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Skoda MissionL

Skoda is the latest manufacturer to join the queue of those releasing teaser shots ahead of the 64th Frankfurt motor show next week. Following on from the somewhat understated VisionD shown in Geneva ealier this year, is the MissionL. Unlike the VisionD, the MissionL concept is said to be close to a final production-ready design that will be launched through Europe, Russia and China.

Child car smoking ban moves closer

A BAN ON SMOKING in cars with children present has moved a step closer after peers inflicted a defeat on the Government in the House of Lords. Campaigners welcomed the result of the Lords vote, claiming a ban would protect half-a-million children who were exposed to second-hand smoke in cars every week. Although the successful Labour amendment to the Children and Families Bill does not directly ban smoking in cars with children in them, it backs the principle of making it an offence.

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (2012) to launch at Frankfurt

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 - UK bound When Chrysler revealed the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee details for the UK back in June, we did have a moan that all we’d get was the 3.0 litre diesel. Where’s the big V8, we asked? Well, it looks like Chrysler were listening because the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is coming to Frankfurt and going on sale across Europe in 2012.