The two-wheeled Segway...
The two-wheeled Segway could soon be made road-legal. The zero-emission scooters are currently not allowed to be used on highways or pavements. But Conservative MPs are arguing they could be the solution to traffic gridlock in towns and cities.
Kan-yoo believe it?...
Kan-yoo believe it? Renault has built a Kangoo with three doors! Auto Express can exclusively reveal the facelifted version of the budget MPV, complete with a new addition to the family.
The pictures in this week"s magazine show two distinct variants of the revised people carrier free of any disguise, out on a photoshoot for Renault’s latest brochure. The shorter three-door model, which will be displayed as a concept at September’s Paris Motor Show, is badged the B Up, if it gets a positive response from the public it will go into production.
Meanwhile, the five-door car will appear in UK dealers late next year. It gets a sleek new nose and fresh rear lights. Flagship versions are powered by an improved 1.9-litre dCi diesel, while a versatile cabin builds on the current car’s space and stowage.
But the Kangoo is only the start for Renault. A document on the brand’s website reveals 26 new launches planned before 2009. Key models for 2007 include a new SUV called the Koleos for March, the next Laguna in July and the Twingo in October. In March 2008, the company is scheduled to introduce a Laguna Coupé, with a second larger SUV due at the end of the year.