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'Talking cars' in US safety drive

NEW CARS and light trucks may be fitted with technology that lets vehicles communicate with each other in a bid to avoid deadly crashes. A radio beacon would continually transmit a vehicle's position, heading, speed and other information. Cars would receive the same information back from other vehicles, and a vehicle's computer would alert the driver to an impending collision.

ZAP electric car

California-based ZAP has completed the initial concept phase for a new electric vehicle claimed to hit a top speed in excess of 100 mph with a range of 100 miles per charge.  "With ZAP's experience over the past 12 years and the groundwork we have already laid, we know that electricity is the future of the auto industry," said ZAP CEO Steve Schneider.  "At the same time, we believe we have a design that will serve a niche no other manufacturer in the auto industry is seeking to fill." More details of the car will become available at the end of the month.

Ex-Keith Richards Ferrari Dino for sale at auction

A classic Ferrari Dino 246 GT bought new by Rolling Stones’ guitarist Keith Richards is to be sold at auction on Friday 9 May 2014, in Monaco. What’s more, the Dino is being offered with no reserve – so you never know, it might just end up being a bargain… Click through our gallery to read more about the sale of Keith Richards’ Ferrari Dino