Size really matters in the burgeoning SUV sector and the new era of sub-compact models is being joined by the Vauxhall Crossland X, writes Robin Roberts. It’s shorter and lower than the sibling Mokka X AWD and close to the Astra Hatch but it features an elevated seating position and a user-friendly interior to the front-wheel-drive only platform. There’s a familiar look to the front of … [Read more...]
Newcomers
Tradelines 17 May
Jeep is expanding its Wrangler range of 4x4 vehicles with the limited edition Night Eagle. Revealed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the Jeep Wrangler Night Eagle comes in a choice of striking colours with exclusive decals, and provides a unique style, premium equipment levels and, of course, Jeep’s legendary off-road capability at £39,810. Dacia has launched a new special edition … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 May
A speed camera on North Road, Cardiff has generated £840,000 fines from motorists, according to data sent to BBC Wales. It’s the biggest earning camera in Wales, where £17.1 Million was collected in 2016, and now the RAC Foundation for Road Safety is calling for the North Road site to be investigated for poor signage, layout or other reasons to explain the high number of offences. The surge … [Read more...]
Van drivers tell of mental issues with jobs
One-in-five van drivers admit to having poor or very poor mental health and most blame their jobs, they have told Mercedes-Benz pollsters. Exclusive research commissioned by Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2017 has explored for the first time the issue of mental health within an often overlooked yet vital business community - the nation’s van drivers, … [Read more...]
Trade-lines 10 May
Renault-Nissan has jumped to third in the world car rankings sale helped by its Mitsubishi acquisition, says Focus2move. In Q1 2017, Toyota narrowly outsold Volkswagen but the French-Japanese alliance grew an impressive 11.5% to overtake GM, with Hyundai-Kia fifth and Ford in 6th place, ahead of Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Suzuki and PSA. Higher sales and cost savings from the Renault-Nissan … [Read more...]
New Honda Civic Type R priced
Honda UK has announced pricing for the hotly-anticipated next generation Civic Type R. On forecourts in July, the entry level 2.0 320PS model will cost £30,995 and the GT version will cost an additional £2,000 at £32,995 on the road and will come with a host of extras. PCP pricing has also been confirmed for the new car, which is built at Honda’s UK manufacturing plant in Swindon; with … [Read more...]
New smart pure heads line-up
The new smart pure in fortwo coupé and forfour body styles is now on sale from £9,995. The pure model line comes with a 1.0-litre petrol engine with an output of 71 hp, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It has a top speed of 94 mph, and emits just 97 g/km of CO2 while achieving a combined fuel economy of 67.3 mpg combined. Standard equipment includes 15-inch wheels; electric … [Read more...]
Newslines 8 May
The new SEAT Ibiza will cost from £13,130 in showrooms on 21 July. The five-door only model is based on four petrol engines and five trim levels. Olympia hall, London will once again host a motor show. The company behind Top Gear Live and CarFest will stage a return to the venue after 80 years when it opens the new show’s doors in July 2018. … [Read more...]
All new Audi Q5 will build on success
The all-new Audi Q5 will build on the success it started nearly ten years ago. Audi UK head of PR, Jon Zammett said, “The Q5 has achieved 1.6-million global sales since it was launched in 2008. We already have a strong range of Q SUV models – the Q7, Q5, Q3 and the recently launched Q2 and our directors have indicated that there will be Q4 and Q8 models to come”. He added that the … [Read more...]
Volvo do the business deal on S60 and V60
Replicating the current Lux upgrade already available on Volvo's SE, R-Design and Cross Country variants, the Business Edition Lux provides some added luxury to the S60 and V60 models. Popular with company car and fleet drivers alike, the Business Edition variants currently account for 29% of total S60/V60 sales, while almost half of Volvo's end-user business sales for the S60 and V60 were for … [Read more...]