Ford Galaxy 2.0

The Galaxy is Ford's top-end people carrier, a genuine seven seater with a tall roof, heaps of cabin space and a big boot. The others are the S-Max, a sporty 5+2-seater, and the C-Max, a five-seater based on Focus underpinnings.

Although the first generation Galaxy was a VW Sharan with a Ford makeover, that partnership died with the 11-year old original model. This time around, the Galaxy's mechanical bits are shared with the S-Max, forthcoming new Mondeo and even the Volvo S80.

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Toyota avensis

Toyota has expanded its engine line-up for new Avensis, introducing two new units that further strengthen the fuel efficiency and emissions performance achieved across the range. As well as adding the 1.6 Valvematic petrol and 2.2 D-CAT 150 diesel, it has also made the popular 1.8 Valvematic engine more widely available, with both six-speed manual and Multidrive S transmissions.

Valvematic engine technology is one of the key elements of Toyota Optimal Drive . Based on Toyota's proven dual Variable Valve timing – intelligent (dual VVT-i) technology, it achieves a breakthrough in combustion efficency with a control system that continuously varies the lift of the inlet valves, giving better control of the volume and speed of the intake airflow. Simply put, this helps deliver more power for less fuel.



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Volvo C30 BEV

The most impressive aspect of the C30 BEV is the switchover from power to coasting. The regenerative braking is imperceptible, with little of the vicious braking some electric cars deliver. It makes for a smooth driving experience. And one that's naturally, eerily calm and quiet.

Volvo claims the C30 BEV weighs just 100kg more than a 1.6 diesel DRIVe, so it handles just as well as a regular hatch. And ours is nose heavier than the eventual production ones, with their batteries centrally contained in the wheelbase for near neutral 56:44 front-rear weight distribution.
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