Winwick Road dealership - 'no one left behind' at Christmas

Rybrook Warrington is using new technology to ensure that motorists and passengers remain safe over the festive period.

The dealership is one of the first sites in the region to implement the new technology in its cars.

Rybrook Warrington is implementing the cutting-edge technology in its new cars (Image: Rybrook Warrington)

Taking the phrase 'no one left behind' in a more literal sense, the new technology is used to ensure the safety of all drivers and passengers in cars.

The technology is an interior full-car radar system that prevents cars from locking if it detects any passengers or animals left in the car.

This ensures that during the busy festive period, nobody gets accidentally locked inside a vehicle - which is more common than you may think, the dealership says.

Rybrook Warrington says: "It can often be easy to forget what – or who – you’ve left in your car.

"While many drivers are aware of the risks associated with leaving children or animals alone in cars during the hot summer months, many overlook the dangers of doing so in the cold, dark wintertime."

To maximise comfort for passengers, the car will not lock if it detects people or animals inside and will utilise its climate control system to maintain a suitable temperature until the driver returns.

Andy Amery, sales manager at Rybrook Warrington, said: "No one chooses to be distracted or tired, but we know it can happen and are keen to assist people to alleviate the potential risk where we can.

"This new cutting-edge technology, which will feature in our future car interiors, guarantees that no one will be left behind.

“Here at Rybrook Warrington, we know that having this peace of mind is key to a safe and enjoyable journey."

The technology will be available on the new Volvo EX90 and other forthcoming Volvo cars and is engineered to be so sensitive that it can detect the tiniest of movements in the cabin.

The technology is the first of its kind to cover the whole interior of the car, including the boot, with sensors spaced throughout the car’s cabin.