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SAAB

The future has been...

The future has been delayed - for cars that automatically obey speed limits, at least. Trials of 20 special Skoda Fabias at Leeds University are running late, due to problems getting the satellite-controlled equipment to work. The project, backed by the Government, is also awaiting the construction of a new simulator, which tests drivers" reactions to their vehicles slowing down.



Renault is now favourite...

Renault is now favourite to win the services of Kimi Raikkonen to replace McLaren-bound Fernando Alonso.


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Lambo made a gift of...

Lambo made a gift of the all-wheel-drive machine to mark the force"s 152nd anniversary. And as you can see, this is no daft publicity stunt. It has a siren and flashing lights, two-tone paint and is packed with the latest police kit.

Autonovelties

It might not look much...

It might not look much like a bella bambino now ò€“ but this is the Fiat 500ò€™s baby brother.

As we revealed in Issue 1,013, the firm has plans for a low-CO2 micro-car, reviving memories of the Topolino ò€“ and our spies have caught it on the road.

It has a new rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive platform, co-developed with BMW, and the project will also spawn a BMW micro-car, badged Isetta. The Fiat has a 65bhp 900cc engine and a twin-clutch semi-auto box, and promises 80mpg economy, plus sub-90g/km emissions.

Inside, thereò€™s a versatile 3+1 seating layout, with a sliding front passenger bench, plus a flip-down ò€˜fourthò€™ seat in the rear. The car is due in 2010.




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