Date: October 2007

TOTCARS LAUNCHES ITS LARGEST CHRISTMAS LINE-UP

• Electric and pedal cars for virtually any child over the age of three
• New Caterpillar dump truck and Pontiac Solstice line-up alongside favourites such as the Ferrari Enzo

From Alfa Romeo to Audi, MINI to Mercedes and a line-up that includes dumper trucks, tractors and fire engines, Totcars presents its largest collection of children’s electric and pedal cars in readiness for Christmas.

‘Getting behind the wheel’ is every youngster’s dream and with such a wide range to choose from they can drive a car just like Mum and Dad, pretend to be the next Kimi Raikkonen or Felipe Massa in a Formula 1 Ferrari, or even start building their own tracks and circuits with a digger or dumper truck.

With over 500 products to choose from on the Totcars website - www.totcars.com - there’s an electric or pedal car for virtually every child over the age of three including the ever popular Ferrari Enzo and new for this year, the Caterpillar dump truck and Pontiac Solstice.

Ferrari Enzo – 12 volt electric sports car

Your child can be like Jay Kay from Jamiroquai and live the rock star dream with this superb and very rare Italian supercar.  Licenced by Ferrari and designed in conjunction with its engineers, this Enzo comes in iconic Ferrari red, and is finished with alloy-look wheels and a sports steering wheel.

The celebrity look is completed with a personalised number plate of your choice, and with a
two-speed gearbox and scaled down top speed of 5mph (8km/h), is sure to impress neighbours and classmates alike.

Caterpillar dump truck – powered by two 12 volt motors

For the aspiring civil engineer or child who wants to construct a better world, this six wheeled, two seat Caterpillar (CAT) dump truck will provide hours of imaginative and creative play. 

Complete with a flashing beacon and realistic CAT sound effects, this truck can help re-shape your garden - quite literally!  With forward and reverse gears and a top speed of over 4mph, this bright yellow monster tipper will be a highly popular ‘find’ under the Christmas tree.

Pontiac Solstice

Kids can imagine they’re Hollywood film stars cruising Santa Monica Boulevard, heading up Route 66 or driving off into the sunset with this two seater all-American dream machine.

What might be a bit of a gas guzzler in real life, takes its power from a single 12 volt battery, but feeds it smoothly to two electric motors that propel this slick open-top sports model to a blistering 5mph.

With the real AM radio tuned into the local rock station, big chunky tyres, cool graphics and a choice of blue, pink or green exterior finishes, this Pontiac will certainly cut a dash down your drive and across the lawn!

Full specification for all three models and price list attached.

For further details, visit www.totcars.com or call 0845 643 2470.

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Totcars - top 10 tips for safe driving

1. To maximise safety at all times it is recommended that children under the age of 12 are supervised by a responsible adult.
2. Choose an area that is wide and clear of obstacles, with only a gentle slope and long run off areas.
3. Do not use close to parked cars.
4. Avoid icy surfaces and avoid using in excessively wet or snowy conditions.
5. Look for a smooth surface and avoid large holes, ruts, tree roots etc.
6. Only use the cars in day-light, or in well-lit areas.
7. Stay seated at all times, and do not attempt ‘stunts and tricks’ such as travelling backwards or standing up. 
8. Make sure you avoid any routes which are near roads, streams or ponds.
9. Keep arms and legs well tucked in, and clothing such as scarves, drawstrings etc away from wheels and other moving parts.
10. Dress properly with appropriate clothing and footwear.

Specification

Ferrari Enzo 12 volt electric sports car
Age: suitable for age 6 and under
Speed: 5mph (8km/h) - can be limited to 3mph
2 speed gearbox with adult controlled speed limiter
Forward, reverse and neutral gears
Electronic accelerator - the car will stop when your foot is off the accelerator
Electronic brake - depressing the brake will stop the car even if the accelerator is pressed at the same time
Rubber tyres
Adjustable sports steering wheel
Tough Polyethylene bodywork - very strong and flexible
Deep injected paint means scratches can be buffed away
Top quality European construction and design
Made in Italy under licence from Ferrari and designed in conjunction with its engineers      

Authentic car badges and stickers
Realistic alloy-look wheels
Wing mirrors
Supplied almost fully assembled
1 year guarantee
Rechargeable battery and charger included
Free personalised number plate
Size: 145 x 62 x 42cm
Weight: 26kg

Caterpillar dump truck with two 12 volt motors
Age: suitable for age 6 and under
Speed: 4.4mph (7.5km/h), can be limited to 2.2mph
Powered by two 12 volt motors and 12 volt battery
External socket for easy recharging
2 speed gearbox with speed limiter
Forward and reverse gears
Steady state speed control when reversing
Rocker style on/off electric switch
Safety brake
Six large wheels
Two seats
Flashing beacon
Real CAT dump truck sounds
Bright yellow CAT paintwork and badges
Made under licence from Caterpillar
Easy 3-stage assembly
1 year guarantee
Rechargeable battery and charger included
Size: 142 x 86 x 66cm
Weight: 39kg

Pontiac Solstice - 2 seater 12 volt electric car
Age: suitable for age 6 and under
Speed: 5mph (8km/h) - can be limited to 2.2mph (3.5km/h)
Powered by two 12 volt motors and a 12 volt battery
2 speed gearbox with forward and reverse gears
Tough construction
Two seats
Real AM radio
Big chunky tyres
Choice of blue, pink and green paintwork
Cool graphics and decals
Made under licence from Pontiac
Easy assembly
Automatic power disconnection when electric overloading
1 year guarantee
Size: 143 x 84 x 49cm
Weight: 32kg

Totcars - approximate retail prices inc VAT