The next version of the Fiat 500, the 500L due in 2013, will have an optional built-in espresso maker developed with Lavazza. The clever little gadget uses capsules, as per George Clooney’s rival coffee brand, but modified slightly to make it more ergonomic to use in the car. We particularly like the little speedometer-style temperature gauge – useless, but sooo cute. The “coffee experience” kit will also include a spoon holder, pod holder and sugar holder. It is a fantastically neat installation, with no visible cables – the machine clips directly into the power source between the seats.
“That will be £2.99 for the L-plates – and would you like a driving test as well?” The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has selected Halfords as a preferred partner to provide venues for driving tests. Testing from partner premises is expected to start from the autumn, for practical car tests. Other types of practical tests and theory test centres will not be affected. Partners will allow the use of their premises at no cost to the DSA. Tests will still be conducted by DSA examiners.
