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Volvo V40

The new Volvo V40 is set to be unveiled at next week's Geneva motor show. The manufacturer has sought to retain characteristics from the larger Volvo models but refine it with sharper features in a more compact form, while focusing on a number of key areas within the car. It's closest equivalent – in terms of format – is the Audi A3 Sportback thanks to its mix of hatchback and wagon characteristics.

‘Big Red London Bus’ returns

The 21st Century 'Routemaster' Double-Decker Bus will be in service by 2012 I doubt we can speak for everyone who visits London. But from our perspective London is a poorer place now the iconic Routemaster red buses are relegated to the odd heritage route and pay-to-see tourist trip (and we’d have to say the same about Mercedes Taxis – nicer places to be but they don’t look right). What’s needed is a 21st century version of the Routemaster (and the Black Cab – but that’s another story).

EBay Motors app for the iPhone debuts

Impulse shoppers, rejoice. Thanks to the just-released eBay Motors app, you can go right to your iPhone and grab that Ferrari F50 you've been eyeing since you won the lottery. Rather than patiently test-driving, negotiating and comparison-shopping in person, you can now fall prey to your thumb's need to impulsively purchase a car you think you can afford.