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It is now becoming much more the case that the choice of car you purchase does not just rest with the car’s size, the basic instruments, the cup holders or seat covers etc, but what engine you have in your car.
We’re not talking here about a choice simply between petrol and diesel engines but what type of petrol or diesel engine, confusing?

First photos,of the new sports hybrid CR-Z from Honda due on sale in April 2010

First released pictures of Honda's CR-Z new petrol-elect. hybrid due on sale next April. With a price tag of £18000 this new sports hybrid is a real "looker".
For more info see the "Latest News" section on The Car Hub website

According to leaked documents released on the internet the spec. for the new Honda CR-Z sports hybrid, which will go on sale next April at a cost of £18,000 will be:-
Engine: 1.5 litre i-VTEC four cylinder with a 113bhp output @ 6,000rpm and 107lb/ft @ 4,800.
Acceleration: 0-62 = 9.7secs.
Dimensions: L = 4080mm. H = 1395mm. W = 1740mm.

Why 1896? A major step forward for the newly fledged car industry occurred in 1896 when the official UK speed limit was raised from 4mph to 20 mph.
This same legislation also removed the requirement to have a man with a red flag walking ahead of the vehicle.
Why are we looking at this subject here?
It’s all to do with electric and hybrid electric cars and the quietness of their running which could prove dangerous to pedestrians and handicapped people.