Audi's latest luxury SUVs are seriously quick and also electrifying new models in two ways. First, electrifying performance from the SQ7 4.0 V8 TDI 435hp 900Nm quattro, the UK’s fastest and most powerful diesel SUV priced from £70,970 on-the-road. Second, the most frugal Q7, the e tron 3.0 TDI quattro plug-in diesel electric hybrid SUV which officially … [Read more...]
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Trade lines 20 July
BCA has reported an upturn in auction sales values for soft tops for June 2016 compared to the previous month. According to the latest BCA Pulse report, average convertible values at BCA rose by over £1,000 on the back of increased demand, reaching £10,314 in June, compared to £9,288 in May – an increase month-on-month of 11.05% and average prices also … [Read more...]
Commercial test: Toyota Hilux 2016
The Toyota Hilux has been the mainstay of the global Pick-Up market for almost 50years. Launched in 1968 more than 18 million have been sold worldwide. To date and closer to home in 2015 the top selling Hilux range sold 34,000 units in Europe representing 23.1% of the market sector. Specifically in the UK in 2015 the Hilux models … [Read more...]
Fiat and Mazda expand line ups
The new Fiat Qubo MPV is now available to order in the UK. Part of the functional family, alongside the popular Panda, versatile Doblo and all-new Tipo hatchback and station wagon, the Qubo retains its 3.96m long and 1.7m wide dimensions meaning it continues to mate the footprint of a supermini with the interior more like that of an MPV with ample room … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 July
Kia has refreshed and upgraded its 'little titans', the Picanto and Rio, with simplified model structures, extra equipment and new trim grades on its 5-door models. There are now three trim grades in the 5-door Picanto line-up – ‘1 Air’, ‘SE’ and ‘Sport’. ‘SE’ replaces the former ‘SR7’ and ‘2’ grades, with ‘Sport’ taking the place of the ‘3’ and ‘4’ … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Suzuki Baleno 1.0 Boosterjet SZ5
The new Suzuki Baleno comes from a comparatively small company but don’t be surprised if it makes itself heard in a big way. While the familiar family hatchbacks are probably well known, the new five-door from Suzuki is less so but it’s technology is headturning. Launched earlier in June, the simple four-model range from about £13,000 to £15,350 offers … [Read more...]
Audi Q2 on sale this summer
High definition design meets highly intelligent technology in the new Audi Q2, the brand’s first crossover which will join the currently three-strong Audi Q range from £20,230 to £30,610. It will have a very high technology equipment package available and engines from 115 to 190ps with quattro drive when first of 12 models arrive in November. … [Read more...]
Call for Government to support EVs in workplace
Government grants to allow widespread installation of workplace electric vehicle charging points would be a “major step forward” in fleet adoption of ULEVs, says Chevin Fleet Solutions. Ashley Sowerby, managing director said, “There have been several stories in the press saying that the Government will announce workplace EV charging grants this summer and … [Read more...]
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Wales has one of the quietest roads in Britain. Department of Transport said the A481 between Builth Wells and the A44 north of Llanfiangel nant Melan is the least used in Wales and was second only in traffic to the A897 in the Scottish Highlands, Avis reports. Bus lane offences and fines have risen in Cardiff. In May, 6,855 tickets were issued, … [Read more...]
New Mokka and Zafira models coming this year
Vauxhall is intensifying its attack on the family mpv sector with changes to its best sellers. The new Mokka X will be in showrooms from October this year, priced from £17,590 on-the-road. The new SUV looks to build on the success of its predecessor, providing a wide range of variants across the Design Nav, Active, Elite and Elite Nav trims. A … [Read more...]
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