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WINTER BREAKDOWN EXPENSE FOR USED CAR OWNERS

SOME VEHICLE components are nearly three times as likely to fail during the winter months as in the summer leading to potentially expensive repairs for the owners of older vehicles, according to Warranty Direct. The specialist insurer and warranty provider analysed 50,000 live automotive policies and found that ignition coils are 283 per cent more likely to fail between December and February than between June and August. Fuel injection pumps, thermostats and a number of electrical components are also more likely to suffer in the cold leading to an average winter repair bill of £408.60, the company has warned.

Acura shifts focus to sensible Gen Y shoppers

Honda is ready to begin the makeover of its Acura premium brand this spring, and the timing could hardly be better. In addition to the new ILX small sedan and redesigned RDX compact crossover coming in spring, a tease of the redesigned RL flagship due this fall will be shown at the New York auto show in April. Then, the volume leading TL sedan and MDX mid-sized crossover are slated for 2013 redesigns.

Porsche Panamera Custom Options

Porsche has launched a range of customisation options for the Panamera The emphasis is on the quality of the customised features, and include leather, wood, carbon and aluminium. You can opt for the louvres on the air vents, the sun visors, the interior mirror, the trim cover on the steering column and the seat console front and rear, all in top-grade leather. You can have the Yachting Mahogany Interior Package with trim panels on the dashboard and the doors as well as trim covers on the centre console.