This is the fresh Mondeo...
This is the fresh Mondeo Estate and, thanks to our exclusive main picture, not only can we reveal it for the first time, but also the face of the new model. As you can see, the Mondeo is set to be one of the most distinctive cars in the family class. Its front end draws inspiration from the sporty S-MAX MPV - complete with the now trademark gaping lower air intake and large headlights.
That"s the view of transport...
That"s the view of transport experts who say there"s a "recipe for disaster" looming should the Euro-style road signs be adopted, as suggested, in the next five years. The UK Metric Association (UKMA) is pushing for the abolition of imperial miles and yards on Britain"s 1.5 million road signs in a new report, claiming there would be many benefits in converting to metres and kilometres. The group has listed examples such as the easier calculation of fuel economy and uniformity with other EU nations as key reasons for undertaking the ÷£80m scheme.
And it has on its side the ex-Labour leader Neil Kinnock, who said in the UKMA report: "Our imperial road signs are the most obvious example of the muddle of measurements in the UK. If we follow these recommendations, we can join the modern metric world."
Transport Secretary Alistair Darling is understood to be lukewarm on the plans, as is the AA Motoring Trust. Spokesman Paul Watters said: "The change will create danger and anger, particularly where confusion leads to prosecution for speeding. A patchwork of metric and imperial signage in the UK would be a recipe for disaster."