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Ferrari 458 Italia Configurator +Video

There's now a Ferrari 458 Italia Configurator online Nothing particularly ground-breaking on the 458 configurator – it’s all pretty standard fare – but it can while away hours for Ferrari nuts around the world, as they fantasise on the perfect 458 spec whilst pretending to work on that latest report on their desk. We tried to make some really appalling combinations, but we failed. The 458 conspires to look pretty stunning whatever combination of 20 odd colours, a couple of wheel styles and variations on brake calipers you choose.

F1 boss denies 'corrupt bargain'

MOTORSPORT TYCOON Bernie Ecclestone has appeared at a High Court trial to defend himself against allegations that he made a "corrupt bargain" in a bid to stay at the top of Formula 1 racing. Mr Ecclestone has been accused of entering into a "corrupt agreement" with a banker to facilitate the sale of the Formula 1 group to a buyer "chosen" by him, A German media company says it lost out as a result of the deal and has taken legal action against Mr Ecclestone - chief executive of the Formula 1 group. Mr Ecclestone says Constantin Medien's claim "lacks any merit" and denies any "conspiracy".

Toyota A-BAT concept (2008): first official pictures

By Guy Bird First Official Pictures 15 January 2008 13:39 Toyota’s latest Detroit concept flips on its head the current orthodoxy that pick-ups can’t be green. The A-BAT is a compact pick-up, akin to a RAV4 in size, featuring a four-cylinder petrol/electric hybrid and solar panels built into the top of the dashboard efficient enough to power the sat-nav and other interior tools. The much-vaunted Prius was indeed an influence in the A-BAT’s green-tinged exterior design leanings.