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VW diesel cars to get misfueling protection mods

Volkswagen plans to refit more than a quarter million 2009-12 diesel cars to prevent North American customers from mistakenly pumping gasoline into the fuel tanks. The service action covers 209,500 cars in the United States and 51,600 in Canada. Affected models are the TDI versions of the 2009-12 Jetta, 2010-12 Golf and 2009-12 Jetta Sportwagen, called the Golf Wagon in Canada.

Beating the motoring bullies

A NEW INITIATIVE has been launched to help women protect themselves from aggressive drivers and potential dangers if their car breaks down. The Women in Gear scheme includes an evening workshop course to teach basic maintenance and useful get-you-home tips. These are aimed at helping women sort out minor problems with their car rather than having to wait at the roadside for help.

Top Gear to blow up a caravan when it hits 10 million Facebook Likes

Top Gear to blow up a caravan at 10M Facebook 'Likes' To celebrate hitting 10 million Facebook likes, Top Gear are to blow up a caravan when than magic 10 millionth like arrives. Say what you like about Top Gear, they certainly know how to promote their brand. From Jeremy Clarkson’s supposedly unguarded comments – which generate millions of pounds-worth of column inches – to the very nice emails we get when they’re looking to promote something, the Beeb has certainly acquired the knack of keeping Top Gear in the news.