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To our way of thinking...

To our way of thinking, a facelift in 2003 spoiled the 156"s looks, and you can"t beat the earlier cars when it comes to value for money. The trademark offset number plate, heart-shaped grille and hidden rear door handles were there from the start, and with a decent engine line-up from day one - including the cracking 2.0-litre Twin Spark - there"s much to recommend it. Fragile interior trim and shoddy build are the major weaknesses, so stick to low-mileage cars with a full dealer history to minimise the risks of buying a dud.



Simply attach the foam...

Simply attach the foam ball to a variable speed drill and you can achieve a perfect gloss finish in minutes with or without wax, claims the maker. The ÷£14.99 sponge is suitable for alloys, paintwork and headlight covers, and is ideal for tackling hard-to-get at places such as spoilers and bumpers. Not only does it get to the nooks and crannies a conventional sponge misses, it is reusable, too. Simply clean the ball with washing-up liquid and let it dry.


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The two-seater"s first...

The two-seater"s first starring role was in the 1968 movie The Thomas Crown Affair, where - painted deep red - it was driven by McQueen. The car-mad actor loved the 155mph machine so much, he ordered one for himself. Now pale yellow, the 325bhp 3.3-litre classic was the headline seller at the Pebble Beach event in California.

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Hot Caliber’s UK plan gets canned

Hot Caliber’s UK plan gets canned

There’s bad news for hot hatch fans – US giant Dodge has decided not to bring its powerful Caliber SRT-4 to the UK.

With 285bhp, it’s the most potent front-wheel-drive family car available, and a 0-60mph time of six seconds humbles the best opponents from Europe. An aggressive bodykit, 19-inch alloy wheels and a deep bonnet scoop, mean it turns heads, too.

Sadly, managers at the firm have claimed it would be too costly to convert to right-hand drive. The news comes on the back of the company’s decision not to bring the Challenger muscle car here.

Tyre safety gong for Auto Express

The tyre industry has hailed Auto Express’s contribution to road safety by presenting its top honour to the magazine. For the first time, the TyreSafe special award went to an organisation outside the industry.

We scooped the prize at a ceremony in Birmingham that was attended by senior executives from the likes of Pirelli, Goodyear Dunlop, Continental and Michelin.

Presenting the award to news and features editor Mat Watson, TyreSafe chairman Rob Beddis said: “We wanted to reward the magazine for its

continued commitment to promoting tyre safety.”

Parking cam’s bird’s eye view

Nissan can now give you eyes in the back, and side, of your head. Thanks to its new Around View Monitor, parking will no longer be a pain. Using four cameras and hi-tech electronics, it offers drivers a unique bird’s-eye view.

By looking at a dash-mounted screen, those behind the wheel will be able to place their motor with pinpoint accuracy. And to make it easier still, the gadget overlays the ‘real’ colour image with computer-generated guidelines. The kit will appear first on the luxurious Infiniti EX35, which is expected to arrive in the UK next year.




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