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Britain’s first VW Type 2 Samba for auction

Thursday, 29 January 2015, 10:04 Last update: about 13 years ago

A truly unique 1955 Volkswagen Type 2 Samba Microbus with a fascinating story will go under the hammer in Silverstone Auctions' Race Retro Sale which takes place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire on...

One dose, then surgery: A new way to test brain tumor drugs

Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 20:07 Last update: about 13 years ago

One of the most unusual cancer experiments is underway at a hospital, aimed at finding new treatments for deadly brain tumors. With special permission from the Food and Drug Administration and...

Kia GT RIDE smartphone app wins design award

Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 10:02 Last update: about 13 years ago

Kia's GT RIDE smartphone app - available on both Apple and Android devices - has been awarded a prestigious Red Dot 'Best of the Best' design award in the Communication Design category. The car...

Lab tests imply formaldehyde risk in some e-cigarette vapor

Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 20:05 Last update: about 13 years ago

Using certain electronic cigarettes at high temperature settings could potentially release more formaldehyde, a cancer-causing chemical, than smoking traditional cigarettes does, new lab tests...

Celebrities gasp at Dior's hidden orchestra in Paris

Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 19:57 Last update: about 13 years ago

From behind a black curtain in the central catwalk, fashionpowerhouse Dior pulled a surprise on its guests in unveiling a concealed orchestra at the start of the Paris menswear...

The Ducati Scrambler goes special at Motor Bike Expo

Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 12:27 Last update: about 13 years ago

  •  First three specials developed from the Ducati Scrambler presented at Verona• Unveiling of bikes created by Deus Ex Machina, Officine Mermaid and Mr....

The all new Jeep Cherokee: latest legendary SUV tested

Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 12:00 Last update: about 13 years ago

Text and photos: John Peel The new Jeep Cherokee launched recently definitely stands out from the competition. Its bold new look and high equipment levels coupled to a very reasonably price tag,...

Toyota battles the bumps with improved parking technology

Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 09:47 Last update: about 13 years ago

Imagine how much easier life would be if your car realised when you're about to reverse into a high kerb and could intervene to prevent a costly scrape? Or if you could make your car transparent, so...

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