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Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when the car reaches the end of its useful life it can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion.

When its driving duties are done, more than 85 per cent of new Prius’s can be recycled and more than 95 per cent of its materials can be recovered in a process that only accounts for a tiny proportion (approximately two per cent) of its full lifecycle CO2 emissions.

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MARTOREL, SPAIN – July 2, 2009: In both its 5-door and SC version, the SEAT Ibiza is still racking up distinctions. This time, the popular Spanish model has been singled out as the most secure in the ‘City Car/Supermini’ category with the prestigious British Insurance Vehicle Security (BIVS) Award, presented by Thatcham, the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre located in the county of Berkshire, England.

This is the first time a SEAT vehicle has been chosen for this significant award. It places the Ibiza in an enviable position compared to its rivals in terms of security.

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A Lamborghini model honouring a company test driver is to bear his name, called the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni.

Balboni, a remarkable test driver with his own personal cult status, has long been revered as part of Lamborghini legend.

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CT&T, a South Korean company, announced that it plans to manufacture and sell a low-speed electric-car for cities and gated communities in the United States. According to Automotive News, CT&T said that it will manufacture the electric-cars in the U.S. and will employ as many as 2,600 workers by 2013.

CT&T also plans to manufacture batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles in the United States for other manufacturers.

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A year shy of the Italian sporting marque’s 100th birthday, Alfa Romeo will be preparing for next year’s Centenary with an historic hill climb by the first 8C Spider production car to be seen on the move in Britain, at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.

A firm favourite at last year’s British Motor Show, the Alfa 8C Spider – based on the 4.7litre V8 Alfa 8C Competizione coupe – will be joined on the hill by iconic motor racing cars from Alfa Romeo’s historic museum collection in Arese, Italy.

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