Hyundai Motor has revealed the new i20, which will hit roads with a refreshed, stylish design. The car’s safety and best-in-class connectivity features ensure it is one of the most comprehensive packages in its class. The new i20 features a refreshed design including a new shape and pattern of the front bumper and radiator grille, which have been enhanced to create an elegant look with sporty elements. The rear features a redesigned bumper and a unique taillight design alongside newly designed 16 and 17 inch wheels have been added. A dynamic light signature that emphasises its overall bold look, is...
Renault LCV range benefits from a load of new standard equipment at no extra cost
The Renault LCV range of award-winning vans is now carrying a load more standard equipment – all at no extra cost to the customer. As part of a comprehensive update that sees the LCV line-up represent even better value and offer enhanced usability, selected models now feature a comprehensive array of safety and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as standard. All versions of the All New Kangoo, Trafic and Trafic Passenger now benefit from active emergency braking, lane departure warning, driver attention alert, and tyre pressure monitoring as standard. In addition, Extra variants now include a hands-free key card and...
Rolls-Royce unveils Amethyst Droptail: an expression of purity, clarity and resilience
This stunning expression of Rolls-Royce Droptail truly captures the soul of its commissioning client. This distinguished and international individual exemplifies connoisseurship, and their global outlook, refined tastes and deep-rooted heritage were a broadening pleasure to explore. The extraordinary projection of their spirit, captured in Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail, is a clear statement of Rolls-Royce Coachbuild’s intent: to collaborate profoundly as a means to produce an historic expression of applied art. It is the client’s personal involvement that gives Coachbuild motor cars their unparalleled strength of character. These products reflect an exceptional clarity of vision, executed with absolute conviction. Amethyst Droptail captures...
World premiere of the new California CONCEPT: near-production concept vehicle provides look into the future of the camper van
The California by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is a statement, a motoring way of life: a full-value VW bus suitable for every day of the year, which can also be converted into a fully-equipped camper van for adventures of any kind from one minute to the next. It is this versatility that has made the California the world’s most successful camper van in its class. And now – after selling 260,000 units of this product line – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is presenting a world premiere of the new California CONCEPT at the Caravan Salon trade fair in Düsseldorf. The show vehicle opens...
Polestar to work with Mobileye on autonomous driving technology in Polestar 4
Polestar and Mobileye are to cooperate to make Polestar 4 the first production car to feature Mobileye’s Chauffeur autonomous driving technology – to be integrated by ECARX and with potential application in future Polestar vehicles. Mobileye produces leading advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) technology which is already fitted to over 150 million cars worldwide. Polestar 4, which goes on sale in China today and globally in 2024, lays the foundation for this technology by featuring a Mobileye SuperVision-based ADAS from the start. First deliveries in China are expected before the end of 2023. When launched in the coming years, Chauffeur...
Bentley launches new personalised customer tour experiences at celebrated Crewe factory
Bentley Motors has made further investments in its customer experiences by creating new fully immersive, innovative and digitally engaging experiences at its historic Crewe headquarters, which will launch from September 2023. From 1 September 2023, this new adaption of the manufacturing base will allow customers to create their own Bentley design legacy as well as enjoying a transformational, digitally immersive, 3D lineage experience that will bring the story of Bentley’s long and rich history to life. This significant development is a further extension of its landmark £2.5 billion investment in future product development and the Bentley ‘dream factory’ headquarters which...
Ford reveals next-generation Nugget camper van
DUNTON, UK, Aug. 24, 2023 – Ford is revealing the all-new, next-generation version of its popular Nugget camper, combining the latest vehicle and interior features to offer more enjoyable adventures on the road. For the first time, Nugget customers will be able to select an advanced electrified powertrain, with a flexible new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model. The all-new Nugget camper has been developed in partnership with leading camper converter Westfalia, and features the popular multi-zone unique interior layout that continues to set Nugget apart from its competitors. The next-generation Nugget benefits from Ford’s all-new vehicle platform launching this year for the...
Salon Privé all set for another classic at Blenheim Palace
Salon Privé returns to Blenheim Palace for its 18th glorious year next week with a new format and a remarkable array of new cars, rare classics and luxury goods across four days – all showcased in the unique Salon Privé way. The show opens on Wednesday 30 August with an array of new cars that guests will have one of the first opportunities in the world to get up close and inspect, alongside an enviable array of world-class rare classics. The automobile and lifestyle gathering will also house the largest ever luxury retail village, with a curated collection of brands covering...
Fifteen Eleven Design unveil Porsche 914 recreation
Almost three years after first announcing the project, prestige car builders and restoration firm Fifteen Eleven Design have opened the order books for their bespoke Porsche 914, a contemporary recreation of the air-cooled classic car. The firm, based in Bakewell, Derbyshire is the classic & prestige arm of World Rally Championship team Mellors Elliot Motorsport who boast 12 FIA World Rally Championship titles to their name and have more recently been responsible for a dynamic range of projects, including an Alan Jones’ Williams FW07/04 F1 recommission, Ford Escort MK1 Speedster Restomod manufacture and Salon Privé runner up, Maserati 3500 GT Inezione rebuild....
Suzuki launches Approved Used Car Warranty
Following on from the launch of Service Activated Warranty to its customers earlier this year and as a further demonstration of the brands commitment to remaining Number 1 for customer trust, Suzuki GB PLC is very pleased to announce the recent introduction of its own in-house Approved Used Car Warranty. The launch of the new warranty will also help further increase customer retention as well as a higher volume of service, maintenance, and repair for the dealer network. The Suzuki Approved Used Car Warranty offers customers 12 months comprehensive cover when purchasing an Approved Used vehicle up to eight years...