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The sensational pictures...

The sensational pictures in this week"s mag show how the conservative look of the current Golf is enhanced by several dramatic styling cues. Aggression is key to the new front end, with headlights angled in towards a GTI-style honeycomb grille. In profile, the VW"s waistline will become more pronounced, while the rear styling is inspired by the Concept A sports SUV, which debuted at March"s Geneva Motor Show. The aim is to create a similar unmistakable shape to that of the original MkI Golf of the Seventies, while also incorporating a more upmarket Audi-style look.



But there"s a new twist...

But there"s a new twist affecting both stories - we"ve found crooks here can get foreign plates online. We"re not publishing the website details for security reasons, but the firm will supply plates featuring any numbers and letters. A tiny disclaimer warns they"re "for show use only", but as we revealed in our original story, that means nothing in law.


News of the day
With the hayfever season...

With the hayfever season in full flow, MP Andrew Dismore is campaigning for clearer labelling on over-the-counter drugs to keep road users informed about the side-effects of their pills. More than 100 drugs are known to cause dizziness and delayed reactions. "Clearer labelling will alert people to the unexpected hazards," said Mr Dismore.

Alan Senior, used car...

Alan Senior, used car expert and editorial director of dealer publication Trader Guide, said: "Not so long ago, a Ford Focus estate was worth the same as the hatch, but the gap is showing signs of widening." Buyers wanting a diesel face the biggest price gap. For example, a three-year-old Fiat Stilo MultiWagon 1.9 JTD fetches a ÷£400 premium over the five-door.

Meanwhile, growing urban congestion is contributing to the increasing popularity of small automatics. Many town drivers prefer easy-to-use self-shifters, and according to the publisher of the CAP price guide, they are willing to pay extra for the luxury. Outlook Express repair inbox

A new loyalty scheme...

A new loyalty scheme has been launched that lets drivers earn points for every litre of fuel they purchase. To promote the Shell Drivers Club Card, the firm is giving away a total of 100,000 points daily – equivalent to ÷£500 worth of petrol, or 5,000 air miles.

CHECKING a car’s history is easier if it has a Retinagroup code on it, says the security firm. Unique markings are etched on to glass and parts, helping buyers confirm the chassis number and owner details match. Go to retinagroup.co.uk for information.

AUDI could soon be giving...

AUDI could soon be giving the phrase ò€˜electrifying performanceò€™ new meaning! Insiders at the German firm have told Auto Express that it is planning to reveal an electric version of its R8 supercar at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Itò€™s likely to take the form of a dramatic concept car, similar in design to the head-turning Audi RSQ, which previewed the R8 in the sci-fi film I, Robot back in 2004.

Car seats are important...

Car seats are important, but often what is comfortable for one person is not for another. To ease the pain, Halfords has released its 12V Back Massage Cushion.

It plugs into your cigar lighter, and gives you a choice of lower, upper or combined pressure points, and two massage speeds. You can certainly feel the cushion working – although over long periods it may become a distraction.


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