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Clean cars make us happy

A CLEAN CAR makes us feel happier and three out of four drivers say a spotless car makes them feel better about themselves. In a survey by car wash specialists IMO, 74% of drivers reported a shiny car was a quick way to make themselves happier, while only a minority said they would ‘rather boil their head’ than get their car washed. Young drivers are the most likely to improve their mood with a car wash, with 85% saying a shiny car gives them a boost.

Famous family reminds parents of teen driving responsibility

Parents are legally and financially responsible for teens once they get behind the wheel, and no one knows that better than former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan. In 2007, Nick Bollea, the son of Hogan (born Terry Bollea), made news when he was arrested for reckless driving after a near-fatal accident. Nick Bollea was reportedly racing his friend from light to light in a 1998 Toyota Supra owned by him and his father, while his friend Daniel Jacobs was driving Hogan's 2003 Dodge Viper.

Pininfarina to close manufacturing operations

Italian design and manufacturing house Pininfarina S.p.A announced it will be cutting back its operations, with the closure of its manufacturing facilities. The decision will see the brand now focusing solely on design and engineering aspects for the automotive industry. The move follows the recent completion of a partnership with Volvo, which saw the production of the C70 convertible at Pininfarina's Sverige AB plant in Uddevalla.