New Renault Laguna

Admittedly, the latest incarnation of the Renault Laguna isn't anything to get excited about. But I thought it was worth a mention simply because I really liked the way the outgoing model looked.

When it was first released, it looked bold and distinctive, whilst keeping it's curves and lines in good proportion. It even looked pretty good in white.

The new model looks more conservative, less 'out there'. However, the real story is the 2008 release of the coupe version (pictured above). Reported to be powered by the 3.5 litre V6 engine from Nissan's 350Z at the top end of range, with more conventional turbocharged, four cylinder petrol and diesel versions to cover less expensive tastes, the radical concept will be offered with a six-speed auto or manual 'box. Four wheeled steering will also be offered on top spec models.

Check out the video for a taster of the saloon version.

Paris Hilton's finally living the simple life

I'm not going to waste too much time writing about this, because she gets far more attention that she deserves already, but thanks to a judge who knows what he's doing, Paris Hilton is finally in jail.

This is what you get for flouting the law dear. Welcome to the real world!

US Armed Forces show bad road manners

I came across this clip recently and couldn't believe what I was seeing. What we have here is a military Humvee barging it's way down a busy street. Then I remembered the Abu Graib prison pictures.

Unfortunately the American soldiers in Iraq do themselves no favours and although I sympathise with their situation over there, that is, being involved in a conflict that has no justification for existing, I can understand why they have not been accepted as the 'liberators' that George Bush's administration has so frivolously dubbed itself.

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