The first motorway car...
The first motorway car share lane is now open. The route in West Yorkshire can be used by cars, vans and taxis containing more than one occupant. Motorcycles, buses and coaches are also permitted in it, but heavy goods vehicles are banned.
HERE are the pictures...
HERE are the pictures that prove Vauxhallò€™s new Meriva is a real smasher!
These spy shots show the aftermath of a controlled side impact test of the forthcoming supermini-MPV. And the little people carrierò€™s star feature ò€“ its rear-hinged back doors ò€“ have stood up well to the impact!
Set to debut at Septemberò€™s Frankfurt Motor Show, the new Meriva will shake up the class with a stylish shape which has changed little from the 2008 Geneva Motor Show concept.
The doors are similar to those on the Rolls-Royce Phantom and Mazda RX-8, and are hinged at the rear to allow superb access to the back seats.
In addition, the Meriva will boast a flexible interior with a sliding rear bench seat. And itò€™s also set to continue the big leaps in cabin quality Vauxhall made with the Insignia. Add in a sleek shape thatò€™s inspired by the Flextreme show car ò€“ seen at Frankfurt in 2007 ò€“ and itò€™s sure to turn heads.
As well as conventional petrol and diesel power, there will be an ecoFLEX variant emitting less than 120g/km. And a turbo VXR model is set to top the range.