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Despite heavy criticism...

Despite heavy criticism in the media, McLaren has been cleared over its decision to order Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton to hold position in Monaco to safeguard a 1-2 result.



Thanks to exclusive...

Thanks to exclusive insider information, we can bring you the first images in this week"s mag of the newcomer, and the lowdown on the features which Ford hopes will keep the Fiesta at the top of the sales charts.


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These are the first...

These are the first official shots of the new 207 CC. And com÷­pany bosses hope it will go straight to the top of the coupé-cabriolet class.

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There"s heavy cladding...

There"s heavy cladding at the rear to hide its identity, but the bonnet reveals this is no ordinary prototype. With a sporty bulge and an air intake similar to that of the Cooper S hatch, there"s a rather special powerplant under the hood.

The fastest Traveller will use a 170bhp 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbo engine, developed by MINI"s parent firm BMW in conjunction with PSA Peugeot Citroen. Although the Traveller will weigh more than the standard car, the six-speed Cooper S version should cover 0-60mph in about seven seconds and hit a top speed of nearly 140mph. Developed alongside the next Cooper S hatch, the Traveller is set to feature similar suspension, as well as uprated disc brakes.

The cabin will get sporty leather seats and a racy steering wheel, plus greater emphasis on quality materials. With a Cooper S already being tested, it seems certain that MINI will develop a Cooper Traveller, too - probably with power from a de-tuned version of the same 1.6 turbo engine. Both are set to go on sale in late 2007.




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