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No hiding place?

More speed cameras are being introduced onto Britain’s road, but some problems have cropped up. The UK ANPR system is supposed to scan number plates and alert police if a car is stolen, hasn’t got a valid tax disc or MoT, or if the driver is uninsured. It is also supposed to check whether there is a warrant for the arrest of the driver.

Cars Selected for Le Mans 24 Hours

The field of cars for the 73rd Le Mans 24 Hours has finally been chosen. The overall quality of the teams selected for the race on the 18th and 19th June will mean a fierce battle for victory.

Suzuki Malaysia to Seal Mahindra Deal

DRB-HICOM Bhd, has signed an agreement to distribute and import completely built-up (CBU) Suzuki motor vehicles and spare parts. The distributorship agreement was signed with Suzuki Motor Corp of Japan and the import agreement with Suzuki Motor and Global Worldtrade Sdn Bhd. The distributorship agreement is for four years and will be renewed annually. DRB-HICOM Bhd is now expected add Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd to their portfolio of foreign car brands after sealing the franchises of Suzuki yesterday and Mitsubishi last November

'I was going a bit fast'

A biker in South Africa, who waved at traffic officers as he sped by at 275 km an hour was finally caught and slapped with a R31 000 fine. The biker claimed he didn't hear the sirens as traffic officers chased him. Johan Bark-huizen, 38, was unrepentant, claiming he was going "too fast to stop" his 1 200 cc Kawasaki and that he didn't try to escape, but left the freeway by the nearest offramp to turn round and go back to the traffic officers. However, police officers said he tried repeatedly to escape and they had to block the entire freeway to catch him.

Fifth Gear DVD Downloads

Channel five is to become the first TV download shop by giving viewers the opportunity to download DVD-quality clips of popular car show Fifth Gear. You won’t be able to downlad whole episodes, but petrolheads will be able to download snippets of things like the BMW 1 series and the race between the Lamborghini Gallardo and the Ducati 999 for £1.50 each. It will also provide program features such as reviews of 12 cars and 'shoot-outs', which involve races between two similar vehicles.

Renault and Mahindra Joint Venture Deal

French car maker Renault and Mahindra group have signed a joint venture agreement to build and sell Renault's entry-level midsize Logan car in India as of 2007. The Logan will be marketed under the brand of Mahindra Renault. Mahindra will hold a 51 per cent stake in the car venture while Renault will hold 49 per cent, they said in a joint statement. Mahindra will use its extensive dealer network to distribute the car in the country. A right-hand version of Logan will also be developed by Renault in partnership with Mahindras to meet the needs of India and other right-hand drive markets.

Ryan's Rally Result

After three successive non-finishes, Ryan Champion got his Mitsubishi Ralliart Evo Challenge campaign up and running by coming just a tenth of a second from eventual winners Phillip and Simon Morrow in the Jedburgh-based Brick and Steel Border Counties Rally.

Cough Syrup Addicts Steal Cars

Yes you did read it correctly! Two engineering graduates in India who got addicted to the cough syrup, Corex, took to stealing cars so they could afford their daily dose of around 16 bottles. Police recovered six stolen cars from the accused Amanjeet Singh, Harpreet Singh and Gurdas, both of whom have a BE degree. The police claimed to have solved 47 cases with the arrest. On interrogation, the two disclosed that during their college they had started consuming Corex and pain killer capsule, Proxivon.

Honda

Established in 1948, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is one of today's leading manufacturers of cars and the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world. The Company is recognized internationally for its expertise and leadership in developing and manufacturing a wide variety of products that incorporate Honda's highly efficient internal combustion engine technologies, ranging from small general-purpose engines to specialty sports cars. No longer just for the trilby-wearers amongst us, as confirmed by the Civic Type-R, S2000, funky Jazz and even the new Accord.

Used Car Buying Advice

By purchasing a used car you can save a lot of money. You could buy a model that you may not be able to afford brand new. However, buying a used car is still a bit of a gamble as there is no guarantee that the car has not been in an accident, has real mileage, and was properly maintained. There may be some hidden problems like a worn out automatic transmission, or engine problems that may not have been obvious when you test-drove the car. Here are some essential facts you should consider before buying a second-hand car so you won't regret your decision after your purchase.