Selling second-hand...
Selling second-hand child car seats should be banned, according to the car insurance arm of Sainsbury"s Bank. Research has revealed that at least 255,000 used seats were bought last year, yet it is impossible for parents to know if their purchase has been damaged in a crash. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has backed the call.
Developed with Italian...
Developed with Italian stylist Bertone, the CARousel is a skateboard-style chassis on to which different bodyshells could be bolted. Called a working demonstration tool for engineers rather than a concept, it represents the latest interior design thinking. It"s also a development of the Hy-Wire prototype revealed at Detroit in 2002.
Seats are mounted in pairs on a turntable, so the whole cabin layout can be altered. If the driver is alone, the base rotates through 90 degrees to allow them to sit in the middle, improving their view of the road ahead. If travelling overseas, the car could be changed from right to left-hand drive. The seats also offer a choice of futuristic joystick or steering wheel control.