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Lexus is getting sporty!...

Lexus is getting sporty! Having won widespread acclaim for its eco-friendly hybrids, Toyota’s luxury arm is out to tempt serious driving enthusiasts into its showrooms.



Are there more partial...

Are there more partial or total motorway closures than ever before, or is it just me? I’ve been caught up in countless total shut-downs lately, and in my experience it’s usually commercial vehicles, rather than cars, responsible for the road-closing havoc. Take 9 June. It will possibly be remembered as the worst and most frustrating day in the M25’s history. Tens of thousands of people, me included, were trying to get to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton or Stansted airports en route to England’s opening World Cup game in Germany. But the ‘authorities’ (more about these mysterious agencies on another occasion) chose to totally shut down the four lanes of Heathrow-bound carriageway I was using.


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And that’s not surprising, because they are dead ringers for our winning valve-cap monitors, Auto Unique’s Pressure Guard.

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We were excited to see...

We were excited to see it, but when we contacted Alfa, staff were mystified. "The car is not official and we don"t know what it is," was the company line. Our contact claimed the model doesn"t exist - and isn"t likely to any time soon.

Then things got even stranger; the Internet statement said the car would be making its debut at the legendary Pebble Beach car show in California this month. But again, this was flatly denied by Alfa UK. "We know what"s going to be at Pebble Beach and it isn"t that," reiterated the spokesman. The stunning 8c Competizione coup탩 debuted to critical acclaim at the Frankfurt Motor Show two years ago.

According to the site - which may or may not be official! - the convertible has been styled by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo. It is front-engined and rear-wheel drive, and the wheels are pushed nearer to the corners for better handling. Or it could all be a mistake. We"ll let you know...




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