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Diesel rocket passes 300mph in record bid

By Phil McNamara Motor Industry 18 August 2006 09:30 The 1500bhp JCB Dieselmax has passed 300mph in a test run for its diesel land speed record attempt. The sleek racer – powered by twin diesel engines each producing 750bhp – touched 308.252mph yesterday (Thursday 17 August). That smashes the current diesel car world record of 235.756mph, set in 1973.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class interior revealed

Mercedes-Benz has released the first interior images of its new A-Class, which will make its world debut at Geneva next month. The interior design was made public as part of Mercedes' announcement of its new iPhone integrated media system, set to feature within the A-Class. The technology involves hardware called Digital Kit Plus as well as a Digital DriveStyle App, and Mercedes hopes that these inclusions attract a younger generation of drivers, as previewed by Dr.

Fiat 500C drops cover (and top) for Geneva show

To keep in step with Mini, Fiat will launch a convertible version of the 500 at the Geneva motor show. The 500C comes a couple months after Mini showed its own new convertible at the Detroit auto show. In place of the fixed roof is a power retractable soft top with rear glass window and built-in rear brake light.