It was victory number...

It was victory number two for Rubens Barrichello, as the Brawn GP ace stormed to victory in last weekendð€™s Italian grand prix. The Brazilian starð€™s pit stop strategy was perfect, allowing him to head team mate Jenson Button and Ferrarið€™s Kimi Raikkonen at the flag.

It was pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton who led the race in the early stages. The reigning world champion was one of the few running a two-stop strategy, meaning he had to push extremely hard right from the start. lost Outlook Express email

It will go head-to-head...

It will go head-to-head with the next-generation Vauxhall Meriva and Nissan"s upcoming Tone at launch in the second half of 2006. Interior flexibility will be one of the car"s key selling points.

As well as a five-seat option, there will be a version of the seven-chair set-up currently available in the 307 SW estate. That car features a pair of occasional rear seats which fold out from the floor of the boot. The 2007"s cabin could also get a Meriva-style sliding rear bench. This enables the central chair of the second row of seats to be folded away to free up more space for passengers in the back.

It will offer unrivalled...

It will offer unrivalled peace of mind without breaking the bank. But why? Because while a typical two-year aftermarket warranty costs more than ?400, Kia’s confidence-boosting package won’t mean a hike in used prices.

In fact, Martin Ward from industry analyst CAP Monitor is convinced it will make no difference to the resale price of the Cee’d – and he doubts rivals will be forced to follow suit.

It won"t be Aston"s...

As our images show, the lightweight V8 Vantage"s styling is influenced by Aston"s DBR9 Le Mans racer, with a low splitter and gaping air intakes supplementing the trademark grille. But without the vast track-car wing and only a subtle bodykit, the purity of the V8 Vantage"s shape has been kept. Major aerodynamic enhancements have been hidden underneath, with an undertray and venturi tunnels that channel airflow around the car. These emerge at the rear, where they are joined by larger twin exhaust pipes.