Ten thousand drivers...
Ten thousand drivers of cars likely to be targeted by criminals are to get a í‚á£5 Halfords voucher towards the cost of security equipment. The Gloucestershire Police initiative is intended to combat the current level of theft, which stands at more than three vehicles a day. A police spokesman said: "A lot of these crimes are avoidable if people take the necessary care."
Top of the bill was...
Top of the bill was the XC90 V8, which was sporting striking yellow paint instead of its previous red finish. The V8 Power Utility Vehicle produces 650bhp from its 4.4-litre supercharged unit.
While this model is a one-off, Volvo still hasn"t ruled out bringing the standard 315bhp eight-pot XC90 to the UK before the end of this year. Volvo also showed off the 340bhp V50 SV concept. A powerful R version of the estate isn"t expected before 2006, but UK buyers can replicate the SV"s look with the recently added V50 Sport.