Using a special simulator...
Using a special simulator that shows ‘real life’ situations, it hopes to demonstrate to drivers the benefits of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP). A three-minute simulator ride explains how the technology works and the way in which it helps to avoid accidents.
Scooped at a customer...
Scooped at a customer clinic, the 9-6X was a product of General Motors" tie-up with Subaru, and based on the Japanese firm"s Tribeca off-roader.
It was due to debut at January"s Detroit Motor Show, but when GM sold its stake in Subaru to Toyota last week, the project was axed. With it went plans for a BMW 1-Series-rivalling hatch based on the new Impreza - revealed in Issue 878.
However, the good news is that a Saab SUV is still in the pipeline. Talking at the launch of the revised 9-5, boss Jan-Ake Jonsson told us: "You"ll see a crossover in the next two years." Similar in size to BMW"s X3, it"s likely to get a new twin-turbo V6 diesel which will power top-end Vauxhalls, too.
Meanwhile, a surprise Saab concept will debut at March"s Geneva expo. It"s thought to be a sports coup탩, but top brass are remain-ing tight-lipped. "It will be an exciting car," said Jonsson.