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Ford Escape, Fusion get software fix

Ford says it has developed a fix for the potential engine fire problem that prompted it to recall nearly 90,000 copies of the new Escape and Fusion with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine. Ford traced the problem to a glitch in the engine software that could lead to an engine fire in the event of pressure dropped in the cooling system. So dealers will update the software on the recalled vehicles.

New Peugeot 308 SW (Estate) prices and spec – costs from £16,845

The 2014 Peugeot 308 SW (pictured) costs from £16.5k The new Peugeot 308 SW – the estate version of Peugeot’s 308 – was revealed back in January and now, with the estate available to order from May, Peugeot have revealed the specifications and prices. There will be four trim levels available – Access, Active, Allure and Feline – all with up to 1,660-litres of boot space, with four petrol and five diesel engine options on offer including the new 3-cylinder PureTech 1.2-litre e-THP with either 110 or 130bhp as well as BlueHDI models with emissions as low as 85g/km. Access trim buys you LED running lights, colour-coded door handles and mirrors, AirCon, electric one-touch windows, Cruise, DAB, Bluettoth and remote locking, with Active trim adding in 16″ alloys, Dual Zone AirCon, rear parking sensors, electric handbrake, auto lights and wipers and a 9.7″ multi-function screen with SatNav.

Report: Chrysler Sebring to be renamed Nassau

The Chrysler Sebring will reportedly get a new name later this year: Nassau. The midsize sedan is due for a freshening, including an updated interior, along with its Dodge sibling, the Avenger. The Detroit Free Press, citing anonymous sources, says the new name will be Nassau.