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Citroen’s new stop-start system revealed

By Tim Pollard Motoring Issues 08 October 2008 13:12 Citroen has shown off its next-generation stop-start system on a C3 Picasso. The company launched its first-gen system four years ago on the C2 and C3, for which it claims fuel savings of up to 27 percent, but it’ll soon be superseded by a new, cheaper system. The second-generation Stop & Start will be launched in 2010 on PSA’s small petrol and – for the first time – diesel models.

Tesla Model X Premiere on 9th February

Tesla Model X to debut 9th February Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the Tesla Model X Suv Crossover will debut in California on 9th February. With the Tesla Roadster at the end of its life, and then Model S Saloon about to hit the road (probably), Tesla are moving on to the next instalment of their electric car pilgrimage - the Tesla Model X. We had expected the Model X – which is based on the same underpinnings as the Model S Saloon – to debut by the end of 2011.

A Q&A about the Toyota recall

Frequently asked questions for the sticking-accelerator-pedal recall and the suspension of sales: Which models are affected by the recall/stop sale? Toyota's accelerator-pedal recall and suspension of sales is confined to the following Toyota Division vehicles: -- 2009-2010 RAV4 -- 2009-2010 Corolla -- 2009-2010 Matrix -- 2005-2010 Avalon -- Certain 2007-2010 Camrys -- 2010 Highlander except hybrid models -- 2007-2010 Tundra -- 2008-2010 Sequoia No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by these actions. Also not affected are the Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Highlander hybrids and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids, which will remain for sale.