Opel bags Euro NCAP Advanced reward

New Opel safety technology debuts in new ADAM in South Africa

05 DECEMBER 2014 - Opel has been awarded a Euro NCAP Advanced reward for forward-thinking vehicle technology. The award is only bestowed upon carmakers who make new safety technologies available which demonstrate a scientifically-proven benefit for consumers and society.

“The Reward is an extremely important accolade for Opel, as our brand moves into an exciting new era on a global level,” comments Opel Brand Manager at General Motors South Africa, Christopher Cradock. “Most importantly, the new Opel ADAM, which is currently being launched to the local market, features the advanced safety system which earned us the reward.”

Opel’;s Side Blind Spot Alert system, which warns drivers about potential hazards in the vehicle’;s blind spot, was developed on the back of crash statistics – in Europe, 10 percent of all serious accidents, and 5 percent of traffic-related fatalities, are the result of accidents where the vehicle’;s blind spot inhibits safe driving.

Günther Schmall, Opel’;s Director of Vehicle Safety Integration, comments: “The Euro NCAP award is confirmation of our strategy to optimise the safety of our cars based on real-life traffic and collision scenarios. Internal studies show just how much the Side Blind Spot Alert increases overall safety. A high market penetration of the system throughout Europe could help reduce all accidents with minor and severe injuries by around one percent.”

In ADAM, Corsa, Astra, Cascada and Zafira Tourer in Europe, the Side Blind Spot Alert utilises 4 ultrasonic sensors to scan lateral traffic, while the Insignia features a radar-based system. The system scans wide areas around the vehicle, with sensors designed to detect objects on a collision course, triggering an amber-coloured optical warning light fitted to each side mirror. Extra-bright LED lighting means the warning symbol cannot be missed, even in bright sunlight.

In a recent survey, Opel Insignia owners were delighted with Side Blind Spot Alert, with 97.2 percent never switching the system off, 87 percent expressing that they were completely convinced by the functionality and 82 percent insisting that they would definitely order the electronic guardian again when buying a new car.

Side Blind Spot Alert works between 10 and 140 km/h in the new Opel ADAM, and is fitted as standard to the new ADAM JAM and ADAM GLAM in South Africa.

Opel bags Euro NCAP Advanced reward

Opel bags Euro NCAP Advanced reward

New Opel safety technology debuts in new ADAM in South Africa

05 DECEMBER 2014 - Opel has been awarded a Euro NCAP Advanced reward for forward-thinking vehicle technology. The award is only bestowed upon carmakers who make new safety technologies available which demonstrate a scientifically-proven benefit for consumers and society.

“The Reward is an extremely important accolade for Opel, as our brand moves into an exciting new era on a global level,” comments Opel Brand Manager at General Motors South Africa, Christopher Cradock. “Most importantly, the new Opel ADAM, which is currently being launched to the local market, features the advanced safety system which earned us the reward.”

Opel’;s Side Blind Spot Alert system, which warns drivers about potential hazards in the vehicle’;s blind spot, was developed on the back of crash statistics – in Europe, 10 percent of all serious accidents, and 5 percent of traffic-related fatalities, are the result of accidents where the vehicle’;s blind spot inhibits safe driving.

Günther Schmall, Opel’;s Director of Vehicle Safety Integration, comments: “The Euro NCAP award is confirmation of our strategy to optimise the safety of our cars based on real-life traffic and collision scenarios. Internal studies show just how much the Side Blind Spot Alert increases overall safety. A high market penetration of the system throughout Europe could help reduce all accidents with minor and severe injuries by around one percent.”

In ADAM, Corsa, Astra, Cascada and Zafira Tourer in Europe, the Side Blind Spot Alert utilises 4 ultrasonic sensors to scan lateral traffic, while the Insignia features a radar-based system. The system scans wide areas around the vehicle, with sensors designed to detect objects on a collision course, triggering an amber-coloured optical warning light fitted to each side mirror. Extra-bright LED lighting means the warning symbol cannot be missed, even in bright sunlight.

In a recent survey, Opel Insignia owners were delighted with Side Blind Spot Alert, with 97.2 percent never switching the system off, 87 percent expressing that they were completely convinced by the functionality and 82 percent insisting that they would definitely order the electronic guardian again when buying a new car.

Side Blind Spot Alert works between 10 and 140 km/h in the new Opel ADAM, and is fitted as standard to the new ADAM JAM and ADAM GLAM in South Africa.

Opel bags Euro NCAP Advanced reward

Opel bags Euro NCAP Advanced reward

New Opel safety technology debuts in new ADAM in South Africa

05 DECEMBER 2014 - Opel has been awarded a Euro NCAP Advanced reward for forward-thinking vehicle technology. The award is only bestowed upon carmakers who make new safety technologies available which demonstrate a scientifically-proven benefit for consumers and society.

“The Reward is an extremely important accolade for Opel, as our brand moves into an exciting new era on a global level,” comments Opel Brand Manager at General Motors South Africa, Christopher Cradock. “Most importantly, the new Opel ADAM, which is currently being launched to the local market, features the advanced safety system which earned us the reward.”

Opel’;s Side Blind Spot Alert system, which warns drivers about potential hazards in the vehicle’;s blind spot, was developed on the back of crash statistics – in Europe, 10 percent of all serious accidents, and 5 percent of traffic-related fatalities, are the result of accidents where the vehicle’;s blind spot inhibits safe driving.

Günther Schmall, Opel’;s Director of Vehicle Safety Integration, comments: “The Euro NCAP award is confirmation of our strategy to optimise the safety of our cars based on real-life traffic and collision scenarios. Internal studies show just how much the Side Blind Spot Alert increases overall safety. A high market penetration of the system throughout Europe could help reduce all accidents with minor and severe injuries by around one percent.”

In ADAM, Corsa, Astra, Cascada and Zafira Tourer in Europe, the Side Blind Spot Alert utilises 4 ultrasonic sensors to scan lateral traffic, while the Insignia features a radar-based system. The system scans wide areas around the vehicle, with sensors designed to detect objects on a collision course, triggering an amber-coloured optical warning light fitted to each side mirror. Extra-bright LED lighting means the warning symbol cannot be missed, even in bright sunlight.

In a recent survey, Opel Insignia owners were delighted with Side Blind Spot Alert, with 97.2 percent never switching the system off, 87 percent expressing that they were completely convinced by the functionality and 82 percent insisting that they would definitely order the electronic guardian again when buying a new car.

Side Blind Spot Alert works between 10 and 140 km/h in the new Opel ADAM, and is fitted as standard to the new ADAM JAM and ADAM GLAM in South Africa.

Opel bags Euro NCAP Advanced reward

Opel bags Euro NCAP Advanced reward

New Opel safety technology debuts in new ADAM in South Africa

05 DECEMBER 2014 - Opel has been awarded a Euro NCAP Advanced reward for forward-thinking vehicle technology. The award is only bestowed upon carmakers who make new safety technologies available which demonstrate a scientifically-proven benefit for consumers and society.

“The Reward is an extremely important accolade for Opel, as our brand moves into an exciting new era on a global level,” comments Opel Brand Manager at General Motors South Africa, Christopher Cradock. “Most importantly, the new Opel ADAM, which is currently being launched to the local market, features the advanced safety system which earned us the reward.”

Opel’;s Side Blind Spot Alert system, which warns drivers about potential hazards in the vehicle’;s blind spot, was developed on the back of crash statistics – in Europe, 10 percent of all serious accidents, and 5 percent of traffic-related fatalities, are the result of accidents where the vehicle’;s blind spot inhibits safe driving.

Günther Schmall, Opel’;s Director of Vehicle Safety Integration, comments: “The Euro NCAP award is confirmation of our strategy to optimise the safety of our cars based on real-life traffic and collision scenarios. Internal studies show just how much the Side Blind Spot Alert increases overall safety. A high market penetration of the system throughout Europe could help reduce all accidents with minor and severe injuries by around one percent.”

In ADAM, Corsa, Astra, Cascada and Zafira Tourer in Europe, the Side Blind Spot Alert utilises 4 ultrasonic sensors to scan lateral traffic, while the Insignia features a radar-based system. The system scans wide areas around the vehicle, with sensors designed to detect objects on a collision course, triggering an amber-coloured optical warning light fitted to each side mirror. Extra-bright LED lighting means the warning symbol cannot be missed, even in bright sunlight.

In a recent survey, Opel Insignia owners were delighted with Side Blind Spot Alert, with 97.2 percent never switching the system off, 87 percent expressing that they were completely convinced by the functionality and 82 percent insisting that they would definitely order the electronic guardian again when buying a new car.

Side Blind Spot Alert works between 10 and 140 km/h in the new Opel ADAM, and is fitted as standard to the new ADAM JAM and ADAM GLAM in South Africa.

Opel bags Euro NCAP Advanced reward

Opel bags Euro NCAP Advanced reward

New Opel safety technology debuts in new ADAM in South Africa

05 DECEMBER 2014 - Opel has been awarded a Euro NCAP Advanced reward for forward-thinking vehicle technology. The award is only bestowed upon carmakers who make new safety technologies available which demonstrate a scientifically-proven benefit for consumers and society.

“The Reward is an extremely important accolade for Opel, as our brand moves into an exciting new era on a global level,” comments Opel Brand Manager at General Motors South Africa, Christopher Cradock. “Most importantly, the new Opel ADAM, which is currently being launched to the local market, features the advanced safety system which earned us the reward.”

Opel’;s Side Blind Spot Alert system, which warns drivers about potential hazards in the vehicle’;s blind spot, was developed on the back of crash statistics – in Europe, 10 percent of all serious accidents, and 5 percent of traffic-related fatalities, are the result of accidents where the vehicle’;s blind spot inhibits safe driving.

Günther Schmall, Opel’;s Director of Vehicle Safety Integration, comments: “The Euro NCAP award is confirmation of our strategy to optimise the safety of our cars based on real-life traffic and collision scenarios. Internal studies show just how much the Side Blind Spot Alert increases overall safety. A high market penetration of the system throughout Europe could help reduce all accidents with minor and severe injuries by around one percent.”

In ADAM, Corsa, Astra, Cascada and Zafira Tourer in Europe, the Side Blind Spot Alert utilises 4 ultrasonic sensors to scan lateral traffic, while the Insignia features a radar-based system. The system scans wide areas around the vehicle, with sensors designed to detect objects on a collision course, triggering an amber-coloured optical warning light fitted to each side mirror. Extra-bright LED lighting means the warning symbol cannot be missed, even in bright sunlight.

In a recent survey, Opel Insignia owners were delighted with Side Blind Spot Alert, with 97.2 percent never switching the system off, 87 percent expressing that they were completely convinced by the functionality and 82 percent insisting that they would definitely order the electronic guardian again when buying a new car.

Side Blind Spot Alert works between 10 and 140 km/h in the new Opel ADAM, and is fitted as standard to the new ADAM JAM and ADAM GLAM in South Africa.

Opel bags Euro NCAP Advanced reward

How do you really feel about credit card reward programs?

A recent question posed on my News Corp Gen Y column was about credit cards rewards applications, and regardless of whether I think they’re a good thought. Credit card rewards applications have exploded in recognition in recent years (currently at CANSTAR we study 138 of them) and from merchandise to flights to cash back rewards, there are a phenomenal array of sorts of points, varieties of rewards and point-earning techniques on supply. But…

When it comes to how I personally feel about credit card rewards applications, my observation is that they’re not for every person. First up, the annual charge on rewards cards can be up to $ 700, so you need to be certain that the worth of the rewards you get will at least outweigh that expense. Secondly, our investigation has located an typical interest price of just more than 19 % on rewards credit cards, so if you run a continual balance on your card (and presently we collectively do, to the tune of $ 34 billion) then you are almost certainly paying more in interest than you are acquiring in worth. In truth, primarily based on typical fees, interest and points accrual across the products researched by CANSTAR, someone with an ongoing $ 5,000 debt would need to have to devote $ 122,000 on a standard rewards card just to break even.

That said, rewards cards can definitely be worth it in the appropriate hands. If you do commit sensible and don’t accrue a debt, there are lots of freebies for the taking. Some suggestions to maximising your rewards incorporate maintaining an eye on bonus gives for new card sign-ups, plus bonus points on particular purchases. Usually preserve an eye on any points capping or points expiration conditions and if you have more than one credit card, mix and match the use of your cards to the points on offer you. There are a lot a lot more suggestions here.

Justine Davies is finance editor and commentator with monetary research and ratings firm Canstar. 

How do you really feel about credit card reward programs?