Anyone got of a solar powered Popemobile for sale? - Let us know, because the Pope wants one...

Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo, who runs the Vatican City state, said The Pontiff would certainly prefer an electric popemobile to a traditional, petroleum-powered one given the priority he has given to making the Vatican a leader in green energy.

His comments came during a presentation of a book on the Vatican's ecological efforts: "The Energy of the Sun in the Vatican." The book documents the 2008 installation of photovoltaic cells on the roof of the Vatican's main auditorium and the 2009 installation of a solar cooling unit for its main cafeteria.

The technology has won awards and earned Pope Benedict a reputation as the "green pope."

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Fiat releases limited edition '500 BlackJack'

One of the most popular models in the new generation of Fiat Cars has come back as a limited edition in black.

The Fiat 500, which was recently named the What Car? magazine Green Supermini of the Year, has a new incarnation as the Fiat 500 BlackJack.

Only 200 examples of the BlackJack will be made, so anyone getting hold of one is guaranteed that the limited edition tag means just that.

The new model is based on the 1.2 and 1.4 Sport specification, but with some added features, including metallic effect mouldings in the interior and 16-inch black alloy wheels with red coach line and callipers.

However, the most striking aspect of the Fiat 500 BlackJack is the matt black paint finish, according to Fiat UK's marketing director Elena Bernardelli.

"It has previously been a characteristic of new supercars, and gives the Fiat 500 a stunning new image. I am sure the BlackJack will be a huge hit with Fiat 500 fans," she added.

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Women drivers "dirtier" than men!...

Women are less likely to wash their new and used cars than men, according to new figures.

A recent survey also revealed that over 56 per cent of women leave their car unwashed for six months or more compared with 44 per cent of men.

Female drivers are also more likely to get someone else to clean their car, with seven per cent paying for car cleaning services as opposed to four per cent of men.

Of nearly 1,000 motorists surveyed, only 34 per cent said they washed their car inside and out every six months, while only one in ten clean their car thoroughly once a year.

A further four per cent said they never clean their car at all.

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Sound Advice - Plan your route to avoid arguments during the journey.

Drivers have been urged to properly plan their summer driving holidays properly, in order to avoid unnecessary stress.

According to the latest YouGov poll - conducted on behalf of the AA - more than half (53 per cent) of motorists have argued with a passenger over map reading, with those in the 45-60 age group being the worst culprits.

This is a quite a high number of arguments, particularly considering the fact that 35 per cent of longer journeys are now navigated by a sat nav.

The manager of AA Publishing David Watchus insists that navigating has the potential to cause arguments on any journey, so careful planning before leaving home can save a lot of trouble.

He added: "However, many problems occur if a detour is required and you have to rely on an old road atlas.

"Having an up to date atlas in your car can make for a much smoother journey all round."

For those who use a sat nav to find their way, TomTom recently announced that drivers can now be guided by the wise voice of Yoda, thanks to a new download.


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New fuel-filling technology to help prevent Audi drivers misfueling their cars...

Owners of new Audi diesel cars no longer face the risk of accidentally filling up with petrol, thanks to new technology.

Drivers of 2011 Model Year Audi A4, A5 and Q5 TDI cars thanks to a new preventative system built into the fuel filler neck which uses an internal flap to prevent fuel delivery and spillage.

In a statement, Audi commented that instances of 'misfuelling’ have risen significantly in recent years due to improvements in refinement made by the brand’s TDI models, which thanks to high pressure common rail injection technology operate almost as smoothly and quietly as their petrol counterparts.

"This latest advance will of course be of particular interest to companies running vehicle fleets, but it will also provide reassurance for private customers making the switch from petrol, and those who aren’t the sole user of their car," added the company.

Earlier this week, Audi announced it is set to post record vehicle sales in 2010, despite the difficult economic climate faced by the auto industry over the last year.

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Mercedes unveils its first all-electric supercar...

Mercedes cars are accepting the "challenge of the future" the German brand claims.

A perfect example of this commitment to eco-friendly cars which do not compromise on quality is illustrated by the brand's new SLS AMG E-CELL.

Despite a fully-electric engine, the vehicle can apparently produce 535bhp and 880Mn of torque, moving from 0-60mph in just four seconds.

Mercedes AMG board chairman Ola Kallenius said the new vehicle is the next step in its "Project 2015" strategy, which aims to reduce fuel emissions and the performance of its cars at the same time.

"It is our goal to continually reduce the fuel consumption and emissions of new models in the coming years, while at the same time enhancing the core brand value of performance," he explains.

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Londoners ready for electric revolution...

London is ready for an electric car revolution, according to the latest report from car manufacturer smart.

Two commuters were the first to receive their smart fortwo electric cars as part of the largest ever electric vehicle trial in the UK, the Mercedes-owned Manufacturer announced.

The event coincided with the release of a new report which showed that 73 per cent of Londoners want to know more about electric cars as they look to do their bit for the environment.

In addition, 74 per cent of the respondents to smart's Plugged-In survey said they would be prepared to drive less in order to reduce pollution.

At the presentation of the two new fortwo electric cars, London Mayor Boris Johnson said: "We are now on the brink of an exciting era of cleaner, greener electric motoring.

"London is already taking steps to ensure drivers in the capital will be able to embrace this new technology and plug in with confidence."

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