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Suzuki Ignis will offer hybrid powertrain

16 August 2016

The new Ignis, Suzuki’s new compact crossover will make its European premiere next month at the 2016 Paris Mondial de l’Automobile. The new Ignis will go on sale in the UK and Europe in January 2017. Suzuki’s styling design heritage nurtured in a long history of compact car manufacturing has been passed down and some attributes are brought … [Read more...]

Dynamic twist to latest Range Rover

15 August 2016

The most powerful Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic joins 2017 line up with semi-autonomous driving features, connected-car technology and innovative off-road and towing systems. On sale from Q4 2016, with prices starting from £76,350 for the TDV6 Vogue, the SVAutobiography Dynamic starts from £132,800. Epitomising Range Rover luxury and performance, … [Read more...]

Sunday drive: Nissan Qashqai Tekna 1.6 DIG-T

14 August 2016

Whatever the future holds for vehicle production in the UK following Brexit, Nissan by the end of this year will have increased build capacity of their British designed and built Qashqai C-segment Crossover range. They are opening a second production line to meet European demand for the Qashqai following a further £22m … [Read more...]

Audi Q2 refreshed from £22,380

12 August 2016

The new Audi Q2 is now available to order in the UK, ushering in fresh, functional design and a bold yet familiarly premium take on the compact SUV class. Featuring a host of customisation options designed to make every model stand out from the crowd, the Q2 also incorporates a suite of Vorsprung durch Technik innovations from the full-size class with a … [Read more...]

EV car sales are on a charge

10 August 2016

Motorists in the UK are buying more electric vehicles than ever with latest figures confirming continual quarterly rises in plug-in car uptake. Since records began in 2011, volumes of electric car registrations have risen steeply as motorists realise the benefits of owning an electric vehicle, which include low running costs, tax savings and a fun … [Read more...]

Skoda add two models to Octavia range

9 August 2016

ŠKODA is adding two new trim levels to its best-selling Octavia range – SE Sport and SE Technology. Both offer significant equipment boosts over the standard SE models and have been created to satisfy buyer demands for the latest in-car technology and sporty design. Priced from £19,990 OTR, the Octavia SE Sport is available in hatch and estate form … [Read more...]

Alfa Romeo Giulia comes in under £30,000

8 August 2016

The All-New Alfa Romeo Giulia pricing starts at £29,180. Built around Alfa Romeo’s all new rear-wheel drive architecture, with perfect 50/50 weight distribution and distinctive Italian styling, there will be five new trim levels. Five engine versions are available mated to ZF eight-speed automatic gearbox: 2.2 litre JTDM-2 diesel … [Read more...]

Newslines 8 August

8 August 2016

The Lamborghini Centenario will make its UK public debut at the leading luxury automotive event, Salon Privé, 1 to 3 September. The Lamborghini Centenario coupé has yet to be seen on UK soil, but will be on display during this spectacular three-day event at the renowned World Heritage site of Blenheim Palace. Produced in limited numbers, … [Read more...]

VW Passat is powering up for future

6 August 2016

The new Volkswagen Passat GTE will offer drivers the very best of all worlds. A winner in the Large Family Car class in the recent Next Green Car Awards even before its showroom debut, the new Passat GTE is available to order with prices starting at £36,525, excluding Government Plug-In Car Grant of £2,500. The first Passat with a state-of-the-art plug-in … [Read more...]

Vauxhall Mokka latest to get OnStar