The shooting brake will...
The shooting brake will be revealed at this yearò€™s Paris Motor Show with a nose inspired by the new E-Class ò€“ confirming the look of the saloon first seen in our spy shots in Issue 1,026. At first glance, the newcomer looks like a supercar estate. But closer inspection reveals there are no rear doors ò€“ making this the firmò€™s first luxury three-door load-lugger! While bosses have yet to back this model officially, insiders say a three-door coupé version has been given the go-ahead.Ò
Kirk Eden, of Merseyside-based...
Kirk Eden, of Merseyside-based UK Fuel Guard, has borrowed the sound-chip technology to create a warning device designed to prevent diesel drivers accidentally filling up with unleaded - a costly mistake 300,000 motorists make each year.
Called Diesel Guard, the gadget is the size of a matchbox and can be attached to the inside of an oil-burner"s fuel-filler flap. When the flap is opened, a built-in photocell triggers the sound chip and a voice reminds the driver to use derv, and not petrol. The electronic unit has been specially developed for safe use in a flammable environment. Kirk told us: "A couple of years ago, my uncle put unleaded into his car after forgetting it was a diesel. He challenged me to make a cheap gadget which could stop other drivers from doing the same thing." Diesel Guard is expected to go on sale in March for around í‚á£10. It"s available from www.dieselguard.com as well as motoring stores. E-mail info@dieselguard.com for details.