Luxury finishes on mainstream...

Luxury finishes on mainstream cars are a step closer, as boffins have worked out how to add a touch of class to budget trim. They"ve discovered an easy way to stick a veneer of good-quality materials to standard cabin components, so that even basic models can feel like range-toppers. The scientists - of Battelle, a technology company in Ohio, US - say the technique is carried out as the parts come out of the moulding machines.

Fitted into the dash...

Fitted into the dash, it"s trained on the driver and senses when they are too hot or cold. It will automatically adjust the temperature accordingly.