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Nissan Puts Self-Cleaning Car To The Test

NOT a fan of cleaning your car? If so, you might want to make friends with your local Nissan dealer, as the Japanese firm has begun tests on a "self-cleaning" vehicle which could wash away the worries of those weary of doing the job themselves. Boffins at Nissan's European technical centre in Switzerland are testing an innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt.

Road drainage problems increasing

ROAD DRAINAGE during the mid-summer heatwave was no better than in the early-year floods, according to 40% of drivers. A further 9% said drainage in June was even worse than during the winter downpours, the AA/Populus survey of more than 18,000 AA members showed. Most dissatisfaction with the state of the roads in mid-summer was shown by drivers in Yorkshire and Humberside, with 46% of them reckoning drainage was no better than during the winter.

Hyundai ix35 and i30 Go! World Cup Special Editions launched

The Hyundai ix35 Go! World Cup Special Edition There’s going to be no shortage of ‘World Cup’ branded goods on offer in the next few months, and Hyundai are getting in on the act with special editions of the ix35 and i30. Hyundai are a World Cup partner (so they need to see some bang for their Buck) and the ix35 Go!