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Dune buggies on Father's Day horizon

IF YOUR dad's commute happens to cross pesky sand dunes that always leave his old Volkswagen stranded, fear not – he can turn the car into a dune buggy! Veloce Publishing has re-released the 'essential manual' for anyone wishing to turn a fatally corroded old Volkswagen (a classic Beetle is standard form) into a shiny new multi-purpose dune buggy that will laugh in the face of sandy stretches. According to the publishers, 'Building a Dune Buggy – The Essential Manual' is “the complete step by step practical guide to the equipment and building techniques needed to build a Buggy, as well as sound guidance on the choice of donor car and new components.

Saab: ‘Game Over’ says Administrator Guy Lofalk

Saab Administrator Guy Lofalk says the game is over at Saab Court Administrator for Saab – Guy Lofalk – says they have reached the end of the road with Saab with no money and no prospect of GM agreement. The death knell for Saab has been proclaimed more times in the last year than a ‘journey’ from an X Factor contestant. But, according to the Swedish Court appointed administrator for Saab - Guy Lofalk  - the game is over.

X-Wave concept from Visteon/3M (2008): first pictures

By Adam Towler First Official Pictures 02 June 2008 09:36 Want to see the future of the car cockpit? The X-Wave concept is a showcase for the latest thinking on vehicle interiors from automotive supplier Visteon and technology giant 3M. They’ve teamed up to fit out a BMW X5 – dubbed X-Wave – with new lighting and control interfaces that could revolutionise the look and operation of cars over the next few years.