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New Toyota Supra Concept first look – heading for Detroit 2014

New Toyota Supra Concept first look – heading for Detroit 2014 A new Toyota Supra is something Toyota were planning before the world’s economy jumped off a cliff in 2008, but with the world running out of money – and fripperies like sports cars low on the priority list – Toyota swerved away from its plans to launch a new Supra. But the world has moved on since 2008, and Toyota have got increasingly bullish about performance cars in the last year or two. So now it looks like a new Toyota Supra Concept is heading for next month’s Detroit Auto Show.

New Vauxhall Astra Roadster preview

Rendering of the Vauxhall Astra Roadster With the new Vauxhall Astra starting to be pushed by Vauxhall ahead of its official launch at Frankfurt in September, thoughts are now turning to what derivatives of the new Astra are to come. Vauxhall are already committed to the three door hatchback and the estate as the follow up after the launch, but an obvious contender is an open-topped Astra. And if these renderings are to be believed it will be a bit of a show-stopper.

Diesel pollution affects honeybees senses

DIESEL pollution makes it harder for honeybees to find flowers - by changing the chemical make-up of their scent, scientists have found. Honeybees use floral odours to find flowers that will give the best yields of pollen and nectar. But diesel fumes can affect their ability to locate and recognise the plants, potentially affecting pollination and ultimately global food security, the study published in the journal Scientific Reports found.