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They may be fashionable...

They may be fashionable, but driving in flip-flops could be fatal. A quarter of road users admit to wearing open-toed footwear at the wheel - yet 75 per cent of those said it impeded car control. The main problem is soles catching under pedals. Insurer Norwich Union, which conducted the survey, said: "Motorists should think carefully about their footwear."



The 422 is designed...

The 422 is designed to drastically cut the moisture that builds up in garages and workshops during wet weather, and can remove up to 21 litres a day. Water is collected in the integral container, or it can be piped outside. An auto defrost facility ensures the 422 does not ice up, and a two-speed fan speeds up moisture collection.


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Voice recognition technology...

Voice recognition technology is creeping into the car and, in particular, the new generation of sat-navs ò€“ with Garminò€™s nüvi 860T the latest to benefit.

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Here"s an ingenious...

Here"s an ingenious new car that looks set to go to the top of its class! This is the latest picture of Toyotaò€™s production-ready iQ undergoing development testing.

The four-seater will be the first car under three metres to comfortably accommodate a trio of adults, with enough space for either a child or luggage in the fourth chair behind the driver. Alternatively, the rear ones can be folded flat to create a two-seater with impressive boot space.

Toyota has used a series of engineering innovations to squeeze all this cabin room from a car with such a small footprint. These include an ultra-compact heating unit, single central dial displaying all the driver readouts, and integrating the audio and navigation controls into the steering wheel. Our sources also revealed that the iQ will be built to deliver the lowest possible CO2 emissions, and although the powertrain is yet to be confirmed, it is expected to use a 1.0-litre petrol unit with optional stop-start technology. The iQ should be available in early 2009.




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