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Putting on Weight?

July 26, 2007

A report by a British automotive expert says cars are getting heavier, despite using lighter materials.

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Prof Garel Rhys says cars are becoming more bulky in shape, and are being fitted with so many accessories, such as multi-speaker sound systems, satellite navigation, climate control, and electronic sunroofs.

This news story is taken from the July 2007 edition of T&E Bulletin.

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