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.DRIVING a convertible car with the roof down may be bad for your hearing, American experts have warned. Researchers at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine found that convertible drivers were regularly exposed to noise levels above the 85dB limit that it is recommended workers are exposed to, the Daily Mail newspaper reported. Cruising at 70mph produces a similar amount of volume to the dance floor of a nightclub, the researchers claim. They are warning convertible drivers to consider using earplugs or raising the roof for longer journeys. In light of the results, we are recommending that drivers be advised to drive with the top closed when travelling for extended periods at speeds exceeding 52mph, Dr Anthony Mikulec of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine said. Long duration driving at high speeds with the top open will increase the risk of hearing damage.
.PEUGEOT'S 508 will be available in both saloon and SW estate bodystyles when it goes on sale in April. According to the car maker, highlights include powerful, economical and low CO2 engines and the debut of Peugeot"s new e-HDi Stop & Start System technology, plus a modern interior design that is both practical and comfortable. The 508 range which will be available in five trim levels: Access, SR, Active, Allure and GT, while seven powertrain options will be available from launch. Unusually, the 508 will be available with two different front suspension configurations. An all- new McPherson type front suspension will be the main option, while the sporty GT model features a drop link double wishbone front suspension similar to the design of its predecessor, the 407 The five-model range starts with the 508 Access VTi 120 saloon from pounds 18,150, and rises to pounds 29,975 for the GT HDi 200 in SW estate form.See the full content of this document
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