You don"t need to sail...
You don"t need to sail around the world to find a great deal. Renault has announced a special edition of its Espace called the Globe Ellen MacArthur in honour of the record-breaking Dame. The limited-run MPV has a choice of three engines; a 2.0-litre petrol at í‚á£21,995, a 1.9 dCi for í‚á£22,995 and 2.2 dCi priced í‚á£25,995. Based on the Expression trim, the new version adds a glass panoramic sunroof, sat-nav and a six-disc CD changer.
A new system called...
A new system called Tracker Response uses GPS technology and a driver validation set-up. If the car is started by someone without the special electronic tag, a text message or E-mail is sent to the owner. They can call a control centre to say whether the motor should be moving or not - and even monitor the vehicle"s movements remotely via any PC! Anxious parents will also be able to keep an eye on how fast grown-up children are driving when they borrow the car, as the unit has a speed limit alert function.
A Tracker spokesman said: "This is bad news for thieves. By cutting prices and introducing an interactive product, we are ensuring round-the-clock surveillance is possible."
Systems now range from ÷£219 for the base Monitor to ÷£499 for the flagship Response.