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This aluminium race-style...

This aluminium race-style trolley jack from tool giant Clarke will make light work of any under-car maintenance. The jack has been designed with sporting models in mind, as its saddle can drop lower than standard units to a mere 79mm – at full height it will reach 376mm. It weighs only 10.3kg, while the two-piece handle makes it easy to store and use – simply twist and pump to raise and lower the cup. There is also a rubber contact pad to protect the car.



The 5 is based on the...

The 5 is based on the MX-Flexa concept revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March of this year. On sale early in 2005, it will be available with a choice of three engines - 1.8 and 2.0-litre petrol units, and a 2.0-litre diesel. Using the same platform as the Ford Focus C-MAX, the newcomer is expected to cost from í‚á£14,000.


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YOU CAN now personalise...

YOU CAN now personalise your car horn – and not only with the honk of the Dukes of Hazzard’s General Lee. The latest www.horntones.com gadget stores digital music files to play on demand.

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The latest technology...

The latest technology from Formula One tyre supplier Bridgestone means that even the biggest 4x4s and people carriers can now use run-flats – and it’s all thanks to a unique cooling fin.

While the new designs aren’t due to hit the streets until next year, the next-generation Dueler SUV rubber features a ribbed sidewall, which cools the tyre when it is driven without air.

Heat is the major factor on how far a run-flat can go after a puncture, and this is even more of a problem on wheels with tall sidewalls, such as those found on off-roaders and MPVs.

The fins, which lift the hot air off the sidewall to provide cool spots around the tyre, mean conventional run-flat technology can now be used. To achieve the normal run-flat standard of 50 miles at 50mph, the Bridgestones don’t need as much reinforcement, so they weigh less and give an improved ride. Expect the new tyres to cost around the same as the current RFT run-flat range when they arrive early next year.




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