow Daily Times)The Glasgow Police Department will be conducting traffic enforcement checkpoints during the July 4th weekend. |
Unemployment rose in May (The Glasgow Daily Times)Barren County’s unemployment figures were on the rise in May, following April’s decline. |
2003 Nissan X-Trail SVE from UK and Ireland - Comments (Carsurvey.org)I previously had a top range Mitsubishi Shogun 3.5L, the X Trail is more comfortable, faster, more economical, better specified and £15,000 cheaper. The heated leather seats are superb the drive is smooth and the handling is amazing for this type of vehicle. |
