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Toyota says software glitch in data boxes can give faulty speed readings

A top Toyota executive says the crash data boxes in its vehicles are reliable but a bug in the software that reads the information can provide inaccurate vehicle speeds. The disclosure comes as the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration continues its investigation into unintended acceleration of Toyota models. “Toyota has acknowledged previously that the event data recorders are not accurate,” said Takeshi Uchiyamada, executive vice president in charge of research and development.

McLaren 650S Spider (2014) first official pictures

By Ollie Kew First Official Pictures 04 March 2014 12:00 This is the convertible version of the McLaren 650S: the 650S Spider. Given how closely the 650S coupe is based upon the 12C, it’s no surprise to see the 650S Spider looking very much like a 12C: same folding hard-top roof, same 40kg weight penalty, same boasts by McLaren that the carbon tub needs no extra reinforcing for its role in a cabriolet. Though the 650S Spider is 40kg heavier than the hard-top and has some of its P1-echoing aerodynamic talent spoiled by chopping the top off, it’s still a very fast piece of kit.

Renaultsport Twingo 133 Cup (2009) unveiled

Renaultsport Twingo 133 Cup (2009) unveiled By Ben Pulman First Official Pictures 29 September 2009 09:34 This is the new Renaultsport Twingo 133 Cup, a special stripped-out version of the French car company’s brilliant little road rocket. Sort of. Renault currently sells the Twingo 133 for £12,495, and there’s a £650 Cup chassis option that adds 10% stiffer springs and dampers, a 4mm reduced ride height, plus larger 17-inch alloys.