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AUXHALL’S Vectra will look smarter, will drink less fuel and will last longer from March
$ S k ft#? SPEED MERCHANT: Mini stock-car driver Joseph Frankland *
FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD Joseph Frank land is racing ahead in the world of Mini stock-car racing. Joseph, whose dad, Stephen,
owns Pilkington Bridge Car Sales, Altham, is stepping up from compet ing in club meetings to take part in the BRISCA national championship. This season, which starts next
month, he will compete against the country's top young stock-car drivers at meetings all over the country. Joseph, who started racing at the age of 11, has three cars, each set
up to be driven on different surfaces. All have been adapted to provide considerable safety features. He is sponsored by his father's company and Welcome Financial Services. Dad Stephen, himself a former
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stock car driver, and mum Lisa cheer on Joseph at all the meetings. O Pilkington Bridge has won an
award from Welcome Finance for concluding the most finance deals of any dealership in East Lancashire during the past year.
270299/3/6 Joseph is racing ahead in Mini stock-cars
18th. But the biggest improvements drivers and passengers will notice from the facelifted Vectra will be m
its handling and ride. And if the tweaks help the latest Vectras
to handle as well as the new Astra, it should make it a far more desirable product. Substantial changes to the chassis and
suspension should result in sharper respons es, cleaner cornering and less cabin roll. And bigger wheels — standard tyre size increases from 14 inches to 15 inches - will improve
comfort levels. Vauxhall says the changes allow the car to
handle and steer better and to stop better, thanks to larger front disc brakes. Stopping distances have been cut by about five metres per car and drivers can expect pads to last up to 50 per cent longer. Lower running costs are achieved with all
models. A new 1.6 litre 16-valve entry level model is eight per cent more efficient - about three miles per gallon - and the latest
1.8 litre 16-valve ECPOTEC engine cuts consumption by around 11 per cent. The new models will be distinguished by bigger bumpers and door mirrors plus a new
chrome grille, Inside, the designers have taken a lighter
approach, with more colour choice, higher- quality trims and bigger storage areas. Rear
passengers get marginally more leg room through re-sculpted front seat backs and all models now get anti-lock brakes, Traffic-
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HIGH CLASS HONDA: The test drive HRV Clitheroe. Managing director Mr Paul Ridehalgh Fisk are pictured with the vehicle.
was loaned by Greenacre Garage,
(right) and sales executive Mr Arnold 280299/10/19
noticeable noise and fuel consumption improvements over its rivals. Being only slightly larger than a medi
um-sized saloon, the HRV has ample room on country lanes and around town — yet commands the respect and offers the superior visibility more usually found with bigger vehicles such as the
Range Rover. Its IGOOcc engine is flexible and lively,
and the vehicle is as happy cruising in fifth gear as it is nipping the around country lanes in the lower ranges.
Honda HRV offers a high-class drive T
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GUEST fester Ian Procter takes the new Honda HR for a drive. Ian has over 10 years’ experience in the motor trade and has worked as con sultant motor engineer for many fleet operators and most large insurers.
consumption is expected to be around 32 m.p.g.
Overtaking is no problem and fuel .
The HRV is very well equipped,
boasting an excellent stereo, electric windows and mirrors and ABS brakes. There are twin airbags, air condition
ing and power steering which, far from being a token contribution, allows the
driver to feel the road in a way more often found in cars from sporty manu
facturers. On the road, the HRV is very com . . TTT1Y r ♦ -
posed, with no undue body roll and a tau t chassis free of rattles which, when pushed to the limit, maintained a neu
tral balance. Despite the high ride, at no point does
the vehicle feel top heavy and the dri ver's ability to see over hedges and coun try walls allows better progress than in a car. Yet he - or she - should never feel they are attempting to manoeuvre West minster Abbey, as is so often the case with four -wheel drive vehicles. The HRV buyer will enjoy a highly-
equipped, very capable and pleasant vehicle, which is fun to drive and yet practical enough for any member of the
family to take the wheel. The HRV should prove ideal for peo ple who pursue outdoor interests or for
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height. Honda has introduced the vehicle at a
price of £13,995, including all the fea tures mentioned, plus a three-year
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90,000 warranty, full three-year RAC - cover and a choice of colours. I t will be imported into the UK only ;;
in restricted numbers. That, combined with the the quality of the build, the sporty drive and the low running costs / should mean th a t residual values will
remain high. Anybody thinking of a new car and
keen to have something a little bit differ ent should certainly test drive the HRV.
Master, driver and passenger airbags, lum bar support, remote audio controls, ti lt steering, rev counter and tinted glass. On-the-road prices will be from £14,800
for the 1.6 Envoy to £21,975 for the CDX 2.5 V6.
New Rover 75 is car of the year
W its 1999 Car of the Year.
HAT Car? maga- , zine has crowned ; Rover’s new 75 as ,
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The new Rover, which is • due in showrooms this month, was also voted best .- compact executive car by the magazine’s judges. Other models winning
awards were: □ Best City Car - Ford
Ka. □ Best Supermini - Ford .
Fiesta. □ Best Small Hatchback
- Ford Focus. □ Best Family Car -
Honda Accord.
9-5. □ Best MPV - Renault
Megane Scenic. □ Best Executive Car-
BMW 523i. □ Best Luxury Car -
Mercedes S Class. □ Best Budget Perfor- ,
mance Car - Subaru Impreza Turbo. Q Best Coupe - Audi TT. •
□ Best Open Top - Lotus
Elise. □ Best Performance Car
> □ Best Estate Car - Saab ;
families - those in either sector benefit from the ample room, large boot and good visibility, together with the safety of a four-wheel drive and a superior ride -
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