tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78317341656137164052024-03-13T01:08:54.206+00:00The Motoring WorldMy thoughts on all things motoring, press releases, reviews & techie stuff, from around the world.
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ANY AND ALL PROFANITIES WILL BE REMOVED AND THE PERSON/S RESPONSIBLE WILL BE BANNED, NO EXCEPTIONS.The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.comBlogger10833125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-80967394267904380522018-03-19T16:19:00.000+00:002018-03-19T16:19:20.511+00:00Subaru, The launch of a new car and the event that goes with it.<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was sitting on my computer when i had the unmistakable ding to say i received an email, and was surprised to see an invite to the launch of a new car, namely the new Subaru XV, the all wheel drive estate style SUV, and being that it is Subaru, we knew that the launch would not be a normal one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And it was not, we had an early start to arrive at the airport, where they event was being held, and we found ourselves at an aeroplane, where the event was to based out of, up the steps and into the plane, we found a new car, not something we were expecting to find, but a nice surprise, along with plenty of info and pictures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Breakfast was how it should be, bacon rolls, with loads of bacon, so no complaints there and another tick, we were then invited to take our seats where we were introduced to some of the Subaru hierarchy, and an introduction to the brand, the future and the reason we were there for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And that reason was the new XV, a stunning car, now that might sound like a huge comment to make, and it is not made lightly, the XV is a massive leap forward, from safety, to design, to technology and comfort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The car has been heavily updated, to not only make it far more safe, probably one of the safest cars in the segment, with the ABS, it benefits from Subaru's Global Manufacturing Platform (GMP), this is a higher rigidity, with vastly more strength, along with a lower weight, which in turn gives the car a better rolling resistance for an even better driving experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The car also benefits from a Rear Vehicle Detection system, which includes Blind spot monitoring, Lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert, which can alert the driver to a possible collision, the XV also benefits from the full 5* Euro NCAP rating for safety, it has also been declares the Euro NCAP Best In Class, safest small family car 2017 having achieved the best scores in it's segment for Adult and Child occupancy and pedestrian protection, and a very good for the Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Support Systems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The entire Subaru range is well kitted out, but the XV does benefit from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto 2, allowing easy connectivity for your smartphone, and the use of hands free, which keeps the driver more in control, thus keeping everyone safe whilst driving, the car also benefits from a reversing camera to aid in parking, and the view from that camera is wider than on some other so called premium products, the LED steering responsive headlights follow the car, whether on a straight or around a bend, which maximises visibility.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The keyless entry and push button start system amkes getting in and going easy, rather than press a blip, if you have the key in your pocket, grab the door handles and the the car doors will unlock, the same for the push button, as long as the key is on you, the car will start.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Subaru range is famous for it's Boxer range of engines, they are powerful, yet economical, the powerplant sits lower down in the car to make it more stable, and combined with the Symmetrical All Wheel Drive is a set up that is hard to beat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The XV comes in two engine specs the 1.6L and the 2.0L, the 2.0L can manage a 120mph top speed with a 10.4 seconds 0-62mph, and the 1.6L comes with a great fuel consumption of :-</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The XV is one of the most comfortable cars i have had the pleasure of driving, the setas are very supportive, and allows you to place both the seat and steering wheel into numerous positions, so no matter how big or small you are, you will find a seating position to suit. Every thing is within easy reach, and so simple to use, from the steering wheel controls to the navigation and secondary switchgear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There is loads of space in the car, with more room than needed up front for the driver and passenger, access to the rear seats is very easy, and seating is equally as comfortable, and the boot space is really big for a car in this class, so overall, space is great, and with a lot of glass, the available viewability is also great.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Air con and heating are simple to use, and gives the driver and passenger swift heat in the cold, and cold air in the heat, it does all this with ease, but thats not all, the car comes very well equipped and all models include.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And lastly for the car is the </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">pièce de</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b> résistance </b>and thats the Eyesight system, one of the most intuitive and capable systems that you will find, it includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-Collision Braking, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lane Sway and Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist and Lead Vehicle Start Alert.</span></span></div>
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The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-34425359995306714922018-01-18T09:33:00.001+00:002018-01-18T09:33:24.579+00:00Aston Martin continues it's resurgence with the all new Vantage, the brand is back and back big time.<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>New Vantage defined by bold new look, intensified performance and dynamics</b></span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Maximum speed 195mph. 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>First Aston Martin to be fitted with an Electronic Rear Differential (E-Diff)</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Deliveries scheduled to begin second quarter of 2018</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vantage. An evocative name for a magnificent bloodline of thoroughbred sports cars. For seven decades the heartbeat of Aston Martin’s purest models, the Vantage nameplate has been worn by some true icons. First used in 1951 on a high-output engine option for the DB2, Vantage was quickly established as a model in its own right. Highlights include the William Towns-designed V8 Vantage, spectacular twin-supercharged V600 Le Mans and the much-loved V8 Vantage. Today this formidable sporting dynasty is poised to hit new heights with the introduction of the new Vantage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A spectacular new Aston Martin sports car demands a bold and distinctive design language. Pure, sculptural forms create an athletic, predatory stance, while the minimal front and rear overhangs, muscular flanks and broad haunches express the agility and dynamism inherent within the car. New head and tail lights form dramatic new signatures giving the Vantage unmistakable road presence and contribute to a strong and individual identity within the growing Aston Martin model range.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aerodynamic performance was central to the Vantage design concept: the front splitter directs airflow underneath the car, where a system of fences channels cooling air where it is needed, and also ensures the rear diffuser is fed with clean airflow. The design of the diffuser creates an area of low pressure air, while simultaneously preventing turbulence generated by the rear wheels from disrupting the flow of air exiting centrally from beneath the rear of the car.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Together with the new side gills, which have been integrated into the body surface and bleed air pressure out from the front wheel arches, and the pronounced upswept rear deck lid, the Vantage generates a significant level of downforce - a rarity on any production car and a first for a core production Aston Martin model.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The design story continues inside the Vantage, with a dynamic and focused sports car cockpit that rejects long, fluid curves in favour of sharp, focused lines denoting the more aggressive nature of the car. A high waist interior theme and lower driving position creates a more immersive driving experience, and contributes to significant gains in occupant space and significant improvement in headroom compared with the outgoing Vantage. A combination of rotary and toggle style controls have been used for their tactile and intuitive functionality. Likewise, the PRND transmission buttons have been moved into a triangular formation so as to cluster major controls into clearly defined zones. The interior also offers generous stowage space, with useable room behind the seats and generous double-tier storage areas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The heart of the Vantage is Aston Martin’s potent new alloy, 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine. Set low and as far back in the chassis as possible for optimal centre-of-gravity and perfect 50:50 weight distribution, this high performance, high efficiency engine returns a CO2 figure of *245g/km yet develops 510PS at 6000rpm and 685Nm from 2000-5000rpm. With a dry weight of 1530kg this gives the Vantage formidable power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios - something vividly demonstrated whenever the throttle is squeezed. Detailed tuning of the induction, exhaust and engine management systems has given the Vantage a truly intoxicating character and soundtrack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Vantage deploys its impressive power and torque to the rear wheels via a rear-mounted ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. Capable of accelerating from 0 to 60mph in 3.5 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 195mph, it employs a sophisticated suite of integrated electronic systems to offer maximum control and driver enjoyment. These include Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Torque Vectoring. The speed-dependent electric power steering has 2.4 turns lock-to-lock for an outstanding combination of responsiveness and precise, intuitive control.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the first time on an Aston Martin the new Vantage also features an Electronic Rear Differential (E-Diff). This differential is linked to the car’s electronic stability control system, so it can understand the car’s behaviour, and react accordingly to direct the engine’s power to the relevant wheel. Unlike a conventional LSD, it can go from fully open to 100% locked in a matter of milliseconds. At higher speeds, the Electronic Differential’s speed and sensitivity of response enables the system to take very fine control of the car’s dynamic behaviour. It makes the car feel much more composed both in terms of its straight-line stability and its cornering performance, providing the driver with increased levels of confidence to explore and enjoy the car’s capabilities to the full.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The chassis is an evolution of the latest generation bonded aluminium structure first seen on the DB11, though some 70 per cent of the structure’s components are new for Vantage. Balance, strength, rigidity and weight efficiency were all priorities in the new Vantage design, as was handling purity and consistency. Highlights of the chassis include a solidly mounted rear subframe for an enhanced feeling of direct connection for the driver, new Pirelli P Zero tyres developed specifically for new Vantage and the latest generation Adaptive Damping System which incorporates Skyhook technology and offers the choice of Sport, Sport Plus and Track modes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to full integration of engine, transmission, E-Diff, Dynamic Torque Vectoring, Dynamic Stability Control, Adaptive Damping and the electric power steering systems, each mode optimises every area of the car as one. With each step the Vantage gains in agility and responsiveness, its character becoming progressively sharper, more vocal and more exciting. This is the essence of the Vantage driving experience - a car that’s never less than connected and engaging with the breadth of capability to revel in challenging roads and bare its teeth on track. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Vantage features a high level of standard equipment, including keyless start/stop, tyre pressure monitoring system, parking distance display, park assist and front and rear parking sensors. The In-Car Entertainment system - controlled and viewed via a centrally mounted 8” LCD screen - comprises of the Aston Martin Audio System, Bluetooth® audio and phone streaming, iPod®, iPhone® and USB playback and an integrated satellite navigation system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Being an Aston Martin, the new Vantage also features a high level of craftsmanship, evidenced by flawless paintwork, luxurious Alcantara® and leather upholstery and the levels of finish optimised through the use of tactile natural materials of the highest quality. There is also extensive scope for personalisation via a generous choice of options. These include forged alloy wheels in a variety of finishes, Sports Plus Collection (comprising Sports Plus seats and Sports steering wheel), carbon fibre interior and exterior detailing and a Premium Audio System. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aston Martin President Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andy Palmer said: “It speaks volumes for the outgoing Vantage that it is the single most successful model in Aston Martin’s history. Creating a worthy successor has been a challenge to relish and a huge source of motivation. I’m enormously excited by what we’ve created: a new Vantage that’s more explicit in looks and intent, wrapping heart-pounding performance and dazzling dynamics into an everyday usable package. A true sports car with a sharper look and a keener dynamic edge, the new Vantage is the Aston Martin pure driving machine enthusiasts have been waiting for.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new Vantage is on sale now with a recommended retail price from £120,900 in the UK, €154,000 in Germany and $149,995 in the USA. Deliveries are scheduled to begin during the second quarter of 2018.</span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">10.74 million customers chose a vehicle from the Volkswagen Group in 2017</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">CEO</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Matthias Müller: “We are grateful to our customers for their We will continue to do everything we can to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers all over the world.”</strong></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">999,800 vehicles</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">delivered</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">in December (+8.5 percent)</strong></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Group handed over 4.3 million vehicles to customers in Europe in the full year 2017, representing growth of 3.3 percent. 338,700 new vehicles were delivered in December (+3.1 percent), of which 97,500 (+5.0 percent) were handed over to customers in the home market of Germany. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recovery in the Russian market had a positive impact on the performance in Central and Eastern Europe, and led to growth of 13.2 percent for the full year 2017. 21,000 vehicles (+25.8 percent) were delivered to customers in Russia in December.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Group deliveries in the North America region rose by 4.0 percent to 976,400 units in 2017, of which 625,100 vehicles (+5.8 percent) were handed over to customers in the U.S. market. In line with the overall trend on the passenger car market in the U.S., Volkswagen Group deliveries in December were down 2.7 percent to 91,500 units. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In Brazil, 24,700 customers (+2.4 percent) took delivery of a new Group vehicle. Driven by the recovery in the Brazilian market, deliveries by the Volkswagen Group in the South America region for the full year 2017 were 23.7 percent higher than 2016.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Group deliveries in the Asia-Pacific region in 2017 rose by 4.3 percent compared with the previous year to 4.5 million, of which 4.2 million new vehicles (+5.1 percent) were delivered to customers in China during the twelve-month period. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was a strong boost in deliveries in the largest single market at the end of the year: 460,100 new vehicles were handed over to customers in China in December – an increase of 17.8 percent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“We are making decisive investments in the mobility of tomorrow, using funds from our own resources: in e-mobility, autonomous driving, new mobility services and digitalization. At the same time, we continue to systematically develop present technologies and vehicles. The excellent delivery figures confirm that this is the right approach”, Müller commented. </span></div>
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Deliveries to customers <span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;">by markets</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
December 2017</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
December 2016</div>
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Change<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(%)</div>
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Jan- Dec.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2017</div>
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Jan- Dec.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2016</div>
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Change<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(%)</div>
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Europe</div>
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338,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
328,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+3.1</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
4,328,500</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
4,190,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="54"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+3.3</div>
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Western Europe</div>
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271,900</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
270,500</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+0.6</div>
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3,583,900</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
3,533,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="54"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+1.4</div>
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Germany</div>
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97,500</div>
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92,800</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+5.0</div>
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1,286,500</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1,292,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="54"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-0.4</div>
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Central and Eastern Europe</div>
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66,800</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
58,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+14.9</div>
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744,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
657,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="54"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+13.2</div>
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Russia</div>
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21,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
16,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+25.8</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
191,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
167,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="54"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+14.8</div>
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North America</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
91,500</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
94,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-2.7</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
976,400</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
939,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="54"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+4.0</div>
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USA</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
61,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
64,900</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-5.2</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
625,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
591,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="54"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+5.8</div>
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South America</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
38,500</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
36,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+4.9</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
521,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
421,500</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="54"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+23.7</div>
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Brazil</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
24,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
24,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+2.4</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
308,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
257,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="54"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+19.5</div>
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Asia-Pacific</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
489,300</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
417,800</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+17.1</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
4,505,800</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
4,318,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="54"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+4.3</div>
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China</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
460,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
390,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+17.8</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
4,184,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
3,982,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="54"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+5.1</div>
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Worldwide</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
999,800</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
921,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+8.5</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
10,741,500</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
10,297,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="54"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+4.3</div>
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Deliveries to customers <span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;">by brands</span></div>
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December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2017</div>
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December<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2016</div>
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Change<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(%)</div>
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Jan- Dec.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2017</div>
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Jan- Dec.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2016</div>
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Change<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(%)</div>
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Volkswagen Passenger Cars</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
594,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
562,400</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+5.6</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
6,230,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
5,980,300</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+4.2</div>
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Audi</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
180,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
155,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+16.2</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1,878,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1,867,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+0.6</div>
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ŠKODA</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
107,500</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
90,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+19.2</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1,200,500</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1,126,500</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+6.6</div>
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SEAT</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
33,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
29,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+13.0</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
468,400</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
408,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+14.6</div>
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Porsche</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
19,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
19,500</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+0.6</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
246,400</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
237,800</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+3.6</div>
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
42,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
44,400</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-3.9</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
497,900</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
478,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+4.2</div>
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MAN</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
11,900</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
10,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+10.8</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
114,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
102,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+11.6</div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Scania</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
9,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
8,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+12.8</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
90,800</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
81,300</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+11.6</div>
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Volkswagen Group (total)</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="94"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
999,800</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="85"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
921,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+8.5</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
10,741,500</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="76"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
10,297,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+4.3</div>
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The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-8443581862434567402018-01-16T12:04:00.001+00:002018-01-16T12:04:17.261+00:00Groupe PSA see's sales grow in 2017 with the help of Vauxhall and Opel, but whats to come !<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">Groupe PSA sold 3,632,300<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span> vehicles worldwide</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">4<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> consecutive year of improvement in Groupe PSA sales</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">Successful SUV product offensive supporting the Group’s profitable growth</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Strengthening European leadership in Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) for PEUGEOT and CITROËN, with a 20.2% market share</span></strong></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">The</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;">Push to Pass</span></strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">plan’s SUV offensive accelerates and the five SUV models launched in the past 18 months have enjoyed growing success.</strong> Overall, SUV sales accounted for 23% of consolidated sales at the year-end.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">PEUGEOT brand sold nearly 600,000 SUVs in 2017 worldwide and ranks 2<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">nd</span> in the SUV European market with a strong expansion of nearly 60%.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With 259,300 PEUGEOT 3008 SUVs sold globally in 2017, the PEUGEOT brand enjoyed sustained demand for the model, which was named Car of the Year 2017 in Europe and recognised by 38 additional awards worldwide. PEUGEOT also benefited from the success of the new PEUGEOT 5008 launched in March 2017, with 85,900 units sold, and the positive performance of the PEUGEOT 4008 in China, with 51,500 units.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In autumn 2017, CITROËN kicked off its SUV offensive in China with the C5 Aircross, launched in September, and in Europe with the C3 Aircross, launched in October. Each model sold around 22,700 and 35,400 units, respectively, and will be rolled out worldwide in 2018.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the end of February 2017, DS Automobiles debuted its first SUV, DS 7 CROSSBACK, and opened up online reservations for the La Première limited edition model. In October, the brand launched its exclusive network in parallel with order taking for all the line-up’s versions. The first deliveries are set for February 2018.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 2017, OPEL and VAUXHALL rationalized the channel mix, in line with <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;">PACE!</span></strong> turnaround plan and led a record-breaking product offensive in 2017, with two new SUVs, the Crossland X and Grandland X, launched in May and September with sales of 33,900 and 18,700 units, respectively.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">In 2017, Groupe PSA reported its best LCV sales ever, with 476,500 units sold, up 15% on 2016.</strong> And with Passenger Car derivatives (PEUGEOT Traveller and CITROËN SpaceTourer for example) these are 658,000 units sold by the Group in 2017.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The PEUGEOT and CITROËN brands strengthened the Group’s leadership status in Europe, where it holds a market share of 20.2% in LCV (1.3 point market share gain) allowing the Group to capture more than 50% of European LCV market growth thanks to the new PEUGEOT Expert and CITROËN Jumpy/Dispatch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Outside Europe, the Group’s LCV offensive also began to deliver results. In Eurasia, sales were up 55% before the start of local production of new PEUGEOT Expert and CITROËN Jumpy/Dispatch planned in the first half of 2018. In Latin America, sales increased 13% and a full range of renewed products and a complete range of services will be offered in 2018.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">The rise of a</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;">European champion</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Consolidated sales in Europe came in at 2,378,600 units, representing a year-on-year increase of nearly 450,000 vehicles (up 23.2%),</strong> of which 376,400 OPEL and VAUXHALL units since 1 August 2017.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Groupe PSA’s market share increased in all of the Group’s main host countries, excluding the United Kingdom. For the first time since 2010, the Group added 0.3 points to its market share (11.1%) from PEUGEOT, CITROËN and DS sales alone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On top of increased sales of SUVs and LCVs, the Group benefited from the successful launch of the PEUGEOT 308 (166,000 units sold), CITROËN C3 (217,000 units sold), and OPEL Insignia, available in three models, the Sports Tourer, Grand Sport and Country Tourer (total 40 600 units sold from August to December 2017).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In addition, the PEUGEOT 2008 and OPEL Mokka ended the year second and third, respectively, in their segment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">DS Automobiles continued to develop its network, with 150 locations now dedicated to marketing the first-ever second generation DS model, the DS 7 CROSSBACK.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the Middle East & Africa, profitable growth ahead of targets</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Consolidated sales in the Middle East & Africa region up a sharp 61.4% year on year at 618,800 units, of which 26,800 for the OPEL brand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This performance was driven by the Group’s development in Iran (444,600 units sold in 2017) and higher sales in Turkey, Israel and the French overseas departments. The Group’s overall market share in the region came in at 11.6% and has steadily risen since 2015, on target with the Push to Pass plan objective of selling 700,000 vehicles by 2021.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Groupe PSA has continued its product offensive in the region, where it has successfully launched the new CITROËN C3 (awarded the “Best Urbanite” title in Israel), the new PEUGEOT 3008 SUV (voted “Family Car of the Year” in South Africa and “Car of the Year” in Israel), and the new PEUGEOT Pick Up, which marks the brand’s history-making return to its legitimate place in the segment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">OPEL is in the midst of a product offensive in the region having recently launched the new Insignia and Crossland X and with the launch of the new Grandland X scheduled for early 2018.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the DS brand, 2017 marked the development of a dealer network across the region ahead of the market launch of the DS 7 CROSSBACK in the coming months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The year also saw the production start-up and market launch of the PEUGEOT 2008 SUV in Iran, and the creation of an Iranian joint venture between CITROËN and SAIPA based at the Kashan plant. The Group continued to expand its manufacturing base, breaking ground on the Kenitra plant in Morocco, starting up local production in Kenya and Ethiopia, and signing a memorandum of understanding to set up a new plant in Oran, Algeria.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Signs of a sales recovery in China & Southeast Asia</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a difficult economic environment, the Group sold 387,000 vehicles in the China & Southeast Asia region. Showing the first signs of a sales recovery, the Group has seen a rise in sales since July, and a market share gain of 0.3 points in second-half 2017 compared with the first half. The SUV line-up proved to be a triumph, with the successful launch in 2017 of the PEUGEOT 4008 and 5008, and the CITROËN C5 Aircross. It is worthy to note that sales volumes for the new PEUGEOT 308 and the CITROËN C5 and C6 were stable versus 2016, despite weaker demand in this market segment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In Southeast Asia, Groupe PSA has been accelerating its development, particularly in Vietnam with the successful launch of the PEUGEOT 3008 and 5008 SUVs. The vehicles are now produced locally at THACO’s plant in Chu Lai, just nine months after a new assembly agreement was signed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In June 2017, Groupe PSA signed an agreement to step up its cooperation with ChangAn Automobile, establishing a solid foundation for faster expansion of the DS brand. Presented at Auto Shanghai, the DS 7 CROSSBACK will be brought to market at the start of the Beijing Motor Show.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Further rebound in Latin America, with sales climbing 12.2% to 206,300 units</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In Latin America, PEUGEOT sales rose 11.1% due to strong momentum in most of the region’s markets. The PEUGEOT 3008 and 5008 SUVs were launched very successfully in every country and sales have exceeded targets. The PEUGEOT Expert, recently launched in Brazil and Argentina and produced in Uruguay, also promises to be a success.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">CITROËN’s sales were up 13,8% in most of the region’s markets. For example, sales in Chile jumped 47% thanks to the tremendous success of the new CITROËN C3 and the solid performance delivered in the LCV segment, with Berlingo leading the way. The CITROËN Jumpy/Dispatch, produced in Uruguay and marketed in Brazil and Argentina, has been well received, suggesting that demand for the vehicle will be strong in 2018.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">DS Automobiles recorded sales growth of 21.6%, led by Argentina’s performance, where the brand ranks fourth in the premium automotive market thanks to the DS 3, the leading vehicle in its class for the fourth year in a row. The DS brand opened two DS Stores at the end of the year and is set to accelerate the expansion of the network in 2018. In the coming months, the brand will launch the DS 7 CROSSBACK.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">India-Pacific reports 26,100 cars sold and 31% growth ahead of India market launch in 2020</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In Japan, the Group grew by 20% and recorded its best performance in more than 20 years. A sales recovery is under way in Australia and New Zealand, where two new importers have been appointed, resulting in sales almost tripling compared to 2016. Sales for the French Pacific overseas territories continued to rise sharply (up 40%) and South Korea’s performance was in line with that of 2016.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">PEUGEOT contributed significantly to this growth, reporting a 37% increase in sales driven by the successful launch of the PEUGEOT 3008 and 5008.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">CITROËN’s sales also rose sharply (up 36%) thanks to strong demand for the new C3.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">DS continued to build its brand in the region. In Japan, the DS 7 CROSSBACK was warmly received at the Tokyo Motor Show. In addition, DS Automobiles opened three DS STORES and DS SALONS and will continue to develop its network in 2018.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sales up 45% in Eurasia, outpacing the auto market</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Group made headway in the region’s major markets, including Russia (up 38%) and Ukraine (up 62%), with a total of 15,200 units sold.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sales of the new PEUGEOT 3008 SUV were significantly ahead of the previous generation’s performance, accounting for 21% of the brand’s volumes, and helping to drive its volumes up 50.7%. The momentum in sales for CITROËN’s Grand C4 Picasso (up 126%), particularly in the BtoB segment, also pushed up the brand’s sales, by a strong 33.4% in Eurasia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Groupe PSA’s LCV segment sales rose 55%. Local production of the PEUGEOT Expert, CITROËN Jumpy/Dispatch, PEUGEOT Traveller and CITROËN SpaceTourer in Kaluga, Russia as from 2018 is expected to enable the Group to achieve even faster sales growth in Eurasia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Jean-Philippe Imparato, Chief Executive Officer, PEUGEOT</strong>, said: “2017 was an exceptional year, with record high results for PEUGEOT. We beat our target of selling two million vehicles, largely due to strong demand for our SUV and light commercial vehicle lineups, on top of solid performances from our conventional PEUGEOT 208 sedan models and the new 308. The brand increased volumes sold as well as market share in five out of six regions. PEUGEOT has successfully moved upmarket and is continuing to expand internationally with sales outside Europe now representing 45% of the worldwide total.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Linda Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, CITROËN</strong>, said: “2017 unleashed the momentum driven by CITROËN’s new product offensive: it was the first full year for the new C3, the new Jumpy/Dispatch and the SpaceTourer, but also the year we launched the C3 Aircross SUV in Europe and the C5 AIRCROSS SUV in China. The result was that, in Europe, we achieved our highest level of sales in six years and won back market share in both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Excluding China, our worldwide sales rose 7.5%! We have the necessary strengths to sustain and intensify this sales momentum in 2018, thanks to the global roll-out of our most recent launches, but also to major upcoming launches. Visit the Geneva Motor Show to find out more!”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Yves Bonnefont, Chief Executive Officer, DS Automobiles</strong>, said: “2017 was a crucial milestone in the development of the DS brand, with the opening of orders for the DS 7 CROSSBACK, the first DS of second generation, the debut of the DS exclusive network and the deployment of ‘Only You’. We are delivering on our global strategic roadmap.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Peter Küspert, Executive Vice-President, Sales, Marketing & Aftersales at OPEL/VAUXHALL</strong>, said: “2017 was a transitional year for OPEL/VAUXHALL involving an unprecedented product offensive that will allow us to offer a young line-up over the full 2018 year and be present in all major segments, in particular with the X family of vehicles, which includes the Mokka X, Crossland X and Grandland X, on top of the Insignia GSi, Corsa GSi and the brand new Combo.”</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: large;">Groupe PSA in 2017</span></span></em></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Consolidated world sales by regions</strong></div>
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2016</div>
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2017</div>
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Europe*</div>
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Peugeot</div>
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1 102 230</div>
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1 173 465</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
6.5%</div>
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Citroën</div>
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762 576</div>
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785 662</div>
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3.0%</div>
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DS</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
65 452</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
43 135</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-34.1%</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 930 258</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">2 002 262</strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">3.7%</strong></div>
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Opel/Vauxhall</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
376 380</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"> </td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD+OV</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 930 258</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">2 378 642</strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">23.2%</strong></div>
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Middle East & Africa **</div>
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Peugeot</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
323 084</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
533 170</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
65.0%</div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Citroën</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
58 662</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
57 273</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-2.4%</div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
DS</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1 743</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1 575</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-9.6%</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">383 489</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">592 018</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">54.4%</strong></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Opel/Vauxhall</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
26 809</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"> </td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD+OV</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">383 489</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">618 827</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">61.4%</strong></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"> </td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
China & Southeast Asia</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Peugeot</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
351 904</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
249 223</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-29.2%</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Citroën</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
250 297</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
131 821</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-47.3%</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
DS</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
16 151</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
5 963</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-63.1%</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">618 352</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">387 007</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">-37.4%</strong></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Opel/Vauxhall</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
295</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"> </td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD+OV</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">618 352</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">387 302</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">-37.4%</strong></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"> </td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Latin America</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Peugeot</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
122 639</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
136 303</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
11.1%</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Citroën</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
60 196</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
68 526</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
13.8%</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
DS</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1 072</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1 304</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
21.6%</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">183 907</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">206 133</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">12.1%</strong></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Opel/Vauxhall</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
142</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"> </td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD+OV</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">183 907</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">206 275</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">12.2%</strong></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"> </td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
India & Pacific</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Peugeot</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
13 977</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
19 205</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
37.4%</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Citroën</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
4 452</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
6 049</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
35.9%</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
DS</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1 457</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
799</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-45.2%</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">19 886</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">26 053</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">31.0%</strong></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD+OV</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">19 886</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">26 053</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">31.0%</strong></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"> </td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Eurasia</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Peugeot</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
5 626</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
8 479</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
50.7%</div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Citroën</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
4 758</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
6 345</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
33.4%</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
DS</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
106</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
84</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-20.8%</div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">10 490</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">14 908</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">42.1%</strong></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Opel/Vauxhall</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
307</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"> </td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD+OV</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">10 490</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">15 215</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">45.0%</strong></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"> </td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Total</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Peugeot</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1 919 460</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
2 119 845</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
10.4%</div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Citroën</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1 140 941</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1 055 676</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-7.5%</div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
DS</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
85 981</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
52 860</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-38.5%</div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">3 146 382</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">3 228 381</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">2.6%</strong></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Opel/Vauxhall</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
403 933</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"> </td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">PCD+OV</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">3 146 382</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">3 632 314</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">15.4%</strong></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">PCD : Peugeot/Citroën/DS</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="145"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">OV : Opel/Vauxhall</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="32"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="101"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="75"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="11"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="77"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="44"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Europe = EU + EFTA + Albania + Bosnia + Croatia + Kosovo + Macedonia + Montenegro + Serbia</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">**including 443,000 vehicles produced in Iran under a Peugeot licence in 2017</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">1</span> As from 1 August 2017, the Group’s scope of consolidation includes the sales volumes of OPEL and VAUXHALL, together representing 403,900 units sold between August and December</span></div>
The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-48330899396799815952018-01-16T09:23:00.001+00:002018-01-16T09:23:42.824+00:00The original Mustang Bullitt car returns with the 2019 model year updated version.<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>All-new special edition Ford Mustang Bullitt™ and Ford Edge ST – Ford’s first SUV to be tuned by the Ford Performance team – star at North American International Auto Show</b></span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Mustang Bullitt™ is due out this summer in U.S. offering at least 481PS, saluting 1968 movie car with effortlessly cool appearance</b></span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Original 1968 Mustang GT fastback that starred alongside Steve McQueen in award-winning movie “Bullitt” drives onto Ford NAIAS stage, ending 40-year mystery of its whereabouts</b></span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>All-new Ford Edge ST offers sports styling, 340PS 2.7-litre EcoBoost engine, eight-speed auto gearbox, Sport Mode and class-leading driver assistance tech</b></span></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Ford Ranger pick-up for U.S. revealed, specially engineered to meet U.S. customers’ needs with 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine and 10-speed automatic transmission</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ford Motor Company delivered global debuts for the third-generation, limited-edition Mustang Bullitt™* – celebrating the 50th anniversary of Steve McQueen’s classic film “Bullitt”; and all-new Ford Edge ST – Ford’s first SUV to be tuned by the Ford Performance team, at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new Ford Mustang Bullitt™, due out this summer for Ford customers in the U.S., is powered by an upgraded 5.0-litre V8 engine that will deliver at least 481PS and 569Nm of torque, pushing the new Bullitt™ to a top speed of 163mph.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The original 1968 Mustang GT fastback that starred alongside Steve McQueen in the award-winning movie “Bullitt”, also drove onto the Ford stage at NAIAS, ending a 40-year mystery about the film car’s whereabouts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Offered only for Ford customers in the U.S., the all-new Edge ST is the first version of the new Edge SUV to be unveiled by Ford. The new Ford Edge will be introduced for customers in Europe later this year in variants including Edge Vignale, ST-Line and Titanium, offering powerful new diesel engines**, sophisticated driver assistance technologies and enhanced styling.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Special Edition Mustang Bullitt™</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The all-new Mustang Bullitt™ is equipped with a manual transmission, and the gear shifter features a white cue ball shift knob as a nod to the original. An active valve performance exhaust system is standard, and retuned to give the car a signature burble.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Other standard equipment includes a 12-inch all-digital LCD instrument cluster, identical in function to the cluster introduced on the all-new Mustang that goes on sale across Europe later this year, but with a unique Bullitt™ welcome screen that starts in green with an image of the car rather than the pony.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“This new Bullitt™ is, as Steve McQueen was, effortlessly cool,” said Darrell Behmer, Mustang chief designer. “As a designer, it’s my favourite Mustang – devoid of stripes, spoilers and badges. It doesn’t need to scream about anything – it’s just cool.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Exterior paint choices are limited to Shadow Black and the classic Dark Highland Green – as worn in the movie. Other features that pay tribute to the car McQueen drove are subtle chrome accents around the grille and front windows, and classic torque thrust 19-inch aluminium wheels. Inside and out, the vehicle uses minimal badging; only the circular faux fuel-filler cap Bullitt™ logo on the rear centre is visible on the exterior.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two identical 1968 Mustang GT fastbacks were used in the filming of the hit movie “Bullitt” that debuted in theatres on 17 October 1968. After filming, the cars went their separate ways: the hero vehicle driven by McQueen in the movie was sold by Warner Bros. to a private buyer, and the other – used in many of the jumps during the famous chase scene – was sent to a salvage yard. That jumper vehicle resurfaced in Baja, California, in early 2017, but the other was lost to history. Until now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sean Kiernan, owner of the hero vehicle, inherited the car in 2014 from his late father, Robert, who had purchased the vehicle in 1974. To fulfil his family’s lifelong dream, Sean contacted Ford and the two parties worked together to reveal his movie star car alongside the all-new Mustang Bullitt™ at the 2018 North American International Auto Show.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">First Ford Performance SUV</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The all-new Edge ST features the most powerful V6 engine available in its class, with a specially tuned 2.7-litre twin-turbocharged EcoBoost engine delivering 340PS and 515Nm of torque.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A quick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission and ST-tuned sport suspension support dynamic handling. A new Sport Mode allows Edge ST drivers to experience more aggressive throttle response and shifting patterns and a more resonant exhaust tone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Edge ST puts a new animal on the road – a performance SUV with a track mentality,” said Hau Thai-Tang, executive vice president of Product Development and Purchasing. “From a performance standpoint, and with its SUV silhouette and versatility, it sets a new standard Edge fans will love to drive.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Edge ST features new front and rear styling, a wide mesh grille for optimal cooling, deep side skirts and dual-exhaust outlets. Unique 21-inch wheels are available and the interior features a redesigned centre console with an all-new rotary gearshift dial that frees up space, allows easier access to the wireless charging pad and enhances the vehicle’s modern, sophisticated feel.</span></div>
The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-50664650409105589722018-01-16T09:00:00.001+00:002018-01-16T09:00:06.421+00:00Mercedes lanches a new 53-Series to bridgethe gap between the standard models and the 63 range<div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mercedes-AMG is extending its product range with the addition of three new models and at the same time introducing a new model designation: the 53-series models of the CLS, E-Class Coupé plus E-Class Cabriolet (combined fuel consumption: 8.5 - 8.4 l/100 km; combined CO</span><span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: large; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">emissions: 204 - 200 g/km). They combine powerful performance with sporty style and high efficiency. At their heart lies a new, electrified 3.0-litre engine featuring twin-turbocharging by means of an exhaust gas turbocharger and an electric auxiliary compressor. The 6‑cylinder in-line engine generates 320 kW (435 hp) and delivers maximum torque of 520 Nm. Its EQ Boost starter-alternator momentarily provides an additional 16 kW of output plus 250 Nm of torque and furthermore feeds the 48 V on-board electrical system. Other technical highlights include the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission and the fully variable all-wheel drive system AMG Performance 4MATIC+.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Distinguishing features which are common to the three new 53-series models comprise the twin-blade radiator grille, the front apron in A-wing design, the AMG-specific side sill panels, the rear apron with diffuser insert plus the round exhaust tailpipe trim elements in high-gloss chrome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“With the new 53-series models we are extending our portfolio in a first step towards a hybridised future with a leading-edge combination of sporty design, performance and efficiency. The basis for this is a contemporary drive configuration in the form of a six-cylinder in-line engine with electric auxiliary compressor, EQ Boost starter-alternator and 48 V on-board electrical system. The very spontaneous response to accelerator pedal input, the precision and the design focusing on driving dynamics are hallmark features of AMG As such we are providing an additional lifestyle-oriented customer group with a further attractive offering from Affalterbach,” explains Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The six-cylinder in-line engine is characterised by top-of-the-range performance and intelligent electrification. The EQ Boost starter-alternator combines a starter motor and alternator in a powerful electric motor and is fitted between the engine and transmission. This innovation as well as the intelligent charging via an electric auxiliary compressor and an exhaust gas turbocharger all have the same goal: to enhance the hallmark AMG performance and driving dynamics, while at the same time reducing fuel consumption and emissions. And this move has been a successful one: the CLS 53 4MATIC+ accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds, and with the Driver's package achieves a top speed of 270 km/h. The combined fuel consumption is 8.4 l/100 km, and the combined CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions 200 g/km. (see table detailing technical data for figures for E-Class 53-series models).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Supported by the EQ Boost starter-alternator when moving off, the electric auxiliary compressor builds up a high charge pressure without any delay, for a faster increase in torque for acceleration until the large exhaust gas turbocharger is deployed. As a result the 3.0-litre engine reacts extremely spontaneously and provides a highly dynamic response without turbo lag. An additional bonus is the high level of refinement of the six-cylinder in-line engine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The power for the 48 V on-board electrical system is generated by the EQ Boost starter-alternator. The conventional 12 V network is likewise supplied from the new network – using a DC/DC converter. Thanks to the 48 V battery, the overall battery capacity in the vehicle is increased, enabling more electrical energy to be made available ‑ and therefore also allowing innovative functions to be introduced, for example. The 48 V on-board electrical system is therefore paving the way for further hybridisation. An additional advantage: the same power requires only a quarter of the current of a conventional system. The result is that the wiring can be thinner and therefore lighter, which indirectly contributes to saving fuel. The existing 12 V system supplies power to consumers such as lights, cockpit, infotainment displays and control units.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hybrid functions thanks to EQ Boost starter-alternator</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The EQ Boost starter-alternator is a key component of the 48 V system and not only serves as an alternator, but is also responsible for hybrid functions. This allows fuel savings that were previously reserved for high-voltage hybrid technology. For the first time, the EQ Boost starter-alternator is also responsible for idle speed control.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hybrid functions include boost with 16 kW of output and 250 Nm of torque, recuperation, shifting of the load point, gliding mode and the virtually imperceptible restarting of the engine with the start/stop function.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because the belt drive for ancillary components on the front edge of the engine is omitted, the installation length of the new six-cylinder engine is also significantly reduced compared with conventional six-cylinder engines. This creates space for an exhaust gas aftertreatment system mounted near the engine, which is therefore particularly efficient. The standard-fit particulate filter is the only part of the exhaust system that is under the floor.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Exterior: twin-blade radiator grille and round twin tailpipe trim elements</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Visually, too, the new 53-series models have a distinctive unique look. A distinctive feature common to the models is the twin-blade radiator grille in silver chrome, previously reserved for the V8 Performance models. Instead of the diamond radiator grille with individual pins, the grille in front of the central radiator now features a black lattice pattern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The front apron in an A-wing design is equipped with black flics and a front splitter in silver chrome. The outer air intakes have two horizontal fins in silver chrome. AMG-specific side sill panels lend the 53-series models a more dynamic silhouette.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When viewed from the rear, it is not just the redesigned rear apron that stands out, but also the classic, round twin tailpipe trim elements in high-gloss chrome. The design of the sides of the mud flaps improves the aerodynamics at the rear: As a result this provides for better air flow around the wheel arches. The spoiler lip on the boot lid is painted in the body colour, but is optionally also available in carbon-fibre.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Exterior: additional features of the CLS 53 4MATIC+</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The front apron of the CLS 53 4MATIC+ features additional side air curtains: the air flows over them in a targeted manner, thereby improving the aerodynamics at the front and reducing the C<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">d</span> figure. The front splitter connects seamlessly with the air curtain and reduces lift at the front axle. The outer lines of the radiator grille widen towards the bottom and lend the CLS a powerful appearance. Also making a contribution here are the sharply cut, narrow headlamps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The exterior mirrors are positioned on the doors, as in the AMG GT models, ensuring an even more dynamic look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The two-section tail lights visually reinforce the sense of width of the rear and as an additional practical benefit allow for the large boot opening. The broader track width combines better cornering with a perfect look thanks to the wheels being positioned further out. As standard the CLS 53 comes with 19-inch aerodynamically optimised light-alloy wheels, and as an option 20-inch wheels can be ordered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The interior of the new AMG models welcomes passengers with model-specific, exclusive appointments, luxurious materials and significantly extended options. On top of this there is the innovative control and display concept with bright, high-resolution displays optionally with 12.3-inch screen diagonal in each case. Visually, the two displays under one shared glass cover blend into a Widescreen Cockpit and as a central element consequently emphasise the horizontal orientation of the interior design.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By way of instrument cluster, the optional Widescreen Cockpit contains a large display with virtual instruments in the direct field of vision of the driver, as well as a central display above the centre console. Because the cockpit is fully digital, the driver can choose the look from the three different display styles “Classic”, “Sporty” and “Progressive” and also configure the information and views relevant to him/her at will. Via the AMG menu, it is possible to display the engine and transmission oil temperature, lateral and longitudinal acceleration, engine output and torque, boost (charge pressure), tyre temperatures and pressures as well as the current vehicle set-up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The touch-sensitive Touch Control buttons on the steering wheel respond to swiping movements. They enable the driver to control the entire infotainment system without having to take his/her hands off the steering wheel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The infotainment system can also be operated via the touchpad with controller in the centre console and by LINGUATRONIC voice control. Voice control has been extended to include vehicle functions. Now the air conditioning and seat heating/ventilation, interior lights and the optional head-up display can also be controlled by voice commands.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">New AMG Performance steering wheel as standard</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The synthesis of exclusivity and sportiness is also underscored by the sports seats (featuring an integral seat look in the E 53 4MATIC+ Coupé and Cabriolet) with AMG-specific seat upholstery layout and AMG badge, red seat belts plus trim elements in carbon fibre or glass fibre in matt silver. The interior is rounded off with the new, standard-fit AMG Performance steering wheel in nappa leather with individualisation options such as wood inserts in piano lacquer or DINAMICA microfibre in the grip area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When it comes to interior colours and materials, the three new 53-series models boast significantly more options than the preceding 43-series models. For the appointments, there is a choice of ARTICO man-made leather/DINAMICA microfibre, nappa leather and designo interiors. In addition to classic black with red or grey contrasting topstitching, for the E 53 4MATIC+ Coupé and Cabriolet there are now also combinations in black/saddle brown, black/white, black/classic red, designo titian red/macchiato beige and designo titanium grey/black.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the CLS 53 4MATIC+, alongside the designo appointments there is also a choice of colour combinations in macchiato beige/magma grey, black/Bengal red and espresso brown/magma grey, in which case the ambient colour is also repeated on the steering wheel rim. The colour concept is systematically continued through to the rear area (wave design). In the CLS 53 4MATIC+, the integral seats with adjustable head restraints have also been redesigned and enhanced in terms of their shape, colour and material choice. This includes all aspects relating to optimisation of comfort, ergonomics, sportiness and safety.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The rear seat row has also been redesigned with three full-size seats. The seat backrest which folds in a 40:20:40 split as well as height-adjustable head restraints enable greater flexibility and everyday practicality.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Short shift times, high efficiency:</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new 3.0-litre in-line engine is coupled with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission, which impresses with extremely short shift times, fast response to shift paddle commands, double-declutching function and multiple downshifts. Whether automatic or initiated by the driver using the steering wheel shift paddles, upshifts or downshifts are implemented instantly. Especially in the "Sport+" and in manual driving modes, the transmission is very responsive.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Power is transferred to the road by the fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, which also comes as standard. This intelligent system combines the advantages of different drive concepts: the fully variable torque distribution between the front and rear axle not only ensures optimal traction, but the driver is also able to rely on high handling stability and a high level of safety under all conditions, in the dry, in the wet or in snow. The transition from rear-wheel to all-wheel drive and vice versa is seamless, because the intelligent control is integrated into the overall vehicle system architecture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An electro-mechanically controlled clutch connects the permanently driven rear axle variably to the front axle. The best possible torque split is continuously computed according to the driving conditions and driver's input. It is thus possible to drive in a continuously variable way from traction-oriented all-wheel drive to purely rear-wheel drive. Cross-fading takes place continuously based on a complex matrix. Alongside traction and lateral dynamics, the all-wheel drive also improves the longitudinal dynamics for even more powerful acceleration.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Characteristics at the tap of a finger: AMG DYNAMIC SELECT</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the five DYNAMIC SELECT drive modes "Eco", "Comfort", "Sport", "Sport+" and "Individual", the driver can tailor the characteristics of the new 53-series models even more to suit personal preferences at the press of a button. The available range extends from efficient and comfortable to very sporty. This modifies key parameters, such as the response of the engine, transmission, suspension and steering. Independently of the DYNAMIC SELECT drive programs, the driver has the option of pressing the "M" button to switch directly to manual mode, in which gearshifts are executed exclusively using the shift paddles on the steering wheel. The suspension set-ups can also be selected if desired.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Independent AMG RIDE CONTROL+ suspension</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">More agility, neutral cornering performance and greater traction come courtesy of the AMG RIDE CONTROL+ air suspension developed in Affalterbach. The multi-chamber air suspension with particularly sporty spring/damper set-up and continuously adjustable damping ADS+ (Adaptive Damping System) combines outstanding driving dynamics with high ride comfort. A harder spring rate, for example when cornering and braking, effectively reduces body roll.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The front axle is fitted with special steering knuckles and load-bearing joints; all components have been optimised in terms of rigidity. A more negative camber on the front axle and on the multi-link rear axle enhances lateral dynamics. The elastokinematics of both axles have been designed to be more rigid in general. All these measures improve agility, and boost the dynamics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The damping at each wheel is adjusted to suit the current driving situation and the condition of the road. This is done rapidly and precisely, using two separate valves for the rebound and compression forces in the dampers. The damping characteristics can also be preselected in three modes, "Comfort", "Sport" and "Sport+", allowing a significantly more noticeable differentiation between excellent long-distance comfort and sporty driving dynamics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to pneumatic all-round self-levelling, the 53-series models maintain a constant ride height regardless of the vehicle load. To increase the ground clearance, for example on steep entrances in underground car parks or on ramps, the level can be raised at the press of a button. The level is lowered automatically when driving at higher speeds. This improves handling stability thanks to a lower centre of gravity.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Direct and with clear feedback: the AMG speed-sensitive steering</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The electromechanical speed-sensitive steering features a variable ratio in the 53-series models. It impresses with its precise, authentic feedback. Steering power assistance is available in a choice of two modes – "Comfort" or "Sport". The corresponding characteristics are automatically activated based on the selected DYNAMIC SELECT drive program. In "Sport" mode, more feedback is conveyed about the vehicle status.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fade-resistant and reliable: the compound braking system</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The large braking system with internally ventilated compound brake discs provides reliable and quick deceleration of the 53-series models. Perforated and internally ventilated brake discs measuring 370 x 36 mm with 4-piston fixed callipers and AMG lettering are fitted at the front, with internally ventilated discs measuring 360 x 26 mm and single-piston floating callipers at the rear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wellness on long-distance journeys: ENERGIZING comfort control</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The optional ENERGIZING comfort control is available for all 53 models. It links various comfort systems in the vehicle and uses specific functions of the air conditioning and seats (heating, ventilation, massage), surface heating and steering wheel heating plus lighting and music moods. Depending on the mood or requirement of the driver, it generates a special wellness set-up to enhance well-being and performance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Intelligent Drive: technology from the S-Class</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The CLS 53 4MATIC+ features the latest driving assistance system generation from the S-Class. The range of driving assistance and safety systems is modular in structure. Fitted as standard are Active Braking Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, ATTENTION ASSIST, Speed Limit Assist plus the occupant protection system PRE-SAFE<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">®</span>. New and also part of the standard specification is PRE-SAFE<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">®</span> Sound (prepares human hearing for the anticipated accident noise when there is a risk of a collision).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The optional Driving Assistance Package consists of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Steering Assist, Active Speed Limit Assist, Active Braking Assist with Cross-Traffic Function, Evasive Steering Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist and PRE‑SAFE<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">®</span> PLUS. Active Distance Control DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist now provide even more comfortable support for the driver to keep a safe distance and steer. The speed is now adjusted automatically ahead of bends or junctions. Active Lane Changing Assist has also been significantly improved (country-specific differences are possible for individual functions). In addition, the Driving Assistance Plus package includes PRE-SAFE<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">®</span> Impulse Side. This system can brace the front occupants for a side impact by nudging them sideways to reduce the risk of injury.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In addition, the CLS 53 4MATIC+ adopts the enhanced camera and radar systems from the Mercedes-Benz CLS and thus has an ideal view of the traffic conditions. For the first time it also makes use of map and navigation data to calculate vehicle behaviour.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Exclusive Edition 1 for the CLS 53 4MATIC+</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From the time of market launch, the exclusive Edition 1 will be available for the CLS 53 4MATIC+ which boasts the COPPER ART interior design. Numerous highlights in a fine copper colour help to ensure a particularly high-quality interior atmosphere. The leather upholstery in black nappa also features copper-coloured contrasting topstitching, as do the instrument panel, armrests, centre console, door panels and piping on the floor mats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Trim elements and the centre console in carbon fibre with COPPER ART copper stitching and the Performance steering wheel with Edition badge equally underscore the vehicle's exceptional position. The luxurious character is furthermore reinforced by the ambient lighting with 64 colours, the Memory and Mirror package and the exclusive IWC analogue clock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new 53-series models celebrate their world premiere on 15 January 2018 as part of the American International Auto Show in Detroit/USA.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">New nomenclature in the full-size segment</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the new models the performance and sports car brand from Affalterbach is also introducing a new model designation: the 53‑series models, which are making their debut in the guise of the CLS, E‑Class Coupé and E‑Class Cabriolet.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Technical data at a glance</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Coupé</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3.0-litre 6-cylinder in-line engine with exhaust gas turbocharger and electric auxiliary compressor</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3.0-litre 6-cylinder in-line engine with exhaust gas turbocharger and electric auxiliary compressor</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2999 cc</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2999 cc</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">320 kW (435 hp) at 6100 rpm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">320 kW (435 hp) at 6100 rpm</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add. output with EQ Boost</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">16 kW (22 hp)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">16 kW (22 hp)</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Peak torque</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">520 Nm at 1800-5800 rpm</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">520 Nm at 1800-5800 rpm</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add. torque with EQ Boost</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">250 Nm</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">250 Nm</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Drive system</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Transmission</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fuel consumption -</span></strong></div>
<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">combined</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">8.4 l/100 km</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">8.4 l/100 km</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions - combined</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">200 g/km</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">200 g/km</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Efficiency class</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">D</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">D</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Weight (DIN/EC)</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">1905* kg/1980** kg</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">1895* kg/1970** kg</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Acceleration 0-100 km/h</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">4.5 s</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">4.4 s</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Top speed</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">250 km/h***</span></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">250 km/h***</span></div>
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<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
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<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">*DIN kerb weight, not including driver; **EC kerb weight, including driver (75 kg); ***Electronically limited, 270 km/h with AMG Driver's package</span></div>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: justify; width: 368px;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;">
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet</span></strong></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Engine</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">3.0-litre 6-cylinder in-line engine with exhaust gas turbocharger and electric auxiliary compressor</span></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Displacement</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">2999 cc</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Output</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">320 kW (435 hp) at 6100 rpm</span></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add. output with EQ Boost</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">16 kW (22 hp)</span></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Peak torque</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">520 Nm at 1800-5800 rpm</span></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add. torque with EQ Boost</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">250 Nm</span></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Drive system</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with fully variable torque distribution</span></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Transmission</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G</span></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fuel consumption -</span></strong></div>
<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">combined</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">8.5 l/100 km</span></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions - combined</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">201 g/km</span></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Efficiency class</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">D</span></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Weight (DIN/EC)</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">1980* kg/2055** kg</span></div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Acceleration 0-100 km/h</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">4.5 s</span></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="179"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Top speed</span></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="189"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">250 km/h***</span></div>
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
</div>
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<span style="font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">*DIN kerb weight, not including driver; **EC kerb weight, including driver (75 kg); ***Electronically limited, 270 km/h with AMG Driver's package</span></div>
</span>The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-56340980781763942142018-01-16T08:26:00.001+00:002018-01-16T08:26:18.563+00:00Volkswagen brand sees sales grow to 6.23 million units a 4.2% growth on the previous year.<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">6.23 million vehicles handed over to customers worldwide</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Deliveries up 4.2 percent on previous year</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">Most successful December in history of Volkswagen brand</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Tiguan family with record deliveries</span></strong></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The Volkswagen brand handed over a total of 6.23 million vehicles to customers worldwide in 2017, making last year the most successful yet in the history of the brand. China, the largest single market, is the main driver of this positive development. More than 3 million vehicles were delivered there for the first time last year, an increase of 5.9 percent compared with 2016.</strong><span style="background-color: #ebebec; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Volkswagen launched the biggest model offensive in the brand’s history in 2017 under its “TRANSFORM 2025+” strategy. Vehicle deliveries already made significant gains during the course of the year. Volkswagen also set a new delivery record for December, handing over 594,100 vehicles (+5.6 percent) to customers worldwide. Delivery figures for the Tiguan family were 38 percent up on the previous year, and at over 720,000 units worldwide this family is more successful than ever before. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jürgen Stackmann, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Sales, said: “We are delighted with the strong demand for our vehicles and with the brand’s positive momentum in recent months. I would like to thank our customers for placing their trust in us, and our retail partners for doing an excellent job. I am particularly pleased to see that incoming orders for electric vehicles in Germany and Europe have tripled compared with 2016. We will be stepping up the pace of our model offensive even further in 2018, with momentum coming from important new models such as the Polo, T-Roc and Touareg.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Deliveries in the regions and markets in <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">December</strong> developed as follows: </span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">At 136,400 new vehicles, deliveries in <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Europe</strong> were 6 percent higher than the previous year. The Volkswagen brand reported strong growth in Belgium (+17.8 percent) and Denmark (+10.4 percent). The positive trend was primarily driven by high demand for the Golf and Tiguan as well as the successful market launch of the new Polo. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">At 42,000 units, deliveries in <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Germany</strong> in December rose by 8.4 percent. Orders in Germany continue to show a noticeable upward trend, in part attributable to positive momentum from the environmental incentive. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Volkswagen recorded strong growth of 8 percent in <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Central and Eastern Europe</strong> in December. Compared with December 2016, this trend was particularly pronounced in Poland (+27.9 percent) and Russia (+35.2 percent). </span></li>
</ul>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">At 51,600 vehicles, deliveries in <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">North America</strong> were 3 percent lower than the same month last year. While the number of vehicles handed over to customers in the USA in December declined by 18.7 percent, deliveries for the full year 2017 rose by a pleasing 5.2 percent. This is the first increase in deliveries since 2013. <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Canada</strong> reported an impressive 53.7 percent increase for the last month of the year, delivering 4,200 vehicles. This trend was again driven by the Golf Alltrack and the Atlas as well as the Tiguan launched in August. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">30,200 vehicles were handed over to customers in <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">South America</strong>, representing an increase of 4 percent compared with the previous year. </span></li>
</ul>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">In <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">China</strong>, the Volkswagen brand posted new records both for December and for the full Deliveries to customers there increased by 12.9 percent, or approx. 39,000 vehicles, in December compared with the same month last year. As a result, the figures for December were the best-ever monthly figures for China. At 3.18 million, deliveries in China for the full year topped the 3 million mark for the first time. </span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Overview of deliveries by the Volkswagen brand in 2017:</span></div>
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<u><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Deliveries</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">to</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">customers</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">by</strong><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">markets</strong></u></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u>December</u></strong></div>
<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u>2016</u></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u>December</u></strong></div>
<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u>2017</u></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u>Change</u></strong></div>
<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u>(%)</u></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<u><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Jan.-</strong><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dec.</strong></u></div>
<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u>2016</u></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u>Jan.-Dec.</u></strong></div>
<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u>2017</u></strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<u><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Change</strong><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(%)</strong></u></div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="140"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Europe</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
134,300</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
136,400</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+1.6</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1,690,300</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1,688,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-0.1</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="140"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Western</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Europe</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
114,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
111,400</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-2.4</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1,466,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
1,429,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-2.5</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="140"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Germany</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
38,800</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
42,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+8.4</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
557,800</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
531,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-4.7</div>
</td></tr>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Central</strong><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">and</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eastern</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Europe</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
20,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
25,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+23.8</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
224,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
259,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+15.5</div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="140"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Russia</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
7,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
10,300</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+35.2</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
74,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
89,400</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+20.4</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">North</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">America</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
58,800</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
51,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-12.3</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
580,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
591,600</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+1.9</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="140"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
USA</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
37,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
30,300</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-18.7</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
322,900</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
339,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+5.2</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="140"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">South</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">America</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
30,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
30,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+0.4</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
335,400</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
419,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+25.0</div>
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<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="140"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
Brazil</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
21,400</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
21,000</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
-2.3</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
218,200</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
261,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+19.7</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="140"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Asia-Pacific</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
317,300</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
356,300</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+12.3</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
3,171,700</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
3,342,800</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+5.4</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="140"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
China</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
303,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
342,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+12.9 </div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
2,999,300</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
3,177,300</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+5.9</div>
</td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="140"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><br /></td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"> </td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"> </td></tr>
<tr style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="140"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Worldwide</strong></div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
562,400</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
594,100</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="57"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+5.6</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
5,980,300</div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="66"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
6,230,200 </div>
</td><td style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px;" width="59"><div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px;">
+4.2</div>
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-4912787113844666982018-01-16T08:06:00.001+00:002018-01-16T08:06:55.448+00:00Groupe Renault sees sales hit another record with 2917 the fifth year of growth.<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">3.76 million vehicles sold, a rise of 8.5 per cent in a market that grew 2.3 per cent</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">A record year for Renault, the world's leading French brand, and for Dacia. Renault is the number-two brand in Europe</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">Renault remains the leader in Europe's electric-vehicle segment with market share of 23.8 per cent</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">All the regions of the group increased both in sales volumes and market share. In particular, the group posted a sales increase of 13.6 per cent in the Eurasia region and 17.0 per cent in the Asia-Pacific region</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Renault is seeking continued growth[1] in 2018, buoyed by the development of its international activities and its renewed range</strong> </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Groupe Renault has increased sales for the 5<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> consecutive year with 3,761,634 vehicles sold. Groupe Renault (including Lada) reported an 8.5 per cent rise in global registrations (passenger cars + LCVs) in a market that grew 2.3 per cent. The group market share now stands at 4.0 per cent (+0.2 points vs 2016).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the LCV segment, the group set a new record with 462,859 registrations, a rise of 4.1 per cent on 2016. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Renault and Dacia brands increased sales to record levels with 2,670,982 and 655,235 vehicles sold respectively. Lada sales jumped 17.8 per cent to 335,564 registrations, while Renault Samsung Motors sales fell 10.1 per cent to 99,846 vehicles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">"We set a new group record with sales of over 3.7 million vehicles in 2017. We are continuing to increase sales volumes and market share across all regions.</em> <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Our strategy of range renewal and geographic expansion is continuing to bring results. In 2018, we will pursue our growth and internationalization of our sales in line with the Drive The Future plan,”</em> said <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Thierry Koskas</strong> member of the Executive Committee, EVP, Sales and Marketing Groupe Renault. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">In Europe</strong>, in a market that grew 3.3 per cent, group registrations rose 5.6 per cent to 1,911,169 vehicles. The group took a 10.8 per cent share of the European market, up 0.2 points. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Renault brand alone saw sales rise 3.7 per cent for a market share of 8.2 per cent. Renault sales were buoyed in particular by the complete renewal of the Mégane family in 2016, and the launch last June of new Koleos. Clio remains Europe's second best-selling vehicle, while Captur is the number-one crossover in its class. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the electric vehicle segment, Renault maintained its leadership with a market share of 23.8 per cent. Sales volumes increased 38 per cent. Registrations of ZOE, Europe's top-selling electric vehicle, rose 44 per cent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even before the launch of new Duster at the very start of 2018, the Dacia brand set a new European sales record with 463,712 registrations (+11.7 per cent), and market share of 2.6 per cent, a rise of 0.2 points. The rise is linked primarily to the strong results of Sandero phase 2, launched at end-2016. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Outside Europe</strong>, the group increased volumes and market share across all regions. Group registrations rose 11.6% in a market that grew 3.3%. Sales outside Europe now account for 49.2% of the total. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Groupe Renault consolidated its positions with the success of its new range: Renault Kaptur, LADA Vesta and LADA XRAY in Russia, Koleos in China, Mégane Sedan in Turkey, Duster Oroch and Kwid in the Americas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eurasia</strong>, registrations rose 13.6% in a market that grew 7.0%. The market share of the group, now including the Lada brand, increased 1.4 points to 24.5%, notably on the back of strong momentum in Russia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Russian</strong> market expanded for the first time in four years, with a rise of 12.2 per cent. The group increased sales by 16.9 per cent (including Lada). More than one vehicle in every four sold in Russia in 2017 was a Lada or a Renault.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Lada</strong> posted a 17.0 per cent rise in sales with market share of 19.5 per cent (+0.8 points) following the successful renewal of its range with, in particular, the models LADA Vesta and LADA XRAY.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Renault</strong> brand claimed record market share of 8.5 per cent, a rise of 0.3 points. Kaptur posted 30,958 registrations and Duster 43,715.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Russia remains the group's second-biggest market with the consolidation of Lada sales volumes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Turkey</strong>, Renault set a new historic record with sales rising 7.0 per cent (130,276 vehicles) on a market that fell 2.8 per cent. Mégane Sedan confirmed its success with almost 39,300 registrations. Brand market share rose 1.3 points to 13.6 per cent making Renault the country's number-one brand for both passenger cars and LCV sales. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Asia Pacific</strong> region, registrations increased 17.0 per cent in a market that expanded 2.7 per cent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">China</strong>, Renault sold over 72,100 vehicles compared with 35,278 in 2016, thus doubling sales volumes in the space of one year. New Koleos consolidated its success with over 43,400 registrations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Renault Samsung Motors</strong> saw sales fall 10.1 per cent owing to the lack of new models in a fiercely competitive market. This fall follows strong growth in 2016 with the launch of SM6 and QM6. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Africa-Middle-East-India</strong>, group registrations rose 8.4 per cent in a market that expanded 2.0 per cent. Market share rose 0.4 points to 6.6 per cent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Iran</strong>, sales rose 49.3 per cent for market share of 10.8 per cent (+2.4 points) on the back of the success of Tondar and Sandero.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">India</strong>, Renault continues to rank as the number-one European car brand with market share of 3.1 per cent. Sales fell 14.9 per cent pending the ramp-up of Captur.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">North Africa</strong>, group sales rose 5.6 per cent in a market that was down 4.7 per cent. The group had market share of 42.4 per cent, a rise of 4.1 points, buoyed primarily by results in Algeria, where it posted record market share of 62.8 per cent a rise of 11 points. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Americas</strong> region, sales rose 9.9 per cent in a market that expanded 7.2 per cent for market share of 6.7 per cent, a rise of 0.2 points.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The group is continuing to reap the full benefits of the recovery of the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Brazilian market</strong>, which grew 9.3 per cent. Sales rose 11.4 per cent for record market share of 7.7 per cent (+0.2 point), buoyed by the good results of the new models, Captur and Kwid. Launched in July, Kwid has already sold in almost 22,600 units.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Argentina</strong>, where the market surged 26.4 per cent, the group posted a 16.3 per cent sales increase, pending the ramp-up of Kwid. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MARKET OUTLOOK IN 2018 FOR GROUPE RENAULT</strong> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 2018, the global market is expected to grow 2.5 per cent vs 2017. The European market is expected to expand 1 per cent with an increase of 1 per cent for France. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At international level, Brazil is expected to expand by 5 per cent and Russia close to 10 per cent. China is expected to grow by 5 per cent, and India by 6 per cent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Against this backdrop, the group is expected to reap the benefits of range renewal across all regions in 2018 and to pursue growth<a href="http://www.newspress.co.uk/ViewPressRelease.aspx?pr=75789#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: none;">[2]</a> in sales, driven by international markets, in connection with the new Drive The Future plan. </span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>New Honda Civic diesel will start from £20,120 OTR</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Highly competitive PCP offers from £249 a month</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Manual version available in dealers from February with automatic coming in early summer</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Honda UK has today announced pricing for the anticipated new diesel Civic manual hatchback. Set to hit retail forecourts next month and with the automatic available in early summer, the entry-level S model with manual transmission will start from £20,120 OTR rising to £24,925 OTR for an EX trim car with the six speed manual gearbox.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Trim levels will mirror those of the existing 1.0 VTEC Turbo petrol model with S, SE, SR and EX trims available. The EX trim is also available with an optional Tech Pack for £600 which adds LED headlights with washers, LED fog lights, wireless phone charging and heated rear seats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">PCP pricing has also been confirmed for the new car, which is built at Honda’s UK manufacturing plant in Swindon; with monthly payments starting at £249 a month on a three year 5.9% APR contract for a Civic 1.6 i-DTEC SE Manual.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The comprehensively revised 1.6 i-DTEC engine will deliver an outstanding combination of performance and efficiency. It produces 120 PS at 4,000 rpm and 300 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“The arrival of the diesel variant completes the line-up for the Civic hatchback in the UK,” commented Phil Webb, Head of Car at Honda UK. “This 1.6 i-DTEC is the most technologically advanced diesel unit we have launched to market and will deliver a very competitive offering for both the retail customer and the fleet market.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pricing for the automatic Civic diesel will follow in the summer when the car becomes available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Transmission</u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Manual</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>£20,120</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Manual</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>£20,220</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Manual</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>EX</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Manual</b></span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class: whether on or off the road and whatever the operating conditions, the off-road vehicle impresses with its performance, cutting-edge assistance systems, outstanding handling, and safety. At the same time, the new suspension, the DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes, the “G-Mode” and the three 100‑percent differential locks enhance not only ride comfort but also agility – on any surface.</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">UK specification and pricing is still to be confirmed, with first customer deliveries arriving in the summer.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“The new G-Class is setting the bar higher still in all relevant areas – in terms of performance both on and off the road as well as with regard to comfort and telematics. Our ‘longest-serving’ model series is therefore ideally equipped to continue its success story. In short, the new ‘G’ is still a ‘G’, only better,” stresses Ola Källenius, Member of the Board of Daimler AG responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Working on the development of the new G-Class was extremely challenging for the team. “Enhancing an icon such as the G‑Class in technological terms was both a challenge and an opportunity at the same time. Each part and every bolt came under close scrutiny,” explains Dr Gunnar Güthenke, Head of the Off-Road Product Group at Mercedes-Benz. “With the body, our main focus was on increasing the vehicle rigidity and the connections between the suspension and drivetrain with the ladder-type frame.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the time of market launch in June, the G-Class will be available at an entry-level price of €107,040.50 (price in Germany, incl. VAT) and thus remains at the level of the preceding version. The specification includes a host of new features such as LED headlamps, driving assistance systems, a high-quality interior with leather seats, and new suspension. For demanding customers, options such as the Exclusive Interior Plus with leather on the interior door panels provides even more exclusivity.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">The G-Class, reinterpreted for today</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The G-Class, the luxury off-road vehicle from Mercedes-Benz, has long been considered a design icon. Its external appearance has not changed significantly since 1979. Iconic elements continue to serve very specific purposes and to give the G‑Class its unique appearance. All these are still found in the new G‑Class: the distinctive door handle and the characteristic closing sound, the robust exterior protective strip, the exposed spare wheel on the rear door and the prominent indicator lights. Extraordinary features like these combined with the off-roader’s angular lines define its special look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The enhanced design of the G-Class follows the philosophy of Sensual Purity and at the same time remains true to the character of the original. As a result, the door hinges positioned on the outside and the surface-mounted bonnet are carried over to the new generation. With the latest update, the off-road icon - which has been continually enhanced technically over the decades but visually has hardly changed - is making the leap into a new era – both in terms of technology and form. The new G-Class is 53 mm longer and 121 mm wider and now has even greater presence, on the road as well as off-road.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">More than ever, the new G-Class appears to be cast from a single piece. All surfaces have a more taut design and are have more tension, while the surface quality has been taken to an even higher level. This results in narrower, more precise gaps and more harmonious transitions. In addition, the wheel arches and bumpers form a more integral part of the body and thus look less like add-on features.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While the exterior maintains the iconic classic look, the interior of the G-Class has undergone a fundamental modern redesign which reinterprets the genes of the classic vehicle to reflect the exterior. With its off-road character and luxury appointments, the G-Class has always combined two extremes. Unmistakable at first glance and from the first touch, only high-quality materials are used. Every detail is finished by hand with the utmost care.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Getting in the G-Class reveals that numerous design features from the exterior have been transposed into the interior. The shape of the round headlamps, for instance, is reflected in the side air vents. Or the design of the iconic indicators, found again in the shape of the loudspeakers. Hallmarks of the G‑Class include the grab handle in front of the front passenger and the chrome-highlighted switches for the three differential locks. Both have been meticulously optimised and retained as characteristic features.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The very clearly arranged and completely redesigned instrument panel features timeless tube-look analogue round dials as standard. In other words, fans of classic round instruments will not be disappointed in the new G‑Class. As in the new E-Class and S-Class, an instrument cluster in the form of a large display showing virtual instruments in the driver's direct field of vision and a central display above the centre console is available as an option. In this case the two 12.3-inch displays blend visually into a Widescreen Cockpit beneath a shared glass cover. Drivers can choose between three different styles for the displays – “Classic”, “Sport” and “Progressive” – and also select relevant information and views according to their individual needs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to haptic impulses and audible feedback from the on-board speakers, drivers can use the touchpad with controller in the centre console without taking their eyes off the road. The input options are rounded off by shortcut keys in front of the controller for frequently used operating tasks, and by the optional control panel for the driving assistance systems above the rotary light switch. The driver sits up close to the windscreen and enjoys excellent all-round visibility from behind the wheel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The revised dimensions of the now larger G-Class benefit not only the driver and front passenger, but also the passengers in the second row. Key data at a glance:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">+38 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Legroom in the rear</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">+150 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">+38 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shoulder room in rear</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">+27 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Elbow room in front</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">+68 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Elbow room in rear mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The rear seats can be folded down to 60, 40 or 100 percent. The seats in the G‑Class are equipped as standard with numerous convenience functions and are ergonomically designed, thus providing enhanced seating comfort and lateral support. Features include the Memory function for the driver’s seat, seat heating front and rear, as well as luxury head restraints in the front. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This comfort can optionally be boosted still further with the Active Multicontour Seat Package. In addition to the special multicontour seats, this encompasses such features as various massage functions, climate-controlled seats, and fast seat heating. This variant also offers electrically adjustable lumbar supports for the driver and front passenger. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The side sections of the seat cushions and backrests of the active multicontour seats include integrated air chambers that fill or empty continuously depending on the driving dynamics, thus providing better support for the seating positions of driver and front passenger and, for example, offering more lateral support during cornering. The front seats of the Active Multicontour Seat Package are recommended by experts from the German spinal health organisation “Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V.”.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Off-road: the legend surpasses itself</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The primary goal of development was to redefine the quality of the handling both on and off the road. This goal has been achieved: The new G-Class performs even better off-road, while on the road it is significantly more agile, dynamic and comfortable than its predecessor. The G thus remains a true G – thanks to its standard ladder-type frame, the three 100-percent differential locks and LOW RANGE off-road gear reduction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new suspension emerged from the collaboration between Mercedes-Benz G GmbH and Mercedes-AMG GmbH. The result is an independent suspension with double-wishbone front axle in combination with a rigid rear axle. As part of their work, the engineers had the task of fighting for every millimetre, because off-road capability not least also means maximum ground clearance. The raising of the axles makes a decisive contribution in this respect, while requiring a strut tower brace in the engine compartment to achieve the ruggedness objectives.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The components of the double-wishbone front axle are directly mounted to the ladder-type frame without a subframe. The lower wishbone’s attachment points on the frame are positioned as high up as possible. This arrangement ensures good driveability beyond the asphalt. Specifically for the G-Class, the new front axle is designed in such a robust way that the off-road performance and off-road capabilities of its predecessor are maintained and even surpassed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Equipped in this way and with a ground clearance of 270 mm to the front axle gear, the G-Class provides plenty of potential for maximum assertiveness and driving pleasure off-road. The figures speak for themselves:</span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Maximum fording depth now 70 cm when driving through water and mud, no less than an additional 10 cm</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to the independent suspension, it was possible to improve the rigidity of the body front end. A strut tower brace, also known as a suspension bridge, now connects the front strut towers, which increases the torsional rigidity of the ladder-type frame.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the rear, in contrast to the predecessor, the new rigid axle is controlled by four trailing arms on each side and a Panhard rod. This makes normal driving on the road even more comfortable. In rough terrain, the rear spring jounce of 82 mm and rebound of 142 mm plus the ground clearance of 241 mm to the rear axle gear help to ensure a safe ride even in extreme situations.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">À la carte: “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Individual” or “Eco”</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">DYNAMIC SELECT is now available with up to five driving modes for the G‑Class. This allows adjusting the vehicle characteristics in seconds at the touch of a button, as the system modifies the characteristics of the engine, transmission, suspension, steering and assistance systems at the driver’s behest. The four programs “Comfort”, “Sport”, “Eco” and “Individual” can be set conveniently via the DYNAMIC SELECT rocker switch. In “ECO” mode, a particularly fuel-optimised driving style is possible, for example. In “Sport” mode, on the other hand, the shift points of the automatic transmission, the throttle response of the engine, and the parameters of the electric steering system and the exhaust flap are changed. “Individual” allows drivers to configure their own preferred vehicle settings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">DYNAMIC SELECT provides a host of options in combination with the new suspension with optional Adaptive Damping System. The driver is then also able to modify the vehicle’s damping characteristics in Sport and Comfort modes using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Put simply, the G-Class detects the particular condition of the road and sets the appropriate damping characteristics, so that the damping in terrain is stiffer, for example. In contrast, in Sport mode the G-Class boasts a more agile response when driving on the road.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">The new “G-Mode” paves the way where there is none</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the prerequisites for the improved off-road handling characteristics is the new “G-Mode”. The G-Class changes to “G-Mode” independently of the chosen driving mode as soon as one of the three differential locks has been activated or the LOW RANGE off-road reduction gear has been engaged. This off-road mode adapts the adjustable damping of the chassis and the steering as well as the accelerator characteristic, avoids unnecessary gear shifts and thus ensures optimum control and maximum off-road capability. A small “G” icon discreetly lights up in the instrument cluster. The “G” swallows rough ground so easily that the driver is able to enjoy inch-perfect manoeuvring even in the steepest terrain and receive excellent feedback on the traction capacity of the surface.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">On-road: agile, comfortable, superior</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The specification for the G-Class not only included solidness and superiority in rough terrain, but also enhanced driving dynamics and comfort on paved roads. Thanks to the new front axle design, the on-road performance of the</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">G-Class has therefore been enhanced at the same time. On the road, the “G” is as agile as it is comfortable and provides the driver with a better steering feel. The off-roader stays on track more solidly, and is agile and effortless when driving off-road.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Using a digital prototype, the developers simulated the service life of individual components and closed systems to find out in which places it would be possible to make use of lighter raw materials. The diet worked, as the G-Class has shed around 170 kg. The recipe for success: a new mix of materials comprising strong, high-strength, ultra-high-strength steels and aluminium, as well as improved production processes at the Magna Steyr plant in Austria. The rigid body shell is now made of a variety of steel grades, while the wings, bonnet and doors are made of aluminium.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To be able to retain the door hinges and handles typical of the G-Class, the developers modified these to suit the new aluminium design. The A- and B‑pillars are made of high-strength steel due to their load-bearing function. However, less mass in no way translates into less stability – on the contrary, it was possible to increase the torsional rigidity of the frame, body shell and body mounts by around 55 percent, from 6,537 to 10,162 Nm/deg. Alongside improvements to the natural driving dynamics and comfort, this also results in enhanced quality in terms of noise levels, among other things, with the positive effect of significantly less noise and vibrations being noticeable in the interior when driving.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Powerful and efficient</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the new G 500* (fuel consumption, combined: 11.1 l/100 km; combined CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 263 g/km) a high-performance 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine ensures powerful propulsion. The new biturbo produces an output of <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">310 kW</strong> (422 hp) and a maximum torque of 610 Nm at 2000 to 4750 rpm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*G 500 not confirmed for UK market</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">New automatic transmission on board</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the transfer of power, the 9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission with torque converter was specifically adapted to meet the needs of the off-road icon. The developers have managed to reduce the shift and response times of the 9-speed transmission by means of a dedicated software application. The wide transmission ratio not only makes driving quieter and more comfortable especially at low engine speeds, it simultaneously also contributes to reducing fuel consumption.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">As direct as possible, as indirect as necessary</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As standard the G-Class is now fitted with electromechanical rack-and-pinion steering, which now allows driving assistance systems such as Parking Assist to be implemented. In addition, the electromechanical steering uses less energy than a hydraulically assisted steering system. Depending on the driving mode, one of three sets of steering characteristic lines, namely Comfort, Sport and Off-road, comes into effect. This ensures a comfortable or sporty steering feel on the road, but also straightforward and precise feedback in unpaved and demanding terrain - always paired with sufficient steering power assistance. In a nutshell: as direct as possible, as indirect as necessary.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stronger than time</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The G-Class is the top model among luxury off-road vehicles. It is not only the passenger car model series with the longest production run in the history of Mercedes-Benz by far, but also the forefather of all SUVs to bear the three-pointed star – this is why all Mercedes off-road models feature the upper-case G in their name.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What began in 1972 with a collaboration agreement between then Daimler-Benz AG and Steyr-Daimler-Puch in the Austrian city of Graz is now a story peppered with superlatives and significant milestones. The first concept to be developed was already different. The team designed a vehicle which impressed with superior off-road capability, while at the same time appealing to customers as a full-featured and safe vehicle suitable for recreational purposes. All-wheel drive and 100-percent differential locks have also been part of the “G” since that time, as has the robust ladder-type frame.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the time of its market launch, in the spring of 1979, it was available with a choice of four engine variants from 53 kW/72 hp to 115 kW/156 hp. Customers had the option of a Cabriolet with a short wheelbase or Station Wagon models with short or long wheelbase. In 1989 the vehicles of the model series 463 marked the beginning of an evolutionary process for the off-roader that was not just about keeping pace with technical progress. It was an evolution that also brought a steadily expanding fan base and emphasised its character as an exclusive vehicle for any occasion. And, since 1993, a vehicle with an official name: the G-Class.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The G-Class models used for the “Popemobile” are famous world. The Mercedes-Benz 230 G painted in mother of pearl with a special transparent body accompanied Pope John Paul II on numerous journeys from 1980.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 25th anniversary of the G-Class was marked by the arrival of a very special model on the market, honed by Mercedes-AMG: the G 55 AMG Kompressor. Its eight-cylinder power unit (350 kW/476 hp, 700 Nm of torque) gave the robust off-roader an unprecedented level of performance and demonstrated the tremendous potential of the G-Class.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The G 500 4x4² of 2015 added not only a luxurious interior to the equation, but also a ground clearance of 45 centimetres and impressive on-road performance. Since 2015, the designo manufaktur range has been providing customers with the option to take a G-Class and make it their own individual “G” – with exclusive equipment variants that are perfectly coordinated with each other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to the Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet, the iconic G-Class reinvented itself once more in 2017. With its V12 engine (fuel consumption, combined: 17.0 l/100 km, combined CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 397 g/km), portal axles, electric fabric top and exclusive appointments in the rear compartment, this very special all-terrain vehicle, which is limited to 99 units, meets the expectations of customers who demand the very highest standards of their vehicle and is arguably the most exclusive form of open-air driving pleasure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The summer of 2017 saw the 300,000th G-Class roll off the assembly line in Graz – a Mercedes-Benz G 500 in designo Mauritius blue metallic with black leather seats and contrasting white topstitching (combined fuel consumption: 12.3 l/100 km; combined CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 289 g/km). Equipped with a range of off-road features including all-terrain tyres mounted on black 16-inch rims and a sturdy roof rack, the anniversary vehicle embarked this summer on new adventures. G-Class fans around the world determined the vehicle specification by voting for their favourite equipment and appointments on the official G‑Class Facebook page. You can also follow the future road trips of the 300,000th G-Class on social networks.</span></div>
The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-65997645639632122532018-01-10T14:56:00.001+00:002018-01-10T14:56:34.049+00:002018, The cars that will be joining the roads this coming year, and there are enough of them for everyone to be happy.<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Thought 2017 was a busy year for cars? There's a whole raft of exciting new models coming throughout 2018, with entrants into every major segment, and an ever-growing flock of SUVs ready to hit the market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is your one-stop shop for keeping up-to-date with what's coming when in the car industry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">BMW 5-Series-based diesel brings 322bhp to the table, and only two turbos on its 3.0-litre stright six, compared with European cars' three. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Fiesta has fallen prey to the SUV and crossover trend, with slightly raised ride height, rugged black plastic body cladding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hyundai's first ever hot hatch has arrived, although customer deliveries don't start until January. It's off to a belter of a start, although niggles keep it from the top of the class.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The i30 has also been given another variant, in the form of a fastback. That takes the total up to three, and there's an N version of this new variant on the way, too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jaguar's first small SUV brings the fight to the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. It's heavier than an F-Pace, so the handling verve of the XE isn't quite as forthcoming as it could be on the crucial new model.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Facelift to Kia's largest brings the subtlest of refreshes inside and out, and a sporty new GT-Line trim level. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kia's smallest gets rugged body cladding and a little suspension lift, as the SUV craze reaches the unlikely city car segment.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Kia Stinger</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kia has come a long way, and the Stinger is proof - it's a four-door sports saloon with engines going all the way up to a 3.3-litre V6 in the Stinger GTS.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The majority of the larger Range Rover has been facelifted, including the Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Sport SVR, and Range Rover SVAutobiography. New hybrids have joined the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport range, badged P400e.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Lexus LS</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lexus' Mercedes-Benz S-Class rival arrives, with a radical new look and new-to-the-brand tech. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Maserati Ghibli facelift</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Comprehensive update attempts to bring flagging luxury saloon in line with class best.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Peugeot 5008</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Large SUV and sister car to the Vauxhall Grandland X. Hybrid variant follows later.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Purists version of the Porsche 911 GT3 eschews a boot spoiler, but gets the GT3's mad, 4.0-litre 493bhp flat six. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Porsche 911 Carrera T</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another 'Purist's Porsche', the 911 T is a pared-back version, of the iconic sports car, with cloth seats, stripped out interior and weight reduction measures including lightweight window glass.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Rolls-Royce Phantom</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">BMW Group's most luxurious car returns in the Phantom VIII, with a new lightweight aluminium architecture and even more refinement.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Seat Arona</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Smaller sibling to the Ateca, fights the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur in a fast-growing segment. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Skoda Karoq</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Skoda's indirect Yeti replacement gets a more conventional look but a less conventional name. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Vauxhall Grandland X</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vauxhall's Nissan Qashqai rival is big on metal, but short on personality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Newly refreshed MPV retains most of the Golf's talents. But the world is moving on from MPVs.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Volkswagen Polo</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Polo is now as large as the Golf was in its third generation. More space and refinement, and more Golf-like than ever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">February</span></h3>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Aston Martin Zagato Speedster</span></h3>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">Retro-inspired Zagato creation will only get 28 units, and a price tag of just under £1million apiece. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Audi RS4 Avant</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still 444bhp, but a 125bhp torque boost makes all the difference in everyday driving. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Audi A7</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tech and refinement upgrades inside, and a radical new look outside which is something of a departure for Audi.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>BMW i3 facelift</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Facelifted i3 has a range of between 146 and 158 miles as tested. There's a hot version too...</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>BMW i3S</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...which gets sportier looks, a 10mm lowering and 181bhp. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" src="https://www.autocar.co.uk/sites/autocar.co.uk/files/styles/gallery_slide/public/images/car-reviews/first-drives/legacy/bmw-i3-2017-0054.jpg?itok=g7MsVIK5" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; height: auto; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" /></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>DS 7 Crossback</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first premium French SUV will fight the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Hybrid coming the following year.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Ford Fiesta ST</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ford's handling hero returns, this time with a three-cylinder 1.5-litre engine matching the output of the previous ST200 range-topper.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Jeep Compass</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, another Nissan Qashqai rival. Jeep's effort aims to appease those with a greater desire to venture off-road. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drop-top supercar now packs 730bhp with a top speed of 217mph. 3.0sec dead to 62mph. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Lexus CT facelift</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ageing BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class rival gets a refresh. Will be replaced by the UX small SUV. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Lexus NX update</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ride improvements and styling tweaks for Lexus' best-seller. Another rival to the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A car at least partly charged with Mitsubishi's turnaround. Head-turning looks and pricing in line with rivals. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Subaru Impreza</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">High safety ratings and four-wheel drive for Subaru's latest Ford Focus rival. Four-cylinder boxer remains. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Volkswagen Up GTI</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Volkswagen's pocket rocket harks back to the Lupo GTI and Mk1 Golf GTI. It's the final car in the GTI range. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>March</u></span></h3>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Audi S7</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Warm four-door coupé version of the A7.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Bentley Continental GT</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Third-generation Conti gets a sharper drive and even more luxury.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>BMW M5</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Newly four-wheel drive, and with 592bhp on tap. It's now the quickest-accelerating BMW made yet. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>BMW X2</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Funky small SUV aims for younger buyers with style and C-pillar badges.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Ford Ecosport facelift</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ford aims to improve a chink in its armour with the model year 2018 Ecosport. Improved interior and new face mark it out from the previous cars. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Ford Mustang facelift</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Comprehensively updated Mustang gets a boost in efficiency, and a cut in power for the four-cylinder model. Performance remains the same nonetheless.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Honda Civic diesel</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Honda bucks the trend introducing a diesel in uncertain climes for oil-burners. Should prove one of the most frugal of the lot. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Honda Jazz facelift</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gets meaner styling and a 1.5-litre engine, which goes in the warm new Jazz Sport.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Lamborghini Urus</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">641bhp super-SUV takes just 3.6sec to reach 62mph, is the first of a new breed of mud-plugger.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Lister Thunder</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">208mph, 666bhp F-Type based sports car to be revealed in January.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now a 4.0-litre V8 in place of a 5.5-litre, but with more power, and the same impeccable refinement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Supermini gets updated exterior, and an overhauled interior. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Subaru XV</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Safety-conscious small-seller is built on an all-new Subaru platform.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport/Sport Tourer GSi</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Range-topping Insignia VXR replacement will sell in relatively small numbers, but has pace on its side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Volvo's Range Rover Evoque rival will be available to buy, or by subscription service. Already one of the best premium small SUVs on the market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Prologue-inspired A6 will face ever stiffer competition from the executive car segment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gets Citroën's much-lauded Progressive Hydraulic Cushion suspension, but loses the characteristic Airbumps of the original.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Folding hard-top convertible is powered by a 3.9-litre, 592bhp, V8 engine that the Italian firm says can accelerate it from 0-62mph in 3.5sec.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">More aero-honed FXX-K now produces 830kg total downforce at the car’s top speed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">697bhp and 645lb ft of torque at 4800rpm meets large SUV for all-American performance car.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Huge mud-plugging SUV will be the only direct rival to the Toyota Land Cruiser. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Morgan Aero GT</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">8-unit run-out special to the Aero 8 will be revealed in Geneva.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">50-units complete the production run of the Plus 8, as the brand moves away from the 4.8-litre BMW V8 engine. Another to be revealed at Geneva. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><b><u>Porsche Cayenne</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Porsche's saviour SUV enters its third generation. Porsche says it's more like the 911 than ever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">276bhp appears to put Renault's world-beating hot hatch behind competitors, but rear-wheel steer should make up for it where it matters most. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still the daddy of Volkswagen's SUV range in markets where the Atlas is still something you look at in geography lessons. It'll get four-wheel drive as standard and greater efficiency. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Renault is gunning for the Porsche Cayenne with the Alpine A110. It's mid-engined, lightweight and promises handling verve by the bucketload.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drop-top DB11 will be V8 only, to make it as keen-handling as possible. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Audi Q8</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Very large, dramatically-styled SUV will sit atop the Audi SUV range, based on the Q7. SQ8 version to follow. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>BMW 2 Series Active Tourer facelift</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">BMW's first ever MPV reaches midway through its first generation, in a segment all but wiped out by the SUV segment.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer facelift</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Slghtly larger Ultimate Driving MPV in receipt of a nip and tuck, following the rest of the 2 Series' tweaks. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>BMW M3 CS</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3.9-sec-to-62mph M3 is BMW's fastest fast small saloon yet; only 1200 will be built.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Mercedes-Benz A-Class</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The replacement for UK's best-selling premium hatchback will be revealed at the Geneva motor show. S-Class tech will trickle down, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mazda 6-like MG 6 has already been revealed in China with a ZS-like look and hugely improved interior. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Feathery 970kg kerb weight and 138bhp combine to keep the Swift Sport a cult-hit handling star.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All of a sudden, the Polo GTI becomes a Ford Fiesta ST rival. More mini Golf than ever, and that's not a bad thing at all. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">New baby Aston gets AMG 4.0-litre V8 power to the tune of 503bhp. One of a number of cars aimed at transforming Aston into a big-hitting luxury brand. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Audi's X1 rival gets the new family face grafted on the front, more tech on the inside and an increase in size to differentiate it from the Q2. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Estates are a dying segment elsewhere in the market, but the A6 Avant - along with its rivals - will continue to outsell their saloon counterparts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3.0-litre petrol-electric hybrid will be Bentley's first electrified model. Same powertrain will be shared with a Continental GT variant. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">X3-based SUV-coupé shifts after just four years, with the advent of the new X3. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Updated hybrid supercar now gets 369bhp thanks to an upgraded electric engine. Get it while you can - there's no guarantee of a replacement. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>BMW i8 Roadster</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Facelifted i8 also brings a drop-top version. It's only 60kg heavier than the coupé, and ditches the rear two seats. </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/400bhp-bmw-m2-csl-tests-flat-out-nurburgring" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">BMW M2 Competition</span></a></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">More hardcore M2 looks set to get the twin-turbo six-cylinder from the M3 and M4. Picks up where the legendary M3 CSL left off.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Dacia Duster</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">More grown up budget SUV gets an overhauled interior and updated exterior.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Ford Focus</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stalwart hatchback will be launched mid-year, with ST variants to follow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Newly turbocharged, and larger in every direction, Honda's largest SUV hopes to rack up more sales, akin to the successful US version. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Jaguar XE SV Project 8</u></span></h3>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">Deliveries for the newly-crowned four-door 'Ring king begin in July 2018.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Jaguar I-Pace</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a Geneva reveal for Jaguar's EV challenger, which will be with customers by the summer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">SVR's next will be the F-Pace, which gets a 5.0-litre V8 engine and potentially, 567bhp on tap.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Kia Cee’d</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Ceed is germinating into a whole family of models including a shooting brake and SUV. The hatchback remains at the core of the range, though.</span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's been a while since Maserati produced anything new and hardcore, but the Levante is set to be the next, with a 523bhp Ferrari V8 under the bonnet. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupé/Cabriolet</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's 429bhp on tap from Mercedes-AMG's first performance hybrids. They're also joined by an AMG CLS 53.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">S-Class tech trickles down into Mercedes' best-selling model, and the UK's best-selling saloon car, the C-Class. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Mercedes-Benz CLS</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Newly revealed third-generation CLS does without the shooting brake this time around, but maintains the style of the original. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The G-Wagen is getting an update, with a G63 kicking off the newly spruced up tough-mudding SUV. Aerodynamics, we already know, will not be a priority. </span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mercedes' flagship S-Class has been facelifted, and so, in turn, the Maybach variant will be too. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Glickenhaus' Le Mans car for the road packs 650bhp from its 5.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8. The few that will make it to the UK will arrive from July. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Subaru Outback facelift</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Interior tweaks will make the cabin of the facelifted Outback a much more interesting place to be. Minor exterior tweaks will keep the status quo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Toyota's first hot hatch in years arrives in very limited numbers in summer 2018. 209bhp from its 1.8-litre engine and 0-62mph in 6.3sec, since you asked. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Autumn 2018</u></span></h3>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Aston Martin Vanquish</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next-generation Vanquish will answer to the Ferrari 812 Superfast. Considerably more than 600bhp is mooted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a thoroughly modern Clash of the Titans, Audi will take on Jaguar in the electric market, with the E-Tron going up against Jag's I-Pace.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>BMW X3 M</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The M brand is spreading, and it's now heading for small SUV territory, as the hot SUV market gears up for battle. The X3 M will have around 425bhp, and at least five rivals by the end of 2018. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Dallara Stradale</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Motorsport outfit is to produce its first ever road car - it'll cost around £163,000 for UK customers when the first examples arrive in October.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isuzu's workhorse will be refreshed for 2018, with styling, interior and technology tweaks. As the class heats up, Isuzu may have a fight on its hands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Handsome saloon is updated with tweaked styling, handling and ride, while the interior has been given more upmarket tech.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">600bhp launch version will eventually sit below a super-hybrid with 805bhp. We smell a 'Ring record attempt. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Porsche Macan facelift</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">SUV handling hero reaches its mid-life stage, and there are new turbo V6 engines on the way, as well as a tweaked interior. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Up to 600bhp in M-badged form, but entirely more conventional down the rest of the range. Gets a more X7-like look - could be divisive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hyundai's fast fastback is coming, with all the talents of the hatchback and a little more practicality. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Soft launch for Kia's second EV, with the Niro EV going on sale as a powertrain option, rather than an all new model. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mud-plugging SVX promises go-anywhere ability with a 517bhp V8 engine thrown in for good measure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sister car to the Jaguar F-Pace gets a performance-focused SVR variant. 542bhp and 502lb ft of torque, in case you're wondering. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A-Class saloon will fight the Audi RS3 saloon and ever-rumoured BMW 1 Series saloon, if the latter ever comes to Europe. AMG versions to follow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Cupra Ateca has been swirling around for a while now, but the performance SUV is coming, and just in time for things to get cold again. Likely to be the first Cupra spin-off-brand car.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">BMW's new flagship with a not-so-new name. This version will actually get the supercar-baiting M8, though. Six and eight-cylinder petrols and diesels for the rest of the range, and a V12 coming later.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><u>Jeep Wrangler</u></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jeep's old-school SUV is getting thoroughly modern with a hybrid variant and new tech. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Same 444bhp engine and 125lb ft hike, but five doors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Audi's aiming squarely for Mini with the A1, which moves to MQB for greater refinement, handling and quietness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hot hybrid version of Audi's future flagship SUV. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Opinion-splitting giant luxo-SUV will be the second prong in BMW's new high-end range. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Citroën's Nissan Qashqai rival arrives at the end of the year, with the brand's Progressive Hydraulic Cushions suspension. Another with a hybrid version to follow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Honda's back on the hybrid hype after cutting the Insight some years ago with a petrol-electric CR-V. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hyundai's second FCEV will be another SUV, but will be a stand-alone model rather than a Tucson variant this time. It's been previewed in concepts, but will likely be toned down for production. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An EV version of the Kona will follow the standard versions in 2018, as Hyundai ramps up its charge into alternative fuels. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first car with a variable compression ratio engine, Infiniti promises all the talents of petrol with all the efficiency of diesel. Eureka. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Super-luxury, SVO-built two-door coupé will hit UK shores by the end of 2018, as an eventual follow-up to the Range Stormer concept of 2004. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A power hike is certain, although it'll likely not match the E63 S's 603bhp. Exterior tweaks will be ever so subtle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mercedes' mid-sized SUV will arrive in time for Christmas. The 4.0-litre AMG 63 won't. </span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Morgan EV3</u></span></strong></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Morgan's three-wheeled, first full-electric series production car gets a range of 120 miles, and will be available to customers from late 2018.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Renault Alaskan has already been pushed back once, but Renault's first pick-up is penned in for a 2018 launch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another brand's 'first' SUV, although you can bet your Phantom that this'll be more expensive than any of those. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seat's seven-seater has been coming for a while now, and it'll either be called Alboran, Aranda, Avila or Tarraco. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another entrant into the fast SUV market, this time it's Skoda throwing its name into the mix. A diesel engine with lots of torque is reported to be under the bonnet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rock-solid SUV gets the same treatment as the Outback, with interior tweaks taking precedent over minor exterior changes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Venerable Volkswagen estate and saloon will be facelifted at the end of 2018. Expect the usual raft of efficiency, interior and exterior revisions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Volkswagen's SUV offensive continues with the Polo-sized T-Cross. Nissan Juke and Renault Captur are in the T-Crosshairs.</span></div>
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The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-44357320693035550672018-01-10T12:52:00.001+00:002018-01-10T12:52:19.473+00:00One of the Lost launch Land Rovers from 1948 has been found and is being restored by Land Rover.<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Land Rover will celebrate its 70<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> anniversary year throughout 2018, starting with a unique restoration project: the original launch Land Rover</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>The first Land Rovers were shown at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show; this original launch vehicle has been missing for the last 63 years</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Recently discovered, it’s the world’s most historically significant unrestored Land Rover</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Experts at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works in Coventry will preserve the history and sympathetically restore the famous vehicle in 2018</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Land Rover will mark its 70<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> anniversary with a series of events and celebrations in 2018, beginning with the restoration of the vehicle that started it all – one of the three pre-production Land Rovers shown at the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show launch. This gave the world its first glimpse of the shape that would become instantly recognisable as a Land Rover.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For years the whereabouts of this launch Land Rover was a mystery. The demonstration vehicle from the Amsterdam show was last on the road in the 1960s, after which it spent 20 years in a Welsh field before being bought as a restoration project; it then lay languishing unfinished in a garden. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Following its surprise discovery just a few miles outside of Solihull, UK – where the car was first built – the experts at Jaguar Land Rover Classic spent months researching in company archives to unravel its ownership history and confirm its provenance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The team behind the successful Land Rover Series I Reborn programme, which allows customers to own a slice of Land Rover history with meticulously restored Series Is, will now embark on their most challenging project yet: a year-long mission to preserve this historically significant prototype and enable it to be driven again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tim Hannig, Jaguar Land Rover Classic Director, said:</strong><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">“This Land Rover is an irreplaceable piece of world automotive history and is as historically important as ‘Huey’, the first pre-production Land Rover. Beginning its sympathetic restoration here at Classic Works, where we can ensure it’s put back together precisely as it’s meant to be, is a fitting way to start Land Rover’s 70<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> anniversary year.</em></span></div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">“There is something charming about the fact that exactly 70 years ago this vehicle would have been undergoing its final adjustments before being prepared for the 1948 Amsterdam Motor Show launch – where the world first saw the shape that’s now immediately recognised as a Land Rover.”</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Jaguar Land Rover Classic team will follow a dedicated process to restore the launch vehicle, which has a lot of special features that are unique to the 48 pre-production Land Rovers that were produced prior to the mass production vehicles, such as thicker aluminium alloy body panels, a galvanised chassis and a removable rear tub. The patina of its components will be preserved, including the original Light Green paint applied in 1948.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Previous owners of this historic vehicle are being invited to Jaguar Land Rover’s Classic Works facility to share their experiences and to witness its loving restoration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This landmark project, representing the earliest beginnings of the Land Rover story – which led to more than 67 years of continuous production of iconic Series I to Defender vehicles at Solihull – is the first in a series of stories and events that will celebrate the past, present and future of Land Rover throughout 2018. Follow the story on Instagram @LandRoverUKPR.</span></div>
The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-11020047161979482862018-01-10T12:17:00.002+00:002018-01-10T12:17:32.871+00:00Jaguar Land Rover finish the year significantly higher, but warns on the coming year of trading difficulties.<div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 19px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Jaguar Land Rover said sales rose 7 percent to a record 621,109 vehicles in 2017 but the automaker warned it faces tough conditions in its UK home market due to weakening consumer confidence and a planned diesel tax hike on new cars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">December registrations rose 1 percent to 55,697.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jaguar sales rose 20 percent to 178,601 over the year and were up 8 percent in December to 15,079. Land Rover volume increased 2 percent to 442,508 in 2017, and rose 4 percent to 40,618 last month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since being bought by India's Tata group from Ford Motor in 2008, Jaguar Land Rover has pursued a major turnaround plan to refresh and expand its model lineup and to increase volumes to around 1 million by the turn of the decade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It said growth in China, its largest market, and in the U.S. helped to offset difficult conditions in the UK and the rest of Europe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"We have once again delivered year-on-year sales increases thanks to a world-class product range and new models such as the E-Pace and Velar, as well as China-specific models such as the XFL," group sales operations director Andy Goss said in <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">a statement</span> on Monday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"But we are facing tough times in key markets such as the UK where consumer confidence and diesel taxes will hit us," Goss said.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, JLR does expect domestic sales to rise this year from 2017's 118,000 vehicles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Britain's car industry body said last week that 2017 sales across the sector recorded their <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">biggest drop since 2009</span>, blaming plans to increase a levy on new diesel cars from April and weakening consumer confidence in the wake of Brexit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like the rest of the UK car industry, Jaguar Land Rover faces uncertainty over possible tariffs or customs delays if Britain fails to secure a favorable Brexit deal before the country leaves the European Union in March 2019.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond said in November that the vehicle excise duty would rise from April for those buying almost any new diesel car, potentially costing hundreds of pounds more for top-end models.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Around 90 percent of JLR sales in Britain are diesel models, which compares with around 45 percent globally.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Separately, Goss said JLR will have to decide in the next 12 months whether to build electric cars in its home market. The company's first EV, the I-Pace, will be produced<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> in Austria</span> by contractor Magna Steyr.</span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Automotive News Europe contributed to this report</span></span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">New tech, new connectivity and a new MINI range for 2018: the new MINI 3-Door Hatch, the new MINI 5-Door Hatch, the new MINI Convertible.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">New technology, cutting-edge connectivity, standard-fit front and rear LED lights across the range and an advanced dual-clutch automatic gearbox are just some of the features in the new 2018 MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI 5-Door Hatch and MINI Convertible, which will launch at MINI retailers across the UK on 17 March 2018.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The changes are focused on driver appeal and core new technologies, including MINI Connected Concierge services, wireless smartphone charging and first-in-class options such as new anti-dazzle adaptive headlights with Matrix high beam.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI 5-Door Hatch and MINI Convertible: overview of new features.</span></strong></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>New design standard-fit front and rear LED lights for the UK market.</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: yellow;">First-in-class - new optional adaptive headlights with Matrix high beam.</span></b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Unique individualisation with MINI Yours 3D printed parts.</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>6.5-inch colour infotainment screen, USB and Bluetooth connectivity and multifunction steering wheel fitted as standard.</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>New touchscreen MINI Navigation with Apple CarPlay and wireless smartphone charging.</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>New MINI Connected Services with Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI), Online Search, Natural Language Understanding and Concierge Service.</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>New MINI logo, body finishes, Piano Black exterior and alloy wheel designs.</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Extended range of leather trim, new interior backlit surfaces and colour lines.</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>MINI logo projection from the exterior mirror on the driver's side.</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: yellow;">New 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch and electronic shift selector.</span></b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Further developed engines and increased capacity and torque for MINI One.</b></span></li>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bright and dazzle-free: Font and rear LED lights now standard. First-in-class adaptive LED headlights with Matrix high beam optionally available.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The exterior character of the new MINI range has been refreshed with the introduction of a new front and rear LED light design, enhancing the on-road presence of the new MINI 3-Door Hatch, MINI 5-Door Hatch and MINI Convertible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All versions of MINI Hatch and MINI Convertible sold in the UK get the same front and rear LED lamps as standard, for the first time in this segment. The LED lamps have a stronger, brighter beam pattern than the outgoing halogen headlamps, while the daytime running lamps and indicators are also LED-based, forming a new ring design around the headlights themselves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The three-dimensional LED rear lamps cleverly incorporate horizontal turn signals and vertical brake lamps within a distinctive new light cluster. The LED lamps benefit from greater long-distance visibility, without dazzling other road users.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First-in-class new ‘Matrix’ adaptive LED headlamps will be offered as an option on the new MINI Hatch and Convertible range, which automatically adjusts brightness using a matrix of different light elements to cater for specific road conditions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For example, the lamps can offer additional illumination to the side of the road in both urban and rural areas, while the high beam lights have greater intensity at motorway speeds, without dazzling oncoming drivers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The adaptive LEDs also feature an automatic selective dip function when on high beam, which automatically extinguishes the parts of the lamp which may dazzle other drivers, while at the same time offering optimal illumination.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each lamp is divided into four horizontally arranged segments, which are activated and deactivated independently of one another at speeds of over 45mph. The high beam segments effectively ‘read’ the road, and as soon as the MINI front camera registers an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle driving ahead, the space that vehicle occupies is only illuminated at low beam brightness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is done by deactivation of the Matrix segments that cover the space in question, while the remaining areas of the road continue to be illuminated at high beam brightness.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">New MINI logo: reduced to the essentials.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 2018 MINI range will also see the debut of an all-new MINI logo on the vehicle. The new badge has a flat two-dimensional design, reflecting MINI’s new brand identity with its focus on the essentials – namely key values such as driving fun, distinctive design, premium quality and emotional appeal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new logo appears on the bonnet, tailgate, steering wheel, instrument display and central locking remote control on all models.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Three new colours, including premiere for Piano Black Exterior.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The range of body finishes available for the new MINI range includes three brand new colours, namely Emerald Grey metallic, Starlight Blue metallic and Solaris Orange metallic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In addition, exterior options now include an additional means of customising the exterior design – a popular practice among MINI customers. With the Piano Black Exterior pack, the surrounds of the headlights, rear lights and radiator grille are finished in high-gloss black instead of chrome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The choice of alloy wheels has been expanded, too. 17-inch ‘Roulette’ and ‘Propeller’ designs are now available for all body variants of the new MINI Hatch and Convertible, along with a new ‘Rail’ two-tone wheel.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">New leather trims, interior surfaces and colour lines.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A broad selection of seat surfaces, interior surfaces and colour lines add a touch of individual style to the interior of the new MINI range. These include Chester leather trim in Malt Brown and a colour line now also available in Malt Brown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A brand new option for 2018, MINI Yours Interior in Piano Black, provides MINI Hatch and Convertible customers with the option of a distinctive backlit decorative strip for the passenger side of the instrument panel. Stylised in a Union Jack motif, the colour of the background lighting for the decorative strip matches that of the vehicle’s ambient lighting selected by the driver as part of the MINI Excitement Package. This option also enhances other area of the cabin, adding a distinctive high gloss black appearance to the door inners and centre console.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Maximum individualisation: MINI Yours Customised.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The MINI Yours Customised program raises brand individualisation to a whole new level. It includes new products whose design can be created by customers themselves, which are then produced precisely according to their individual specifications.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The MINI Yours Customised range includes side scuttles, decorative strips for the interior on the passenger side, LED door sill finishers and LED door projectors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">MINI Yours Customised products can be selected, designed and ordered through a specially created online shop launching later in 2018. Here customers can choose between various colours, patterns, surface structures and icons, as well as contributing their own texts and adding a touch of personal style to the design. This creative interaction between manufacturer and customer enables MINI drivers to turn their vehicle into a unique expression of their own personality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The individualised products are manufactured using innovative production techniques, including 3D printing and laser engraving.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Drive: increased driving fun and reduced weight.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Revisions to engines and powertrain have been made to further enhance driving fun. Development has been applied across the board, including the basic engine, MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology, engine electronics, oil supply, intake air ducting, the cooling system and the exhaust system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One very clever feature of the new MINI engines is the use of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) on the engine covers, which not only contributes to further weight reduction, but also takes advantage of using recycled material generated during the production of BMW’s ‘i’ range of electric vehicles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 3-cylinder petrol engine in the MINI One has seen an increase in capacity to 1.5 litres, increasing maximum torque by 10 Nm, taking it to 190 Nm.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">New: 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch with electronic selector lever.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All new MINIs come with a precise six-speed manual gearbox as standard, but now 3-Door Hatch, 5-Door Hatch and Convertible models are now also available with a 7-speed Steptronic transmission with double clutch as an option.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The transmission is offered on MINI One, MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper D engine variants, and is characterised by very fast gearshifts, enabling sporty acceleration and an impressive spread of torque.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The transmission comes with an all-new electronic selector lever, while on the MINI Cooper S the automatic option includes shift paddles at the steering wheel for a level of manual intervention.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All Steptronic transmissions allow the car to coast in MID and GREEN mode and incorporate the latest generation of auto start/stop functions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Using the satellite navigation data and the car’s inbuilt camera systems, the stop/start can be intelligently controlled to identify situations in which it is better not to switch off the engine: for example when stopping briefly before making a turn or entering a roundabout, or if the traffic ahead has started moving again.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Diverse range of engines.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are five engine variants for UK customers to choose from for the new MINI 3-Door Hatch:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI One 3-Door Hatch</strong>: 75 kW/102 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 10.1 seconds (10.2 seconds), top speed: 121 mph (121 mph), fuel consumption: 57.6 mpg combined cycle (58.9 mpg combined cycle)*, CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 115 – 111 g/km (114 – 109 g/km)*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI Cooper 3-Door Hatch</strong>: 100 kW/136 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 7.9 seconds (7.8 seconds), top speed: 130 mph (130 mph), fuel consumption: 56.5 mpg combined cycle (58.9 mpg combined cycle)*, CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 118 – 114 g/km (114 – 109 g/km)*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI Cooper</strong> <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">S 3-Door Hatch</strong>: 141 kW/192 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 6.8 seconds (6.7 seconds), top speed: 146 mph (146 mph), fuel consumption: 47.1 mpg combined cycle (54.3 mpg combined cycle)*, CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 139 – 138 g/km (120 – 119 g/km)*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI John Cooper Works 3-Door Hatch</strong>: 170 kW/231 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 6.3 seconds (6.1 seconds), top speed: 153 mph (153 mph), fuel consumption: 42.8 mpg combined cycle (49.6 mpg combined cycle)*, CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 150 g/km (130 g/km)*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI Cooper D 3-Door Hatch</strong>: 85 kW/116 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 9.2 seconds (9.3 seconds), top speed: 127 mph (127 mph), fuel consumption: 3.9 – 3.9 litres/100 km (3.8 – 3.8 litres/100 km)*, CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 103 – 102 g/km (100 – 99 g/km)*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Three petrol engines and one diesel engine are offered for the new MINI 5-Door Hatch:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI One 5-Door Hatch</strong>: 75 kW/102 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 10.3 seconds (10.5 seconds), top speed: 119 mph (119 mph), fuel consumption: 57.6 mpg combined cycle (58.9 mpg combined cycle)*, CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 116 – 112 g/km (115 – 110 g/km)*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI Cooper 5-Door Hatch</strong>: 100 kW/136 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 8.2 seconds (8.1 seconds), top speed: 129 mph (129 mph), fuel consumption: 55.4 mpg combined cycle (58.9 mpg combined cycle)*, CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 120 – 116 g/km (115 – 110 g/km)*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI Cooper </strong><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">S 5-Door Hatch</strong>: 141 kW/192 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 6.9 seconds (6.8 seconds), top speed: 146 mpg (146 mpg), fuel consumption: 45.6 mpg combined cycle (52.3 mpg combined cycle)*, CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 143 – 141 g/km (124 – 123 g/km)*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI Cooper D 5-Door Hatch</strong>: 85 kW/116 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 9.4 seconds (9.6 seconds), top speed: 126 mph (126 mph), fuel consumption: 4.0 – 3.9 litres/100 km (4.0 – 3.9 litres/100 km)*, CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 104 – 103 g/km (104 – 103 g/km)*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The engine portfolio for the new MINI Convertible consists of three petrol engines:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI Cooper Convertible</strong>: 100 kW/136 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 8.8 seconds (8.7 seconds), top speed: 129 mph (128 mph), fuel consumption: 54.3 mpg combined cycle (54.3 mpg combined cycle)*, CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 123 – 119 g/km (123 – 118 g/km)*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI Cooper </strong><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">S Convertible</strong>: 141 kW/192 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 7.2 seconds (7.1 seconds), top speed: 143 mph (143 mph), fuel consumption: 44.8 mpg combined cycle (57.4 mpg combined cycle)*, CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 123 – 119 g/km (123 – 118 g/km)*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI John Cooper Works Convertible</strong>: 170 kW/231 hp, 0 – 62 mph in 6.6 seconds (6.5 seconds), top speed: 150 mph (149 mph), fuel consumption: 42.2 mpg combined cycle (47.9 mpg combined cycle)*, CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions: 152 g/km (136 g/km)*.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Fuel consumption and CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emission figures were measured using the methods required according to Regulation (EC) 2007/715 as amended. The figures are provisional and are based on a vehicle with basic equipment in Germany. Figures depend on the tyre format selected; specifications in brackets apply to vehicles with automatic transmission</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">New steering wheel with multifunction buttons and radio with 6.5-inch colour screen as standard.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The newly designed three-spoke steering wheel in the MINI range now features multifunction buttons. On the left-hand control panel it is possible to activate the Speed Limit Device to set a maximum speed, while the audio and communication controls are on the right-hand side. A sports leather steering wheel, a MINI Yours sports leather steering wheel and a John Cooper Works leather steering wheel are all available as options.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The standard trim also includes an audio system with 6.5-inch colour screen in the central instrument panel and mobile phone integration via Bluetooth.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">New options: Refreshed Pepper and Chili packs now include rear PDC and MINI Logo projection as standard.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For 2018, MINI has introduced new options and enhanced the equipment offered in the popular Pepper and Chili packs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pepper Pack adds extra content including 15-inch light alloy wheels, MINI Excitement Pack, leather steering wheel, rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and automatic air conditioning. A new addition to the Pepper Pack in 2018 is rear park distance control (PDC) ensuring that the MINI vehicles are easier than ever to park in and around town.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Chili Pack builds on the contents of the Pepper Pack, adding extras features including 17-inch light alloy wheels, cloth and leather upholstery, a sport steering wheel and a sport button to further enhance the driving experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The MINI Excitement Package, which is included in the Pepper and Chili packs for UK customers, now includes MINI logo projection on the driver's side. When the vehicle door is opened and closed, the new MINI logo is projected onto the ground in front of the door from a light source in the exterior mirror and can be seen there for 20 seconds, or permanently if the door is left open.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Infotainment and Navigation: 6.5-inch full colour display as standard and debut of new Navigation Plus Pack with wireless charging.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As standard, all vehicles will have a 6.5-inch full colour display and standard rotary controller. Customers can choose to upgrade this screen to include optional MINI Navigation with a touchscreen display and Apple CarPlay functionality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">MINI has simplified the range of additional infotainment packs for UK customers in 2018, with one new infotainment package now offered. The new Navigation Plus package contains a raft of innovative optional equipment, including MINI’s new 8.8-inch touchscreen display, wireless charging, new MINI Connected Services including Real Time Traffic Information, new Natural Language Understanding functionality, MINI Concierge Service, online services and Apple CarPlay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new wireless charging feature, available as an option or as part of the Navigation Plus package, is facilitated via a storage compartment in the centre armrest which will automatically and wirelessly charge mobile phones which support this capability. This option also includes a second USB socket in the front section of the centre console.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">MINI Connected: a range of digital services that is unique within the segment.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">MINI offers class-leading premium digital services, many of which are unique in the small car segment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">New features in the leading MINI Connected package include Real Time Traffic Information and automatic navigation map update via mobile phone connection, a personal Concierge Service and a vehicle internet portal <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">MINI Online</em>, with news, weather and fuel price updates. Another option is Apple CarPlay compatibility.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">MINI Connected enables MINI drivers to integrate their vehicle and travel plans seamlessly into their day-to-day digital routine. Meanwhile, the MINI Connected App provides connectivity with digital touchpoints such as a smartphone or smart watch. For example, MINI Connected can draw on calendar entries and contact data entered in a smartphone to plan routes and determine the ideal time to set off based on real time traffic data.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Send to Car function enables planned routes to be sent to the MINI navigation system, while Remote Services allow the driver not just to display vehicle location, fuel level and other vehicle status details on their smartphone, but also activate the headlight flasher, horn, ventilation and door lock/unlock function.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Intelligent networking is standard across the MINI range, via a 4G SIM card integrated into the vehicle. This enables the use of MINI Teleservices and the Intelligent Emergency Call with automatic detection of vehicle location and accident severity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another new 2018 option for Hatch and Convertible models is MINI Find Mate. This option consist of tags with a Bluetooth tracking function that can be attached to frequently used objects and travel items such as bags, cases, key rings and rucksacks. Their position can not only be displayed on the car’s on-board computer but also in your MINI Connected App on a smartphone, preventing personal items getting lost or left behind.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #990000; color: seashell;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC 2017 <b><span style="color: yellow;">2009</span></b> Sales - </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: #990000; color: seashell;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <b><span style="color: yellow;">2520</span></b> Sales - <b><span style="color: red;">-20.28%</span></b><br />YTD 2017 <b><span style="color: yellow;">35544</span></b> Sales - YTD </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <b><span style="color: yellow;">34822</span></b> Sales - <b>+</b><b>2.07%</b><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: cyan;">LAND ROVER</span></u></b></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: cyan;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #990000; color: seashell;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC 2017 <b><span style="color: yellow;">4186</span></b> Sales - </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC </span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: yellow; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>4967</b></span><span style="color: yellow;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sales -</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell;"> </span><b><span style="color: red;">-15.72</span></b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">%</span></b><br /><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">YTD 2017 <span style="color: yellow;"><b>82653</b></span></span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Sales - YTD </span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><b style="color: seashell; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: yellow;">79534</span></b><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sales -</span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><b style="color: seashell; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">+</b><b style="color: seashell; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3.92%</b><br /><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /><b><u><span style="color: cyan;">JAGUAR LAND ROVER (COMBINED)</span></u></b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #990000; color: seashell;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC 2017 <b><span style="color: yellow;">6195</span></b> Sales - </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC </span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell;"> </span><b style="color: seashell;"><span style="color: yellow;">7487</span></b><span style="color: seashell;"> Sales - </span><b><span style="color: red;">-20.80%</span></b></span></span><br /><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">YTD 2017 <span style="color: yellow;"><b>118197 </b></span>Sales - YTD </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <b><span style="color: yellow;">114356</span></b> Sales - <b>+</b><b>3.36%</b><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: cyan;">AUDI</span></u></b></span></span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: cyan;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #990000; color: seashell;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC 2017 <b><span style="color: yellow;">10671</span></b> Sales - </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC </span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell;"> </span><b style="color: seashell;"><span style="color: yellow;">11319</span></b><span style="color: seashell;"> Sales -</span><b><span style="color: red;">-5.72%</span></b><br /><span style="color: seashell;">YTD 2017 </span><b style="color: seashell;"><span style="color: yellow;">174982</span></b><span style="color: seashell;"> Sales - YTD </span></span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell;"> </span><b style="color: seashell;"><span style="color: yellow;">177304</span></b><span style="color: seashell;"> Sales - </span><b><span style="color: red;">-1.31%</span></b><br /><br /><b style="color: seashell;"><u><span style="color: cyan;">BMW</span></u></b></span></span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: cyan;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #990000; color: seashell;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC 2017 <b><span style="color: yellow;">13471</span></b> Sales - </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC </span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell;"> </span><span style="color: yellow;"><b>15066</b></span><span style="color: seashell;"> Sales - </span><b style="color: seashell;"><span style="color: red;">-10.59%</span></b><br /><span style="color: seashell;">YTD 2017 </span><b style="color: seashell;"><span style="color: yellow;">175101</span></b><span style="color: seashell;"> Sales - YTD </span></span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell;"> </span><b style="color: seashell;"><span style="color: yellow;">182593</span></b><span style="color: seashell;"> Sales - </span><b><span style="color: red;">-4.10%</span></b><br /><br /><b style="color: seashell;"><u><span style="color: cyan;">INFINITI</span></u></b></span></span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: cyan;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #990000; color: seashell;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC 2017 <b><span style="color: yellow;">59</span></b> Sales - </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC </span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell;"> </span><b style="color: seashell;"><span style="color: yellow;">78</span></b><span style="color: seashell;"> Sales - </span><b><span style="color: red;">-24.36%</span></b><br /><span style="color: seashell;">YTD 2017 </span><b style="color: seashell;"><span style="color: yellow;">3515</span></b><span style="color: seashell;"> Sales - YTD </span></span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <b><span style="color: yellow;">2891</span></b> Sales - <b>+21.58%</b><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: cyan;">LEXUS</span></u></b></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: #990000; color: seashell;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #990000; color: seashell;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC 2017 </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: yellow;">772</span></b> Sales - </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC </span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell;"> </span><b style="color: seashell;"><span style="color: yellow;">750</span></b><span style="color: seashell;"> Sales - </span><b><span style="color: white;">+2.93%</span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">YTD 2017 <b><span style="color: yellow;">12670</span></b> Sales - YTD </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <b><span style="color: yellow;">13915</span></b> Sales - <b><span style="color: red;">-8.95%</span></b><br /><br /><b><u><span style="color: cyan;">MERCEDES-BENZ</span></u></b></span></span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: cyan;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #990000; color: seashell;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC 2017 <b><span style="color: yellow;">10427</span></b> Sales - </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">DEC </span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: seashell;"> </span><b style="color: seashell;"><span style="color: yellow;">10220</span></b><span style="color: seashell;"> Sales - </span><b><span style="color: white;">+2.03%</span></b><br /><span style="color: seashell;">YTD 2017 </span><b style="color: seashell;"><span style="color: yellow;">180970</span></b><span style="color: seashell;"> Sales - YTD </span></span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016</span></span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <b><span style="color: yellow;">169828</span></b> Sales - <b>+</b><b>6.56%</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>INCREASES BY BRAND BY MONTH-YTD</b></u><br /><br /><span style="color: white;"><b>ABARTH +11.98%</b></span></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>ALFA ROMEO +2.38%</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>ASTON MARTIN +62.36%</b></span><span style="color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br />HYUNDAI +1.06%<br />KIA +4.32%</b></span></span></span></span><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>MASERATI +18.54</b></span></span></span></span><b style="background-color: #990000; color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">%</b><br />
<span style="color: seashell; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>MCLAREN +3050.00%<br />MG +5.94%<br />PORSCHE +7.28%<br />SEAT +18.28%</b></span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><br />SUZUKI +5.70%</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b>TOYOTA +5.42%</b></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><b>VOLKSWAGEN +0.69%</b></span><br /><br /><u><b>DECREASES BY BRAND BY MONTH</b></u></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><b style="color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">BEN</b><b style="color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">TLEY </b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">-10.01%</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #990000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>CITROEN <span style="color: red;">-18.31</span><span style="color: red;">%</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #990000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: white;">DACIA</span><span style="color: red;"> -5.09%</span></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #990000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: seashell;">DS AUTOMOBILES </span><span style="color: red;">-42.87%</span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #990000; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>FIAT <span style="color: red;">-26.59%</span></b></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #990000; color: seashell;"><b style="color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">FORD </b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">-9.71%</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span>HONDA <span style="color: red;">-8.81%</span><br />JEEP <span style="color: red;">-54.72%</span></b></span></span></span><br /><b style="background-color: #990000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">LOTUS </span><span style="color: red;">-17.70%</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="background-color: #990000; color: seashell; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">MAZDA</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: red;">-16.13%</span></b><br /><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: white;">MINI </span><span style="color: red;">-1.19%</span></b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: white;">MITSUBISHI</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: red;">-11.76%</span><br /><span style="color: white;">NISSAN </span><span style="color: red;">-0.90%</span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: white;">PEUGEOT</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: red;">-16.55%</span></b></span></span><br /><span style="color: seashell; font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: white;">RENAULT</span><span style="color: red;"> -18.79%</span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: white;">SKODA </span><span style="color: red;">-0.76%</span></b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: white;">SMART </span><span style="color: red;">-14.12%</span></b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: white;">SSANGYONG</span><span style="color: red;"> -19.22%</span></b></span></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: white;">SUBARU</span><span style="color: red;"> -25.83%</span><br /><span style="color: white;">VAUXHALL </span><span style="color: red;">-22.24%</span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: white;">VOLVO</span><span style="color: red;"> -1.19%</span></b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">Well, we have gotten to the end of 2017 and the sales for the year are as expected, DOWN, and down by some serious numbers, Vauxhall, has lost its #2 spot in the sales chart which it has had for so many years, Ford remains number 1, but for how much longer, their sales are slipping, so no amount of new metal, segment leaders, and commercial sales are helping Uncle Henry, and as for Vauxhall, now they are in PSA hands, they are heading the same way, with all of PSA brands dropping sales like a stone, Vauxhall has joined Citroen, Peugeot and DS Auto, in publishing sales significantly lower than the year before.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-77536538242436100082017-12-05T16:35:00.001+00:002017-12-05T16:35:22.322+00:00LEVC (London EV Company)’s new TX electric taxi is now fully certified to carry fare-paying passengers in London<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">LEVC (London EV Company)’s new TX electric taxi is now fully certified to carry fare-paying passengers in London</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">TX is ready to revolutionise the passenger experience with more space, 6 passenger seats, forward facing wheelchair access, power sockets for laptops, USB ports, on-board wifi, an expansive panoramic roof and active & passive safety systems making it the world’s most advanced taxi</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">The all new TX is powered by LEVC’s eCity technology comprising of an advanced electric powertrain with a small back-up petrol generator</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">e-City technology allows for a range of up to 400 miles including 80 miles range with zero emissions, helping to improve urban air quality for all Londoners</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">Milestone occasion marked on the 65<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> Anniversary of the Great London Smog and hosted at Battersea Power Station, another London icon reborn for the 21<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">st</span> Century</span></strong></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today marks a momentous milestone in the life of the London taxi: LEVC (London EV Company)’s all-new electric TX taxi is now fully certified to carry fare-paying passengers. For the first time Londoners will be able to ride through the city’s streets in incredible comfort with technology at their fingertips, safe in the knowledge that they are sitting in the world’s cleanest, most advanced taxi ever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new TX is a revolution for passengers who should expect unrivalled ride comfort, class leading wheelchair accessibility, air conditioning, phone charging and a much more spacious cabin with six seats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Features abound including wide opening rear hinged doors, power sockets for laptops, on-board wifi, contactless card machines and an expansive panoramic roof. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Chris Gubbey, CEO of the LEVC, said:</strong><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">“</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">After extensive testing, LEVC’s new taxi is ready to do the job it was made for: transport people around this great city of London safely, cleanly and stylishly. Better for passengers, more cost effective for drivers, it will play a major role in helping to improve air quality benefiting all Londoners. I am immensely proud of the work we have carried out so far: we have produced a new icon, the world’s most advanced electric taxi.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Having been put through the most rigorous testing regime in the company’s history, including extreme weather conditions in the Arctic Circle and Arizona, plus thousands of miles in the hands of real cab drivers in London, the new TX is ready to go to work – ahead of TfL’s January 2018 deadline when all newly licensed taxis need to be zero emission capable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, said:</strong> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">“These new electric taxis are at the forefront of green transport technology and will play a transformational role in the Mayor’s plan to phase out diesel and clean up the transport network. This will help to accelerate improvements to London's toxic air.</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">“It’s great to have the first electric taxis on London’s streets and a testament to London’s leadership and that of LEVC. I look forward to seeing many more taxis on London's street in the coming months”.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This landmark moment was celebrated at Circus West Village, the first phase of the Battersea Power Station regeneration, which is now open. The entire site has been designed to futureproof for a mass adoption of electric vehicles with the infrastructure for almost 1,000 electric charging points planned and the flexibility to increase that. The first 57 charging points are now available for use at Circus West Village. The Grade II* listed Power Station building and its surrounding areas is being transformed into a community of homes, shops, offices, restaurants and public space - a vibrant, new town centre for Londoners. Like the TX, both icons blend old and new and are being redesigned for 21st century living, and have a major role to play in the future London landscape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All LEVC products use its eCity technology comprising of an advanced battery electric powertrain with a small back-up petrol generator. Applied to the all-new electric TX, the technology allows for a range of up to 400 miles including 80 miles pure electric range.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Unlike the previous taxi, the vehicle’s multi-filter system works to remove gases and particles from the incoming air. In addition, an in-built air quality sensor also automatically closes the external air intake if it detects increased levels of pollution in the outside air – protecting passengers, and the driver, from the capital’s often poor-quality air.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">World-class active and passive safety systems will help to protect both the vehicle and other road users too. These include forward collision warnings, autonomous emergency breaking and emergency brake assistance, while the TX combines an extremely strong, rigid aluminium body shell with crash protection to the highest international standards, reinforcing the black cab trade’s reputation for safety.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Carl-Peter Forster, Chairman of the LEVC, said:</strong> “<span style="box-sizing: border-box;">There</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">have been many milestones on this journey, from opening a brand-new factory in the heart of the UK – the first brand new automotive manufacturing facility in Britain for over a decade; the first dedicated electric vehicle factory in the UK – to today’s announcement that our new TX has passed all certification tests and is now able to carry fare-paying passengers. It will save drivers money, bring new levels of comfort and convenience to those who hail one and provide the safest and cleanest way of getting around a city by taxi. And this is just the start. We will deliver new TX models in Europe later in 2018 – and across the world. Our goal is to be the global, automotive leader in urban commercial vehicles. We are well on our way to achieving that.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">LEVC has received thousands expressions of interest in London for the new electric TX since order books opened on August 1<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">st</span> 2017 and the first electric TX models will arrive in the hands of drivers this month. The vehicle is currently available for test drive and those who have placed orders will start receiving their vehicles in due course.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Underpinned by an investment totalling £325m, LEVC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Geely, has the single-minded ambition to be the urban commercial vehicle provider of choice for cities across the globe. Its commercial vehicle strategy will see the new TX launched first followed by an electric LCV.</span></div>
The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-46679291336560092332017-12-05T16:29:00.001+00:002017-12-05T16:29:47.060+00:00Polestar wins the FIA World Touring Car Championship, and releases special editions to celebrate.<div style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;">
<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Polestar celebrates winning the FIA World Touring Car Championship with Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar Performance World Champion Editions</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Last week, Polestar Cyan Racing won the FIA World Touring Car Championship in a Volvo S60 Polestar TC1 race car, and the team’s Thed Björk secured the Driver’s Championship – the first Swede ever to win a motor racing world title. Polestar has today unveiled the Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar Performance World Champion Edition to celebrate Polestar Cyan Racing’s win.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">“The engineers from Polestar and Cyan Racing have worked collaboratively on engineering developments for existing Polestar road cars for many years. It’s therefore fitting that we celebrate the remarkable achievement of securing our maiden World Championship by adding more performance to the cars that have been instrumental this season. With the Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar Performance World Champion Editions, we’ve created an accessible piece of history for many Volvo car owners,” said Christian Samson, responsible for Product and Development at Polestar.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar Performance World Champion Editions are available on all D4, D5, T5 and T6 models and include all available enhancements offered by the Polestar Performance Parts programme, being the 19” bespoke Polestar light alloy wheels plus performance-focused tyres, a free-flow stainless-steel exhaust system and sports air filter as well as uprated suspension dampers and springs. Visually, the car is differentiated internally thanks to interior highlights such as the Polestar gear lever, and exterior details such as a rear diffusor and rear spoiler.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All cars also receive the Polestar powertrain optimisation that increases power by up to 10hp and 50Nm of torque, as well as delivering faster gearshifts and improved throttle response.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Volvo S60 and V60 Polestar Performance World Champion Editions are available from any Polestar retailer globally, where the Polestar Performance Parts can be fitted to new or pre-owned cars. For more information, visit: <a href="http://engineered.polestar.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">engineered.polestar.com</a></span></div>
The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-46152743272964127262017-12-05T16:14:00.000+00:002017-12-05T16:14:01.840+00:00Vauxhall Announces pricing for the new Insignia GSi Super saloon, faster than the outgoing VXR.<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Performance variant Insignia available from £33,375 on-the-road</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: lime;">Flagship model is the fastest Vauxhall to take on Nürburgring circuit</span><span style="color: yellow;"> </span></b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Following its world premiere at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, Vauxhall has announced the prices for the all-new Insignia GSi, the performance variant of Vauxhall’s flagship model. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Available in both Grand Sport and Sports Tourer body styles, and powered by either a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol or 2.0-litre BiTurbo diesel engine, the Insignia GSi will be available from £33,375 on-the-road. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Arriving in Vauxhall showrooms in March, the GSi was developed at the Nürburgring in Germany, and is the fastest Vauxhall to have taken to the iconic track. At 160kg lighter than its predecessor – the Insignia VXR – the GSi features all-wheel drive with torque vectoring, mechatronic FlexRide chassis, Brembo four-cylinder brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres on 20-inch rims. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Buyers can choose from either the 2.0-litre 260PS/400Nm petrol engine, or the 2.0-litre 210PS BiTurbo diesel engine. Both units are paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox with shift-paddles on the steering wheel, providing an active and responsive driving experience. In Grand Sport body style the Insignia GSi achieves 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds and has a top speed of 155mph. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Grand Sport variant, with either engine option, is available from £33,375 on-the-road, with CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions of 197g/km (petrol) or 192g/km (diesel). Drivers looking for additional space can select the Sports Tourer body style, available from £34,875 on-the-road with either engine [CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span>: 199g/km, petrol and 192g/km, diesel]. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Exterior design features include chrome air intakes, front and rear GSi bumpers, side sills and a large GSi rear spoiler (Grand Sport only), as well as incorporating Vauxhall’s innovative IntelliLux LED matrix headlamps. On the inside, the GSi features full-leather front sports seats, aluminium pedals, eight-inch colour information display with navigation, plus a Bose sound system and head-up display. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Four driving modes are available through the GSi’s FlexRide system, allowing damping, steering, gear change-up points and the car’s stability and traction systems to be configured according to a driver’s preference, while 400Nm of torque (260PS petrol engine) – delivered through Michelin Sport Pilot 4 tyres – gives exceptional levels of grip and prevents understeer. </span></div>
The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-12152586993661112612017-12-05T08:33:00.000+00:002017-12-05T08:33:00.535+00:00Jaguar Land Rover Commissions SkunkWorks Surf Co. to Make Five Surfboards from early Range Rover Evoque Design Model<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Custom Surfboards Made From Discarded Automotive Models Hit Southern California Shores Following LA Auto Show</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Jaguar Land Rover Commissions SkunkWorks Surf Co. to Make Five Surfboards from early Range Rover Evoque Design Model</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Closing out the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, Jaguar Land Rover surfboards hit the water for the first time in North America on the shores of El Porto Beach in Manhattan Beach, CA on December 1. Created as part of the Jaguar Land Rover ‘Waste to Wave’ project, first debuting at Jaguar Land Rover Tech Fest in September, the boards are made from recycled polyurethane foam used as the structure in discarded vehicle design studio models.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The surfboards were shaped in partnership with SkunkWorks Surf Co, a surf company based in Northern Ireland with a focus on minimizing environmental impact. Five custom boards were handmade for the Los Angeles Auto Show with colorful designs showcasing the Californian lifestyle, including the Hollywood sign, rock guitarist and a tie-dye pattern. The boards feature carbon fiber rails from the nose and a carbon strip from the tail for additional strength while allowing flex to push through high-intensity maneuvers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plastic sent to landfill can take up to 500 years to decompose. The Waste to Wave project is part of a wider ‘second life’ initiative by Jaguar Land Rover and supports the company’s longer term zero waste strategy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Polyurethane is used in the manufacturing process of life-size clay models which are modelled by hand at the very beginning of the car design process. The polymer forms the ‘skeleton’ of the models, which is normally destroyed once a car is launched, while the clay is recycled and re-used on site. Now, Jaguar Land Rover is ensuring that plastic is recovered and sliced into blocks ready for a second life as surfboards or paddleboards.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Los Angeles surfing event was the first time the boards had been used outside of the UK since England’s number one female surfer, Lucy Campbell, first tested them off the coast of Northern Ireland in September.</span></div>
The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-5987911648627940372017-12-05T08:21:00.001+00:002017-12-05T08:21:23.851+00:00Automobili Lamborghini launches its third model the Lamborghini Urus, the first Super Sport Utility Vehicle.<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Suitable for everyday driving in a range of environments</span></strong></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: lime; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and top speed 305 km/h</span></strong></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4WD system with active torque vectoring and four-wheel steering for perfect handling</span></strong></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: yellow; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Up to six different driving modes + EGO mode available via ‘Tamburo’ driving dynamics selector</span></strong></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Automobili Lamborghini launches its third model the Lamborghini Urus, the first Super Sport Utility Vehicle, and creates a new niche in the luxury segment with benchmarking power, performance and driving dynamics, unparalleled design, luxury and daily usability.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"The Lamborghini Urus is a visionary approach based on the infusion of Lamborghini DNA into the most versatile vehicle, the SUV. The Urus elevates the SUV to a level not previously possible, the Super SUV. It is a true Lamborghini in terms of design, performance, driving dynamics and emotion as well as drivable every day in a range of environments," says Stefano Domenicali, Automobili Lamborghini Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"The Urus fits perfectly within the Lamborghini family as a high performance car. It is the culmination of intensive development and passionate skill to create a new breed of bull: a Super SUV that transcends the boundaries of expectations and opens the door to new possibilities, for both our brand and our customers."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus features a 4.0 liter V8 twin-turbo engine delivering 650 hp (478 kW) at 6,000 rpm, maximum 6,800 rpm, and 850 Nm of maximum torque already at 2,250 rpm. With 162.7 hp/l the Urus claims one of the highest specific power outputs in its class and the best weight-to-power ratio at 3,38 kg/hp.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12,8 seconds and with a top speed of 305 km/h it is the fastest SUV available.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Lamborghini Urus is as much a luxury SUV as the most powerful, with a super sports car dynamism to be enjoyed by both driver and passengers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Its low-line coupé styling and commanding road position belie the very comfortable ride, higher ground clearance, and luxurious space within together with the latest technologies. The Urus provides easy driving in the city, maximum comfort during long journeys, thrilling super sports car dynamics on the road and track, and versatile off-road abilities in a range of environments. The Lamborghini Urus has a dual personality: it is multi-dimensional. It can be specified to be as sporty or as elegant as the owner wishes, and can equally be used as a daily luxury drive or provide an exhilarating super sports experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As has long been the tradition at Lamborghini, the name Urus is derived from the world of bulls. The Urus, also known as Aurochs, is one of the large, wild ancestors of domestic cattle. The Spanish fighting bull, as bred for the past 500 years, is still very close to the Urus in its appearance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Lamborghini Urus sports a new front-mounted, 4.0 liter petrol V8 twin-turbo aluminum engine. The choice of a turbo engine, the first in a Lamborghini, reflects the desired usage range of the Urus. Especially in off-road conditions a high level of torque at low revs is necessary and can be guaranteed only by such an engine, providing optimal engine responsiveness and efficiency. Delivering 650 hp (478 kW) at 6,000 rpm, maximum 6,800 rpm and a maximum torque of 850 Nm at 2,250-4,500 rpm, the Urus has a specific power of 162.7 hp/l. With a curb weight lower than 2,200 kg the Urus is the SUV with the best weight-to-power ratio at 3.38 kg/hp.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 12.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 305 km/h. Braking is no less impressive: the Urus decelerates from 100 km/h to 0 in 33,7 m.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The compact engine optimizes the car's center of gravity through its low-mounted position. With a central turbo charger layout close to the combustion chambers, optimum engine responsiveness is assured. The twin-scroll turbochargers run in parallel, providing maximum power in full-load conditions. This reduces turbo lag and ensures maximum torque and smooth provision of power throughout the torque curve, even at low speeds. Two separate exhaust flows complement the cylinder firing sequence by eliminating cross-interference in the exhaust gas cycle. With a double overhead camshaft and variable valve timing, new cylinder-liner technology reduces weight while ensuring the highest performance from the eight-cylinder engine. Cylinder deactivation reduces fuel consumption for a perfect balance between vehicle performance and efficient engine function.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus features an automatic eight-speed gearbox. The compact and efficient electro-hydraulically controlled planetary gearbox is tuned to provide very short low gear ratios and longer high gears. A highly efficient slip-controlled converter lock-up clutch and specially-developed torque converter guarantee a highly responsive engine, with an exceptionally powerful starting ratio for exciting acceleration, and high speed at low engine revs for optimal fuel consumption and emissions. Highly efficient gear braking is also assured.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Lamborghini Urus' four-wheel drive system delivers safe, highly-responsive driving dynamics on every road and surface, in all weather. A Torsen central self-locking differential provides maximum control and agility in all driving conditions, particularly off-road. Torque is split 40/60 to the independent front/rear axle as standard, with a dynamic maximum torque of 70% to the front or 87% to the rear, enhancing traction to the axle with higher ground friction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus features active torque vectoring via a rear differential, enabling propulsive power to be instantly distributed to each individual wheel for enhanced traction, depending on the driving mode, driving style and the road grip. Torque vectoring also provides additional steering control: less steering effort is required, with enhanced agility allowing higher cornering speeds and a more sporty drive. Yaw motion is controlled, avoiding understeer into corners and tire slip during acceleration. In the driving modes STRADA, TERRA (off-road) and NEVE (snow) torque vectoring reduces understeer for safe and simple driving. In SPORT and CORSA torque vectoring allows the Urus to become more agile with a greater oversteer character: interaction between the four-wheel drive system and ESC manages oversteer to enable a precise and fun drive. In SABBIA (sand) mode, the system is calibrated to guarantee agility and precision on terrains with reduced grip such as on gravel or sand dunes, making it the ideal mode for off-road fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Lamborghini Urus adopts the rear-wheel steering introduced in the Aventador S over the whole speed range. The rear steering angle varies up to +/- 3.0 degrees, according to vehicle speed and driving mode selected: at low speeds the rear-axle steering angle is opposite to that of the front wheels (counter-phase steering), effectively shortening the wheelbase up to 600 mm for increased agility and a reduced turning circle for increased maneuverability. At high speeds the rear axle steering angle is in the same direction as the front wheels (in-phase steering), elongating the wheelbase up to 600 mm for increased stability and ride comfort as well as optimum driving dynamics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A 360-degree approach to engine, exhaust system and chassis ensures daily usability with the reduction of unwanted mechanical noise, while maintaining the emotive Lamborghini driving experience and inimitable Lamborghini sound.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Depending on the driving mode selected via the Tamburo, the V8 engine has been calibrated to vary the sound and feel of the Urus, from the quietest and most comfortable low-frequency sounds in STRADA mode, to a sportier and more exciting Lamborghini sound and feedback in CORSA. A specially-developed exhaust system also customizes the sound output dependent on engine speed: at high acceleration, the Urus produces a more guttural, sporty sound and chassis feedback.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Tamburo driving mode selector on the center console controls all dynamic vehicle systems and allows the selection of driving dynamics according to surface conditions or drivers' preference, via STRADA, SPORT and CORSA as well the additional NEVE (snow) mode. As an option, two further off-road settings are offered: TERRA (off-road) and SABBIA (sand).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In STRADA mode the height adapts according to speed to enhance comfort, while in SPORT the Urus lowers to ensure stability and precision at all speeds. In CORSA the vehicle is even more precise and performance oriented with roll at a minimum. In the three off-road modes, NEVE , TERRA and SABBIA higher ground clearance allows obstacles to be safely overcome, with anti-roll bars providing independent asymmetric movement during cornering to ensure optimal traction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The electromechanical active roll stabilization system is being used for the first time in a Lamborghini. The stabilization system ensures maximum reduction of the roll angle on bumpy roads in both a straight line and around corners through active decoupling of the stabilizer halves, while ensuring the most agile drive and responsive steering.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus' specially-tuned damping system incorporates new damper valves, continually adjusting to different driving conditions: harder when cornering and softer in a straight line. The adaptive damper concept is automatically adjusted to different driving modes through ANIMA, or can be fully customized by the driver via the EGO mode, choosing the required rigidity for a very comfortable ride to an extremely sporty, aggressive setting dependent on driving style and road conditions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus is undoubtedly a Lamborghini, taking cues from the LM002 as well as the super sports cars that are fundamental to Lamborghini heritage: the Urus has outstanding proportions, adopting the two-thirds body, one-third window ratio of Lamborghini super sports cars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus is a Lamborghini with luxurious space for up to five occupants. Its short overhangs communicate its strength, muscularity, dynamically assertive character and commanding road position.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The imposing front of the Urus clearly identifies the location of the front-engined power plant within the peaked mound of the bonnet, reminiscent of the Miura and Aventador, and accented by diagonal hood lines, found for the first time on the Countach, that are such a dynamic Lamborghini characteristic. The proud, low front is underlined by the substantial front fender: the Urus is the most powerful SUV available. Large air intakes sporting the hexagonal theme are linked by a low-level front spoiler, further emphasizing the car's aerodynamic efficiency and exceptional performance. The front lights are sleek, slim and very sporty, set in a horizontal position and with LED headlights in the familiar Lamborghini Y shape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Its distinctive single-line silhouette features a dynamic coupé-style fly line, accented by the frameless doors and emphasizing the typical Lamborghini characteristic of a lower front end. The powerful character line lips upwards around the rear glass windows, dynamically connecting front and rear and emphasizing the cohesive design impression of creation from a single piece. The Y-shaped front air intakes, also a feature of the LM002, are detailed with the Italian flag: the Urus is born and made in Italy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The low roofline and position of the frameless windows allude to the seating position of driver and passengers low within the car. The sharply-inclined windshield and strongly-angled rear windows with glass-on-glass replacing the C-pillar, are emotive of Lamborghini models including the Huracán and accent the Urus' super sports silhouette. The hexagonal wheel arches at both front and rear are a significant design detail from the LM002 and Countach, housing wheels from 21" to 23": the largest in the segment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The rear of the Urus sports the complex, powerful lines typical of a Lamborghini, reinforcing the strong, planted character of the car. The roof line broadens at the base of the roof panel in the style of Lamborghini models including the Countach and Murciélago. The substantial rear shoulders support the strongly inclined rear windows, with the entire rear connected by the fender and concurrent black panel housing the air grilles, Lamborghini logo and the Y-shaped taillights. The rear diffuser is inspired by Lamborghini race cars, with integrated double round exhaust pipes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When viewed from above, the Urus' pronounced front and rear fenders are set off by the slimmer middle of the car, its curvaceous lines referencing a planted physicality redolent of Lamborghini super sports cars. The rear door lines incorporate both concave and convex lines, giving the Urus its pinched waist before dynamic expansion out to its broad, muscular rear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Every surface of the Urus clearly contributes to the car's aerodynamic prowess and its Lamborghini super sports car personality. Form and function work hand in hand within the Lamborghini design: each panel contributes to the car's overall drag coefficient.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The front splitter and very large air intakes ensure optimal air flow in conjunction with the extensive covered areas of the aerodynamically efficient underbody. Aerodynamic blades feature on the outer edges of the rear window, and the floating rear wing, integrated rear spoiler and spoiler lip reduce aerodynamic resistance. An advanced wheelhouse aerodynamic solution with Naca cooling improves and augments front brake cooling to enhance driving dynamics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Efficient aerodynamics also contribute to the Urus' internal acoustics, improving ride comfort, reducing fuel consumption and emissions while a high downforce increases stability, safety and driving dynamics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus is the new benchmark for a Super SUV and a true Lamborghini: it delivers best-in-class lightweight technologies and weight-to-power ratio, with innovation in design and engineering to ensure the best possible driving dynamics as well as overall efficiency.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">At a curb weight of less than 2,200 kg, Lamborghini's team of designers and R&D engineers focused on weight reduction throughout the car's chassis, with an intelligent materials mix to ensure maximum stiffness for the best possible comfort and handling as well as lower fuel consumption and CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions. The chassis is a blend of aluminum and steel, with frameless aluminum doors, torsional beams replacing a C-pillar, and cross-members in aluminum contributing to the lightweight Urus, as does the chassis floor in a high-strength steel material. Seats are designed and constructed for lightweight comfort and rims are in forged aluminum.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The front axle with aluminum subframe and suspension-strut support includes specially-designed pivot bearings and wishbone structure. A rear axle with optimized subframe features an aluminum and steel hybrid construction cell. The powertrain mount system has been devised to reduce the effect of engine movement on the chassis, removing uncomfortable chassis vibrations while still delivering a highly sporty feeling through an extremely rigid chassis: a true Lamborghini characteristic. The adaptive air suspension system enables the vehicle to be raised or lowered according to road and driving conditions, with ride height further customizable by the driver via the settings of a Urus-specific controller in the center console: the Tamburo (Drum).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus' braking system is commensurate with its super sports car performance, ensuring high thermal resistance and accommodating frequent and heavy braking, even from high speeds and in extreme conditions such as on track or at high altitude. Carbon Ceramic Brakes (CCB) as standard, are the largest and most powerful available, measuring 440 x 40 mm at the front and 370 x 30 mm at the rear. With virtually no brake fade the system optimizes pedal feel, assuring performance and safety in all conditions and environments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wheel options range from 21" to 23", fitted with a range of summer, winter, all-season, all-terrain and sport tires, all especially developed by Pirelli for the Lamborghini Urus and with widths varying between front and rear to enhance stability and sportive driving behavior.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Versatility and usability</span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus interior</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus is as much a luxury SUV as the most powerful, with a super sports car dynamism to be enjoyed by both driver and passengers. The interior's design and finish echoes that of the exterior in terms of unmistakable Lamborghini design, colorways and individuality. Inside, the Urus is as clearly a Lamborghini as it is from outside, with a sporty yet luxurious design and finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Urus embodies the Lamborghini principal that a car's design, power and dynamic capabilities means every driver should feel like a pilot. The Lamborghini Urus is technologically advanced, yet intuitively operable. The driver and passengers are all afforded a low but extremely comfortable super sports car seat position, firmly integrated within the cabin and for the driver, every cockpit control within easy reach. Oriented around the driver, the slim Y design of the dashboard, like double silver wings and connected to the climbing center console, is inspired by the LM002 as well as by current Lamborghini super sports cars. The Lamborghini hexagonal theme echoes throughout the interior, in elements such as air vents and door handles, and even in items such as the cup holders and air bag modules. A multi-function, three-spoke steering wheel incorporates a vibration damper to enhance comfort in all driving conditions. Multifunction switches are intuitively located on the steering wheel to control the Lamborghini Infotainment System (LIS), including car set-up, media, telephone and navigation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A fully-digital TFT display shows the Urus' main information in an animated 3D representation and is customizable by the driver.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Its long wheelbase of 3,003 mm and the low seating position of the occupants creates a comfortable and extremely spacious feel. The Urus ensures luxury and roominess for each of its occupants in seats designed specifically for the Urus Super SUV.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The standard front DNA memory sport seats are fully electric, heated and 12-way adjustable. More luxurious, 18-way fully-electric front seats are available as an option, including features such as ventilation and massage. The rear bench seat as standard comes with a movable and folding seat back and ISOFIX fixings. Providing an extremely comfortable five-seat configuration, the ability to fold and move the rear seat offers maximum versatility and increased luggage capacity for daily use. The rear bench seat can be lowered to substantially extend the trunk space from 616 liters to 1.596 liters. As an option in conjunction with the fully-electric front seats, a more exclusive two-seat rear layout can be specified providing exceptional rear passenger comfort while reflecting the Urus' sporty character.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Luxury Italian style and craftsmanship resonate through the Urus. Its ergonomic cabin is replete with high quality materials including the finest leather, Alcantara, aluminum, carbon fiber and wood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Internally the Urus is specified with a Unicolor leather and trim in either Nero Ade or Grigio Octans and five additional optional colors. Dual-color Bicolor Elegante and Bicolor Sportivo specifications with options of both leather and Alcantara are also available. Stitching options and complementary seat belt, floor mat and carpet colors allow clients to customize their Urus in a more sporty or elegant style as required. The dashboard trim is finished in Piano Black and Brushed Aluminum as standard. Optional finishes are offered in Open Pore wood including a combination with aluminum, and a carbon fiber alternative.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">An optional Off-Road Package incorporating the TERRA and SABBIA driving modes, includes specific metal-reinforced bumpers and additional underfloor protection for off-roading in snow, forest or even dune surfing.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lamborghini Infotainment System III (LIS) and connectivity</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Lamborghini Urus infotainment system reflects its luxurious and daily usability, and comes with advanced connectivity features. Included as standard is an LIS touchscreen infotainment display across two screens, perfectly integrated within the Urus' interior above the center 'Tamburo'. The upper screen is the key interface for entertainment, managing functions such as media, navigation, telephone and car status information. The lower screen provides a keyboard and hand-writing-compatible screen for inputting information and controlling functions such as climate control and seat heating.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The LIS III integrates innovative connected voice control, able to recognize natural-dialogue voice commands to manage functions such as music, telephone calls or send text messages. Included as standard is a phone holder compartment with wireless charging and voice control; a personal memory profile, USB connections, Bluetooth media streaming, DVD player and a sound system. Other optional features include a TV tuner, DAB and CI card reader, head-up display, a Lamborghini smartphone interface and a smart display for rear seat entertainment. Lamborghini Connect is also offered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Lamborghini Smartphone Interface (LSI) allows fully integrated connection of iOS (Apple) and Android (Google) smartphones, supporting the Apple CarPlay TM, Android Auto (90% smartphone market coverage) and Baidu-Carlife (China) as standard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A sound system featuring eight speakers, driven by four channels comes as standard. A high-end Bang & Olufsen Sound System with 3D sound and 1,700 watt output can be specified, with 21 fully active speakers. Produced through close collaboration between Lamborghini, Fraunhofer IIS, and HARMAN, the system creates an immersive, natural 3D sound experience for all Urus occupants, front and rear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Lamborghini Urus ADAS systems provide a comprehensive level of safety, security and driving assistance on level 2 (SAE scale). A High Beam Assistant automatically fades headlights in and out of high beam mode as required; front and rear parking sensors and cruise control are also included as standard, as is an innovative PreCognition system preventing or mitigating collision. Optional ADAS systems include traffic management systems, top-view camera and a trailer coupling mode.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Lamborghini Urus features keyless start via the push 'Start' button on the center console, as long as the key is present. Access to the Urus is also granted by touching sensor panels in the doors and tailgate. Personalization settings allow the car to be configured to suit different drivers and to switch easily between up to seven different programmable profiles including seat preferences and EGO driving mode styles, and even Infotainment presetting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The rear tailgate is electrically operated via a switch on the driver's door, a button on the key or a manual button on the tailgate itself. An optional 'virtual pedal' allows the tailgate to be opened by a kick movement. The tailgate opening angle can be customized by the driver. Easyload Assist, standard on the Urus, allows the height at the rear of the Urus to be lowered for easy loading.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The first customers will take delivery of the new Lamborghini Urus in Spring 2018 at suggested retail prices as follows:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Europe: EUR 171,429.00 (suggested retail price, taxes excluded)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Italy: EUR 168,852.00 (suggested retail price, taxes excluded)</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>UK: GBP 131,500.00 (suggested retail price, taxes excluded)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">USA: USD 200,000.00 (suggested retail price, VAT/GST excluded)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">China: RMB 3,130,000.00 (suggested retail price, taxes included)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Japan: YEN 25,740,000.00 (suggested retail price, taxes excluded)</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><u>Lamborghini Urus – Technical Data</u></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Integral lightweight body in aluminum composite design</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Front aluminum 10 piston brake calipers:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />21" with radial fixing and pistons with phenolic insert</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Rear cast iron floating 6 piston brake calipers:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />19" with integrated electric parking brake</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Discs (front – rear)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Carbon ceramic discs<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(Ø 440 x 40 mm – Ø 370 x 30 mm)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Steering</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Steering gear with different servotronic characteristics and Lamborghini Rear-wheel Steering (LRS), managed by the Tamburo drive modes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Steering wheel ratio</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">13.3:1</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Steering wheel turns<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />lock to lock</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2.29</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Steering wheel diameter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">376 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tires (range)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pirelli P Zero, Front: 285/45 R21 up to 285/35 R23<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Rear: 315/40 R21 up to 325/30 R23</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wheels (range)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Front: 9,5Jx21" up to 10Jx23"<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Rear: 10,5Jx21" up to 11,5Jx23"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Kerb-to-kerb turning circle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">11.8 m - average value, variable due to dynamic condition, thanks to Lamborghini RWS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Airbags</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Up to 8 Airbags</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">ENGINE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Type</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Petrol V8, 90°</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Displacement</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3.996 ccm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Valve per cylinder</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Valve timing</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Intake and exhaust camshaft adjusted continuously</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Turbocharger</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Bi-turbo twin-scroll</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Maximum power</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">650 hp (478 kW) at 6,000 rpm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Specific power output</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">162.7 hp/l</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Maximum torque</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">850 Nm at 2,250-4,500 rpm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Maximum rpm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">6,800 rpm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">DRIVETRAIN</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Type of transmission</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4WD with integrated front differential,<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />central differential (Torsen) and active<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />torque vectoring rear differential</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Gearbox</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">8-speed automatic gearbox, characteristic depending on drive mode</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">PERFORMANCE</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Top speed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">305 km/h</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Acceleration 0-100 km/h<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />[0-62 mph]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3.6 sec.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Acceleration 0-200 km/h<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />[0-124 mph]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">12.8 sec.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Braking 100-0 km/h<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />[62-0 mph]</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">33,7 m</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wheelbase</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3,003 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Overall length</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">5,112 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Overall width<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />(excluding mirrors)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2,016 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Overall height</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1,638 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Track (front – rear)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1,695 mm – 1,710 mm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ground clearance</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">158 mm – 248 mm (adjustable via air suspension)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Curb weight</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">&lt; 2,200 kg</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Weight-to-power ratio</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3.38 kg/hp</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">CAPACITIES</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Fuel tank</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">85 liters (75 liters US Market)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Luggage compartment</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">616 liters – 1,596 liters</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">CONSUMPTION*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">12,7 l/100 km</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">290 g/km</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">* In accordance with<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Reg. EU 715/2007</span></div>
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The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-84543721979186399232017-12-05T07:56:00.001+00:002017-12-05T08:04:56.525+00:00Alpine is back with the A110 Première Edition sports coupé, limited to 1955 Units and sold out already.<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Alpine is back with the A110 Première Edition sports coupé</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>True to Alpine DNA - lightweight, agile and a pleasure to drive</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>€58,500 Première Edition launch model is fully reserved</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Production series A110 to follow</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The all-new A110 Première Edition is the lightweight, elegant sports coupé that signals the return of Alpine. True to Alpine’s DNA, the A110 Première Edition places absolute agility and driving pleasure front and centre, without compromising on everyday comfort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Designed and manufactured in France, the mid-engined, two-seater coupé features aluminium construction to keep weight to a minimum and sophisticated double-wishbone suspension. The A110 Première Edition is powered by a turbocharged, 1.8-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine, which develops 252PS. Like all Alpines, it’s rear-wheel drive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Limited to 1,955 examples – a nod to the year Alpine was founded – the A110 Première Edition was fully reserved within five days of going on sale. The production series A110 will follow shortly. The first new model for two decades, the A110 Première Edition marks the relaunch of Alpine. Conceived as a standalone business unit within Groupe Renault, Alpine has an ambitious long-term strategy that invokes the vision and determination of its founder, Jean Rédélé. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As well as a rich heritage in building agile, lightweight sports cars that are in their element on winding mountain roads, Alpine is also well-known for competing at the highest level of international motorsport. Its crowning glories include winning the 1973 World Rally Championship title and outright victory at the 1978 24 Hours of Le Mans.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is in that same spirit that Alpine today competes in international endurance racing. Its title-winning FIA LMP2 World Endurance Championship programme showcases the brand’s ambition and commitment to motorsport. New for 2018, the recently announced one-make Alpine Europa Cup for race-prepared A110 Cups, which will be run by Alpine’s racing partner Signatech, demonstrates the coupé’s performance as well as Alpine’s commitment to customer racing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Michael van der Sande, Managing Director, Alpine, comments: “It is an enormous privilege to relaunch a brand that instils such passion – but a big responsibility too. This passion for Alpine, both within Groupe Renault and among sports car enthusiasts, is huge. It has long been our ambition to bring Alpine back. Now, the time is right.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“With the new A110 Première Edition we’ve taken the core principles that made Alpine so successful in the Sixties and Seventies – such as compact size, light weight and a very low centre of gravity – and deployed them with modern technologies. The car is an absolute pleasure to drive on country roads or on the track, but also very comfortable to drive every day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“It is my mission to establish Alpine as a permanent fixture in the sports car segment.”</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Relaunching Alpine</u></span></strong></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Alpine Vision show car presented in 2016</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>A110 Première Edition unveiled one year later</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Alpine established as a standalone business unit within Groupe Renault</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Original Alpine factory in Dieppe extended and upgraded for A110 production</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Alpine project was announced in 2012 and four years later, in 2016, the Alpine Vision show car was unveiled in Monaco. A year later, the road-going A110 Première Edition made its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Conceived as a responsive, fast-moving standalone brand under the Groupe Renault umbrella, Alpine has its own dedicated design and engineering teams.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Carving its own clear niche in the sports car segment, the A110 Première Edition goes on sale in 11 markets in Europe, as well as Japan and Australia, with further markets still to be announced. It will be sold through dedicated dealerships - some 57 in Europe alone - by knowledgeable and highly trained advisors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The initial batch of 1,955 A110 Première Editions was allocated via a mobile app, which allowed buyers to place a refundable deposit and reserve a car. Every one of those A110 Première Editions was reserved within five days, illustrating the level of excitement there is for Alpine’s return among sports car enthusiasts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Order books for the production series model will open soon, although the app can be used to secure a position on the waiting list immediately. A110 Première Edition deliveries will commence in continental Europe in March 2018 and in right-hand drive markets in the second quarter of 2018.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The A110 will be manufactured at Alpine’s factory in Dieppe, northern France. Originally built by Alpine-founder Jean Rédélé in 1969, the Dieppe site has continued to produce low-volume, high performance Renault Sport cars in recent years. Now, Alpine production will return to Dieppe and, as part of the relaunch, the factory has been heavily upgraded and modernised.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bernard Ollivier, Deputy Managing Director, Alpine, comments: “In 2012, at the beginning of the project, I was appointed to create a new Alpine sports car from a blank sheet of paper. It had to be true to the DNA of Alpine – agility through light weight, very elegant and a pleasure to drive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“We gave our designers complete freedom to imagine what a modern day Alpine should look like. They had very few technical constraints. It is unusual to approach it this way, but that is the reason for the very strong design we have today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Starting from a blank sheet of paper we could also create our own platform. One of the big objectives for the A110 was ‘feel at one’ - the driver should feel at one with the machine. That means the centre of gravity and the roll centre have to be very low in the car, which you can only do with a dedicated platform.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“I set a weight target for the car of 1,100kg, which is very difficult to achieve. That is why we decided to use aluminium for the chassis and body. The final result, just 1,080kg (1,103kg for the Première Edition), means we achieved our objective of making the A110 one of the lightest cars in its class.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Michael van der Sande adds: “Since we announced the relaunch of Alpine, the response has amazed us all. Even though Alpine went away for 20 years there is still so much passion and enthusiasm for it, not only in France, but all over the world, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“The first thing we did when we announced the return of Alpine was develop a design language that would do justice to the original models, while also demonstrating our ambition and modernity. We then developed a technical concept - one of lightweight construction and absolute driving pleasure - that would make the new car stand out in the sports car segment. From the beginning we said the new car had to be true to Alpine’s DNA. Only once we had achieved that did we build the business model to go with it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“We decided Alpine should be a dedicated business unit with its own designers and engineers. We wanted these very passionate and skilled individuals to be completely dedicated to Alpine, to work closely together in agile, responsive teams. We’ve also developed a dedicated network of dealerships with highly-trained advisors. We felt only this approach would enable us to be sharp enough in front of a very demanding set of customers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“I am so pleased Alpine production is returning to the factory in Dieppe, in the very same production plant that was used to build Alpines all those years ago. The whole setup and culture there is still geared around low-volume, high-quality, sporty cars. Employee motivation is very high at Dieppe and the team there is very proud to wear the Alpine logo. It’s a fantastic group of people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“We have put a lot of thought and investment into the factory - which is set up for production numbers in single digit thousands each year - to bring it up to the level we need in terms of fit and finish, consistency and quality control.”</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Technical Details</u></span></strong></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Double-wishbone suspension</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Mid-mounted 252PS turbocharged engine</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Absolute agility and driving pleasure combined with everyday comfort</b></span></li>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Aluminium construction</u></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lightweight, agile and rewarding to drive, the A110 Première Edition is above all else a true Alpine. Designed from a blank sheet it has been engineered to thrill and engage the driver at all speeds, prioritising driving pleasure above lap times and outright power. It does this without compromising on everyday comfort, and it can be enjoyed by drivers at all levels of experience or ability.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Its lightweight construction, low roll centre and perfect weight distribution allow the driver to feel at one with the machine. The aluminium chassis and bodywork form the basis for the A110’s poise and agility. Bonded and riveted to reduce weight even further, the compact aluminium body offers the best possible balance between rigidity, weight and build quality. At just 1080kg (with fluids) the lightweight A110 occupies its own niche within the sports car segment, offering a uniquely engaging driving experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Additional weight saving measures include aluminium suspension components, very lightweight Sabelt sports seats that weigh just 13.1kg each and, in a world first application, Brembo brakes that incorporate the parking brake into the main rear caliper. This alone saves 2.5kg.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Advanced double-wishbone suspension</u></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As well as the lightweight construction, the A110 owes its agility to the all-round double-wishbone suspension layout. Whereas most cars in the premium sports car segment use simpler strut-type suspension systems, Alpine’s engineers favoured a double-wishbone arrangement for the multitude of ride and handling advantages it confers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first advantage is linear suspension kinematics. As the car rolls during cornering, the double-wishbone suspension enables the tyre contact patches to remain flat to the road surface, meaning they generate a strong and consistent level of grip. The harder the car corners, the more firmly the tyres are pressed into the road surface and the more grip they generate. Conversely, a strut arrangement would cause the tyres to tilt into positive camber where they lose grip, causing the car to slide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This precise control of wheel camber means the engineers can use lightweight, hollow anti-roll bars, because there’s no need to fight the car’s natural roll tendency. The use of double-wishbones also means the car has relatively long wheel travel and, because the A110 is so light, the coil springs can be reasonably soft. As a result the car has a very comfortable ride quality and supreme bump absorption capabilities, while still being characteristically agile and responsive, with no need for adaptive dampers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the chassis working so effectively to generate cornering grip, the engineers have been able to fit relatively modest tyres. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres measure 205/40 R18 at the front and 235/40 R18 at the rear. They are mounted on forged 18-inch Otto Fuchs wheels, which reduce unsprung weight. The modest tyres, meanwhile, ensure the A110 has very progressive breakaway characteristics. This makes the car fun and rewarding to drive even at low and medium speeds for drivers at all levels of ability.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The A110’s 44:56 weight distribution - perfect for a mid-engined sports coupé - is helped by the fuel tank being located immediately behind the front axle line. This means the A110 is perfectly balanced in cornering and the driver feels at one with the car at all times. With its very pliant ride quality and suite of driver aids - including ABS, traction control and stability control - the A110 remains useable, safe and comfortable day-to-day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 100-litre storage space in the front is generous enough to accept a pair of airline carry-on cases side-by-side, while the 96-litre rear storage compartment can accommodate two full-face helmets plus an overnight bag.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Supplied by renowned brake specialists Brembo, the A110’s 320mm brake discs with four-piston aluminium calipers on the front axle provide strong and durable stopping power. The stability control system, meanwhile, features an intermediate Sport mode, as well as a Track setting that allows a little more wheel slip before intervening, giving a more engaging yet secure drive. For track use, the ESC system can be disabled fully regardless of the selected driving mode.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The three driving modes are Normal, Sport and Track. As the driver switches up through the modes such parameters as throttle response, steering assistance, gearshift speeds, exhaust sound and stability control intervention are all adapted to deliver a sharper, more thrilling and more emotional driving experience. The 10-inch digital TFT display within the instrument binnacle also changes with each driving mode, favouring the rev counter, gear display and gear shift lights in Sport and Track.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Turbocharged performance</u></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With its active central exit sports exhaust – standard equipment on the Première Edition – the A110 combines day-to-day civility in Normal mode with a stirring, authentic sports car soundtrack in Sport and Track modes. The turbocharged 1.8-litre direct injection four-cylinder engine – customised by Alpine with specific intake, exhaust, and turbo systems plus bespoke calibration – develops a maximum power output of 252PS at 6,000rpm, with 320Nm of torque from just 2,000rpm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The responsive, energetic in-line engine delivers its power to the rear wheels via a wet clutch seven-speed Getrag dual-clutch transmission, which features Alpine-specific ratios. The gearbox offers fast shift speeds and combines a manual function – in which the driver can change gears using the aluminium paddles – with an effortless automatic mode. The brake-based electronic differential function, often referred to as ‘brake vectoring’, delivers superb traction even in slippery conditions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The car’s excellent power to weight ratio (228PS/tonne), plus a launch control function, enables the A110 to sprint to 62mph in 4.5 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited at 156mph. The lightweight construction ensures excellent fuel efficiency (46.3mpg NEDC Combined) and low CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> emissions (138g/km), too.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Functional aerodynamics</u></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With a flat underbody and functional rear diffuser, the car’s carefully crafted aerodynamics eliminate the need for a rear spoiler. This preserves the A110 Première Edition’s elegant, timeless silhouette. Air inlets in the front bumper, meanwhile, create a curtain around the front wheels, improving air flow and reducing drag.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another one of the car’s important characteristics is its very small frontal area. Compact dimensions and relatively narrow tyres mean the A110 Première Edition generates minimal drag. This improves both acceleration at higher speeds and fuel efficiency.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>High level of standard equipment</u></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The limited-edition A110 Première Edition comes very highly specified as standard. There is no options list – buyers simply choose between Alpine Blue, Noir Profond (black) and Blanc Solaire (pearlescent white) paintwork.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Included on each A110 Première Edition are lightweight 18-inch Otto Fuchs forged aluminium wheels, an active sports exhaust, Focal audio system, carbon fibre interior accents, brushed aluminium pedals, leather-trimmed Sabelt one-piece sports seats, a numbered Première Edition plaque on the centre console and tasteful Tricolore badges on the rear pillars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">David Twohig, Alpine’s Chief Engineer, comments: “The A110’s agility is all down to its lightweight construction and double-wishbone suspension. Those two aspects are at the heart of what makes the car such a pleasure to drive. Keeping the weight below 1,100kg means we can get away with using a relatively small engine and reasonable wheels and tyres, all of which helps to keep the weight down even further. It’s a virtuous cycle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“The same is true of the double-wishbone suspension front and rear. We don’t have to fight the roll of the car in cornering, which means we can use relatively light springs and anti-roll bars. That means the car rides really well even on a very bumpy road. The sensation in cornering is like that of carving on skis – the harder you push, the more grip you have.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“The A110 Première Edition is a unique offering in the segment and, crucially, it’s true to Alpine’s DNA. I’m proud that we’ve been able to rediscover many of the qualities that made early Alpines so good to drive, but with modern day comfort, performance and safety.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Laurent Hurgon, Chief Test and Development Driver, adds: “What is most important for me is that you don’t have to be a racing driver to enjoy the A110 and you don’t have to drive very quickly for it to be thrilling. It is also very comfortable to drive every day. For more experienced drivers, though, its performance is at a very high level.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“The A110 is a road car, but because it is so light and agile it is very good to drive on the race track as well. You can use this car to drive to work, to have fun on some mountain roads and also on the circuit.”</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Design and Interior</u></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Inspired by the original A110 Berlinette, Alpine’s most iconic model, the A110 Première Edition forms a link between the brand’s heritage and its future. Led by Frenchman Antony Villain, the design team set out to capture the spirit of Alpine in the new car while also creating a design language that would stand the test of time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The twin front headlights, sculpted flanks, distinctive bonnet spine and wraparound rear screen are clearly borrowed from the A110 Berlinette, while the LED running lights and ‘X’-shaped LED taillights, with dynamic turn indicators, hint at the car’s modern day engineering and performance. The single, graceful line that flows from the very front of the car to the rear, meanwhile, is a signature Alpine design feature. With very few technical restraints to work around and an open design brief, the designers were able to realise a beautiful, elegant shape that’s instantly recognisable as an Alpine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The car’s clean, uncluttered silhouette has been achieved by working in parallel with the engineering team. A completely flat underside and functional diffuser mean there’s no need for a rear spoiler. And although the exterior dimensions are very compact, contributing to the car’s agility, the cabin still offers enough space for taller drivers to sit comfortably, even if they’re wearing a helmet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Access to the high-quality cabin is among the best in the sports car sector thanks to the low and narrow sill, while the interior itself reflects the A110 Première Edition’s lightweight construction. The floating centre console and exposed seat brackets give a sense of purpose and lightness, while the leather-trimmed Sabelt sports seats keep weight to a minimum. The Focal stereo, meanwhile, uses speakers that incorporate patented flax cone technology, giving a pure and detailed sound, while the aluminium pedals and passenger footplate mirror the car’s lightweight aluminium construction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Proudly displaying a numbered plaque on the centre console, each A110 Première Edition comes fully-equipped as standard, underlining the car’s day-to-day usability. Satellite navigation, climate control and cruise control ensure the A110 Première Edition is as effortless in everyday use as it is fun to drive. The Alpine Telemetrics, meanwhile, allows drivers to record lap times on track days and store performance driving data.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The A110 Première Edition also comes equipped with MySpin mobile phone connectivity, which ‘mirrors’ the driver’s smartphone to allow safe and simple use when on the move, further underlining the car’s day-to-day usability.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Antony Villain, Head of Design, Alpine, comments: “As a car enthusiast, designing a new Alpine was a dream opportunity. The A110 Berlinette is such an iconic car that it was natural to use it as a reference for the new model. We wondered; if the A110 never went away, if this new car was the sixth or seventh generation A110, what would it look like? It was important to make the link to the past, but the design also has to look to the future of Alpine and reflect the car’s modernity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“The first thing I did when we started on the project in 2012 was to organise a workshop. I took my team to visit the Jean Rédélé Collection in Paris, where 30 or so classic Alpines are stored - A110s, A310s, Le Mans cars and so on. I asked my designers to sketch each car very quickly, in just 30 seconds. The idea was to capture the main features of an Alpine, to discover the DNA and mood of the brand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“That’s how we identified the important elements - the headlamps, the spine over the bonnet and the sculpted sides, and also the single line that runs from the front to the rear and the very low tail section with the wide wheel arches, which gives a very specific stance. All of those features are on the A110 Première Edition today, which helps to make the car a true Alpine.”</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>History of Alpine</u></span></strong></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Founded by Frenchman Jean Rédélé in 1955</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Original A110 Berlinette launched in 1962</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Dieppe factory built in 1969</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Alpine acquired by Groupe Renault in 1973</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alpine owes its existence to one man – Jean Rédélé. Born in 1922 in Dieppe, France, Rédélé was a lifelong car enthusiast and a gifted driver and mechanic. He studied in Paris as a young man before establishing a car dealership in his home town, selling Renaults. A keen and competitive rally driver, Rédélé entered his Renault 4 CV in various motorsport events throughout the early Fifties, upgrading his car with each passing year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rédélé achieved a series of class wins in famous motorsport events such as the Mille Miglia road race and the Critérium des Alpes rally (also known as Coupe des Alpes). Having identified a gap in the market, and encouraged by his motorsport successes, Rédélé established his sports car company in 1955. He chose the name Alpine in tribute to the Critérium des Alpes rally - scene of his greatest competitive achievement to date - which was staged in the Alps mountain range in the south of France each year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The tight, twisty Alpine roads gave Rédélé not only his company’s name; they also determined the fundamental set of technical principles that would define every Alpine car. Rédélé recognised that it wasn’t outright power or brute force that made a car quick on a twisty rally stage, but light weight, compact dimensions and agility.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">His first car was the Alpine A106, which was based on the Renault 4 CV chassis. In 1958 his second car, the A108, arrived with a chassis all of its own, but it wasn’t until the A110 Berlinette debuted in 1962 that his fledgling company really began to find its feet. By now Alpine and Renault were close collaborators, Alpine cars being sold and serviced by Renault dealerships.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the early Seventies, Alpine was a major force in top-flight rally competition. In 1971 Alpine won the world famous Rallye Monte Carlo for the first time, then again in 1973. The company went on to win the World Rally Championship Manufacturers’ title later that year, its finest achievement to date. Rédélé’s company had well and truly arrived.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All the while, Alpine’s road car sales were growing. Rédélé built a dedicated factory in Dieppe in 1969 - the same facility that is producing the all-new A110 today - and in 1971 the replacement for A110, the A310, entered production. Two years later, Alpine was acquired by Groupe Renault.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alpine achieved its most famous motorsport triumph in 1978; overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The factory continued to release new and innovative road cars throughout the Seventies and Eighties, including the A310 V6 and the GTA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alpine production would eventually cease in 1995. More than 30,000 Alpine road cars had been built across 40 years, along with more than 100 single-seater and prototype racing cars. During the marque’s dormant years Alpine enthusiasts kept the brand alive across the globe by forming owners’ clubs and campaigning various Alpine models in historic motorsport events. Now, a new chapter is being written into the Alpine history books.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alpine founder Jean Rédélé once commented: “I chose the name Alpine for my company because for me, this is an adjective that epitomises the pleasure of driving on mountain roads. The most fun I ever had behind the wheel was driving through the Alps in my five-speed 4 CV, and it was essential for me that my customers should experience this same level of enjoyment in the car I wanted to build. In this respect, the name Alpine is both symbolic and entirely appropriate.”</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Alpine key dates</u></span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1955 </span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Creation of Société des Automobiles Alpine. Launch of the A106</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1962</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Launch of the A110</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1971</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1st victory at the Monte Carlo rally</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1973</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Alpine wins World Rally Championship for manufacturers. Acquired by Groupe Renault</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1976</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Launch of A310 V6</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1978</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Alpine wins 24 Hours of Le Mans</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1985</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Launch of GTA</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1991</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Launch of A610</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1995</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Alpine production discontinued</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">2012</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Announcement of an Alpine car project</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">2015</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Presentation of Alpine Célébration Concept race car at 24 Hours of Le Mans</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">2016</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Alpine relaunch announced and presentation of Alpine Vision show car</span></span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Alpine in Motorsport</span></strong></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Founder Jean Rédélé competed in rallies and road races</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>Alpine’s highlights include World Rally Championship and Le Mans victories</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: yellow; font-size: large;"><b>Alpine competed across the board in single-seaters, rallying and endurance racing</b></span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>In 2016, Alpine won Le Mans and the LMP2 FIA World Endurance Championship</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Proving the performance, agility and durability of his cars in the crucible of motorsport was of utmost importance to Jean Rédélé. Alpine has competed at the highest level of rallying and circuit racing for decades, recording a string of famous victories that belies the company’s modest size. With that same ambitious and determined spirit Alpine today competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship. The one-make Alpine Europa Cup, meanwhile, demonstrates the A110’s inherent agility and performance on the race track.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although Alpine is perhaps best known for its rallying exploits in the Sixties and Seventies, and for winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978, the company has, in fact, competed right across the motorsport spectrum. Alpine has built no fewer than 70 single-seater racing cars, including two Formula 1 machines, and some 37 sports prototypes for endurance racing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The company also counts several rallycross championships to its credit, while amateur competitors have recorded in excess of 1,000 individual victories in hill climbs, club racing events and autotests. Demonstrably, motorsport is a core component of Alpine’s DNA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In fact, it’s true to say the company was as much a builder of competition cars as road-going sports cars when it was founded by Rédélé in 1955. The Frenchman had already earned himself a reputation as a formidable driver, thanks to a series of class victories in high-profile events such as the Critérium des Alpes rally. Campaigning modified Renault 4 CVs, Rédélé quickly proved his ability to prepare cars for motorsport, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the early Sixties Alpine cars were competing throughout Europe in rallies and road races, as well as on purpose-built race circuits. In 1963 the aerodynamic, long-tail M63 prototype – the company’s first dedicated circuit racer – won the French sports car championship. The following year the improved M64 prototype managed the same feat, as well as clinching a class victory at Le Mans.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Driving Alpine’s first Formula 3 car, Frenchman Henri Grandsire won the French F3 championship in the same year. A string of national rally championship victories would follow soon after, the A110 victorious in Spain, France, Bulgaria and Romania, among others. In 1971, three A110s locked out the podium at the world-famous Rallye Monte Carlo, a feat Alpine repeated two years later. That dominant performance on the twisty, snow-covered mountain roads of the Monte would prove to be a portentous moment; Alpine went on to win the World Rally Championship Manufacturers’ title later that year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was in 1978 that Alpine recorded one of its most celebrated motorsport successes. Driving the A442B sports prototype, Didier Pironi and Jean-Pierre Jaussaud won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, lapping the 8-mile Circuit de la Sarthe 369 times. By the mid-Nineties, Alpine had racked up 26 domestic and international rally titles, four rallycross championships and six single-seater titles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Using those decades of success as a springboard, Alpine returned to front-line motorsport in 2013 in a collaboration with French race stable Signatech. It immediately proved to be a triumphant return to racing; the marque’s A450 prototype won the European Le Mans Series title at its first attempt, and again in 2014.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From there, Signatech-Alpine graduated to the FIA World Endurance Championship, competing once again on the world stage. The A450B secured a race victory in the LMP2 category at the 6 Hours of Shanghai in that first year. In 2016, that car’s replacement, the A460, won four of the nine rounds to secure the LMP2 WEC title for Alpine, the most hard-fought of those victories coming at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Alpine continued to race in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2017, winning its class at the 6 Hours of the Circuit of the Americas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A racing version of the A110, the A110 Cup, has been developed by Signatech in close partnership with Alpine’s own engineers. With power lifted to 270PS and weight lowered to just 1050kg, the competition car is the ultimate expression of the A110’s remarkable agility and thrilling on-track performance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Additionally, Alpine has announced a one-make series for the A110 Cup. From 2018 the six-round series will take in some of the most iconic circuits in Europe, including Silverstone in the UK and Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. Operated by Alpine’s FIA World Endurance Championship partner, Signatech, the Alpine Europa Cup further demonstrates Alpine’s commitment to motorsport.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bernard Ollivier, Deputy Managing Director, Alpine, comments: “Alpine is one of those rare automotive brands that comes from motorsport. Jean Rédélé created Alpine because of the success he had in motorsport. When we relaunched Alpine, we decided very early on that we would engage the brand once again in racing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“It was a very important decision because motorsport is in Alpine’s DNA. The marque has achieved so much in racing over the years and I'm very pleased we have been able to continue that story by winning the European Le Mans Series and the LMP2 FIA World Endurance Championship.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“We also decided it was important for us to demonstrate that Alpine’s motorsport DNA is present in the A110 production car. That’s why we have announced the Alpine Europa Cup. With very little modification the A110 becomes a thrilling racing car, highlighting its inherent performance and agility. The series will also allow amateur racers to become an important part of Alpine’s motorsport story.”</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Technical Data</u></span></strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Alpine A110 Première Edition</u></span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fuel type </span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Petrol </span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Engine type</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1.8L 4cyl. 16v turbocharged</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Maximum power</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">252 PS @ 6,000 rpm</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Maximum torque</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">320 Nm @ 2,000 rpm</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Architecture</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">mid-engined, rear-wheel drive</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gearbox type</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">7-speed DCT, wet clutch</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Unladen weight (DIN)</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1,103kg (Première Edition)</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Power to weight ratio</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">228PS/tonne</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">4180 / 1798 / 1252 (Unladen weight)</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wheelbase</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">2,420mm</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Track width front</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1,556mm</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Track width rear</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">1,553mm</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chassis</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">double-wishbones front and rear</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Brakes front</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">4 piston fixed caliper, 320mm discs</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Brakes rear</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">single piston floating caliper, 320mm discs</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Drag coefficient</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cd: 0.32 ; Cd*A : 0.621 (A 1.94m²)</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fuel tank</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">45 litres</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Boot capacity front</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">100 litres</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Boot capacity rear</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">96 litres</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wheels and tyres</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">205/40R18 (front), 235/40R18 (rear)</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Top speed</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">156mph</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Acceleration</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">0-62mph: 4.5 seconds</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fuel consumption (combined NEDC) </span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">46.3mpg</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Emissions</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">138g/km CO<span style="bottom: -0.25em; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span></span></span></div>
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The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-60603494159967266822017-12-05T07:44:00.001+00:002017-12-05T07:44:19.935+00:00The new Audi A8 is the first car in the world developed for conditional automated driving at Level 3.<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Audi innovation project: Neural network generates highly precise 3D models of the environment</span></strong></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the road to autonomous driving, Audi continues powering ahead at top speed: The company is exhibiting an innovative pre-development project at the world’s most important symposium for artificial intelligence (AI) – the NIPS conference in Long Beach, California (USA). The project uses a mono camera that uses AI to generate an extremely precise 3D model of a vehicle’s environment. The conference is co-sponsored by Audi and takes place December 4 to 9.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new Audi A8 is the first car in the world developed for conditional automated driving at Level 3 (SAE). The Audi AI traffic jam pilot handles the task of driving in slow-moving traffic up to 37mph</span><em style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: x-large;">,</em><span style="font-size: large;"> provided that laws in the market allow it and the driver selects it. A requirement for automated driving is a mapped image of the environment that is as precise as possible – at all times. Artificial intelligence is a key technology for this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A project team from the Audi subsidiary Audi Electronics Venture (AEV) now is presenting a mono camera at the Conference and Workshop on Neural Information Processing Systems (NIPS) that uses artificial intelligence to generate an extremely precise 3D model of the environment. This technology makes it possible to capture the exact surroundings of the car.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A conventional front camera acts as the sensor. It captures the area in front of the car within an angle of about 120 degrees and delivers 15 images per second at a resolution of 1.3 megapixels. These images are then processed in a neural network.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is where semantic segmenting occurs, in which each pixel is classified into one of 13 object classes. This enables the system to identify and differentiate other cars, trucks, houses, road markings, people and traffic signs.</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: underline;"><span style="font-size: large;">Utilising neural networks</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The system also uses neural networks for distance information. The visualisation is performed here via ISO lines – virtual boundaries that define a constant distance. This combination of semantic segmenting and estimates of depth produces a precise 3D model of the actual environment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Audi engineers had previously trained the neural network with the help of “unsupervised learning.” In contrast to supervised learning, unsupervised learning is a method of learning from observations of circumstances and scenarios that does not require pre-sorted and classified data. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The neural network received numerous videos to view of road situations that had been recorded with a stereo camera. As a result, the network learned to independently understand rules, which it uses to produce 3D information from the images of the mono camera. The project of AEV holds great potential for the interpretation of traffic situations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Along with the AEV, two partners from the Volkswagen Group are also presenting their own AI topics at the Audi booth for this year’s NIPS. The Fundamental AI Research department within the Group IT’s Data:Lab focuses on unsupervised learning and optimized control through variational inference, an efficient method for representing probability distributions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Finally, the Audi team from the Electronics Research Laboratory of Belmont, California, are demonstrating a solution for purely AI-based parking and driving in parking lots and on highways. In this process, lateral guidance of the car is completely carried out through neural networks. The AI learns to independently generate a model of the environment from camera data and to steer the car. This approach requires no highly precise localization or highly precise map data.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In developing autonomous driving cars, Audi is benefiting from a large network in the artificial intelligence field of technology. The network includes companies in the hotspots of Silicon Valley, in Europe and in Israel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 2016, Audi became the first automobile manufacturer to participate at NIPS with its own exhibition booth. The brand appears again this year as a sponsor of NIPS and is seeking to further develop its network in California. AI specialists can also learn about employment opportunities with Audi there.</span></div>
The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-73477541802014570222017-12-05T07:32:00.002+00:002017-12-05T07:32:25.992+00:00Volkswagen to launch a new Polo GTi R5 rally car to take on the WRC in 2018.<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Foco, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;">
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;"><b>200 kW/272 hp turbo engine, four-wheel drive and safety package</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The stage is set for the rally GTI: The Volkswagen Polo GTI R5 enjoyed a successful world premiere. The four-wheel drive rally car for customer sports, which is based on the sixth and latest generation of the new Polo, was introduced to the public for the first time at the official driving presentation of the Polo GTI² in Mallorca on Monday evening. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The development of the new rally sports car incorporated the experience and know-how acquired whilst winning four world titles in the pinnacle of rallying, the WRC, from 2013 to 2016.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Presenting the new Polo GTI R5 to the public was a magnificent moment,” said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Sven Smeets. “The close relationship to the road-going Polo GTI is unmistakable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the rally Polo, the GTI family has another spectacular ambassador. Our team and the colleagues at Volkswagen Design in Wolfsburg deserve great credit for this. Over the coming months, the Polo GTI R5 must prove itself in a series of tough scenarios, in order to ensure that it can build on the success of its predecessor in the customers’ hands.”</span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">Initial tests successful, homologation planned for late summer 2018</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Development of the Polo GTI R5 has been in full swing since the start of the year. Initial tests on asphalt and gravel took place in mid-November in Fontjoncouse, France, and will continue in Great Britain in December. Responsibility for the entire project lies with Technical Director François-Xavier “FX” Demaison, as well as Project Manager Jan de Jongh, who, as race engineer, looked after world champion Sébastien Ogier’s Polo R WRC from 2013 to 2016.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“The Polo GTI R5 came through the initial tests without any problems. The feedback from the test drivers was very positive,” says Demaison. “It is obviously beneficial to be able to call upon an experienced team of engineers and mechanics, who helped to develop the Polo that won the world championship. And it goes without saying that, as we have in the past, we are also taking advantage of the close and excellent cooperation with the colleagues in the technical development department in Wolfsburg, as well as our Škoda colleagues, who have been offering their customers an R5 car since 2015.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like the production model – the new Polo GTI – the Polo GTI R5 has a powerful straight four-cylinder turbo engine with direct fuel injection, which is mounted transversely in front of the front axle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The capacity of the rally car is limited to 1.6 litres, in accordance with regulations. This is sufficient to generate an impressive 200 kW (272 hp) and maximum torque of 400 Newton metres. A close-stepped, sequential, five-speed racing gearbox and permanent four-wheel drive achieve outstanding acceleration on any surface – whether asphalt, gravel or snow. Weighing just 1,320 kilograms, the rally GTI accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The four-door, steel chassis, which serves as the basis for the assembly, is manufactured at the production plant in Pamplona, Spain. In accordance with FIA regulations, it is strengthened with a role cage and other safety components. The Polo GTI R5 will be homologated in the summer of 2018. The first deliveries to customer sports teams, and the first competitive outings, are planned for the second half of the year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 2012, the International Automobile Federation FIA passed the R5 regulations for a new generation of rally cars, aimed primarily at customer teams, talented youngsters and privateers. Since then, more than 400 cars have been produced by five different manufacturers and have been in action in national and international championships all over the world.</span></div>
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¹) Polo GTI R5: The concept vehicle has not gone on sale, and therefore Directive 1999/94 EC does not apply.</div>
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²) Polo GTI (147 kW/200 PS) fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 7,7 / extra-urban 4,9 / combined 5,9; CO2-emissions (combined) in g/km: 134; efficiency class: C.</div>
The motoring worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02591236545512701543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7831734165613716405.post-73369799895414508562017-12-04T16:57:00.000+00:002017-12-04T16:57:51.351+00:00SEAT Cars to complete a huge building to house upwards of 119,00 boxes of parts<div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">SEAT continues with its commitment to making the Martorell factory a benchmark of Industry 4.0 with the construction of a new, automated logistics centre, providing storage for parts and components and equipped with smart technology to make its operation completely automated. With a total capacity for 119,000 boxes and a maximum height of 43.7 metres, it will be the tallest logistics warehouse in Spain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">According to SEAT Vice-President for Production Dr. Andreas Tostmann, <strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">“the creation of this wholly automated logistics centre once again demonstrates that SEAT is a benchmark company in every area of Industry 4.0”. “With this project we are taking a qualitative leap forward in our service capacity and our vision of achieving logistics management excellence by increasing efficiency in the manufacturing process of our vehicles”</strong>, he added. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">SEAT’s new warehouse will have a total surface area of 5,700 m<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">2</span> divided into two facilities. In the first one, with a height of 43.7 metres, up to 500 containers will be shifted every hour. It will have a capacity for 24,000 containers stored in seven aisles. The second, at 21 metres high, will feature five aisles for storing more than 95,000 boxes, where 1,100 will get shifted every hour. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This new facility represents another breakthrough in the logistics processes at the Martorell factory, which in recent months have received several awards. Just recently, SEAT won the Manufacturing Excellence 2017 award in the category of Logistics and Logistics Network Management. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The judging panel of this award, which is considered one of the major events in the industrial sector, was particularly impressed by the factory’s excellent performance in supplier management and internal logistics. Likewise, last June the Barcelona International Logistics Exhibition recognised SEAT for the efficiency and technological innovation of the SEAT Easy Smart Logistics project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ford today revealed the first details of the new Transit Connect and Transit Courier – part of a Ford product revolution that will see the company’s entire commercial line-up in Europe renewed during the next 18 months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Transit Connect and Transit Courier are an important part of the latest four-model Transit family, which has driven Ford to become Europe’s No. 1-selling commercial vehicle brand, with sales exceeding 276,000 in October year-to-date, an increase of eight per cent over 2016. In the UK, both Transit Connect and Transit Courier are the best-selling commercial vehicles in their respective segments for 2017 year-to-date, with more than 20,000 sales between them – almost one quarter of total Transit nameplate sales. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Featuring stylish new designs, more fuel-efficient powertrains* and advanced new driver assistance technologies, the two new Transit models will be available to order in spring 2018 for customer delivery from the middle of the year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Ford’s latest Transit family has taken the European market by storm, and we have no intention of taking our foot off the gas,” said Hans Schep, general manager, Commercial Vehicles, Ford of Europe. “We’ve given our two smaller Transits a complete overhaul that makes them even more affordable to run, more stylish to look at, and ready to tackle every job our customers throw at them.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">New Transit Connect introduces a smart new front-end appearance that adopts the latest Ford design DNA. An imposing three-bar Transit grille combined with slimmer headlamps – with powerful HID Xenon lamps and LED daytime running lights available on high series models, combine with a more aerodynamic lower fascia and front spoiler to deliver the fresh new look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Inside the Transit Connect, an upgraded cabin features a revised instrument panel with a new central control area that incorporates a floating, tablet-inspired six-inch colour touchscreen on high series models, featuring Ford’s <a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2016/02/20/_i-need-a-coffee--drivers-just-say-the-word-to-find-cafes--fuel-.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">SYNC 3</a>communications and entertainment system. New trim materials provide a stylish and hard-wearing working environment for long working days in the cab. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A state-of-the-art new powertrain line-up provides enhanced fuel-efficiency, while achieving Euro 6.2 emissions standards. Ford’s all-new 1.5-litre EcoBlue diesel engine combines the latest fuel injection, turbocharging and emission-control technologies with a low-friction engine design to deliver improved performance alongside reduced fuel-consumption. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For customers requiring a petrol option, new Transit Connect offers an advanced new version of the multi-award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, which incorporates significant changes to the cylinder head, fuel injection and emission-control systems to provide further improvements in fuel-efficiency. New technologies also include cylinder deactivation, which enables the engine to run on two cylinders at low loads, to reduce pumping losses and improve fuel-efficiency. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An upgraded six-speed manual transmission is now fitted to all engines as standard. The 1.5‑litre EcoBlue engine can also be specified with an advanced new eight-speed automatic transmission, which has been engineered to deliver optimised fuel-efficiency alongside responsive performance and smooth, swift gearshifts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To minimise overall cost of ownership, service intervals have been extended on both diesel and petrol variants, with manual diesel vehicles now offering best-in-class variable intervals of up to two years/25,000 miles. The longer service intervals contribute to scheduled maintenance and non-scheduled repair costs that are significantly lower than the primary competition, according to Ford analysis. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The new Transit Connect introduces a comprehensive range of segment-first driver assistance features including <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3qmtEGGlOo" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Intelligent Speed Limiter</a> – that enables automatic adjustment of maximum vehicle speed to remain within legal limits, the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCl5op93E_s" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection</a> emergency braking system, Side Wind Stabilisation, and Active Park Assist that helps to steer the vehicle into both parallel and perpendicular parking spaces. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like the outgoing model, new Transit Connect offers commercial vehicle operators an outstanding breadth of capabilities, with short and long wheelbase options providing load volumes up to 3.6 m<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">3</span> (VDA), payload capacity ranging from 520-890 kg, and bodystyles including van, kombi and double-cab-in-van. </span></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: large;">New Ford Transit Courier</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Transit Courier is the smallest member of Ford’s Transit family, and the new model brings a refreshed front-end appearance that incorporates a reshaped grille opening and revised design for the lower fascia. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The cabin features a redesigned centre console design for enhanced ergonomics, including a new, larger six-inch colour touchscreen with Ford’s <a href="https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2016/02/20/_i-need-a-coffee--drivers-just-say-the-word-to-find-cafes--fuel-.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #337ab7; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">SYNC 3</a> communications and entertainment system that is available on higher series models, and positioned closer to the driver for improved visibility and ease-of-use. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Meeting the latest Euro 6.2 emissions standards, the updated powertrain line-up offers customers the choice of fuel-efficient 1.5-litre TDCi diesel and 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engines. All vehicles feature Ford’s all-new six-speed manual transmission in place of the outgoing model’s five-speed gearbox, offering improved shift quality, refinement and contributing to better real-world fuel-efficiency. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the ultimate in low running costs, a new fuel-efficiency package is offered as standard on diesel models, which integrates optimised aerodynamics with an Active Grille Shutter that improves warm-up times and reduces aero-drag. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">New Transit Courier offers urban van operators a payload capacity ranging from 500-590 kg, load volumes up to 2.4 m<span style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">3</span>(VDA), and a choice of van and kombi bodystyles. The series line-up now also includes a new Limited variant, providing customers with an alternative to the dynamic Sport model at the top of the range. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Further information about the new Transit Connect and Transit Courier models, including fuel consumption and performance data, will be published closer to the launch of the vehicles in 2018. </span></div>
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