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Luxury finishes on mainstream...

Luxury finishes on mainstream cars are a step closer, as boffins have worked out how to add a touch of class to budget trim. They"ve discovered an easy way to stick a veneer of good-quality materials to standard cabin components, so that even basic models can feel like range-toppers. The scientists - of Battelle, a technology company in Ohio, US - say the technique is carried out as the parts come out of the moulding machines.



Auto Express has learned...

Auto Express has learned the Korean marque will undergo a complete makeover next year - and in a shock move, the Daewoo name will be axed and replaced by Chevrolet. Daewoo models are already badged Chevy in eastern European markets, and the re-branding should cover all of the Continent by the end of 2005.


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Packing a 621bhp 6.0-litre...

Packing a 621bhp 6.0-litre W12 engine, the brutish two-seater coupe can accelerate to a top speed of 204mph. But itò€™s also green too, as itò€™s capable of running on renewable biofuel as well as petrol.

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With obvious Ford design...

With obvious Ford design cues around the bumper and grille, it"s a preview of the next-generation Escape 4x4. Officially, there are no plans to launch the car here in the UK in the next few years. But insiders claim it"s a possibility, although the model would have to be carefully positioned to avoid stealing sales from the Freelander - made by Ford-owned Land Rover.

The last Ford SUV to be sold in Britain was the Maverick, axed in 2002. It was a joint venture with Mazda, which badged its model the Tribute. The current Escape is a big seller in the US, where there"s even a hybrid version. However, the SUV to be unveiled at Tokyo will be powered by a 3.0-litre V6.

Ford has used the Equator name before. A pick-up concept was unveiled at the 2000 Chicago expo, but it never made production.




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