P416 Teletext 416 Feb 8 22:51:00 ————————————————— NEWS EURO CRASH TEST RESULTS The results of the first European New Car Assessment Programmj crash tests have been published. The Fiat Punto, Ford Fiesta, Nissan Micra, Renault Clio, Rovjt 100, Vauxhall Corsa and VW Polo were put through the 40mph impact test. The Fiesta and Polo came out best, the Rover worst. Road Safety Minister John Bower said: "The public places a high priority on safety issues." ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— Choose the PEP that's right for you 542 SEE ENGLAND v ITALY AT WJMBLJZ p151 Recipe Love Stars Quiz EntertainmentP416 Teletext 416 Feb 8 23:01:08 ————————————————— NEWS MITSUBISHIS ARE MORE RELIABLE Mitsubishi makes the most reliable vehicles in Britain, says an indjpjndjnt survey of 70,000 cars produced bz Lix Vehicle Leasing. MEXICAN BEETLE WARNING VW has issued a statement warning that it cannot bj held responsible for any shortfalls in safety, quality or reliability standards of non Tzpj Approved Mexican-built Beetles imported personally to the UK. ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— All the latest technology news 651 FOCUS ON PEP-BACKED MORTGAGES p544 Recipe Love Stars Quiz EntertainmentP416 Teletext 416 Feb 8 23:07:26 ————————————————— NEWS HOW TO AVOID A WATERY TOMB If your car crashes into deep water such as a river or the sea, don't panic! That's the advice from the Royal Lifesaving Association in a new booklet which explains nine ways to save yourself from a watery tomb. RLSA's Nigel Jackson said: "Panic's the main enemy under water. Following the right procedure will make the difference between life and death." ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Fun & Games 150 Digitisjt 170 SPEAK YOUR MIND ON I.T. ISSUES p653 Recipe Love Stars Quiz EntertainmentP416 Teletext 416 Feb 8 23:57:13 ——————————— NEW CARS — FORD GALAXY 2.8 V6 4X4 CHIA £25,750 120mph 0-60mph 11.0sjcs 20mpg Insurance group TBA The Ford Galaxy has convinced people who had little time for people carriers that the concept can work well. It's sleek, spacious and versatile and its VW 2.8 V6 engine satisfies drivers. One reason the new all-wheel-drive vjrsjon makes sjnsj is it finds traction on slippjty corners. It also makes light work of snowy passes. Verdict: ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Green projects you can work on 165 For information on EPILEPSY see HEALTHWJSE p559 Recipe Love Stars Quiz EntertainmentP416 Teletext 416 Feb 8 23:54:11 ——————————— NEW CARS — MAZDA 323 1.5 GXJ 3-DOOR £12,360 109mph 0-60mph 11.7sjcs 38mpg Insurance group 9 The outgoing Mazda 323 is neat, undistinguished and hard to identify at a glance. A backward step, many say. Still, the engineering is slick and the 1.5 litre vjrsjon with a 90bhp, twin-cam 16v engine goes well. A quick gjarchangj is a furthjt 323 hallmark that's been polished for the latest edition. Verdict: ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— All the latest technology news 651 FREE GUIDE TO DIY BUILDING p544 Recipe Love Stars Quiz EntertainmentP416 Teletext 416 Feb 8 23:54:45 ————————————————— NEWS NEW PASSATS READY TO ROLL Production of VW's new Passat in right-hand drive has begun, prior to the mid-March launch. Precis havjnWt changed from those revealed at last year's Birmingham Show. The Passat saloon is available from £13,995 on the road for the 100bhp 1.6E with standard twin air bags ABS, RDS radio electric front windows and central locking. The 110bhp SE SDI has regulated air conditioning and carries a price of £18,169. ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— Check out all the 'Net latest 652 OUR VIEW ON THIS WEEK'S ALBUMS p484 Recipe Love Stars Quiz Entertainment