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Nico Rosberg was understandably happy on Friday afternoon. He'd just outpaced his new Mercedes team mate, seven-times champion and fellow German Michael Schumacher, to top the times in Friday's practice.

In the 30 years since Ghulam Ali drove his Toyota Corona home from Saudi Arabia, all of Afghan life - from expectant brides to dying war-wounded - has occupied its back seat.

It's made in South Africa, for South Africa (and perhaps its neighbours), and is intended - as was the VW Citigolf - as an entry-level model for first-time buyers or others on a tight budget. LES STEPHENSON's been driving the new Polo Vivo.

Volkswagen South Africa has won big new contracts for vehicles and engine exports and increases in existing export contracts.

An online poll asked whether people would report elderly friends or relatives to the authorities if they had concerns over their driving standards - and the anwer might surprise you.

Returning legend Michael Schumacher vows to improve after Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg leads Friday practice in Bahrain.