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Hands-free car phones 'should be banned'

THE USE hands-free mobile phones while driving should be banned. This is the view of road safety charity Brake that says four in ten drivers (38%) admit to using hands-free phones in the car despite research that shows talking on a hands-free system is just as dangerous as using a hand-held mobile phone. Drivers who use a mobile phone while driving are four times more likely to be involved in a collision that causes serious or fatal injuries.

Aston Martin Vantage V12 video: automotive truisms

The 2012 Aston Martin Vantage V12 Carbon Black gets plenty of attention in traffic. It's gorgeous and it sounds incredible. But with 510 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque, driving it on public roads can be an exercise in restraint.

Nissan Hi-Cross Concept teased – looks like the new X-Trail +video

The Nissan Hi-Cross Concept previews the 2013 Nissan X-Trail The Nissan Hi-Cross Concept is heading for a debut at the Geneva Motor Show, and appears to be a sibling for the Juke and Qashqai – the new 2013 Nissan X-Trail. The photo above is a tease for the Nissan Hi-Cross Concept which is heading for Geneva, and dropped in to our inbox together with information from Nissan on the Hi-Cross. But all it says is “Here’s a taste of what’s to come”.