What to do about CO2? You can’t see, smell or feel it – but its existence is driving car companies potty.
A raft of new laws is making vehicles that emit lots of the gas expensive to own – yet for the time being, the technology to solve the problem has proven even more costly, partic-ularly in the luxury car sector.
However, things are beginning to change and a new breed of models is being produced which is beginning to address the problem.
Audi’s latest 2.8-litre A8 saloon is a perfect example. Developed as part of a facelifted range, the big limousine gets a subtly updated look – and a brand new engine under the bonnet.
Cosmetic improvements include a reworked grille, along with new wing mirrors and LED tail-lights. And under the skin, the power-steering and standard adaptive air-suspension have been reworked to provide sharper driving responses. What’s more, the sound-deadening is enhanced to improve the A8’s already famed refinement.
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