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New January 2009 issue of CAR Magazine

By Tim Pollard 26 November 2008 11:43 The new January 2009 issue of CAR Magazine goes on sale today – and we're lifting the lid on all the new cars of 2009. Don't miss our exclusive photoshoots and stories on 64 of the most important cars of the year. Edited highlights include:• All the key cars of 2009 under one roof• Porsche Panamera unveiled: six-page story• In-depth preview of the new Nissan 370Z• Giant test: Alfa Romeo Mito vs Mini vs Fiesta vs Ibiza vs Twingo• Exclusive!

Petrol cars twice as likely to fail MOT on emissions

The latest MOT test data shows that 26.2% of all cars tested fail on excess exhaust emissions – and surprisingly petrol cars fail more than twice as often as diesels in this part of the annual roadworthiness test. According to the official Vehicle Operator and Standard Agency (VOSA) figures, which cover all of 2010 and the first nine months of 2011, 9.7% of petrol cars failed to meet MOT emissions standards compared to just 3.9% of diesels. On Bing: see pictures of the MOT test Find out how much a used car with 12 months MOT costs on Auto Trader The analysis has been carried out by fuel additive “provider” Redex, which naturally has an interest in the findings, since its products are designed to breakdown engine deposits and improve efficiency.

Supercar design contest's final three announced

Dutch supercar maker Vencer has announced the top three entries in its design contest, which challenged the global design community to submit ideas for its second model. The competition, launched in May last year, saw around 90,000 voters judging over 350 designs on its website. From these, the three with the most ‘likes' were chosen.