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Potholes claims rise by 750%

CLAIMS for damage to cars have risen by as much as 750% due to the poor state of the UK’s roads after the winter’s floods. One council has reported an increase in claims from motorists whose cars have suffered broken suspension and steering. Somerset Council said it has experienced a 750% rise in claims for the period from January to February 2014 compared to the same period the previous year.

Nissan LEAF to be joined by four more electric Nissans

The Nissan LEAF (pictured) will be joined by 4 more electric Nissans The Nissan LEAF may be the most successful electric car in the world, but the numbers Nissan manages to sell are still tiny. But in a clear indication that Nissan still believes there’s a future for the electric car as a replacement for the ICE car, they’ve revealed they have plans for four further EV models. Three of those models are already clear; an Infiniti with the electric drivetrain from the LEAF, an electric version of the NV200 van and the LEAF itself.

Spied! 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The king of Camaros lives. Spy shooters have captured the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 during testing, and this monstrous red demon is wearing huge tires, dual exhaust and performance fascia. But this mule also has a telltale engine marking: a strip of paper indicating the venomous 6.2-liter supercharged V8 is underhood, and this particular example is using a slushbox.