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Read from other forums from tomorrow 1/7/04, LTA approve the dark rear windows and rear windscreen at not more than 25% dark, but the front remain unchanged at 70%. That's good news eh...

coming................

Which one? How much? Where? Alternatives? Anyone? Ed

Mad Mitsubishi WRC04 Hints At Evo 9 his is Mitsubishi's new Lancer WRC04, which was unveiled by MMSP at the Essen motor show. Talking points include the unusual looks and its exceptional under-skin simplicity. MMSP MD Mario Fornaris told evo that he expected rivals to come up with similar solutions to the bi-plane rear wing design 'if they are making a decision from a purely technical view'. The unusual cutaway wheelarches are for brake cooling, as the 04 doesn't have a cooling water spray.

Alfa Romeo 157 More Spy Shots Spy Shots Spy Shot Archive Fewer disguises:- Alfa Romeo is to replace the recently revised 156 in early 2005, a launch which will coincide with the reintroduction of the brand into the American market, say insiders. The new car - which may well be called 158, say some sources, instead of 157, to mark a significant step forward - will be built on the so-called Premium platform developed in collaboration with Saab in Sweden. Styling will be by Giugiaro, and it will retain a clear resemblance to the current 156, with features such as the 'hidden' rear door handles remaining. However, it will be larger all round than the 156, with deeper bumpers as well as an extended wheelbase, and a steeper nose and larger grille as seen on the latest Spider and GTV models. The 157/158 will eventually come with either two- or four-wheel drive, though the two-wheel drive models will be the first to make their debut. Suspension will be by double wishbones up front and a multi-link layout behind. Engines on offer will include a GM-sourced all-alloy V6, in 2.8-litre and 3.2-litre capacities. The current JTS (direct-injection petrol) units will also be overhauled, with 1.8, 2.0 and 2.2-litre versions available; high-performance derivatives will be fitted with a twin-turbo 2.2 JTS engine, developing some 280-300bhp. For the GTA, however, the twin-turbo 3.2 V6 is said to be lined up: this could develop as much as 400bhp, according to some sources. Rumours also suggest that the Ferrari-Maserati 4.2 V8 could be offered in an ultra-luxurious variant. The JTD diesel engines will also continue, with 1.9-litre and 2.4-litre Multijet offerings, and perhaps a range-topping 3.2 V6 JTD as well. Four-wheel drive 'Quadrifoglio' Sportwagon estates will follow later in 2005, and the Premium platform will also form the basis of a 4x4, as hinted at by the Kamal concept car, and the next-generation GTV/Spider models. It will also be used for a new top-end Opel/Vauxhall (as suggested by the Insignia concept car shown in Frankfurt last month), though Saab, original partners in the design and engineering of this chassis, is said to have dropped out of further development as it will prove too expensive. Artist's impression

Cannot tahan the bumpy ride liao, need to change tyres. But the bumpy thing goes away once I hit say 50-60km/h. Is this a sign of tyre wear? After enquiring abt the ES100, found out that it cannot fit into my existing rim, so think going for the Potenza GD3(185/65/14) at $82/ea. Price ok or not? thks for all the advise here.