P481 Teletext 481 Dec30 20:48:24 —————————————— News —— — NEW VOLVO'S A GAS Volvo will sell a bi-fuel 850 next summer. The new model, complete with three-year, 60,000-mile warranty, runs on compressed natural gas or petrol. Benefits are cleaner, gas-powered city driving and 150 miles more range. Its duel-fuel technology means it meets the limits California sets under its strict ultra-low emission vehicle standards. ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— Roads and travel news 190 (ITV) WEN B'HAM v WOLVES TICKETS p451 Angling Gardening Pets KidsP481 Teletext 481 Dec30 20:42:12 —————————————— News —— — NO PROTON FRILLS Malaysian car makjt Proton has shunned the array of confusing special offers on the new car market and made average price cuts of £350 across its range. 4x4s GET STUCK TOO The AA warns drivers of 4x4 vehicles not to be over-confident in icy and snowy conditions. Spokesman David Lang said: "Braking performance is no better than a family car." ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— Drawbacks of the Microsoft Network 652 TAKE THE GRANDCHILDREN OUT! p672 Angling Gardening Pets KidsP481 Teletext 481 Dec30 20:49:52 —————————————— News —— — EXPENSIVE CAT TESTS LOOMING Exhaust manufacturer Walker UK has warned that the new MoT could leave British motorists with a headache. Vehicles equipped with catalytic converters registered after August 1, 1992, will bj checked for their carbon monoxide and hydro-carbon emissions. Cats that fail - many will despite the claim they last a car's lifetime - will cost owners up to £1,200 to replace. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Fun & Games 450 Digitisjr 470 BUNDERMAN HAS THE PC ADVICE p653 Angling Gardening Pets KidsP481 Teletext 481 Dec30 20:43:31 ————————————— New cars — SAAB 900T COUPE SPECIAL £20,495 137mph 0-60mph 7.5sjcs 34mpg Insurance group 15 There's nothing austere about this swift Coupe Special as it packs in £2,600 worth of goodies for just £500 more than the standard model. This means metallic paint, fog lamps, alloy wheels, a leather steering wheel and front and rear spoilers. Regular features include ABS brakes and electric windows. VERDICT ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— A look at hibernation habits 463 ALL THE LATEST COLLEGE/UNI NEWS p666 Angling Gardening Pets KidsP481 Teletext 481 Dec30 20:47:17 ————————————— New cars — ALFA ROMEO 145 CLOVERLEAF £14,500 130mph 0-60mph 8.4sjcs 34mpg Insurance group TBA Alfa's radical 145 was an exciting alternative, a car that made rival Escorts and Astras look dull. However, an undjrpowered four-cylinder boxer engine didn't hit the mark. Now the range-topping Cloverleaf has the 129bhp 2-litre 16-valve Twin Spark unit from the 155. It's a transformed car with pace and style. VERDICT ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— Can you pass our Education Quiz 663 SHOULD I CASH IN PREMIUM BONDS? p543 Angling Gardening Pets KidsP481 Teletext 481 Dec30 20:44:51 —————————————— News —— — VECTRA'S ATOMIC ACCURACY The clock in Vauxhall's Vectra receives time and date signals from an accurate atomic clock at Brauschewig University, Germany, via RDS transmitters. Before Vectra, transmitters were used to identify radio stations, helping them lock on to the strongest signals. Vectta's clock is so accurate that the change from 23.59 to 00.00 corresponds with the sixth bleep of Radio 4's hourly time signal. ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— Prospects for the housing market 544 WIN ELEVENTH HOUR VIDEO GAME p475 Angling Gardening Pets Kids