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vauxhall confirms new crossland prices and specifications as order banks open

Vauxhall confirms new Crossland prices and specifications as order banks open

Vauxhall has released prices and specifications for the new Crossland with order banks now open. The new Crossland will start from £19,060 on-the-road in SE trim, with first customer deliveries of the compact SUV starting in early 2021. The new Crossland features Vauxhall’s latest design language, including the bold new Vauxhall Vizor front-end that was first introduced on the all-new Mokka. A single module now runs across the face of the

mercedes-benz vans debuts two ‘firsts’ – a fully electric van tv campaign and launch of online showroom

Mercedes-Benz vans debuts two ‘firsts’ – a fully electric van tv campaign and launch of online showroom

Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd is launching a new TV campaign, making it the first van manufacturer to air a commercial showing fully electric vehicles, which will promote the ability for customers to ‘shop online’ via a new digital showroom. The advert, which launches Monday 2 November, will air during breaks on as Great British Bake Off, I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, Coronation Street, England International Football Friendly, Who Wants

nissan ariya is touching ground in europe

Nissan Ariya is touching ground in Europe

A few early production units of Nissan Ariya, our recently unveiled all-electric coupé crossover, just landed in Europe to increase the excitement and interest of customers in the region. "It is with great pleasure we see the Ariya prototypes arriving in Europe. These versions will be used as show cars and some are also destined for testing purposes at Nissan grounds," said Helen Perry, Chief Marketing Manager of Electric Passenger Cars, Nissan Europe. "We can see how beautiful this car looks and we reall

vauxhall releases uk-shot content of all-new mokka-e and mokka

Vauxhall releases UK-shot content of all-new Mokka-e and Mokka

Vauxhall has released new UK-shot content of its all-new Mokka-e and Mokka SUVs including b-roll video and photography. The package also includes a product walk around with Vauxhall/Opel’s Design Vice President Mark Adams.

the new golf r – countdown to world premiere has started

The new Golf R – countdown to world premiere has started

More powerful, more dynamic, more efficient, more closely integrated, more digital. These are the characteristics of the new Golf R, the dynamic flagship of the eighth Golf generation. Another highlight of the new Golf R is the innovative all-wheel drive system featuring selective wheel torque control on the rear a

half a century in the service of safety: volvo cars’ accident research team celebrates 50 years

Half a century in the service of safety: Volvo cars’ accident research team celebrates 50 years

At Volvo Cars, they are known as the company’s in-house detectives. Yet they could also be called the Swedish car maker’s own CSI team, with a little twist on the acronym of TV fame. The crash scene investigators of the Volvo Car Accident Research Team, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, are ready around the clock to make sure that Volvo Cars learns from real-life accidents and constantly improves its cars. “The Accident R

vauxhall intellilux led lights bring daylight to dark winter months

Vauxhall Intellilux led lights bring daylight to dark winter months

Darkness arrives an hour earlier now the clocks have been put back, but Vauxhall is committed to extending daylight hours with its adaptive LED headlamp technology. Adaptive IntelliLux LED technology is available on the new Corsa, Astra and new Insignia, as well as the all-new Mokka and fully-electric Mokka-e, making night-time drives safer and more comfortable. The glare-free headlights automatically switch to main-beam outside urban area

lightning bolt…ev driving experiences overtake petrol supercars with faster acceleration a major draw

Lightning bolt…EV driving experiences overtake petrol supercars with faster acceleration a major draw

Shows that electric vehicle (EV) driving experiences are gradually overtaking their petrol supercar equivalents in popularity, with faster acceleration a major draw. It also follows news that the fastest accelerating car on the planet has just arrived, with the first customer deliveries of the Aspark electric hypercar, which has managed to hit 60 mph in just 1.72 seconds. Meanwhile, the latest TrackDays.co.uk data shows the inexorable r

the ferrari roma wins 2020 car design award

The Ferrari Roma wins 2020 car design award

The Ferrari Roma has won the Production Cars category of the prestigious Car Design Award, which ran from 1984 to 1997 before being relaunched in its current form in 2016. The remote 2020 prize-giving ceremony was held today on the Car Design Award’s YouTube channel. The plaudit is an acknowledgement of the work of the design teams responsible for the automotive sector’s finest production designs of the year. Launched in 1984 by Auto&Design magazine, the Car Design Award is aimed at projects that have co

new jaguar e-pace: dynamic, electrified, connected

New Jaguar e-Pace: dynamic, electrified, connected

With a refreshed exterior, enhanced interior, the latest Pivi Pro infotainment, new vehicle architecture and a choice of powerful and efficient engines – including an advanced Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)**** powertrain – the new Jaguar E-PACE is more assertive, connected, refined and efficient than ever.

nissan leaf named most reliable electric vehicle

Nissan leaf named most reliable electric vehicle

The Nissan LEAF has been named the most reliable electric vehicle in a study carried out by one of Britain’s best-known warranty companies. The research by Warrantywise looked at the frequency of repairs, common faults, cost of repair, and age at the time of repair. Similar combustion-engined models were also evaluated, with the LEAF also finishing 7th overall*. Andrew Humberstone, Managing Director of Nissan Motor GB, said: ‘‘We are thrilled at the recognition LEAF has received in recent weeks. No matter what

risk of a fatal accident is five times greater after dark, according to analysis by ds automobiles

Risk of a fatal accident is five times greater after dark, according to analysis by DS Automobiles

As the long nights draw in, new analysis by DS Automobiles shows that the risk of a fatal accident is five times greater between 7pm and 7am*, owing to poor visibility, headlight dazzle and fatigue. In 2019, the rate of fatal accidents at night was approaching 40%, despite night-time journeys accounting for just one fifth of total journeys in the UK. DS Automobiles is highlighting the danger of night driving on UK roads during the winte