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WintonsWorld Dedicated to the truth about cars, and if I’ve got the time, some home truths about politics too. I worked for Reuters for 33 years, where my last job was European Auto Correspondent. I was also Reuters' global Science and Technology Correspondent. I judge cars on their honesty, practicality, quality and value for money.
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*news Headlines Friday, May 9, 2008
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CNN Hezbollah assume control of western Beirut Western Beirut falls under the control of opposition Hezbollah militias in what amounts to an army-negotiated surrender of pro-government positions, Lebanese Internal Security Forces and Western military observers say. |
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BBC Sport Keegan primed for Ashley summit Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan says he is looking forward to his meeting with owner Mike Ashley in London on Friday. |
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| Audi A3 Cabriolet Cute, Snappy, Pricey. |
| Opinion *Change The Law *Hillary Hanging On *Stuff You Haven’t Heard In The British Media |
| Honda Accord Handsome, Bold, High Quality. |
| Industry CO2 Rules Likely To Blind-Side European Car Makers. |
| Letter West Sussex Gazette - The West Sussex County Council’s amateurish, tacky little propaganda sheet... |
| Audi RS 6 Avant Performance, Utility, Class. |
| Opinion Election May Stop London Congestion Charge Increase. |
| BBC Watch News Of The World, Not Max Mosley, Should Be Under Attack. |
| Letter Guild Of Motoring Writers: Motoring Journalists Should Seek To Promote Environmental Reporting Accuracy |
| Book Review Fascists Are Leftists. Hitler, A Socialist, Wasn’t Trying To Hide His Libertarian Credentials. |
| What A Choice – Maserati Or Aston Martin. |
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Audi A3 Cabriolet Cute, Snappy, Pricey. Go For The Top Diesel With Dual Clutch Automatic |
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Honda Accord Handsome, Bold, High Quality. Defies Premium Germans, But Concedes Dynamic Ground. |
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Audi RS 6 Avant Performance, Utility, Class. Owners Can Opt For 155 Mph Or 175 Maximum Speed |
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What A Choice – Maserati Or Aston Martin. V8 GranTurismo or Vantage V8 Roadster. |
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Buick Enclave Has Looks, Quality, Serene Ride. |
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Smart Versus Lexus GX470 In The U.S. At Least, Not Such A Big Price Contrast. Make The Choice Before Environmental Gauleiters Take It Away. |
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VW Tiguan Technology, gizmos make it stand out. VW Late To The SUV Party, So You’d Expect Things To Be Sorted. |
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| Industry CO2 Rules Likely To Blind-Side European Car Makers. It Doesn’t Seem Fair; They’ve Done All The Right Things. Cut Costs, Raised Productivity, Sat On Wages, Reined In Spending. Sliding Economies, Vicious CO2 Regime Will Decimate Profits. |
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| Auto Industry News: *BMW Bites U.S. Leasing Bullet With €236 Million Charge. Some Investors Breath Sigh Of Relief It Wasn’t €1 Billion. Expect Similar Write-offs From Mercedes, Audi, Porsche *VW Profit’s Surge, But Cash Flow, Stocks Raise Doubts. Could Headwinds Slash Profits To Zero By 2009? *Renault Relying on Romania. Incentives Likely If Sales Targets To Be Met. |
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Industry Geneva Car Show’s Green Veneer Hides Passion For SUVs.
Industry Small Will Become Tiny As Europe Fights Climate Change. Car Use To Change Radically, With Shorter Trips, Smaller Vehicles “cars will look more like invalid carriages, able to overtake bicycles with ease going downhill, with a following wind” |
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Opinion *Change The Law To End Grangemouth-type Union Bullying. Make Sure Unions Adhere To Their Contracts And End Short Strikes *Hillary Hanging On In There, Courtesy of Rush Limbaugh. Operation Chaos Succeeds in Dragging Out Democratic Race *Stuff You Haven’t Heard In The British Media (2) Sub-Prime Crisis Democrat Induced. |
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| Letter West Sussex Gazette - The West Sussex County Council’s amateurish, tacky little propaganda sheet “Connections” has something in its favour – it shows us how our council tax is being squandered on wasteful, useless projects. |
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Opinion Election May Stop London Congestion Charge Increase Porsche Law Suit May Scupper Plan, If Boris Loses. No Consolation, But It’s Not Just London Seeking To Gouge Motorists. |
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BBC Watch News Of The World, Not Max Mosley, Should Be Under Attack. Vicious, Irresponsible ‘Paper Should Be Derided, Not Taken Seriously. What Kind Of Country Allows This Childish, Prurient Outfit To Thrive? Mosley Critics Should Ask How They Would React To Similar Intrusion |
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| Book Review Fascists Are Leftists. Hitler, A Socialist, Wasn’t Trying To Hide His Libertarian Credentials. “Think of fascists as socialists on steroids” |
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| Opinion Mind Your Language! Carbon Dioxide Is Not A Pollutant. Because Of Catalytic Converters, Cars Are Clean, Not Dirty. If We’re Not Careful, E.U. CO2 Rules Will Destroy Luxury Car Sector. Wake Up Media; Stop Repeating Thoughtless Lies. |
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Opinion Obamania – Is There Anything Behind The Rhetoric? Yes–High Tax, Big Government, Extreme Abortions, Union-Owned. Inexperienced, First Term Senator Will Fall To McCain. Obama wants to tax the “rich”; unfortunately that means you. |
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