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Old distractions as bad as new tech

DRIVERS are as much distracted by "old technology" as by new gadgets, according to a survey. Adult passengers, twiddling with the radio and children in the car were the main distractions causing either a near-miss or an accident, the poll of more than 18,000 motorists found. These three distractions came ahead of operating the sat-nav and talking on a mobile phone as the biggest reasons for lack of driver attention.

Caterham motorbikes to be built in 2014

Hot on the heels of the news that Caterham was making a surprise move into motorbike racing, the company has now revealed that it has launched its a new motorcycle division - Caterham Bikes. So for anyone who fancies the chance to enjoy that authentic wind-in-your-hair, flies-in-your-teeth experience, only with two fewer wheels, Caterham Bikes could be the company for you. Please click the image above to read more about the Caterham Bikes

NADA asks U.S. to suspend clunkers program

National Automobile Dealers Association officials asked the government to suspend the cash-for-clunkers program because a survey by the group found that the $3 billion fund has been exhausted, NADA Chairman John McEleney said. "We asked them to put a halt to the program--I think we said 'very soon'--but a suspension at midnight tonight would make sense," McEleney said in an interview Wednesday. "Our survey opened the eyes of the Transportation Department." A suspension would allow dealers to submit all pending claims and permit the government to process them so that a precise determination could be made of how much money, if any, is left in the program, he said.