More details on the presidential DS 7 Crossback, the all new SUV to move teh brand forward.

• New picture images show the attention-to-detail of the DS7CROSSBACK driven at the ceremony of the inauguration of new French PresidentEmmanuel Macron
• The Ink Blue DS 7 CROSSBACK was specially-personalised with many handcrafted bespoke features
• A fully-retracting roof allowed the new President was able to greet the assembled crowds on the Champs-Elysées
• DS has strong provenance having been the vehicle of choice on many previous inauguration occasions
• French president’s inauguration DS 7 CROSSBACK SUV is now on display at DS World Paris

The specially-commissioned DS 7 CROSSBACK produced for the first journey of the new President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron has many notable handcrafted and fine attention-to-detail features. The ‘Presidential’ DS 7 CROSSBACK had been specially-personalised with a fully-retractable opening roof - so the President was able to greet the French crowd along the Champs-Elysées.

The DS brand was proud that DS 7 CROSSBACK was chosen as the inauguration’s car of the new French President and that it followed the recent launch of the SUV by DS. 

This historical moment provided the opportunity for the DS brand, whose ambition is to embody both French know-how and innovation in the automotive industry, to further pursue the tradition of being the official car manufacturer of the French presidency. DS models are emblematic and have historical provenance, having been used many times on similar symbolic occasions with the Fifth Republic (FR).

The ‘Presidential ‘ DS 7 CROSSBACK is currently being proudly-displayed at DS WORLD Paris, located at 33 Rue François 1er, 75008 Paris and is open daily between 8.30am and 7pm.

‘Presidential DS 7 CROSSBACK‘ - details in brief

• The very first DS 7 CROSSBACK on the public roads : DS engineers and craftsmen worked on this unique Presidential car, 7 months before its public launch (first deliveries start in January 2018)
• Distinguished in a sumptuous Ink Blue paint finish, it features a custom- made opening roof, French Republic signature badging and a Tricolour flag holder
• The ‘Black Art’ Leather interior (named ‘Opera Inspiration’ after a district of Paris) is revised by a French creation (‘Toile de Laque’ is tailored and created by a craftsman recognised for their expertise and know-how in the specialism of decorative gilding: Atelier Maury)
• The 20 inch wheels are personalised with finely-created golden attention-to-detail features
• Most of highly-technical features of the DS 7 CROSSBACK feature some of the new items that will become available with this vehicle: DS CONNECTED PILOT, paving the way for autonomous driving, DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION, the 21st century DS suspension system, which uses a camera to anticipate any bumps and undulations in the road surface to ensure the President and future occupants of this vehicle can enjoy a serene ride experience.

USA - The 2017 Model Year Trax gets enhanced interior technology and a new better looking exterior.

Premium packaging offered at a low price

HERE’S THE STORY

Redesigned for 2017 and priced from $21,895, the Chevrolet Trax packages premium features at an exceptional price. 

The 2017 Trax boasts a new athletic, contemporary design inside and out with remarkable cargo versatility, while offering a host of new available safety features and a new infotainment system — with available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. 

The Trax reinforces Chevrolet’s commitment to offering the latest technology at an entry level in the fastest-growing segment in the industry.

The Trax lineup in North America is offered in LS, LT and Premier trims. 

PRICE

Starting at $21,895 MSRP, including $895 destination fee

(Excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees)

Trim	Drivetrain	Price
LS	FWD	$21,895
LT	FWD	$23,795
Premier	FWD	$26,995
LS	AWD	$23,395
LT	AWD	$25,295
Premier	AWD	$28,495

ON SALE

Fall 2016

QUOTABLE

“The 2017 Chevy Trax offers advanced technology, premium features and comprehensive safety in a small SUV package,” said Steve Majoros, director of marketing, Chevrolet Cars and Crossovers. “The Trax is positioned to deliver exactly what our customers want: the latest technologies in the fastest-growing segment in the industry.”

NEW FOR 2017

• All-new front-end appearance with Chevrolet’s new proportioned dual port grille
• Premier replaces LTZ model
• Sleek halogen headlamps on LT and Premier (halogen reflector projector headlamps on LS)
• Refreshed rear fascia and sculpted taillamps
• LED signature lighting on LT and Premier models
• Premium interior centered around the new instrument panel featuring a new gauge display with analog speedometer and tachometer readouts and digital displays from a standard driver information center
• Dual cockpit design with chrome accents
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility with new Chevrolet MyLink 7-inch-diagonal color touch radio
• Keyless open and start
• New-design 18-inch aluminum wheels on Premier models

FAST FACTS

• Nearly 60 percent of Trax customers are female — the highest percentage in Chevrolet’s entire lineup  

USA - The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, Hatch and Sedan, will be available in dealerships from the fall.

The all-new 2017 Cruze Hatchback will start at $22,190 when it arrives in dealerships this fall. The price includes the destination charge, but not tax, title and other dealer fees.

The Cruze Hatch is the latest addition to the expanding Cruze lineup, which was redesigned for 2016. It will be offered in LT and Premier trims, and with the RS package. 

Sharing the Ecotec 1.4L turbo and dynamic driving experience of the sedan, the Cruze Hatch offers increased cargo space of up to 42 cubic feet (1,189 L).  Along with the sedan, it is the most connected car on the road, with segment-exclusive technologies such as 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot, Teen Driver and wireless charging. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility make the most of Cruze’s connectivity with a smartphone.

USA - Chevrolet to launch the All-New Cruze hatchback at the N.A.I.A.S. in Detroit.

HERE’S THE STORY

Ahead of its debut at the North American International Auto Show, Chevrolet today introduced the 2017 Cruze Hatchback. Developed with all the technologies and dynamic driving attributes of the all-new 2016 Cruze sedan, the new hatch adds a functional and sporty choice for customers. It joins Colorado and Trax as the latest Chevrolet's to push into new segments.

  

PRODUCT DETAILS

The Cruze Hatch has the same, class-leading 106.3-inch (2,700 mm) wheelbase as sedan models, but features a unique roof and rear-end structure – including wraparound taillamps and an integrated spoiler at the top of the liftgate. It opens to offer 18.5 cubic feet (524 liters) of cargo space behind the rear seat. With the rear seat folded, cargo space expands to 42 cubic feet (1,189 liters).

ON SALE

Fall 2016

QUOTABLE

“With 9 percent market growth in small hatchbacks last year, it’s the perfect time to bring the Cruze Hatch to America,” said Alan Batey, president, General Motors North America and Global Chevrolet. “As Cruze continues to set the tone for Chevrolet globally, it articulates the brand promise of offering cars with the latest technologies, more features and greater efficiency, performance and safety with fresh, distinctive styling.”

ABOUT THE NEW CRUZE

An all-new, more rigid and lighter architecture is the Cruze’s foundation for driving dynamism, while also playing a significant role in safety and efficiency. It is more than 200 pounds (91 kg) lighter than the previous-generation model due largely to a body structure that is 100 pounds lighter and an engine that’s 44 pounds (20 kg) lighter.

The Cruze lineup in North America is offered in L, LS, LT and Premier – and a more expressive RS package, featuring unique front and rear fascias, rocker panels, rear spoiler, fog lamps and – on the Premier model – 18-inch wheels.

The 2017 Cruze Hatch will be offered in LT and Premier trims, and with the RS package.

KEY FEATURES

• Segment-exclusive standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility via the MyLink radio systems and available 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot
• More standard safety features than any other compact car – including Corolla and Civic – with available adaptive features including Lane Keep Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Park Assist
• Available Teen Driver feature helps support safe driving habits and offers driving statistics for parents
• Standard 1.4L turbo engine with direct injection and Stop/Start technologies, electric power steering and, on Premier models, a Z-link rear suspension
• Interior with midsize-level roominess, including two inches greater rear legroom than Ford Focus and Hyundai Elantra
• Available features include a heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, Athens leather-appointed seating surfaces, true French seams and halogen projector-beam headlamps with LED signature lighting.

FAST FACTS

• Cruze is Chevrolet’s best-selling car around the world, with 3.5 million sold since it went on sale in 2008
• Since Cruze’s introduction, Chevrolet’s retail share of the segment has grown from 5.8 to 9.4 percent
• 35 percent of Cruze customers are new to Chevrolet
• In the U.S., Cruze is the segment’s second-best seller to customers under 25.

Lexus offers two Hybrids in the GS range

• Lexus extends the reach of its full hybrid technology with new GS 300h, the first time it has offered two different hybrid powertrains in a single body style
• New GS 300h SE promises best-in-class benefit-in-kind rates for company car drivers, potentially saving customers up to more than £2,000 on their annual tax bill
• 2.5-litre Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain delivers CO2 emissions from 109g/km* and combined cycle fuel consumption of up to 60.1mpg*
• Four equipment grades – SE, Luxury, F Sport and Premier – with on-the-road prices from £31,495
• Available to order now, first customer deliveries from January 2014

Lexus is strengthening the appeal of its GS range for company/business car users with the introduction of the new GS 300h. It will join the established GS 450h in the range early next year, promising class-leading benefit-in-kind tax rates of 13 per cent, thanks to segment leading CO2 emissions of 109g/km from its 2.5-litre full hybrid powertrain.

Compared to its key premium market diesel and hybrid competitors, the GS 300h SE delivers compelling annual tax figures that can save customers up to more than £2,000 a year.

Here’s how the figures stack up, with pricing including leather upholstery and satellite navigation options added to the GS 300h SE specification to bring it in line with the competition: -

The significant tax savings enjoyed by company car drivers apart, all GS 300h SE customers will also be saving money on fuel and road tax. Combined cycle consumption of 60.1mpg is expected for the SE model, with 57.6mpg for the Luxury and Premier versions and 56.5mpg for the F Sport. The SE’s 109g/km CO2 emissions place it in band B for annual Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax), while the Luxury and Premier at 113g/km and F Sport at 115g/km, all fall within band C (all figures provisional prior to official homologation).

Model range

The exterior and interior styling for the new GS 300h mirror those of the more powerful GS 450h. The grade structure adds a new entry level SE trim to the established Luxury, F Sport and Premier designations.

Full equipment specifications will be released later in the year, but the new GS 300h SE will come with a raft of luxury features, including 17-inch alloys, 10 airbags, electric steering wheel adjustment, 12-speaker sounds system with DAB radio and DVD player, cruise control, push button start, parking sensors HID (xenon) headlamps, and electrically adjustable, heated front seats. Leading options will be Lexus Premium Navigation, with a 12.3-inch display, and leather upholstery (including heating/ventilation front seat functions).

Extra items in the Luxury trim include leather upholstery, navigation, 18-inch alloys and a Blind Spot Monitor pack with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, while the F Sport adds features such as exterior and interior styling elements, perforated leather sports seats, 10-spoke 19-inch wheels and Adaptive Variable Sports Suspension.

At the top of the range, the GS 300h Premier takes in a Mark Levinson 17-speaker hifi, system, 18-way electric front seat adjustment with memory, a new colour head-up display, AVS and LED fog lamps.

At the same time as Lexus adds the GS 300h to the range it also makes a new design shift lever and the colour head-up display available for the GS 450h.

The GS range’s comprehensive array of active, passive and preventive safety features is being further extended, with addition of a Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which uses the same radar technology as the Blind Spot Monitor to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from either side when reversing out of a parking space