Now, scientists are...
Now, scientists are set to step up a gear again with the launch of several ideas for the future of airbag safety. Some vehicles already have as many as 10 bags on-board to protect against front and side impacts, but experts say there"s far more to come.
Keen to avoid a repeat...
Keen to avoid a repeat of the current model"s lacklustre sales, Vauxhall has made the new car far more stylish, and will offer it with seven seats, four-wheel drive and even a hybrid drivetrain. As the image in the current÷ mag shows, with a streamlined coupé-like shape, large alloy wheels and panoramic glass roof, it will be a distinctive executive express.
Beneath the rakish shape lies a new platform, to be shared with Saab"s forthcoming 9-7 SUV. Power will come from Vauxhall"s twin-turbo 2.8-litre petrol and turbodiesel V6 engines, along with a hybrid. Inside, the spacious cabin will boast a hidden third row of seats, while the emphasis will be on luxury throughout, with high-quality materials plus, as with the next Astra, a self-driving system. The new Signum will appear in 2009.