News in brief

12th August 2007

A new mesh grille is giving the Vectra and Signum the stainless-steel look. Available through the dealer network, the Irmscher add-on takes only 20 minutes to fit. For Corsa owners, meanwhile, there are substantial savings on a range of Irmscher alloy wheels, too. These come in 14-inch or 15-inch sizes – the same as the standard steel rims – so drivers can re-use their old tyres. And for motorists going abroad, Vauxhall is offering a Travel Pack – with a first aid kit, bulbs, safety triangle and fire extinguisher – for only £49.

ATTENTION was diverted from the cyclists at the Tour de France last month – and towards a Renault Espace.

The Reuters news agency camera car briefly stole the limelight when it burst into flames during the race. An overheated turbo in the MPV was blamed for the latest bit of bad luck. Journalists had already faced parking fines, camera theft and a suspected heart problem.