Your guide to the future

Mitsubishi has just announced the introduction of its new DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) navigation system as an optional accessory on the new Shogun which went on sale at the beginning of May. The system improves upon previous CD-Rom systems by having a high-speed, seven-inch display with mapping for ten European countries on a disc instead of needing a disc per country.

The DVD system is fully integrated with radio and other car systems so that the screen shows radio frequency information, heating/ventilation/air conditioning air flow and fuel consumption, average mph and fuel range.

Truck deal

Volvo is supplying a fleet of eight FH16 trucks to form the backbone of Jaguar Racing's transport fleet for the next two seasons. The trucks will transport all the team's equipment, from the race cars through to the hospitality trailers to every Grand Prix in Europe.

Rubber giant

A giant 4m-tall tyre, which weighs more than four tonnes, is going on display at the Science Museum, London. Michelin is donating the 20,000 tyre, which is made to fit specialised dump trucks, as part of a Talking Points exhibition in the new 50m Wellcome Wing. Michelin makes 303 million tyres a year to fit everything from bicycles to the space shuttle.

Plant expands

The Swedish executive car-maker Saab has launched the final stage of a 332m investment at its Trollhattan production plant. The addition of 21,000 square metres to the floor area of the assembly shop represents the largest extension at the factory since 1958.

Parts mart

Range Rover: A free mail order parts catalogue for the Classic Range Rover has been launched by Rimmer Bros of Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln. It is packed with thousands of parts listings, accessories and colour photographs. It is available from Rimmers on 01522 568000 or by e-mail sales@rimmerbros.co.uk.

Price cut

AUDI: The manufacturer has cut the prices of its TT sports car and S3 quattro by ten per cent, bringing the TT coupe quattro down to 24,050 and the S3 quattro down to 24,770. The prices apply to those on the TT waiting list as well as those who order from now on.