News in brief

23rd November 2006

CHEVROLET launches new five-door version of Kalos hatch. Entry-level 1.2S is £7,695, and features central locking, electric front windows, CD system, tinted glass and body-coloured bumpers.

PLANS for a lollipop lady on a busy road in Huddersfield, W Yorks, have been rejected by council chiefs - as street is too dangerous. Parents say that's why they wanted patrol in first place. Council is set to look at plan again.

CAR SALES across Europe grew 6.1 per cent last month, compared with same period in 2006. Germany largest market, registering 293,832 models. UK fifth with 153,851. Top-sellers across Continent Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla.

SOMERSET County Council is offering £100 grants towards cost of extra training to cut crashes involving recently qualified motorists. Course includes six lessons from Driving Standards Agency, plus M-way driving for beginners.