Electrochromatic glass and soundproofing prevents the chauffeur eavesdropping on sensitive conversations. The new extended-wheelbase version of the Rolls-Royce Phantom luxury limousine will be offered with a new Privacy Suite that sections off the rear compartment from the front seats. Revealed by Rolls-Royce at the Chengdu Motor Show this week, the Phantom gets a sheet of electrochromatic glass behind the driver’s seat. At the touch of a button, this sheet can instantly turn opaque, preventing the driver from seeing what is happening in the rear. Curtains can also be drawn, preventing onlookers from seeing into the car. As well as cutting all visual ties with the cockpit, the Privacy Suite also blots out sound. A frequency-specific compound stops anyone in the front of the vehicle eavesdropping on conversations, while a fully integrated intercom allows communication between driver and passengers. An in-depth look at the new Phantom ⠀ 2018 Rolls-Royce … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce Reveals Privacy Suite For New Phantom
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McLaren 720S is part Transformer with folding instrument cluster
There's a full display when drivers want it, or fold the screen away just for the essentials. Late in 2016, spy shots gave us a glimpse of the McLaren 720S’ folding instrument panel . Now, the British sports car maker is actually showing us the dashboard’s magic trick in action. Unlike any other vehicle on the road, the second-generation of the brand’s Super Series has a display that drivers can tilt downward depending on whether they want to maximize visibility or have more information. Revealed: McLaren 720S is all about aerodynamics and big horsepower As the video above shows, the transformation is fun to watch. The standard instrument cluster, which McLaren calls Full Display Mode (below), is a sporty looking digital screen with info for the selected gear, tachometer, speedometer, and other details. The way these details look varies whether the vehicle is in Comfort, Sport, or Track driving modes. However, when owners went to put their entire focus on the road, … [Read more...] about McLaren 720S is part Transformer with folding instrument cluster