The new Range Topping Audi A4 Special Edition, the Black Edition has extra equipment

• Model range gains far-reaching equipment and option pack advantages plus new range-topping Black Edition specification for A4
• New A4 Saloon and Avant Black Edition now available to order priced from £32,350 OTR to £44,350 OTR
• Latest A4 variants arrive as existing A4 range also receives equipment enhancements adding up to £550 worth of customer value
• Black Edition specification comprises privacy glass, black exterior styling pack, flat-bottomed steering wheel, piano black inlays and 19-inch alloy wheels
• Can be ordered with 1.4 TFSI 150PS, 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TFSI 190PS, 2.0 TFSI 252PS and both 218PS and 272PS V6 TDI engines
• Pricing starts from £32,350 OTR and rises to £44,350 OTR
• Cruise control and rear parking sensors also fitted as standard without exception to all Audi models as part of a comprehensive Model Year offering

Exclusive styling, extensive equipment and amplified road presence have long been hallmarks of the Audi Black Edition specification, and now it is back by popular demand to lend an even more purposeful air to the new A4 Saloon and Avant. Black Edition versions of both variants can be ordered now, and are the headliners for a broader range of equipment additions benefiting numerous UK Audi models and forming part of the brand’s 2018 Model Year update programme.

The immensely popular Black Edition specification, which was the choice of more than 50 per cent of customers ordering the previous A4 model, is available in combination with the full A4 engine range, from the entry-level 1.4 TFSI with 150PS right up to the most powerful 272PS V6 TDI quattro.

It guarantees stand-out appeal through 19-inch five-arm rotor alloy wheels in a matt titanium finish (or the no-cost option of 18-inch 10 Y-spoke gloss black alloys), complemented by a titanium black styling pack which extends to the mirror housings, singleframe grille and window surrounds, side skirts, rear spoiler (fitted to the Saloon) and air intakes. Black roof rails also complement these accents in Avant models, and in both body styles privacy glass is added for the rear windows. Another Black Edition benefit that is less immediately obvious is the inclusion of acoustic front side window glass to further refine the already remarkably hushed A4 cabin environment.

Up to £550 of added value for A4

Inside, the Black Edition versions gain a flat-bottomed multi-function steering wheel and piano black inlays, as well as a number of detail enhancements that benefit the range from SE specification upwards and add up to £550 worth of customer value compared with specifying the items individually. All versions now feature Audi connect Safety & Service, which takes advantage of the A4’s advanced internet-enabled onboard network to offer emergency call, online roadside assistance and Audi service request functions, all at the touch of a roof panel-mounted button. Sport models gain an upgraded multi-function steering wheel, a seven-inch full-colour Driver’s Information System replacing the original five-inch monochrome version, front seat heating and Twin Leather upholstery, while S line models swap their cloth and leather combination upholstery for a leather and Alcantara mix and also add seat heating.

Elsewhere in the Audi range, cruise control and rear parking sensors become part of the standard specification for every model, from the entry level A1 upwards, that isn’t already factory fitted with these items.

At the same time, thorough analysis of the engine and trim level hierarchies has resulted in rationalised model choice lists and a simpler and more consistent portfolio of optional equipment packages across the board.

The most significant changes to the cost effective packaged equipment bundles can be seen in the popular Technology and Comfort and Sound packs. The Technology Pack has been standardised for all Audi models in an enhanced form that includes the fully digital Audi virtual cockpit and Audi Phone Box with wireless charging*, MMI navigation plus with MMI Touch and the suite of Audi connect infotainment services.

A new format Comfort and Sound Pack also replaces the various equivalents previously offered across the range, and depending on model features either front parking sensors or a reversing camera, hill hold assist, a BOSE or Bang & Olufsen sound system and either heated front seats or the advanced key keyless access system.

To add a final flourish to the 2018 Model Year changes, the new ‘Audi Beam’ feature also becomes standard equipment for S models from the S3 upwards and for all RS models. Audi Beam projects the four rings via LEDs onto the ground whenever the car is parked and the front doors are opened. On RS models, the projection changes to the Audi Sport logo.

*Where not already fitted as part of the standard specification. Items not yet available for some model lines.

NB – Image shows A4 Black Edition with optional 18-inch wheel. Coloured brake calipers and profile decals are not available for UK A4 models.

A4 Saloon Black Edition pricing

Engine	Power	Transmission	Recommended OTR
1.4 TFSI	150PS	6-speed manual	£32,350
1.4 TFSI	150PS	7-speed S tronic	£33,840
2.0 TFSI	190PS	7-speed S tronic	£35,640
2.0 TFSI quattro	252PS	7-speed S tronic	£41,280
2.0 TDI	150PS	6-speed manual	£35,560
2.0 TDI	150PS	7-speed S tronic	£37,090
2.0 TDI	190PS	6-speed manual	£36,460
2.0 TDI	190PS	7-speed S tronic	£37,990
2.0 TDI quattro	190PS	7-speed S tronic	£39,420
3.0 V6 TDI	218PS	7-speed S tronic	£39,710
3.0 V6 TDI quattro	218PS	7-speed S tronic	£41,140
3.0 V6 TDI quattro	272PS	8-speed tiptronic	£42,950

A4 Avant Black Edition pricing

Engine	Power	Transmission	Recommended OTR
1.4 TFSI	150PS	6-speed manual	£33,750
1.4 TFSI	150PS	7-speed S tronic	£35,280
2.0 TFSI	190PS	7-speed S tronic	£37,040
2.0 TFSI quattro	252PS	7-speed S tronic	£42,680
2.0 TDI	150PS	6-speed manual	£36,960
2.0 TDI	150PS	7-speed S tronic	£38,490
2.0 TDI	190PS	6-speed manual	£37,860
2.0 TDI	190PS	7-speed S tronic	£39,390
2.0 TDI quattro	190PS	7-speed S tronic	£40,820
3.0 V6 TDI	218PS	7-speed S tronic	£41,110
3.0 V6 TDI quattro	218PS	7-speed S tronic	£42,540
3.0 V6 TDI quattro	272PS	8-speed tiptronic	£44,350

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New Audi A4 is back in black – A striking new Black Edition specification for the A4 is one of many detail enhancements made across the Audi range for the 2018 Model Year

Ford annouces tha the Fiesta became Europes best selling car in March, not bad considering its a run out model.

• Ford Fiesta is the best-selling car in Europe, according to Ford analysis of March 2017 industry data; 47,000 Ford Fiestas sold in March*
• Ford sold 199,900 vehicles in March, up 14 per cent year-over-year, to become the second best-selling vehicle brand in Europe
• Technologically advanced all-new Ford Fiesta goes on sale across Europe this summer 

The Ford Fiesta is the best-selling car in Europe, according to Ford analysis of March 2017 industry data. 

Customers purchased 47,000 Fiestas in March, a 12 per cent increase year-over-year,* to overtake the Volkswagen Golf as the region’s top-selling passenger car. 

The Ford Fiesta has been the UK best-seller for eight years and, in a record sales month in the UK, it notched up 25,428 sales. 

Almost 70 per cent of Fiesta sales in March were high-specification models, including 17 per cent in top specification Titanium series. Fiesta sales helped fuel a new car registration boom in Europe that saw a record 1.93 million sales in March – a 10.8 per cent increase year-over-year. Europe has now overtaken the U.S. to become the world's second largest region for new car registrations.** 

Ford sold 199,900 vehicles in Europe in March (up 14 per cent year-over-year), including 156,200 passenger vehicles (up 16 per cent year-over-year). This makes Ford the second best-selling vehicle brand in Europe with a total vehicle market share of 9.2 per cent. 

“Fiesta was again our best-selling vehicle in March, making up 12 per cent of Ford total vehicle sales. Customers continue to be attracted by Fiesta’s distinctive style, powerful but fuel-efficient engines, and class-leading fun to drive character,” said Roelant de Waard, Vice President, Marketing, Sales and Service, Ford of Europe. “March was a stand-out month for Ford in Europe, with sales increases across the board.” 

Of Europe’s five largest markets for car sales – Germany, the U.K., France, Italy and Spain – Spain recorded the most significant growth for Fiesta with sales increasing 97 per cent year-over-year in March. In Italy, Fiesta sales increased 21 per cent and in Germany 18 per cent year-over year. The UK – where Fiesta is the best-selling vehicle nameplate of all time – saw a sales increase of 8 per cent year-over-year, while Hungary, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Romania, Switzerland and the Netherlands also recorded significant increases in Fiesta registrations. 

All-new Fiesta

The all-new Ford Fiesta goes on sale in Europe this summer offering four distinctive versions, including the stylish Fiesta Titanium, the Ford Performance-inspired Fiesta ST-Line and the upscale Fiesta Vignale. 

An all-new Fiesta Active crossover – the first in a new line-up of Active vehicles to be rolled out across the Ford range in years to come – and the next-generation Ford Fiesta ST, powered by an all-new 200PS, three-cylinder, 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine, will follow in early 2018. 

Featuring the most sophisticated driver assistance technologies and connectivity features ever in a volume small car in Europe, all-new Fiesta debuts an enhanced Pedestrian Detection system that can help prevent collisions at night; and the first Ford Active Park Assist system that can deliver brake interventions to prevent low-speed bumps when parking hands-free. 

Cutting-edge powertrains include Ford’s multi-award winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine offering up to 140PS, and a 1.5-litre TDCi diesel offering 120PS – the first high-power diesel Fiesta powertrain. 

Nissan launches a new special edition Black edition LEAF Electric Vehicle.

• Stylish new Nissan LEAF Black Edition is now on sale in the UK, priced from £26,890
• Striking features including exclusive black 16” alloy wheels, black door mirror caps and black roof spoiler
• Based on Acenta grade, model features the latest Nissan technologies, including Intelligent Around View Monitor
• First 200 customers in the UK will receive a free in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot

Nissan’s stylish LEAF Black Edition is now on sale in the UK, priced from £26,890 including the £4,500 government plug-in vehicle grant.

The world’s best-selling electric vehicle is now even more attractive with 0% APR representative finance from £199 per month with no minimum deposit, free insurance in the first year, free servicing in the first two years and a £1,000 Nissan deposit contribution.

Based on the Acenta grade, the Nissan LEAF Black Edition offers cutting-edge design to enhance the LEAF’s smooth and near silent ride with an exclusive new look.

Stylish exterior features include 16” black alloy wheels, LED headlamps, black door mirror caps and black rear roof spoiler. In addition, the Black Edition is completed with blue-stitched mats to give the interior a premium finish.

The Nissan LEAF Black Edition is equipped with Nissan’s latest innovative technology as standard with each model, including the NissanConnect EV telematics system and Intelligent Around View Monitor.

With instantaneous torque, optimised ride and handling and a chassis engineered specifically for UK drivers, the Nissan LEAF delivers a fun and exciting drive every time, but the Black Edition takes it one step further with a stylish new look.

Gareth Dunsmore, Director of Electric Vehicles at Nissan Europe, said: “The new LEAF Black Edition perfectly showcases Nissan’s commitment to making smart, premium quality products accessible for all. This stylish black number combines dynamic styling, with Nissan’s innovative zero-emission technology to offer customers a city-savvy intelligent mobility solution. Its sleek design compliments an exciting drive, delivered through high-class engineering, demonstrating that you don’t have to compromise on style or performance when purchasing an electric car.”

The limited edition model is on sale in the UK from March for a restricted production run up until August 2017, with the first 200 customers receiving a free Wi-Fi hotspot – capable of pairing with up to eight devices.

Nissan pioneered the electric vehicle movement with the launch of the original Nissan LEAF - the world’s first mass-market electric car - in 2010. Since then, Nissan LEAF owners across the globe have travelled more than two billion electric miles, saving nearly 500 million kilograms of CO₂ emissions*.

Today, there are more than 250,000 Nissan LEAFs on the road, making it the best-selling electric vehicle globally. With the LEAF’s 30 kWh battery now offering 155 miles in driving range** driving an electric car is more practical and enjoyable than ever before, providing an easy gateway to a zero-emission future.

UK ordering now open for the Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic, the AWD champion.

Successor to popular second generation TT combining TDI torque with quattro all-wheel-drive tenacity is now available to order in the UK.

• UK ordering now open for the Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic
• Available in Sport, S line and Black Edition specification
• TT TDI quattro Coupé starts from £34,230 OTR; Roadster from £35,845 OTR

Audi is further expanding the repertoire of its iconic and multi-award-winning Audi TT range this week by introducing new, third generation successors to the popular TDI quattro Coupé and Roadster models. 

Slotting into the line-up alongside the established front-wheel-drive TDI ultra efficiency champions, the new all-wheel-driven versions are now available to order priced from £34,230 OTR, and are due to start arriving with UK customers in the spring.

A six-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission exclusively partners the 2.0 TDI unit in the new variants, and appropriate distribution of the 184PS and 380Nm of torque that it channels to both axles is the responsibility of the electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch at the heart of the quattro system. 

It incorporates wheel selective torque control for even more precise and agile roadholding in all weathers. Sprint times reflect the traction advantages, with zero to 62mph in the Coupé dipping to 6.7 seconds compared to 7.1 seconds for the TDI ultra, while top speed is a creditable 145mph. 

In the Roadster, 62mph takes 7.0 seconds, three tenths quicker than the ultra, with a 142mph top speed.

Delivery of drive to all four wheels has also done little to diminish the efficiency of the TT 2.0 TDI, with a combined fuel consumption figure of 52.3mpg achievable according to the NEDC, corresponding to CO₂ of 142g/km. As a Roadster, the TT 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic returns up to 50.4mpg, with 147g/km of CO₂.

Model	Specification	Engine	PS	CO2	OTR pricing
TT Coupé	Sport	2.0 TDI quattro	184	142	£34,230
TT Coupé	S line	2.0 TDI quattro	184	142	£36,780
TT Coupé	Black Edition	2.0 TDI quattro	184	142	£38,380
TT Roadster	Sport	2.0 TDI quattro	184	147	£35,845
TT Roadster	S line	2.0 TDI quattro	184	147	£38,395
TT Roadster	Black Edition	2.0 TDI quattro	184	147	£39,995