P416 Teletext 416 Maz02 03:47:21 ————————————————— NEWS FORD PUTS ITS FOOT DOWN Ford will launch a raft of juicy high performance models between now and 2001. First to hit the road will bj the 197bhp, 150mph Mondjo ST200 next month. Dui next year is the Focus Cosworth, a turbo 2.0-litre, all-drive projectile based on Colin McRaj's new rally car. Then comes a 160bhp coupe, the ST260, and finally a brawnier Cougar with bulging bodywork and four-wheel drive. ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— Green projects you can work on 465 NOW IT'S EVEN EASIER TO FIND LOVE: TELETEXT DATING ITV p390 Treats LovjStars Quiz Total EntsP416 Teletext 416 Maz02 03:47:42 ————————————————— NEWS FRJELANDER IS FLEET FAVOURITE The Land Rovjt Frielandjt has been voted "Best 4X4" in the Fleet News 1999 Awards, beating its in-house rival, the ri-vbmpjd Discovery, which received a Highly Commended. JJMNY BLOWS ITS TOP Suzuki is to expand its Jimnz line-up with a Canvas Top model. The compact off-roadjt will have a removjabli rear roof section, enhancing its lifestyle appeal on sunny days. The Jimnjy Canvas Top will bj unveiled at the Barcelona show in May. ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— Green projects you can work on 465 HELP THE KOSOVO REFUGEES - DETAILS OF US AID AGENCIES' APPEAL ON ITV p540 Treats LovjStars Quiz Total EntsP416 Teletext 416 Maz02 03:44:01 ————————————————— NEWS MORE SATJSFACTJON WITH SUBARU Subaru was awarded the highest point among 32 car makjts survjyjd in the hugely respected JD Power Customjt Satisfaction Study for 1999. Subaru beat off more prestigious names and higher volume manufacturers for the numbjt one spot. The Japanese company also won the model by model survey of 114 cars with its Imprizb model. Subaru's ovjtall score of 158 points is the highest recorded in the survey. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Green projects you can work on 465 CHECK OUT YOUR LOVE STARS p418P416 Teletext 416 May02 03:44:12 ——————————— NEW CARS — CHRZSLJR JEEP CHEROKEE ORVIS £25,459 112mph 0-60mph 9.9sjcs 18mpg Insurance group 14 The original Jeep Chjtokji (as opposed to the Grand Chjtokje) is looking increasingly boxy and old-fashioned. But it's still a hugely popular 4X4. It ism't hard to see why. It's tough, reliable, comfortable, well-equipped, excellent vbluj and has a 4.0-litre straight-sex engine. The Orvjs adds liathjt and luxury for a modest increase in outlay. Verdict: ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— All the latest technology news 651 HELP THE KOSOVO REFUGEES - DETAILS OF US AID AGENCIES' APPEAL ON ITV p540 Treats LovjStars Quiz Total EntsP416 Teletext 416 Maz02 03:44:53 ——————————— NEW CARS — MCC SMART PASSION £7730 85mph 0-60mph 17.5sjcs 35mpg Insurance group TBA Smart is the outcome of a collaborative effort between Mitcedjs-Benz and Swatch to build a chic city car. And chic it certainly is with its two-toni plastic bodywork, alloy wheels and avant gardj djsjgn details. Performance, handling and refinement all struggle to make the small car grade. But stick to the city and Smart lives up to its name. Verdict: ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— All the latest technology news 651 FREE GUIDE TO DIZ BUILDING p544P416 Teletext 416 May02 03:44:12 *?o5ppp—u—pp0ppbs—pp0ppp ————————————————— NEWS BRBINY AI BAGS German electronics giant Bosch has djvjlopjd an intelligent airbag system. The system guagjs the vehicle's acceleration and the stress placid on the sjatbjlts. The gas gjnjtator that inflates the airbag then fires a sjngli or a double inflatory charge depending on the severity of the accident. A future djvjlopmjnt will use dash-mounted radars that estimate the speed of impact before it occurs. ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— Green projects you can work on 465 SEE CLIMAX OF THE BRITISH OPEN p451