Jaguar to showcase a specific F-Pace at this years London motor Show

• Following its double win at the World Car of the Year Awards, a unique Jaguar F-PACE in World Car of the Year livery will be appearing at the London Motor Show
• Jaguar’s first ever SUV was named as 2017 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year at the awards in early April
• The unique F-PACE – designed, developed and built in the UK – will be proudly displayed at Jaguar’s home motor show alongside its two trophies
• The London Motor Show takes place at Battersea Evolution from 4-7 May

Having been crowned a double World Car of the Year winner in New York just weeks ago, the Jaguar F-PACE is bringing its trophies home, with a starring appearance at the London Motor Show from 4-7 May.

Designed, developed and built in the UK, the Jaguar F-PACE was named World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year by a panel of 75 influential motoring journalists from all over the world in April. The Jaguar is the first British car to have won the World Car of the Year title – let alone two titles – and will proudly be on display in unique World Car of the Year livery along with its trophies for the London Motor Show crowds. 

These latest wins continue an incredible run of awards for the Jaguar F-PACE since its introduction in April 2016. As well as becoming the fastest-selling Jaguar ever, the F-PACE has collected more than 40 awards, including Women’s World Car of the Year, Auto Express Car of the Year and The Telegraph’s Best Premium SUV Award. 

Jeremy Hicks, Jaguar Land Rover UK MD, said: “The Jaguar F-PACE is one of the greatest British automotive success stories and the fastest-selling Jaguar ever; fully developed and built in the UK, it’s managed to triumph over some of the world’s largest brands to win two World Car of the Year titles. It’s only right that the car and both of the trophies it won are displayed here in the UK at the London Motor Show for the whole nation to see.” 

It is already the most searched Jaguar ever in the UK with 4.4 million unique page views of F-PACE content since launch and more than 680,000 people taking the time to configure their dream F-PACE online.

Jaguar’s first performance SUV is designed and developed in the UK and built at Solihull. The business invested £120m in its Solihull facility to build the F-PACE, part of a total £2bn investment in the plant and awarded £5bn of UK supplier contracts to support its production.

Engine options for the F-PACE range from the efficient and innovative four-cylinder 2.0-litre Ingenium diesel, with CO2 emissions as low as 126g/km to the high-performance 380PS, supercharged V6 petrol model that can accelerate from 0-62mph (0-100km/h) in just 5.5 seconds.

The London Motor Show will host the UK Premiere of the All-New Alpine A110 Sports Car.

• Alpine is set to give the new A110 sports car its UK debut at the 2017 London Motor Show
• Fresh from a show-stopping global reveal at the Geneva Motor Show, the two-seater is one of the most highly anticipated models of the year that will play a starring role at Battersea Park
• Over 150 brand new cars will be on display from a range of manufacturers at The London Motor Show, which runs from 4-7 May 2017

The London Motor Show is delighted to announce that Alpine’s stunning A110 two-seater sports car will be given its UK debut at this year’s Battersea Park event.

The A110 hogged the limelight at the recent Geneva Motor Show on its global reveal, with visitors marvelling at its retro-inspired, curvaceous design and aerodynamic features.

And now, alongside a number of high-profile exhibitors from May 4-7, Alpine will showcase its latest creation in front of tens of thousands of enthusiasts at The London Motor Show over the full three days of the event.

 The London Motor Show is one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the automotive calendar, and it’s only fitting that a car of such high international acclaim will take the stage at Battersea Park.

Resurrecting the name and spirit of Alpine’s Berlinette model for the Sixties and Seventies, the French brand’s latest production car is designed to reflect the “timeless principles of compact size, light weight and agility”.

It features a full aluminium platform and upper body that make the car aerodynamic enough to not require a rear wing. The result is a flowing, elegant body that’s sure to turn plenty of heads at The London Motor Show.

The A110 is powered by a 1.8-litre turbo engine that produces 252hp in order to fully exploit the car’s unique aerodynamic properties and lightweight and agile frame. Alpine has confirmed that it will race from 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds.

Alec Mumford, Chairman of The London Motor Show, said: “It’s a real accolade to have the Alpine A110 showcased on these shores for the very first time at The London Motor Show. Due to popular demand, we’ve already had to release more tickets for May’s event, and having the Alpine A110 make its UK debut goes to show just how much weight it carries in the automotive world. We’re very excited to release the A110 to a UK crowd and anticipate the car well and truly stealing the show.”

The 2017 London Motor Show is going to be bigger and better in its second year the even it being run.

• Following its highly successful debut in 2016, The London Motor Show is returning to Battersea Park, SW11
• The show will be held from 4^th to 7^th May 2017
• Over 150 brand new cars will be on display
• Full details to be revealed over coming months
• Second wave of early bird tickets now on sale until Wednesday 23rd November, available to purchase at www.thelondonmotorshow.co.uk

Selling out in its first year, The London Motor Show was a great success and is now set to return to Battersea Park from 4^th to 7^th May 2017.

Next year’s event, which will see HRH Prince Michael of Kent continue as show Patron, is set to be even bigger and better with more cars, more celebrities and more fun family entertainment.

At the 2017 show, there will be over 150 brand new cars from major manufacturers and dealerships, including Tesla, Aston Martin, Fiat, Hyundai, Nissan and Zenos. 

Visitors will have the chance to get up close and personal with these recently launched cars. In addition, a selection of iconic historic vehicles will also be on display, showcasing the heritage of some of the world’s best-loved marques.

Attendees will also get the chance to learn about the latest technology through exhibits from companies showcasing developments related to safety, electric vehicles, fuel alternatives and even driverless cars.

The London Motor Show has a range of exciting features and activities suitable for attendees of all ages. From virtual reality racing and the chance to meet motoring legends, to immersive simulator driving experiences, there is something for everyone.

And it doesn’t end when the show closes. The evenings will see private previews and dinners taking place, supporting motoring charities including The Sean Edwards Foundation and RoadSafe.

Alec Mumford, Chairman of The London Motor Show, said: “The inaugural show exceeded our expectations. With sell-out crowds over the weekend, close to 100 test drives arranged and numerous key models sold, it was a success for both ourselves as organisers and our exhibitors. We are very much looking forward to welcoming new and returning visitors to Battersea Park in May and are sure the 2017 event will build on a great first year.”

Last year the show attracted 25,000 visitors, with tickets sold out on Saturday and Sunday, with information from the show reaching a national and international audience.

The final batch of early bird adult tickets are on sale now at just £15, with children aged 11 or under going free (two children per paying adult), and can be purchased at www.thelondonmotorshow.co.uk, where further information about the event is also available.

The All-New 2016 MG GS Crossover undergoes a whole host of checks before it is made available to the consumer.

Do you know what a new car goes through just to make sure it’s right for every eventuality? Rigorous testing, worldwide travel, freezing temperatures and strong winds are just some of them. Next month, the new MG GS goes on sale in the UK. 

To mark such a momentous occasion, MG has been keen to share the stages of the SUV’s growth; from the design brief and early sketches through to what it’s gone through to ensure it performs at its best.

All new models are put through their paces, and the MG GS is no exception to this thorough testing. The GS has travelled over 750,000 miles as part of its testing and it has braved the 46°C heat of Australia’s Alice Springs and -30° chills of Arjeplog in Sweden. Testing in such extreme temperatures guarantee that wherever you take your GS for adventures, it will stand up to the challenge.

To make sure the GS is as streamlined and fuel efficient as possible, it was also put through more than 200 hours of wind tunnel testing to develop its highly-efficient aerodynamics.

Testing has also covered the ‘wet dog in car’ scenario. By placing wet cloths in the GS, tests were able to determine how quickly the car can demist when moisture is present inside. Carrying out tests like this allow engineers to fine tune systems to ensure the GS runs at its optimum performance.

Matthew Cheyne, Head of Sales and Marketing for MG, said: “When you look into what a new car endures prior to going on sale, it’s fascinating and demonstrates the effort that goes into ensuring the car is the best it can possibly be.

“With the imminent arrival of the GS, we’re excited to share facts and figures and nuggets of information people may have not been privy to before. By sharing these, we’re showing customers that when they step into the GS they know it can stand up to all challenges and adventures they put it through.”

the 2016 London Motor Show has been mooted a great success, with brands already booking for 2017.

• Visitor numbers exceed expectations
• Exhibitors already booking for 2017
• Next year’s show dates released

The new London Motor Show, staged at the Evolution Centre in Battersea Park, is being hailed as hugely successful by both visitors and exhibitors. Visitors over the sunny May weekend exceeded expectations with tickets sold out on both the Saturday and the Sunday with over 6,000 visitors on the Friday.

A variety of exhibitors have already booked stand spaces, some with a request for larger areas, for the 2017 event which will be staged again at Battersea Park from 4^th to 7^th May. The innovation of providing road test for selected cars on show was very successful with close on 100 tests arranged. Key models were also sold during the show including Tesla Model S models and MG reporting many serious potential orders for their SUV model which was launched at the show.

Intriguingly the Mitsuoka Brooklands model, the latest Japanese sports car which made its debut in Europe at the London Show, was purchased by a Belgian customer who travelled to the show on the last day of the event. Many other exhibitors reported considerable and genuine interest and valuable new sales prospects identified.

“We are absolutely delighted with the number of visitors and their reaction to the new London Motor Show”, said Show Chairman Alec Mumford. “Not only were exhibitors selling cars and securing valuable customer prospects, but visitors were very enthusiastic about bringing the Motor Show back to London and were looking forward to next year’s event. Encouragingly our exhibitors were very happy with the level and quality of visitors and many have already expressed interest in taking space next year, many asking for more space”.

The outside displays were very popular with the Stop the Crash display, which demonstrated the effectiveness of Automated Emergency Braking (AEB), and over the course of the show many visitors took part in the practical automatic braking demonstration including the Show Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent.

The London Motor Show plays host to MG's All New UK designed SUV, the GS, lets hope the sales fly for this one.

MG Motor UK has unveiled its all-new SUV, the MG GS, at the London Motor Show today and announced an automatic DCT gearbox will be available.

At an exclusive preview event at the Battersea Park show, MG has proudly pulled back the cover on the GS to reveal the striking new addition to the UK model range.

MG was also pleased to announce that the GS will come with the British manufacturer’s first automatic transmission. The SUV’s top specification model will be available with the option of a DCT gearbox; which will be more responsive and provide customers with a much smoother ride. The GS will also come with an agile 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and will be available in three different trim levels.

Matthew Cheyne, Head of Sales and Marketing for MG, said: “When considering transmissions and engine choices, we listened to our customers and looked at market trends. It’s not only a momentous occasion to unveil our first SUV, it is also a significant moment to announce our first automatic – something many of our customers have been waiting for, and so we’re thrilled to be offering it to them.”

MG is assuring customers that when prices are announced in June, they will reflect the family pricing strategy.

Cheyne added: “Regarding how much this fantastic new car will cost, it will be consistent with our other models. We’re proud of the fact our prices are transparent. When we say our cars are affordable, we mean it. The price structures are easy to understand and have no surprise additions.

“When we officially launch the GS next month, people will be able to find out more about the car’s performance and when they can get behind the wheel of one.”

The VUHL 05 is now on sale in the UK, and gets its dynamic debut at the London Motor Show.

The VUHL 05 is now on sale in the UK, with the Mexican manufacturer showcasing its production specification lightweight supercar at the new London Motor Show in Battersea Park at the weekend.

Back in the UK for a series of promotional events and appearances this summer, the London Motor Show will be VUHL’s first visit to the capital as officially on sale, and provides the perfect platform for enthusiasts and potential customers to get up close to one of 2016’s most thrilling new cars.

VUHL cars will be sold directly through official UK dealer, Bespoke Performance (www.bespokeperformance.co.uk) based in Ware, Hertfordshire – who will be representing VUHL and welcoming visitors across four days at the London Motor Show from the 5^th to 8^th May 2016.

Iker Echeverria, VUHL Technical Director, said: “After thrilling UK crowds for the first time with our 05 prototype at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, we are proud to announce that our full production specification car for the UK is now on sale.  This is a momentous occasion for the company as the UK represents a key market for us from both a sales and engineering perspective, with almost half of the components sourced here. We hope many visitors will come to our stand and get a close-up look at our first UK car.”

The VUHL 05 is a precision engineered lightweight two-seater supercar designed for both road and track use. It combines advanced design with lightweight construction and superb build quality to deliver one of the most exhilarating driving experiences on the road. A power-to-weight ratio of 410bhp/tonne means the 05 accelerates from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds to a top speed of 150mph. UK prices for the VUHL 05 start at £59,995.00.

VUHL will be located at stand M4 in Hall 1 at Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park.

SVR’s new 225mph M600 customer demonstrator will be revealed at the London Motor Show.

• Super Veloce Racing appointed as the exclusive sales and service dealer for Noble Automotive
• SVR will service the UK and European markets for all current and future Noble owner requirements
• Revealed on stand L74 in the Luxury Pavilion at 15:15 on Thursday 05 May 2016

Super Veloce Racing (SVR), recently appointed by Noble Automotive as the official sales and service dealer for the British supercar manufacturer for the UK and Europe, has launched exclusively at Battersea its latest 225mph supercar.

SVR’s Noble M600 customer demonstrator, finished in stunning ‘Black-Red’ paintwork with a bare, exposed carbon fibre roof, is due to be revealed at the show on Thursday, following an intensive build and testing process. It will be the latest car to come from the Leicester-based factory, built to SVR’s exact requirements.

As part of the Leicester-based supercar manufacturer’s brand relaunch, SVR has been appointed as the exclusive M600 sales and service channel for the UK and Europe. Working directly with the Noble Automotive factory, SVR can service the requirements of all Noble customers, past, present and future.

Noble has invested five years of extensive development in its sensational supercar, which has come to fruition in the latest generation of the M600 and M600 CarbonSport. Every car is hand-crafted by the Noble engineers to the highest standards in the industry and built to the customer’s specification.

With SVR now serving customers directly, the team is able to take this a stage further; before tailoring the exquisite supercar, prospective drivers are given hands-on experience of one of the most powerful cars in production today.

Following the test drive, completed with SVR’s professional racing driver, SVR take the time to understand the customer’s needs and use of their own M600. Following this process, SVR works with the customer to develop tailored details, ensuring every customer’s M600 is personally made to measure.

Bespoke details can go beyond unique aesthetic details and can include complex changes that are more than skin deep, to provide a driving experience like no other. SVR works directly with the Noble factory to turn customers’ wishes into reality, ensuring every car meets their exacting requirements.

At the heart of the Noble M600 and M600 CarbonSport is the proven 4.4 litre Yamaha V8 twin turbo engine, complete with a six-speed manual gearbox. With 662bhp (492kW) at 6,500rpm and 604lbft of torque at 6,800rpm and a dry weight of just 1198kg, the M600 has a power to weight ratio of 558bhp per tonne. 

The result is formidable performance, with 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds, 0-120 mph in 8.9 seconds and a top speed of 225 mph (estimated).

The team at SVR specifically chose the London Motor Show as a launch platform to reveal the latest M600 to come from the Noble factory in Leicester. The event is the perfect reflection of both Noble’s and SVR’s prestige and British foundations.

SVR’s latest customer demonstrator car will be exclusively revealed to trade and media on stand L74 in the Luxury Pavilion at the London Motor Show at 15:15 on Thursday 05 May 2016. SVR’s ‘Black-Red’ Noble M600 will feature all of the model’s latest developments and will be available to view to the public during the following three show days.

Noble M600 Technical Specification

Engine and performance
4439cc V8 twin turbo petrol
Maximum power	492kW @ 6500rpm (662bhp @ 6500rpm)
Maximum torque	604lbft @ 6800rpm
Power to weight ratio	558bhp per tonne
Top speed	225mph
0-62 mph	3.5 seconds
0-124 mph	8.9 seconds
Chassis and suspension
Stainless sheet steel tub with tubular space frame with a carbon fibre composite body.
Independent double wishbones with coil over shock absorbers, front and rear roll bars.
Wheels and brakes
Front brakes	380mm semi-floating discs along with six piston calipers
Rear brakes	350mm discs with four piston calipers
Front wheels	9Jx19 - Forged aluminium alloy
Rear wheels	12Jx20 - Forged aluminium alloy
Dimensions
Fuel capacity	68 litres
Weight	1198kg
Wheelbase	2540mm
Track	1578mm
Length	4360mm
Turning circle	12 meters
Economy and emissions
Urban	22.1 l/100km – 524g/km
Extra-Urban	9.3 l/100km – 221g/km
Combined	14 l/100km – 333g/km