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2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

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Rolls-Royce Phantom a new car with new concept.

Inspired by the 101EX experimental concept of 2006, the Phantom Coupé is the embodiment of a modern, sporting Rolls-Royce, thanks to the sleek and seductive combination of classic proportions, powerful presence and breathtaking detailing.

New Air Pollution Ratings

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The Green Vehicle Guide www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au rates vehicles on both greenhouse and air pollution. The air pollution ratings are based on the emission standard to which the vehicle is certified in Australia. As of 1 January 2006, new “Stage 2″ Air Pollution ratings took effect, to reflect the application of more stringent minimum standards for light vehicles under Australian Design Rule (ADR) 79/01 Emission Control for Light Vehicles. The Greenhouse Ratings have not changed.

The underlying principle of the air pollution ratings on the Green Vehicle Guide is that the dominant vehicle in the light duty fleet - the petrol engine passenger car - meeting the minimum emission standard of the day, should achieve a mid range score (5 out of 10). This means that when new more stringent standards are fully implemented, the ratings need to be adjusted to accommodate the improved level of performance. If this was not done, there would be a steady shift of all vehicles into the top ratings, thus inflating the overall ratings and reducing the capacity for differentiating better performers from standard vehicles. Under the new Stage 2 Air Pollution ratings, the scores for vehicles certified to the same standards will be lower than before. This does not mean the vehicles are now polluting more - it simply means that a vehicle will now need to be cleaner to receive the same rating.

Tips for choosing a new Green car

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Choosing a greener car can have a direct financial benefit for you as well as helping to conserve our environment for all Australians and future generations. Buying a vehicle that is more fuel efficient can save you thousands of dollars on fuel bills and many tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over the vehicle’s life.

As a new car buyer there will be a range of factors that are important in making your final choice of vehicle. As a major financial investment and a decision that will be with you for a number of years, it is important to purchase the car that best meets your needs.

Oil Price

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	PRICE*	CHANGE	% CHANGE	TIME
Nymex Crude Future	135.07	.72	.54	01:23
Dated Brent Spot	134.66	.46	.34	01:53
WTI Cushing Spot	134.35	-4.19	-3.02	06/09

Source: bloomberg.com/

Oil prices get focus at meeting of energy ministers

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AOMORI, Japan — The world’s top industrialized nations and leading oil consumers pledged today to fight skyrocketing energy prices by increasing efficiency and accelerating investment in new technologies, while urging producers to expand production.