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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010: the CAR guide

The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010 descends on Lord March's Sussex estate this weekend, so here at CAR Online we've put together a handy guide to make sure you get the most out of what promises to be a  weekend of motoring nirvana. Especially if this uncharacteristically hot British summer weather continues. Undoubtedly. The Festival of Speed has escalated in size and status over the past decade, becoming one of the most revered events on the motoring calendar.

European Parliament: electric cars must make noise

The European Parliament has voted in favour of a European Commission proposal to decrease the maximum allowed noise for new cars, vans, trucks, buses and coaches, in an effort to reduce “vehicle noise nuisance” by 25%. At the same time, the EU has voted in favour of a proposal to force carmakers to fit electric and hybrid electric vehicles with a sound generating device, to improve low speed safety for pedestrians and the visually impaired. On Bing: see pictures of electric cars Find out how much a used electric car costs on Auto Trader The proposed changes, which are expected to become law, would see new car noise levels reduced by four decibels, commercial vehicle noise levels reduced by three decibels.

Maintenance 'favours' end up costing more

GETTING help from family, neighbours or friends for basic car maintenance tasks costs the UK public an estimate £300million a year, according to a new survey. Over 2,000 people were surveyed on behalf of Halfords Autocentres and one in six said they regretted asking for help in the first place. 45% who subsequently had to pay a professional to rectify mistakes were left with a bill in excess of £100.