New Trim level on the Skoda Superb gives a more sporty feel, as well as looking the part, it, in top spec, is seriously quick.

• New Superb SportLine; sports seats, 19-inch alloy wheels and enhanced sports styling
• Exclusive Dragon Green metallic paint
• Offered in a range of petrol and diesel engines
• Available to order from July; prices start from £26,490 OTR

ŠKODA is giving its customers a sporting chance this summer with the latest addition to its award-winning Superb range. 

Available as an Estate or Hatchback, the new Superb SportLine offers an enhanced design; highlighted by 19-inch Anthracite Vega alloy wheels, sports design bumpers, sunset glass, and black gloss trim treatment on the grille, wing mirrors, window surrounds and rear spoiler (Hatch only). 

The Estate features black gloss roof rails and body-coloured spoiler.

Inside, the Superb SportLine features an enhanced appearance which includes a three-spoke Super Sport multifunction steering wheel with silver stitching, quilted Alcantara sports seats, LED ambient lighting, carbon dashboard trim, aluminium pedals and black headlining. Its segment-leading practicality remains, with a 625-litre load area (660 litres for the Estate) and generous passenger space.

The standard kit list also includes Bi-Xenon headlights, Columbus Navigation and Wi-Fi, rear parking sensors, Drive Mode Select, dual-zone climate control, KESSY keyless entry and cruise control. A sports chassis lowers the car’s ride height by 15mm, and an XDS electronic differential lock ensures sharper handling.

Available in Moon White metallic, Quartz Grey metallic, Business Grey metallic, Brilliant Silver metallic, Black Magic pearl effect and Corrida Red, the SportLine also introduces Dragon Green metallic as an exclusive option.

The Superb SportLine is available in three petrol and two diesel engines, with the option of four-wheel drive and six-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The range-topping 2.0-litre TSI 280PS 4X4 can sprint from 0-62mph in just 5.8 seconds while the 2.0-litre TDI 150PS emits just 109g/km, ensuring it remains an attractive proposition for company car buyers.

Superb SportLine		CO2	VED Band	Recommended OTR
Hatchback	1.4 TSI 150PS ACT	116	C	£26,490.00
	1.4 TSI 150PS DSG ACT	118	C	£27,890.00
	2.0 TSI 220PS DSG	143	F	£29,290.00
	2.0 TSI 280PS 4x4 DSG	160	G	£33,295.00
	2.0 TDI 150PS	109	B	£27,435.00
	2.0 TDI 150PS DSG	119	C	£28,835.00
	2.0 TDI 190PS DSG SCR	119	C	£31,035.00
	2.0 TDI 190PS 4x4 DSG SCR	132	E	£32,535.00
Estate	1.4 TSI 150PS ACT	120	C	£27,690.00
	1.4 TSI 150PS DSG ACT	120	C	£29,090.00
	2.0 TSI 220PS DSG	146	F	£30,490.00
	2.0 TSI 280PS 4x4 DSG	164	G	£34,495.00
	2.0 TDI 150PS	110	B	£28,635.00
	2.0 TDI 150PS DSG	122	D	£30,035.00
	2.0 TDI 190PS DSG SCR	120	C	£32,235.00
	2.0 TDI 190PS 4x4 DSG SCR	135	E	£33,735.00

Ford introduces the Fiesta and Focus ST-Line, all the looks and power for reasonable costs.

• Ford launches new ST-Line range of models inspired by Ford Performance vehicles and featuring bold styling, sporty driving dynamics and great value
• Fiesta ST-Line and Focus ST-Line are available to order now with sport suspension, unique body kits and alloy wheel designs; sport seats, steering wheel and interior details
• Powerful engine options include multi-award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost with up to 140PS for Fiesta ST-Line; 1.5-litre EcoBoost with up to 182PS for Focus ST-Line
• Further two ST-Line models to follow before the end of the year

Ford today announced a new ST-Line model range for Europe, featuring vehicles with sporty styling inspired by Ford Performance and offering a range of powerful and efficient EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel powertrains.

ST-Line launches with the Fiesta ST-Line – priced from £15,645 – and Focus ST‑Line – priced from £20,595 – both available to order now.

Delivering bold exterior and interior designs inspired by Ford’s acclaimed Fiesta ST and Focus ST performance models, the new Focus ST-Line and Fiesta ST‑Line are designed for customers who aspire to the sporty image of Ford’s ST models – but do not require the full performance delivered by optimised ST engines and chassis with sports technologies.

Both Focus ST-Line and Fiesta ST‑Line are offered with a range of powerful engines including Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine; sport suspension and body styling; unique alloy wheel designs; and sport seats, sport steering wheel and alloy pedals for the interior.

“With our new ST-Line range even more customers can experience sporty style and driving dynamics inspired by our most exciting Ford Performance line-up ever, that includes models such as the Focus RS, new Fiesta ST200 and Ford GT supercar” said Roelant de Waard, vice president, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford of Europe. “This year we expect to sell 40,000 performance cars in Europe, a 50 per cent increase compared with 2015, which in turn saw performance car sales rise by 61 per cent compared with 2014.”

Sporty styling

Available in 3-door and 5-door bodystyles, the Fiesta ST-Line is a sporty new addition to the UK’s best-selling car. The 5-door and estate Focus ST-Line models further enhance the appeal of the popular family car.

Ford ST-Line models deliver ST-inspired styling that includes:

• A honeycomb design for the trapezoidal front grille; fog lamps with dark surrounds; and a front bumper lip spoiler for Fiesta ST Line and bumper insert for Focus ST-Line
• A rear diffuser element and large rear roof spoiler for both models
• A black beltline beneath the windows, deep side-skirts and ST-Line exterior badging on the front wings
• Unique 17in alloy wheels for Fiesta ST-Line and Focus ST-Line, both in Rock Metallic Grey
• Sport seats with red stitching and a perforated leather ST-style steering wheel with grey stitching
• ST-style gear knob, a dark woven headliner, and ST-Line scuff plates

Powerful and efficient engines

The new Ford ST-Line models are available only with high-power engine derivatives that complement the enhanced driving dynamics delivered by sport suspension – lowered by 10mm.

The Fiesta ST-Line is offered with petrol engine options including:

• 100PS and 125PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost engines with five-speed manual transmission delivering 99g/km CO₂emissions and 65.7mpg fuel efficiency**
• 140PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost with five‑speed manual transmission delivering 104g/km CO₂ and 62.8mpg

Also offered for Fiesta ST-Line is Ford’s 95PS 1.5-litre TDCi diesel with five-speed manual transmission, offering 94g/km CO₂ and 78.5mpg.

The Focus ST-Line is offered with petrol powertrains ranging from 125PS to 182PS and with six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmissions, including:

• 125PS 1.0-litre EcoBoost delivering from 108g/km CO₂ and 60.1mpg
• 150PS and 182PS 1.5-litre EcoBoost delivering from 127g/km CO₂ and 51.4mpg

Ford’s 1.5-litre TDCi diesel produces 120PS delivering 99g/km CO₂ and 74.3mpg; or 2.0-litre TDCi with 150PS delivering from 105g/km CO₂ and 70.6mpg are available on the Focus ST-Line with six-speed manual and six-speed PowerShift automatic transmissions.

Focus ST-Line will also feature steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters when an automatic transmission is specified.

“The new Fiesta ST-Line and Focus ST-Line will offer customers a chance to enjoy the famous fun-to-drive characteristics and great looks of Ford’s performance models in an exciting and affordable package with a broad range of petrol and diesel engines – and we will be introducing two further models later in the year,” de Waard said.

** The declared Fuel/Energy Consumptions, CO₂ emissions and electric range are measured according to the technical requirements and specifications of the European Regulations (EC) 715/2007 and (EC) 692/2008 as last amended. Fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions are specified for a vehicle variant and not for a single car. 

The applied standard test procedure enables comparison between different vehicle types and different manufacturers. In addition to the fuel efficiency of a car, driving behaviour as well as other non-technical factors play a role in determining a car's fuel/energy consumption, CO₂ emissions and electric range. CO₂ is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming.

SEAT celebrates the Alhambra's 20th Anniversary with a special edition.

• Attractive special edition for the anniversary of the successful MPV
• Unique design features, premium equipment
• Innovative technology package for comfort, safety, connectivity 

The most spacious and versatile vehicle in the SEAT line-up celebrates its anniversary with a special edition. The first-generation SEAT Alhambra was presented 20 years ago – and quickly developed to become a successful model for family, hobbies and leisure, as well as for business and fleet customers. 

Nowadays, the dynamic MPV for active people counts among its strengths maximum variability, state-of-the-art technologies and assistance systems, powerful and efficient drives and universal connectivity. Added to that – in true SEAT fashion – is exceptionally high quality and perfection combined with excellent value-for-money.

The new SEAT Alhambra 20th anniversary special edition unites unique design features with an extensive package of technologies. The edition is immediately recognisable by its 17-inch alloy wheels in high-gloss black, which are complemented perfectly by the xenon headlamps, the tinted side and rear windows and the large panorama glass sliding roof. 

The interior is defined by distinctive, dark Alcantara upholstery with stitching in light corn silk. Those seated in the first row of the Alhambra 20th anniversary edition benefit from sports seats with massage function.

The technology package is equally extensive. Keyless entry opens the door to one of the most innovative vehicles in this segment – and even the tailgate can be operated hands-free by foot gesture. 

Like the tailgate, the two sliding doors also open and close electrically. 

The comprehensive package of safety and assistance systems includes the Lane Assist lane-departure warning system, Blind Spot Detection, traffic sign recognition and the light assistant. Likewise on board is the SEAT navigation system with the optional Full Link smartphone connection for perfect connectivity.

SEAT is the only company that designs, develops, manufactures and markets cars in Spain. A member of the Volkswagen Group, the multinational has its headquarters in Martorell (Barcelona), exporting more than 80% of its vehicles, and is present in over 75 countries. In 2015 SEAT achieved worldwide sales of 400,000 units, the highest figure since 2007.

SEAT Group employs more than 14,000 professionals at its three production centres – Barcelona, El Prat de Llobregat and Martorell, where it manufactures the highly successful Ibiza and Leon. Additionally, the company produces the Alhambra in Portugal, the Mii in Slovakia and the Toledo in the Czech Republic. 

The multinational has a Technical Centre, which operates as a knowledge hub that brings together 1,000 engineers who are the driving force behind innovation for Spain’s largest industrial investor in R&D. In line with its declared commitment to environmental protection, SEAT undertakes and bases its activity on sustainability, namely the reduction of CO₂ emissions and energy efficiency.