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The survey, carried...

The survey, carried out by GE Company Car Trends, found that only 38 per cent of fleet managers questioned predicted an increase in the use of diesels in the future. Last year, sales of derv models rose by a whopping 40 per cent, while the overall new car market was down by five per cent. According to the poll, however, the current tax situation could severely impact on this upwards curve.



A host of features in...

A host of features in the new Sebring include this cup-holder which can both heat and cool drinks.


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The North American Car...

The North American Car of the Year was the Chrysler 300C, while the Truck award - which includes off-roaders as well as pick-ups - went to Ford"s Escape Hybrid. Speaking after collecting his gong at Detroit, blue oval boss Bill Ford said: "Four more hybrids are on the way. There will be a version of the Fusion saloon within three years, plus two Mercury models and a Mazda Tribute within two years."

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Honda might have pulled...

Honda might have pulled out of Formula 1 and shelved its much hyped 600hp V10-powered NSX in the wake of the financial crisis, but the company hasnò€™t forgotten its sporty roots. One look at the concepts for this yearò€™s Tokyo Auto Salon (Jan 9-11) clear that query up.

In introducing its all-new Sports Modulo customized lineup, Honda Access Ltd, Hondaò€™s tuning arm revealed what could well be the last update of the aging S2000. Employing a catchcry of ò€œFumonò€ (pronounced foo-mon) which means ò€˜wind rippleò€™, Honda Access designers have created radical aeroparts to reduce the S2000 Sports Moduloò€™s Cd levels.

While the edgy front spoiler and rear winglets wouldnò€™t win any good design awards, Honda engineers tell us that these aeroparts improve downforce and stability at speed. This S2000 also features new lightweight alloys and a wine red cloth retractable roof.

Honda second main concept for the TAS is its Sports Modulo Fit RS concept. Based on the popular Fit, this raunchy model gets the same ò€˜wind ripple effectò€™ inspired aeroparts (as the S2000), sports wheels and a significantly upgraded interior redesign in three-toned bright orange, black and aluminium. Civic and Accord versions of Honda Accessò€™ upgrades were on show as well.

But to sell cars, you have to appeal to the ladies too. So Honda went to the other end of the design spectrum ò€“ away from performance parts ò€“ and more towards the dressy. Its Life Style Study concept, based on the 660cc Life minicar incorporates a cutely colored exterior and interior covered in hundreds of Swarovski crystal beads.

It looks like something out of Paris Hiltonò€™s toybox. It even gets a center console boasting shiny crystals as well as pink polka-dot seat covers!




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