Fiat adds the next model to the Panda City car, this time an Urban crossover style car.

• Two-wheel-drive Panda, with off-road looks joins the range
• Available with the 69hp 1.2-litre petrol engine
• Orders for the New City Cross are now open, priced from £12,995

The new Fiat Panda City Cross is the latest addition to the Panda family, with two-wheel-drive and urban crossover looks, all for a city car price. 

The new Panda City Cross is a true urban crossover designed for customers looking for a practical city car, with an off-road look, at an affordable price. Building on the style of the Panda Cross 4x4, the Panda City Cross comes with body-coloured front and rear bumper inserts and side mouldings and contrasting black door mirror caps, roof bars and door handles. Completing the off-road look it comes with the same 15-inch alloy wheels, that can be found on the Panda Cross.

Inside, the Panda City Cross features a grey dashboard fascia with matt black instrument panel inserts and new seats, characterised by black and grey fabric with black eco-leather side inserts. The new Panda City Cross is available in front-wheel drive combined with the 69hp 1.2-litre petrol engine.

The new Panda City Cross is available in two new body colours: the pastel Minimal Grey and Electronica Blue, the latter available exclusively on this car. An optional pack can also be specified to customise the car further: The City Cross Style pack adds ultrashine roofbars, side mouldings and skid plate as well as body coloured door mirrors and front red hooks, to bring it in line with the Panda Cross. Inside, the City Cross style pack includes an upgraded copper dashboard and panels and seat upholstery to match its four-wheel-drive sibling.

Ever since its debut, Panda has stood out for its three different personalities: as a functional city car, an ultra-compact 4WD off-roader and a stylish urban crossover with excellent off-road qualities. Its compact size, flexible interior, wide choice of engines and colour combinations, and simple line-up are now enhanced with this latest version.

Model	Power hp	Torque Nm	Economy mpg  (combined  cycle)	Emissions  g/km CO2	Price OTR
Panda City Cross    1.2- litre     69hp	69	102 @3,000rpm	51.4	129	£12,995

USA - Like itss sister truck the Chevy Colorado, The GMC CAnyon also manages to beat the rest on EPA MPG.

Segment-best efficiency complements segment-leading 7,700-lb. trailering rating

With efficiency that complements its leading capability, the all-new 2016 GMC Canyon diesel is rated at a segment-topping 22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway in two-wheel drive – or 25 mpg combined – according the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.

Canyon diesel four-wheel drive models are rated at 20 city and 29 highway – and 23 mpg combined.

In addition to the fuel economy ratings, the EPA has issued a “Certificate of Conformity” for the GMC Canyon diesel. The agency expressed no issues or concerns following its recent, extensive testing and evaluation of the emission control system on the Canyon diesel.

“GMC Canyon is designed for those who want a smart-sized premium pickup that is quiet, capable and efficient and the new Duramax diesel engine gives customers another choice for handling heavier work and recreational needs – while doing it efficiently,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of GMC Sales and Marketing. “It’s the very definition of GMC’s professional grade ethos.”

The Canyon diesel’s fuel economy is not only segment-best, it tops all full-size truck mileage ratings while offering a higher trailering rating than all 2015 Ram 1500 V-6 models and some 5.7L V-8 models, as well as the 2015 Ford F-150 equipped with the 3.5L naturally aspirated V-6 – and even the 2015 Nissan Titan S model with the 5.6L V-8.

The diesel’s efficiency also means it can go farther between fill-ups. With its 21-gallon fuel tank, it offers an estimated highway-driving range of up to 651 miles.

Duramax details

Canyon’s all-new 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine generates 181 horsepower (135 kW) and 369 lb-ft of torque (500 Nm) to enable trailering ratings of 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) on 2WD models and 7,600 pounds (3,447 kg) for 4WD models – ratings unmatched by other midsize competitors.

The Duramax 2.8L has been certified to the cleanest standards of any diesel truck ever produced by GM and meets tough U.S. emissions standards largely with a cooled exhaust gas recirculation system. It is also B20-capable.

Additionally, a variable-geometry turbocharger helps optimize power and efficiency across the rpm band and a balance shaft contributes to smoothness.

The engine is paired with the Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic transmission, which uses a unique Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber in the torque converter to reduce powertrain noise and vibration.

Canyon diesel models also feature a diesel exhaust brake and an integrated trailer brake controller. The exhaust brake enhances vehicle control and can reduce brake wear. It uses engine compression to slow the truck down, reducing the amount of conventional braking needed while traveling downhill. The integrated trailer brake controller system works with the anti-lock brake system to provide immediate and measured brake force, signaling to the electric-controlled trailer brake systems so there is no need for an aftermarket trailer brake controller.

Additionally, models equipped with 4WD feature a new, electronically controlled two-speed transfer case. A 3.42 rear axle ratio and four-wheel disc brakes with Duralife™ brake rotors are standard on all models.

The Canyon diesel goes on sale this fall, offered on SLE and SLT Crew Cab models. It is priced $3,730 more than a comparably equipped V-6 model. Diesel models will require the available trailering package, which includes a hitch receiver and seven-pin connector, as well as the segment-exclusive automatic locking rear differential.

Critical acclaim

In 2015, Canyon won Cars.com Midsize Pickup Challenge for its segment-leading capabilities and efficiency, including the latest in safety features, cargo-hauling and trailering versatility. Cars.com also applauded the Canyon SLT, the segment’s only premium vehicle, for its performance with a full load, as well as its design and high-end materials.

Autoweek also honored Canyon as the “Best of the Best Truck for 2015,” while WardsAuto recognized the Canyon as one of Ward’s 10 Best Interiors for 2015, based on criteria such as design harmony, ergonomics, materials, driver information, safety and comfort.

USA - The Chevy Colorado Diesel, Americas most fuel efficient Pick Up truck.

• 2016 Colorado two-wheel drive model offers EPA-estimated 31 mpg highway
• Up to 7,700 pounds of trailering when properly equipped

Chevrolet today confirmed that the 2016 Colorado two-wheel drive with the Duramax turbo-diesel will be the most fuel efficient pickup in America, offering an Environmental Protection Agency-estimated 31 mpg highway fuel economy.

The EPA-estimated highway fuel economy for 2016 Colorado four-wheel drive diesel is 29 mpg.

The EPA has issued a Certificate of Conformity for the Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel. The agency expressed no issues or concerns following its recent extensive testing and evaluation of the emission control system on the Colorado Duramax diesel.

With the Colorado’s 21-gallon fuel tank, the 2WD model offers an estimated maximum highway range of 651 miles per tank.

“The Colorado Duramax diesel is in a league of its own,” said Sandor Piszar, director of Chevrolet Truck Marketing. “Colorado’s gas models already led the segment in fuel efficiency, and the new diesel – which no other non-GM competitor offers on a midsize truck – gives customers even greater freedom to go where they want with fewer fill-ups.”

The 2016 Colorado diesel 2WD offers an EPA estimated 22 mpg city and 25 mpg combined. The 4WD model offers an EPA estimated 20 mpg city and 23 mpg combined.

Colorado Duramax diesel’s fuel economy complements segment-leading capability, including maximum trailering ratings of up to 7,700 pounds (3,492 kg) on 2WD models and up to 7,600 pounds (3,447 kg) for 4WD models with the available trailering package.

Colorado’s all-new 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine generates 181 horsepower (135 kW) and 369 lb-ft of torque (500 Nm). It is paired with the Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic transmission, which uses a unique Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber in the torque converter to reduce powertrain noise and vibration.

A variable-geometry turbocharger helps optimize power and efficiency across the rpm band, while a balance shaft contributes to smoothness. Colorado’s diesel is engineered to be B20-capable.

Two new features add control and confidence to the Colorado diesel: smart diesel exhaust braking and an integrated trailer brake controller. Smart diesel exhaust braking enhances vehicle control and reduces brake wear by reducing the need for breaking on downgrades. The integrated trailer brake controller works with the antilock brake system to provide immediate and measured brake force, eliminating the need for an aftermarket trailer brake controller.

The Colorado diesel goes on sale this fall, offered in LT and Z71 Crew Cab models, with 2WD or 4WD. Pricing for the diesel engine option is $3,730 more than a comparably equipped 3.6L V-6 model.

New four wheeled Scooter from Switzerland - maybe it is time to get back on the bike !

From Vacallo Switzerland Quadro, the world's only 4 wheel scooter and innovative Hydraulically damped 3 wheel scooter has arrived in the UK!

Swiss engineering has become a world mainstay for precision and engineering excellence. With this familiar ethos Quadro has created a scooter like no other in the world showcasing the innovative Quadro Hydraulic Tilt System (HTS).

Quadro 3

Taking the familiar 3 wheel layout Quadro has created a muscular, aggressive design that shares its sporting lines with race snowmobiles, with an imposing presence yet to be seen from another brand. The Quadro story begins under the skin... Over a 5 year development program, Quadro has discarded the traditional suspension components renowned for short service life with a revolutionary patented system 'Hydraulic Tilt System' with innovative Hydraulic Tilt Lock.

HTS can adjust its behaviour according to conditions ensuring surefooted grip and reassuring handling characteristics that automatically adjusts its attitude in all riding conditions, even the most difficult. HTS equips the two front wheels, allowing these to tilt simultaneously. This innovative tilting system guarantees fluidity and precision and a stable riding position even at times of poor balance, caused by road humps,

potholes, metal tram lines, small obstacles, puddles or wet roads.

The HTS system guarantees total stability, maximum security and a predictable feel to the inexperienced yet rewards the experienced rider with grip and poise that has never been seen before. HTS can be locked into place with a light action lever to hold at any angle on any surface.

Quadro 4

The Quadro namesake is not lost as from June 2015 Quadro will launch a world 1st ... The FOUR wheel scooter that fully adopts the HTS system. The wheel at each corner takes handling, grip and safety to completely new heights able to slalom through traffic with ease. It is simply a revolution in transportation offering a low kerb weight and compact dimensions with linear predictable handling characteristics.

QUADRO4 utilises 240mm disc brakes front and rear offering optimal combined braking. QUADRO4 can stop on corners and uneven surfaces, without compromising the scooter's optimal balance or upsetting the grip below.

Using the tilting lock lever, QUADRO4 may be parked on any type of surface. The lever can be activated separately from the scooter's brakes. Activating it will lock the HTS, so that the scooter may be easily moved within small parking spaces, e.g. between two cars in a small garage or at an extreme angle.

Brisk, Powerful performance

Both Quadro 3 and 4 are equipped a single-cylinder 346cc engine adopting a 4 valve, overhead camshaft, providing 27 HP at 7,000 rpm with maximum torque of 25.2 Nm at only 5,500 rpm - allowing the Quadro scooter to guarantee excellent performance in all riding conditions. Both the Quadro 3 and 4 offer seamless, brisk performance capable of over 300 KM per tank. The Quadro 4 adopts a retuned version innovatively centrally mounted with traction on both rear wheels via an integrated differential. It's the worlds 1st 2 wheel drive scooter!

Touring Comfort

The plush dual seat has been designed to offer riders and their passengers, a comfortable seating arrangement. Thanks to the wide space between the chassis and the seat, riders of all sizes will be able to find their own riding position. The seat storage compartment has a 12-volt socket, useful for connecting electronic devices, and can accommodate two helmets. Another 12-volt socket is located inside the front storage compartment, and may be used to plug in ride assisting devices, such as satnavs. A smaller storage compartment can be used for storing small objects and documents such as mobile phones and wallets.

QUADRO's dashboard has been designed to provide the rider with all relevant information and is easy to read yet refined making information easy to grasp.

GENEVA - Public Debut for Renault's ALL-NEW KADJAR, large SUV, this will do very well.

• Geneva Motor Show public debut for Captur’s bigger brother
• Renault’s new entry into the C-segment crossover market
• SUV, estate and saloon attributes packed into one model
• Compact dimensions with big-car space and versatility
• Highly efficient powertrains with two- or four-wheel drive
• CO₂ emissions equaling the best-in-class – as low as 99g/km
• Economy as high as 74.3mpg
• Available with the latest active safety and connectivity systems
• On sale in the UK in the Autumn

Robust yet elegant, powerful but extremely efficient, dynamic to drive while remaining a haven of calm and comfort to travel in and packed with the latest safety, infotainment and connectivity systems…the all-new Renault Kadjar – which makes its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show – is set to take the world of mid-sized crossovers by storm in the same way that the Captur has become a dominant force in the sector below.

All-New Kadjar delivers the best of what SUVs, estate cars and saloons have to offer in one stylish, compact package only 4.45 metres long, 1.84 metres wide and 1.6 metres high. It is powered by small-capacity Renault dCi diesel and TCe petrol engines which perfectly meet today’s demand for downsized power units which lack nothing in performance while delivering exceptional efficiency. Fuel economy and CO₂ figures will be as high as 74.3mpg and as low as 99g/km, equalling the best-in-class. There will be two- and four-wheel drive versions and manual and automatic transmissions to meet the needs of any buyer.

Up-to-the-minute active safety features will help the driver avoid low-speed accidents, stay in lane on highways, park, see in the dark and remain within speed limits, while the R-Link 2 multimedia system ensures the car is always fully connected to the outside world. The full UK model range, specifications and pricing will be announced closer to the UK on-sale date in the Autumn.

A SENSE OF ESCAPISM AND ADVENTURE

• A car equally at home in the country or the city
• Fluid, athletic lines buck the trend for boxy SUVs
• Lighting signature carried across from All-New Espace
• Meticulous interior detail with exceptional space and versatility

All-New Kadjar has been designed to be at home in any environment. Its compact size and command-post visibility make it ideal in busy urban areas; its estate car-like driving position and quiet, comfortable interior ensure the driver remains relaxed and focused on long journeys; and it has everything those owners who want a life of escapism and adventure might need.

The exterior exudes the dynamism and strength of a car built to go off the beaten track, but with more fluid, elegant lines than more boxy SUVs. It features muscular front wings, pronounced rear shoulders, slightly sculpted sides and doors which finish flush with the sills. Sculpted 17- and 19-inch alloy wheels are further evidence of its robust character.

A chrome strip runs across the headlights to emphasise the car’s width. The new lighting signature first seen on the latest Espace has been carried across to Kadjar and there are C-shaped LED daytime running lights. A structured grille, front and rear skid plates, lower door protective mouldings, black wheel arch extensions and anodised aluminium roof bars emphasise Kadjar’s off-road capabilities, but the car’s elegance is also to the fore in the chromed window surround, sill guard and daytime running light surrounds, and the body-colour door handles and mirror housings.

This is maintained inside the car. The horizontal dashboard stretching into the doors is a pointer to the car’s width and spaciousness. It contains two trim strips, while the instrument panel and air vents are outlined in chrome. Grab handles on each front door and the centre console and a bold gearlever attest to Kadjar’s sportiness and all-roads character.

This combination of sportiness and comfort is also evident in the seats, which have patterned cushions, vertical forms on the backrests and graphic patches on the side of the headrests. The seats are backed with dual-density foam for maximum comfort and support.

Courtesy handles in the boot release the ‘Easy Break’ 60:40 split rear seats, and the front passenger seat tips forward to form a small table or make space for longer items to be carried.

Two boot configurations are possible, giving either a flat floor or a capacity of 472 litres (seats upright), and the boot can be divided into three areas to prevent items from moving during transit. There is also 30 litres of storage space within the cabin, which provides passenger space on a par with anything in the class.

A CROSSOVER THAT DOESN’T COST THE EARTH

• Two dCi and one TCe downsized engines
• Start & Stop and deceleration energy recovery standard
• Advances in turbocharger and fuel injection technology
• Six-speed gearboxes and two- or four-wheel drive         

All-New Kadjar offers buyers a choice of two dCi diesel engines or one TCe turbocharged petrol unit which demonstrate that off-road capability need not cost the earth. It has fuel economy of up to 74.3mpg and CO₂emissions as low as 99g/km – equalling the class best. A six-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic gearbox is available with the dCi 110 engine, and Kadjar is available with two- or four-wheel drive.

The dCi 110, with a capacity of 1.5 litres and a power output of 110 hp, now has steel pistons which reduce internal friction and reduce CO₂ by three per cent. Fuel economy and CO₂ figures are similar for both the manual and automatic versions.

All-New Kadjar is also available with the 1.6-litre dCi 130 engine, with power and torque figures of 130 hp and 320 Nm, and the 1.2-litre TCe petrol unit which, with power and torque outputs of 130 hp and 205Nm, produces similar performance to a normally aspirated 2.0-litre unit. It features direct fuel injection and an integrated manifold for outstanding torque at low revs.

All three engines are allied to Renault’s Start & Stop technology to ensure that they use no fuel and emit no CO₂ when the car is stationary in traffic, and are equipped with energy recovery systems which become effective when decelerating or braking.

Other fuel-saving, emissions-reducing technologies include latest-generation high-pressure fuel injection systems, low inertia turbochargers, friction reduction and the Renault Driving eco² functions to help the driver adopt a more efficient driving style. All three meet EU6 emissions regulations, which has entailed the fitting of a NOx trap and particulate filter to the diesels.

Kadjar also features a number of aerodynamic aids which reduce CO₂ emissions by 4g/km at typical motorway speeds. They include wind tunnel-honed wheel rims, door mirrors, spoilers, underbody fairings; vents to reduce turbulence in the wheel arches; and active flaps which ensure that engine cooling is provided only as necessary.

Kadjar has 190mm of ground clearance and approach and departure angles of 18 and 25 degrees respectively, ensuring outstanding all-roads capability. Two-wheel-drive versions will be available with Renault’s Extended Grip traction control system so that they, too, can venture further off-road than their drive layout might suggest. They also be available with 17-inch Mud and Snow tyres with a specific tread pattern (depending on final individual market specifications).

The four-wheel-drive models use the Renault-Nissan Alliance Electronic Traction Control (ETC) system, which drives a coupler to deliver torque to the wheels according to speed and level of grip. A rotary switch gives the driver access to three different driving modes. The selected mode is displayed on the dashboard.

‘LOCK’ places the transmission in four-wheel drive and transfers 50 per cent of torque to the rear. It functions at speeds of up to 25mph and is recommended for rough, uneven or low-grip conditions.

‘AUTO’ automatically distributes torque as necessary, and can transmit 50 per cent to the rear.

‘2WD’ locks out the rear wheels and is the best setting for dry, grippy roads.         

ADVENTURE IN COMPLETE SAFETY

• Active Emergency Braking prevents low-speed accidents
• Lane Departure and Blind Spot Warnings supplement driver’s vision
• Easy Park Assist, camera and 360-degree sensors aid parking
• Pure Vision eases strain on the driver at night
• Traffic Sign Recognition and Speed Alert

All-New Kadjar is available with a full suite of active driving aids to help city, highway and country drivers avoid accidents or parking scrapes, see in the dark and avoid breaking the law. Many are accessed through the R-Link 2 connectivity menu.

For city driving the Active Emergency Braking System can prevent, or limit the effects of, a low-speed collision. It senses when there is the possibility of a collision with the vehicle in front, alerts the driver and then automatically initiates braking if no action is taken.

Parking bumps and scrapes are avoided through a number of available features. Easy Park Assist identifies suitable parking spaces and then takes full control of the steering during the manoeuvre. It is equally effective for parallel, end-on and angled manoeuvres and displays all essential information on the central screen. The driver only has to work the accelerator and brakes.

All-New Kadjar is also available with 360-degree proximity sensors and a reversing camera to assist in parking manoeuvres, and these are equally effective when guiding the car through difficult off-road terrain with restricted visibility. Meanwhile a Hill Start Assist function holds the car for three seconds when setting off on gradients of three per cent or steeper to give the driver time to transfer from the brake pedal to the accelerator.

For motorway driving Kadjar can be equipped with Lane Departure and Blind Spot warning systems which identify when the car is about to stray into an adjacent lane, and possibly into the path of a vehicle approaching from behind. There is also a Traffic Sign Recognition and Speed Alert system to help the driver remain within the law, and cruise control with speed limiter which maintains the car’s speed and prevents it from exceeding a pre-set limit.

And for night driving the Kadjar offers full-LED Pure Vision, which automatically adjusts the main and dipped headlight beam and endows the car with a more intense and precise light pattern 20 per cent more powerful than halogen lighting. It includes cornering foglights which activate when the indicator is used or the steering is turned at speeds below 25mph.     

FULLY CONNECTED, WITH CONCERT-HALL SOUND

• R-Link 2 brings intuitive, personalised connectivity
• Control centre for all Kadjar’s features; includes voice recognition
• Adapted towards business use to support fleet managers
• Bose® sound system delivers an intense listening experience

All-New Kadjar becomes the latest Renault to offer full in-car connectivity through the improved R-Link 2 multimedia system, which has now been adapted to offer additional support to fleet managers.  The car is also available with a Bose® audio system which delivers concert-hall sound quality for a premium listening experience.

R-Link 2 is the control centre for all Kadjar’s functions, including the electronic driver aids. It features voice recognition to enhance safe control of the navigation system, telephone and apps, and displays information on a seven-inch tablet-style TFT screen. The latest version provides a comprehensive range of motoring, travel, news and social media apps and is both intuitive to use and fully customisable. It comes with one year’s free TomTom Traffic cover, TomTom real-time traffic information, European map updates and access to the R-Link app store.

R-Link 2 has been adapted to support fleet managers through the new Fleet Asset Management packages. It helps in three main areas – cost control, by monitoring fuel consumption and mileage and anticipating maintenance needs; activity, by collecting usage data to generate better reliability; and driver education, by promoting more economical and safer driving.

The Bose® audio system delivers exceptionally lifelike concert-hall sound and includes one centrefill speaker to help provide a complete sound stage, six carefully placed speakers to guarantee rich sound to all parts of the car, a digital amplifier beneath the front passenger seat and a sub-woofer in the boot.

Full UK pricing and specifications will be made available closer to All-New Kadjar’s UK launch in the Autumn.