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Smithsonian lets you vote on cars for exhibit

For the next few weeks, you can have a say in which vehicles from the Smithsonian car collection go on display this winter in Washington, D.C. For what is said to be the first time ever, the public can vote for one of eight featured vehicles, with the top two vote-getters going on display at the National Museum of American History from Jan. 22 through Feb.

Volkswagen shows off new 1.8-liter engine for Jetta, Passat, and Beetle

Volkswagen is rolling out a new 1.8-liter turbocharged and direct-injected TSI engine which will debut in the Jetta, Beetle, and Passat later this year. This thrifty new engine will replace the 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine now available in those models. But the 1.8-liter is no slouch: it produces the same 170 hp as the outgoing five-cylinder engine, while adding 7 lb-ft torque for a total of 184.

Britain’s safest drivers live in Greater London

Analysis from motorists using a car insurance driving safety app has revealed that the top area for safe driving is Greater London – including areas such as busy Islington, Chelsea and Croydon. The surprise revelation comes courtesy of the Aviva Drive app, which has recorded driving safety data from more than 3.5 million miles driven. 98% fear UK road safety not improving The safest new cars on sale That’s despite some of the heaviest traffic volumes in the UK being registered in Greater London.