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We first told you about...

We first told you about the V-XS in issue 799. It"s the brainchild of tuning specialist S-Sport, and tips the scales at only 900kg. This gives the car a power-to-weight ratio of 365bhp per tonne - more than a Ferrari 360M.



All school pupils to...

All school pupils to receive weekly lessons on the dangers of crossing roads and using bikes and cars. Cycling proficiency tests will return. Older kids should get access to driver familiarisation sessions, hazard awareness courses and first aid training.


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Sources have admitted...

Sources have admitted the car will be a "crossover" SUV, rather than a hardcore mud-plugger. In keeping with Audi"s image, it will be a luxury 4x4 aimed at the forthcoming Range Rover Sport and BMW"s X5. Due to be introduced in 12 months" time, the Q7 will be the first in a range of off-roaders from the firm to wear the Q badge beyond 2006.

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The results were announced...

The results were announced at the British Insurance Car Security Awards. Models such as the Citroen C3 and Audi A3 achieved five-star ratings for their resistance to break-ins and thefts, and were praised by Home Office Minister Hazel Blears for their "significant impact on cutting car crime". But a spokesman for the Association of British Insurers, which commissioned the research used to compile the new ratings, said it was "up to individual insurance companies" to offer discounts to owners of the award-winning models.

We called scores of insurers to ask if they planned to pass on any discounts - and none said they would. An Axa spokeswoman told us: "These measures are already taken into account in our premiums. We won"t be giving any extra discounts because of these awards."

UK"s Most Secure Models

Supermini: Citroen C3

Small family: Audi A3

Family: Toyota Avensis

Compact executive: Lexus IS200

Mini-MPV: Ford Focus C-MAX

Large MPV: Renault Espace

Convertible: Saab 9-3

Performance: Nissan 350Z

4x4: VW Touareg

Executive/luxury: Audi A8




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