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More than half of young drivers use smartphones while driving

Rex, Image Braker More than half of young drivers use their smartphone while driving, new research reveals. It’s a worrying sign that distractions behind the wheel are becoming more prevalent in an increasingly connected society. Despite almost 90% of young people claiming to get annoyed when they see someone else using a phone behind the wheel, 50% admit to reading text messages while driving.

Hyundai at CES 2011

Hyundai proved to be one of the biggest automotive surprises here at CES. While Audi and Ford have grabbed the headlines, it's clear that Hyundai isn't far behind, and on this evidence, may even be ahead in some areas of in-car electronics, before too long. The company unveiled its new ‘Bluelink' infotainment and telematics system as part of Tuesday's Consumer Telematics Show and this was being demonstrated on the company's show stand at CES too.

Lamborghini Gallardo Tricolore: Official

Lamborghini Lamborghini Tricolore - a Balboni with a new stripe Yes, it’s another Limited Edition Lamborghini Gallardo (although officially it’s just a one-off at the moment), this one bolted together to celebrate Italy’s 150th Anniversary of Unification and originally named the Lamborghini Gallardo Tricolore. If that rings a faint bell somewhere, you may have been reminded that Pagani created a Zonda Tricolore as one of the endless ‘This is really the last Zonda’ creations to flog a one-off to someone with more money than they can fritter themselves without help from Horacio. So what does the Gallardo Tricolore have to offer?