Badly lit roadsigns...
Badly lit roadsigns at night are destined to become a thing of the past thanks to clever new ‘glow-in-the-dark’ technology.
Lotus Exige goes for...
Lotus Exige goes for Cup glory as new firebreather cranks up the power
THE most hardcore Lotus Exige has just got even more extreme. Thanks to a revised engine management system, the Cup variant (below) now produces 257bhp from its 1.8-litre supercharged engine – an increase of 5bhp over the version it replaces. That’s enough to power the British car from 0-40mph in 4.1 seconds and on to 147mph. The Exige Cup 260 also features a new variable traction control. Initially it will only be available as a left-hand drive, but a UK model may be offered.
Survey backs our air pump findings
A STAGGERING 60 per cent of tyre pressure pumps on filling station forecourts are out of order. That’s according to motorists who took part in a recent poll by campaign group TyreSafe. The figure follows a recent Auto Express probe (Issue 994), in which 40 per cent of the airlines we checked across the UK were either faulty, inoperative or giving an incorrect reading.
Saloon Star joins electric chargers
IT looks as if Tesla Motors is charging ahead with plans for an all-new electric luxury saloon. Currently dubbed the WhiteStar, the newcomer is set to cost half the price of the US firm’s ÷£50,000 battery-powered roadster. The sports car maker is reportedly hoping to raise funds to build a new plant in California, where production will start in 2010.
Damage claims soar in cold snap
POTHOLE damage claims went through the roof last month, latest figures reveal. Nearly 50 per cent more vehicles suffered suspension or axle damage in January alone, according to extended cover provider Warranty Direct. It says the cold spell is to blame, as rain and freezing temperatures cause potholes to open, and water seeps into the seams of the road surface.