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Study finds design flaws, not parts defects, account for most interior-quality issues

Design problems, not bad parts, are to blame for consumers not liking car interiors, the latest results from an annual study by J. D. Power and Associates shows.

Bad-tempered driving increases over winter

We’re officially a nation of grumpy drivers – not helped by the bad weather and the end of Christmas festivities, a survey has revealed. Halfords Autocentres carried out a study about how winter affects motorists and found that experiences of impatient, aggressive and inconsiderate driving increase at this time of year. On Bing: see pictures of road rage British drivers ‘lack common courtesy’ Rory Carlin from Halfords Autocentres: “It seems that the festivities take their toll on the nation’s road manners and tempers flare leading to less kindness and unselfish behaviour from some motorists.” 23% of respondents felt that unfriendly and bad tempered behaviour was a major issue during the winter months, while a fifth said there was a rise in aggressive and impatient driving.

Ford Focus RS WRC Edition – Swiss made

Ford in Switzerland are producing juts 50 Ford Focus RS WRC Edition Only a few days ago we reported on the latest Focus RS – the Focus RS Clubsport. Ford are planning to build 500 RS Clubsports as a farewell to the current version of the fast Focus. And it sounds like a hoot, with an extra 50bhp and less weight it will probably break the 5.0 second 0-60mph barrier.