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Fiat set to grab 51 per cent of Chrysler

Sergio Marchionne wants majority at Chrysler What a difference a couple of years makes. On May Day in 2009 we reported that Chrysler had been put in to Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and the US Government was stepping in to ease the pain with $7.5 billion (admittedly at somewhat less than mates-rates) and that the management were ‘leaving the building’. Step forward Fiat to take up a 20% stake in Chrysler and Fiat boss, Sergio Marchionne, who planned to lead Chrysler away from the dark side and in to the light, with the promise of smaller and more efficient platforms and engines.

Skoda announces 88mpg low emission Octavia

Skoda has launched an ultra-green version of its Octavia hatch, which emits just 85g/km CO2 and achieves 88.3mpg. The Skoda Octavia GreenLine is powered by a 1.6-litre TDI CR 110hp diesel engine and, thanks to its low emissions, qualifies for free road tax. Find out how much a used Skoda Octavia costs on AutoTrader On Bing: see pictures of the Skoda Octavia GreenLine Packed with eco-technologies such as low rolling resistance tyres inflated to a higher pressure than normal, the Octavia GreenLine attracts a BIK rate of 13%, making it highly-affordable for many company car users as well.

Toyota previews a Lexus that drives itself

Ahead of a debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, we have video of an Autonomous Lexus – the Advanced Active Safety Research Vehicle. Even avid petrolheads have to admit that there are times when they’d rather let the car do the work, especially in congested urban environments. Wouldn’t it be good to stick the car in to auto drive when you’re stop-starting at 5mph and either have a kip or do some work?