Car Enthusiast NEWS - by CAINT.COM

Contents

Archive Page
New Citro�n Xsara and Xantia turbo diesels
AA call for speed limit explanations
Nissan first with "big brother" technology
2000 model year Monte Carlo revealed
Crossing America in a Toyota Prius hybrid car?

Nissan launch ACC

Cars that automatically keep their distance from other vehicles on the road ahead are now a reality. Nissan will be the first to include an Adaptive Cruise Control system (ACC) on the launch of a new model in Japan.

Nissan's ACC system controls the acceleration and braking of the car to maintain a set distance from the car immediately ahead. It measures the road distance using radar sensors that are supposedly accurate to within one millimetre.

The Nissan system is ideally suited to motorway driving. It can operate in all light, and weather conditions and can calculate distances accounting for bends in the road.

The driver predetermines the safe speed and distance parameters and can override the ACC system at any time.

How ACC works: when closing on the vehicle ahead in the same lane, the ACC system will gradually decelerate the car until it is at a safe stopping distance and travelling at a steady speed. If the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly or another vehicle cuts in front from another lane the ACC system slows the car down and issues a brake warning to the driver. When the lane ahead is clear the car will accelerate to the driver's predetermined speed.

To read about Nissan's other latest driver aid click here...

Vauxhall launch I-line body styling accessories

	Vauxhall cars (new and old) can gain a new look with the new eye-catching Vauxhall I-line body styling accessories. From side sills and spoilers to tinted rear light clusters and wood or aluminium and carbon-look interior trim kits, Vauxhall I-line accessories have it all. Enthusiasts may choose suspension kits, alloy wheels or a sports steering wheel, all Vauxhall approved. Vauxhall I-line accessories are designed by
Irmscher for every Vauxhall, including older models - Corsa, Tigra, Astra, Vectra, Calibra, Omega, Frontera and the latest Zafira - and are available from every Vauxhall retailer. There are also "Buy Now Pay Later" and 0% finance schemes available for all Vauxhall I-line and aftersales purchases over �150.

Ford Focus recall

	Every single Ford Focus produced since its launch are now being recalled to their dealers by Ford. An electrical fault has been detected which affects all models. If you own a Focus contact your nearest dealer for more information.

The Car Enthusiast is brought to you by caint.com. If you would like to advertise in this space or elsewhere on the site please email us or ring Shane on (UK) 07771 620 683. News compiled by S.O'

[Contents] [Home] [News] [Features] [Car of the Week] [Motorsport] [A-Z]

Designed & maintained by caint.com