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Insurance shake-up

By Richard Yarrow Motoring Issues 02 March 2007 09:14 4x4 drivers to pay more for insurance The biggest shake-up in Britain’s car insurance for 15 years is to take place – and 4x4 drivers are facing policy price hikes. That’s because for the first time a vehicle’s weight is to be taken into account when its group rating is calculated. The move means heavier cars such as SUVs will suffer.

Updated 2014 Chrysler 300S to debut at LA Auto Show

The Chrysler 300 is getting a few upgrades for 2014, and it will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. To start, audiophiles -- or at least fans of a particular brand of headphones -- will be pleased to hear that the 2014 Chrysler 300S bolsters sound quality with Beats by Dr. Dre.

Spanish street named after car racing video game creator

THE SPANISH town of Ronda has named a street after the creator of car racing phenomenon Gran Turismo. Kazunori Yamauchi, the man behind all six Gran Turismo games and their respective PlayStation spin-offs, was honoured in an on-street ceremony by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Ronda, where the new street sign was unveiled. Paseo de Kazunori Yamauchi runs along the edge of the stunning ravine that makes Ronda a popular tourist destination.