Local Vauxhall retailer, Evans Halshaw, is helping people in Beverley to experience the feeling of summer all year long, after academic research reveals that summer is a state of mind.
Whilst we cannot rely on the Great British weather to offer a summer pick me up, studies reveal that people can get that same ‘summer high’ in other ways. And what better way to kick off the summer season than by enjoying the thrill of the drive in the all-new and all-weather Vauxhall Cascada, the first full-sized convertible designed, engineered and manufactured by Vauxhall since the 1930s.
Why wait for the sunshine?
It’s been a long-held belief that the weather affects our mood, but according to research and contrary to popular belief, it appears the relationship between weather and happiness is much less important than people think.
Indeed, findings by Dr Richard Stephens, a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Keele University, reveal that adopting a sunny mind-set is far more likely to put people in a positive mood than summer weather itself.
Dr Stephens comments: “A series of studies carried out by psychologists has assessed the generally-held theory of a strong association between summer weather and happiness; however the idea does not stand up to scientific scrutiny.
“In one study, which compared people’s moods directly with weather conditions over a set period of time, it was discovered that the greatest amount to which weather influenced happiness was no more than 15%.
“It appears that people focus on an ideal example of a hot summer day rather than a realistic one, which may include features such as having to work. This makes people overestimate the extent to which the sunshine will make them feel happy.”
This means that people in Beverley do not have to be dependent on the weather to experience the feelings of happiness typically associated with summer days, which will come as welcome relief, considering the unpredictable nature of the Great British summer!
Aron Brown, Dealer Principal at Evans Halshaw, comments: “Studies indicate that we do not need to rely on the weather to create a feeling of happiness. In the same way, drivers do not need to wait for a sunny day to enjoy the feeling of joy and exhilaration that comes with taking to the road in the new Cascada cabriolet.
“We are therefore encouraging local motorists to explore and test-drive the new four-seater model, which is suitable for all-year-round travel, from cosy winter journeys to top-down coastal cruising.”
A summer mind-set in all seasons
Priced from £23,995 on the road, the Cascada offers a comfortable ride whatever the weather, thanks to its multi layered fabric roof, which opens in just 17 seconds at speeds of up to 30mph.
The weather-proof and car-wash-proof fabric roof also comes in an acoustic soft-top option to offer increased noise reduction and thermal comfort, whilst owners can enjoy the model’s spacious cabin space and high-quality materials, alongside well-equipped functionality, premium technology and handcrafted features not found in any other Vauxhall.
The new model is available in two trims: SE and Elite, and boasts a broad range of powerful and efficient engines as well as new six-speed manual and automatic transmissions.
All-weather affordability
The Cascada can be ordered from Evans Halshaw now, and to make purchasing the new model even easier, customers have the option to drive away at a monthly payment to suit their budget, thanks to Vauxhall’s innovative zero per cent APR Flexible Finance scheme.
With zero per cent APR Representative, no minimum deposit and a payment term varying between 24 to 60 months, Flexible Finance makes it easy for motorists to buy their chosen vehicle at a cost that suits them.
And like all new Vauxhalls, the Cascada comes with a warranty which could now last a lifetime, so customers can be confident that they are getting the best possible aftercare and service, too. Available to the first owner of all new Vauxhall cars, the warranty is valid for the lifetime of the vehicle up to a maximum of 100,000 miles.
Aron Brown concludes: “Now that we know summer happiness is only a state of mind, we’re inviting motorists to explore the new Cascada and enjoy that summer feeling all year long, whatever the weather!”
To find out more about the Vauxhall Cascada or to book a test drive, please contact Evans Halshaw at Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0LJ. Alternatively, call 01482 862 801 or go online to www.evanshalshaw.com/vauxhall.
To discover more about Vauxhall’s lifetime warranty, please visit www.vauxhall.co.uk/warranty.
