While the Volvo"s nose...
While the Volvo"s nose is carried over directly from the saloon, the complex coup©-cabriolet mechanism has forced engineers to make some styling changes at the rear. The cabin will offer more space for back seat passengers than many rivals. The new model will be unveiled for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, but won"t go on sale in the UK until February next year.
Driving a rag-top could...
Driving a rag-top could give you cloth ears! New research reveals convertible drivers could be seriously damaging their hearing, as noise levels can reach 99 decibels equivalent to a chainsaw.
The tests were carried out in a Toyota MR2, Mazda MX-5, Aston Martin Vantage, Bentley Continental GTC and a Morgan, but there were no significant differences between the models.
The study was published in the journal Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, and lead scientist Philip Michael claimed: Driving a convertible may result in reduced hearing for a time. Prolonged exposure to 85DbA and above can cause permanent hearing loss.