USA - The award-winning Tucson lineup continues to improve its offering to consumers for the 2017 model year.

• Infinity Premium Audio with Clari-Fi™ Music Restoration Technology Now Available

The award-winning Tucson lineup continues to improve its offering to consumers for the 2017 model year. The improvements span everything from interior detail and material enhancements to premium audio, infotainment and connectivity. 2017 Tucson models are arriving at dealerships now.

2017 Tucson Highlights Available 315-watt Infinity® premium audio on Limited models New, with Clari-Fi™ Music Restoration Technology Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ available on Limited models Console-mounted rear air conditioning vents expanded to include Eco and Sport models YES Essentials® stain-resistant fabric expanded to include all cloth interior colors Door panels with upgraded, premium materials expanded to include Sport trim level

Tucson continues to offer a pair of fuel efficient drivetrains and a stylish, roomy interior. A host of advanced safety features are available including a Lane Departure Warning system, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Backup Warning Sensors and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).

2017 TUCSON PRICING

Model	Engine	Trans.	Drive	MSRP
Tucson SE	2.0L	6-speed Auto	FWD	$22,700
Tucson SE	2.0L	6-speed Auto	AWD	$24,100
Tucson Eco	1.6L Turbo	7-speed DCT	FWD	$24,150
Tucson Eco	1.6L Turbo	7-speed DCT	AWD	$25,550
Tucson Sport	1.6L Turbo	7-speed DCT	FWD	$25,900
Tucson Sport	1.6L Turbo	7-speed DCT	AWD	$27,300
Tucson Limited	1.6L Turbo	7-speed DCT	FWD	$29,775
Tucson Limited	1.6L Turbo	7-speed DCT	AWD	$31,175

MODERN, APPEALING DESIGN ENHANCED WITH LEDs

Tucson employs refined aesthetics with sculpted body forms and sporty contours for an athletic, bold and striking appearance. The front is dominated by a hexagonal-shaped grille - a key element of Hyundai’s design signature, enhanced by available high-efficiency LED twin-projector headlights, LED headlight accents and integrated LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs). Even LED door handle approach lamps are available.

Tucson offers a long wheelbase for enhanced design proportions, interior flexibility and a smooth ride. 19-inch alloy wheels are offered with a dynamic spoke design, housed in forward-raking wheel arches. Roof rails are sleek and low-profile for a clean, yet functional appearance. 

From the rear, a Z-shaped character line above the rear wheel accentuates an aggressive, sporty side profile. The rear angle conveys stability and a wide, sporty stance, for agility both on and off-road. 

The taillights also apply LED technology, creating a premium design element, while providing enhanced visibility from the rear. Finally, twin, bevel-cut chrome exhaust tips and a standard rear spoiler add even more sporty cues from the rear view.

LARGER INTERIOR WITH PREMIUM MATERIALS

On the inside, a premium, wrapped instrument panel will be offered, with extra-wide instrument panel contours to enhance occupants’ overall sense of interior roominess. 

A stitched, soft-touch pad is located near the driver’s right knee, for better comfort during long commutes or spirited cornering. Interior touch points offer premium, soft-touch materials. All interior switchgear has a more refined feel during operation. 

The overall ambience of roominess is further enhanced by an available full-length panoramic sunroof, allowing both front and rear passengers day or night skyward visibility. Tucson also offers a dual-level rear cargo floor further enhancing cargo-carrying versatility. 

The rear liftgate opening is large and offers good cargo flexibility, while the 60/40 rear seatbacks provide 37 degrees of available recline.

POWERFUL AND EFFICIENT NEW POWERTRAINS

Tucson powertrain offerings have top efficiency levels as a primary target. Base models offer the Nu engine family, 2.0-liter, direct-injected four-cylinder with an estimated 164 horsepower and 151 lb.-ft. of torque, coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission. 

The six-speed automatic offers SHIFTRONIC™ manual shifting mode and includes an overdrive lock-up torque converter for higher fuel economy at highway speeds. EPA fuel economy for the 2.0L FWD model is rated at 23 (city), 30 (highway), 26 (combined). 

Furthermore, powertrain NVH has been reduced through hydraulic transmission mounting and recalibrated engine mounts.

Eco, Sport and Limited models offer the Gamma engine family, 1.6-liter turbocharged, direct-injected four-cylinder with an estimated 175 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. Peak torque delivery starts at only 1,500 rpm and holds through 4,500 rpm, for low-RPM responsiveness and performance in everyday driving conditions. 

The turbocharger features low-inertia turbo-spooling response characteristics and an electronic wastegate control for more precise control of manifold pressure. Internally, piston-cooling oil jets ensure cooler piston temperatures for enhanced engine life. 

The Gamma engine also features a water jacket insert that prioritizes cooling in the upper level of the cylinder block where more combustion heat is generated, resulting in lower cylinder head temperatures and allowing for leaner air/fuel mixtures for better fuel efficiency.

The turbo engine is coupled to a first-in-segment seven-speed EcoShift® dual-clutch transmission (DCT). This Hyundai-developed dual-clutch transmission offers outstanding efficiency with quick, seamless shifting and brisk acceleration. 

When compared with some competitors’ continuously-variable transmissions, this DCT is able to handle more torque with minimal power interruption throughout the powertrain operating range for a natural acceleration characteristic that consumers expect and offers greater durability. 

EPA fuel economy for this powertrain on Eco FWD models is 26 (city), 32 (highway), 28 (combined). Sport and Limited FWD turbo engine models are rated at 25 (city), 30 (highway), 27 (combined).

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CAPABILITY

Tucson offers an advanced AWD system developed by Hyundai in conjunction with Magna Powertrain. The system includes a driver-selectable AWD lock that allows a differentiated torque split between front and rear wheels, for off-road and extremely slippery road conditions. 

The system also includes Active Cornering Control, which automatically transfers torque to the wheels with the most traction. The system reduces understeer and enhances cornering performance by braking the inside rear wheel and delivering more torque to the outside rear wheel, providing a torque-vectoring effect. 

Finally, the system incorporates both Hillstart Assist and Downhill Brake Control to assist drivers facing sharp incline or decline conditions.

REFINED, RESPONSIVE CHASSIS

The Tucson platform offers enhanced driving dynamics with a long wheelbase and wide track for greater ride comfort and linear stability. 

The Tucson also benefits from strategic use of structural adhesives at high stress points on the chassis and extensive use of hot-stamping methods for greater rigidity. The structure also uses four-point bushing mounts for improved comfort and reduced road noise. 

A world’s first shock-absorber mounting structure, the Tucson employs a dual-reinforcing panel rear wheelhouse design, which optimizes panels that are prone to vibration, reduced road noise levels and ride and handling improvements.

The Tucson suspension has been enhanced for precise handling without sacrificing ride comfort. The front suspension is a MacPherson strut design, with coil springs, gas-filled shock absorbers and a 24.7 mm stabilizer bar. The rear suspension is an independent, multi-link design, now with dual lower arms for both FWD and AWD, for optimal ride comfort and body control.

Both front and rear suspensions use SACHS® dampers and lightweight, hollow stabilizer bars for superior body control in all driving conditions. Rear suspension control arms minimize camber and toe changes throughout the suspension travel range. 

In addition, the jounce bumpers use a sophisticated, hydraulic-type design for refined responses over larger road impacts. Suspension bushings are composed of a higher-dampening synthetic rubber for smoother ride characteristics when compared with conventional rubber.

Tucson also offers Drive Mode Select, which allows the driver to customize their Tucson’s dynamic responses, such as steering feel, transmission and overall powertrain responsiveness to their preferences, and to changing road or traffic conditions.

LOWER NVH, BETTER AERODYNAMICS

Tucson has a number of sound dampening and insulation measures, such as:

• Large engine mounts for reduced engine vibration
• Rear cross-members with a bushing-mount design
• Sound insulation materials for inner fenders, underbody, instrument panel, transmission tunnel and all cabin pillars
• Using 335 feet of structural adhesive to insulate against road noise
• Aerodynamics have been improved to 0.33 Cd

Tucson’s coefficient of drag was achieved through a special aerodynamic design focus on the A-pillar design, rear spoiler side trim and underbody panels, all of which reduce air vortex and resulting aerodynamic drag.

IMPROVED STEERING FEEL

The Tucson’s motor-driven power steering is more efficient and quieter than traditional hydraulic systems by reducing parasitic losses from ancillary belts and their continual drag on the powertrain. 

Further, the steering system is tuned for precise and rapid adjustments in steering feel with changing driving conditions. The steering wheel itself offers a wider range of tilt and telescopic adjustment for greater driver comfort.

SEGMENT FIRSTS

The Tucson offers several compact CUV segment firsts, including ventilated front seats and YES Essentials® stain-resistant seats, now on all fabrics. The Tucson also offers a Smart Power Liftgate with auto-open. 

The Smart Power Liftgate enables the Tucson owner to automatically open the rear liftgate, hands-free, by simply standing within a few feet of the liftgate for a few seconds with the key fob in a pocket or purse. 

This is especially convenient whenever the owner may be holding shopping bags or other items and needs hands-free access to the cargo area.

AUDIO, NAVIGATION AND CONNECTVITY TECHNOLOGY

The Tucson offers a standard five-inch color LCD display with rearview camera and touchscreen function for intuitive operation. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are also available along with Apple Siri® “Eyes Free” integration. On the navigation-equipped Tucson, popular apps such as Pandora® Internet Radio are already integrated with the multimedia system.

For audiophiles, Tucson also offers an available 315-watt, Infinity AM/FM/SiriusXM premium audio system. 

The latest generation of SiriusXM Travel Link® with Traffic, Sports, Weather, Stocks, Fuel Prices and Movies is also available. SiriusXM’s Tune Start® allows the replay of a song from its beginning whenever a preset is selected. Additional multi-cultural channels are also available. 

Tucson also offers Hyundai’s navigation system, with an advanced, eight-inch display for easy legibility. The screen also offers a split-screen display with both map and music data available simultaneously.

COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY FEATURES

The Tucson received a 2016 Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with AEB. 

Advanced safety technologies such as AEB with pedestrian detection, Lane Departure Warning System, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Backup Warning Sensors and standard rearview camera are offered. In addition, advanced high-strength steel represents over 50 percent of the Tucson’s structure, for enhanced crash safety.

The Tucson is engineered to provide its passengers with multiple defensive safety layers. 

The A-pillar and mirror blind spots offer enhanced driver visibility. The steel unibody has integrated crumple zones and a high-tensile front sub-frame designed to work together to reduce the forces that typically reach the passenger compartment. 

The center pillars serve as the anchors of a ring structure which improves overall side structure stiffness while also creating more room for the door armrest and seat. All four doors also have internal guard beams to protect passengers in a side-impact collision.

The entire body shell is stiff and light due to extensive use of advanced high-strength steel, and the use of Tailor Welded Blanks (TWB) reinforces key structural members. 

TWB assemblies combine steels of different thickness and grades using a sophisticated laser welding and stamping process to achieve an optimal stiffness-to-weight ratio. TWBs reduce body weight while enhancing crash energy management.

Tucson also features a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that alerts drivers if one or more tires are under-inflated, including the tire’s location.

COLOUR

Tucson offers eight appealing exterior colors and three interior color environments. Interior color environments include black, beige and gray in cloth, and black or beige in leather, available on Limited models.

NEXT-GENERATION BLUE LINK®

Tucson offers the next-generation of Hyundai Blue Link® Connected Car services with enhanced safety, service and infotainment. Blue Link brings seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, Remote Stop, Destination Search powered by Google®, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Car Finder and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. Many of these features can even be controlled via the latest Android Wear ™ and Apple Watch offerings.

In addition to these features and services, Tucson models equipped with Blue Link come standard with one year of complimentary Blue Link® Connected Care. Connected Care is a suite of safety and car care features providing Hyundai owners with free proactive services including Automatic Collision Notification, SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Monthly Vehicle Health Reporting and Maintenance Alerts. 

Blue Link is offered in three service packages: Connected Care, Remote and Guidance.

Connected Care package (complimentary for 1-year):

• Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance
• SOS Emergency Assistance
• Enhanced Roadside Assistance
• Monthly Vehicle Health Report
• Maintenance Alerts
• Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification (DTC)
• Service Link
• Blue Link App (smartphone, smartwatch)
• On-Demand Diagnostics
• Driving Information

Remote package:

• Remote Start with Climate Control
• Remote Door Lock/Unlock
• Remote Horn and Lights
• Car Finder via Mobile App
• Stolen Vehicle Recovery
• Stolen Vehicle Slowdown
• Stolen Vehicle Immobilization
• Alarm Notification
• Vehicle Safeguard Alerts

• Geo-Fence
• Valet Alert
• Speed/Curfew Alert

Guidance package:

• Destination search powered by Google®
• Destination Send-to-Car by Google®

Ford survey shows British young drivers are more likely to be distracted by attractive pedestrians.

• Car crashes are leading cause of death for young people. In Europe, young people are almost twice as likely to be killed on roads compared with the average person
• Results showed that British young drivers are the most likely in Europe to be distracted by attractive pedestrians
• Ford survey of more than 6,500 young Europeans shows 43 per cent have texted, 36 per cent have taken phone calls, 11 per cent have watched mobile videos while driving; 13 per cent have driven after drinking  
• Survey also shows that 26 per cent have had an accident, 20 per cent have been in a car stopped by police. In summer, when deaths peak, 68 per cent are more relaxed about their driving.
• Ford publishes spoof video for “Blown Ups” – inflatable grownups that are designed to prevent reckless behaviour behind the wheel. Survey reveals 41 per cent take more risks with friends in car, and up to 57 per cent drive more safely with older relatives
• Ford Driving Skills for Life offers free training for young drivers. By the end of 2016, the programme will have trained more than 20,000 drivers across 13 countries in Europe.

Research shows that worldwide, car crashes are the leading cause of death among young people, with a higher proportion dying on the roads than at any other time of year.*

These drivers in the UK are the most likely in Europe to be distracted by attractive pedestrians, and the majority of road accident fatalities involve young men. The summer period has a significantly increased risk with almost two thirds of young people saying they are more relaxed with their driving during the holiday months.

In Europe, this segment accounts for eight per cent of the total population, but fifteen per cent of all those killed in road accidents.  In the summertime, the problem gets worse as 18-24-year-olds account for 21 percent of deaths on the road in summer. **

Risky behaviour has been identified as a key factor behind the statistics, which also show that from 2004 to 2013, 62,000 young people were killed in road accidents in the European Union. ** According to the report by European Road Safety Observatory, poor reading of the road, impairment from substances or stress and distraction are among the most common factors in accidents involving young drivers.

Ford commissioned a survey of 6,500 young Europeans to better understand the risks they take. *** This shows that 57 per cent have exceeded speed limits, 43 per cent have sent a text while driving, 36 per cent have taken calls and sent instant messages, 16 per cent have driven without wearing their seatbelts, 13 per cent have driven after drinking, and up to 11 per cent have watched videos or TV shows on their devices.

Ford offers free training for young drivers with Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL). In Europe, by the end of 2016, the programme will have trained more than 20,000 drivers across 13 countries.

“Summer is a great time to enjoy the freedom of driving, which is as much a part of being young today as it was for previous generations. But too many young adults are dying in car crashes caused by a combination of inexperience and poor decision making,” said Jim Graham, manager, Ford DSFL.

Up to 57 per cent of young drivers also admit they drive more safely with parents or grandparents in the car, and 41 per cent said they would take more risks with friends in the car. For this reason Ford has created a new spoof video to showcase the virtues of “Blown Ups.” This fictional product is an inflatable grownup, triggered to expand when young drivers are reckless behind the wheel; and serves as a reminder of the expanding DSFL programme.  

A total of 93 per cent consider they have good driving skills – but 54 per cent admit they are not always as safe as they should be while driving.

The majority of young driver fatalities involve young men, and the Ford survey confirms they are more likely to engage in risky behaviour. Young men are three times as likely as young women to be distracted by attractive pedestrians; 25 per cent have been stopped by police compared with 16 per cent of women; and they are more likely to speed, use mobile phones while driving, and drink drive.

“It is crucial that we find the right way to reach young people with these very important messages and to ensure that as many drivers as possible have the opportunity to benefit from DSFL training,” Graham said.

The dates for the Driving Skills for Life programme in the UK will be announced later this year.

Citroën’s new C4 Cactus Rip Curl Special Edition stars in an adventurous new TV advert.

Citroën’s new C4 Cactus Rip Curl Special Edition stars in an adventurous new advert, which hits TV screens in the UK on 30 July 2016. The new special edition, introduces Grip Control to the C4 Cactus range for the very first time.

First unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the new C4 Cactus Rip Curl Special Edition is on sale now in the UK, priced from just £18,840 OTR.

To celebrate the adventurous and fun nature of the car, which is the result of a collaboration between Citroën and world famous surf brand Rip Curl, Citroën has created a new TV advert entitled ‘The road is your new spot’, which is a surfing term for the best place to catch a wave.

Starring professional surfer, Vincent Duvignac, and with music by French singer/songwriter, Gaspard Royant, the TV commercial sees Vincent float through the city on his board before jumping behind the wheel of the special edition.

Featuring unique interior and exterior styling elements, the new Rip Curl Special Edition introduces Grip Control to the C4 Cactus range for the first time. The intelligent traction system enables drivers to tackle the different types of terrain encountered as part of an adventurous outdoor lifestyle, such as snow, mud and sand.

The new C4 Cactus Rip Curl Special Edition is on sale now and, to celebrate the launch of the car, Citroën will give the public an opportunity to get closer to the action during August by hosting a special auction on eBay. Participants can own one of the unique surfboards that have been designed especially to help showcase the special edition and to reinforce Citroën’s ‘feel good’ philosophy. All proceeds will be donated to The Wave Project, an award-winning charity that uses surfing as a form of therapy for young people.

“The E-type Club ROUND BRITAIN COASTAL DRIVE, supporting Prostate Cancer UK” is really gathering momentum now.

• Supporters include Lord March, Brian Johnson, Martin Brundle, Jeremy Clarkson...
• Eagle Low Drag GT just entered
• Ross Brawn doing two Scottish stages
• Priceless original Lightweight E entered
• Over 100 E-types participating
• Raising awareness of, and funds for, prostate cancer
• More cars still needed

“The E-type Club ROUND BRITAIN COASTAL DRIVE, supporting Prostate Cancer UK” is really gathering momentum now.

Over 100 Jaguar E-types have already booked for one or more of the 18 daily stages round the coastal roads of Great Britain. One of those is Formula 1 legend Ross Brawn who masterminded Michael Schumacher's seven World Championships.

Brawn has a fantastic collection of cars, reflecting his time with Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar, including a pair of stunning E-types.

'I think this sounds like a very different and interesting event, supporting a very worthwhile cause. I have booked for two stages and am looking forward to enjoying the fantastic coastal roads of Scotland in my Jaguar E-type.'

Another F1 legend involved is Martin Brundle. 'As a Jaguar E-type owner I am delighted to be a Supporter of this unique event for a very good cause.'

In the historic motor racing world, Goodwood hosts the finest events, thanks to the creativity and drive of Lord March. 'I am delighted to offer Goodwood as the venue for both the start and finish of this unique event, and to support this very worthwhile cause that is of vital importance to men everywhere.

'Goodwood played a significant role in the original E-type story and these beautiful cars have entertained the crowds in more recent years at our Goodwood Revival meetings.'

This unique event is all about E-types, as well as people. The owner of one of the two fabulous Eagle Low Drag GT E-types has just signed up and this stunning creation by Eagle, one of the leading E-type specialists in the world, is bound to cause tremendous interest.

Jaguar originally built just 12 very special aluminium Lightweight E-types for racing at Le Mans and Sebring. They were driven by World Champions Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill and Jack Brabham. One, arguably the ultimate Lightweight E, was built with a special Low Drag body. This unique car, which has a value between £5m and £10m, has just been entered by eminent Jaguar restorer Classic Motor Cars.

These two cars span the complete spectrum from ultimate period E-type to ultimate modern E-type-inspired creation.

'I am overwhelmed,' says E-type Club founder and author Philip Porter who has recently recovered from prostate cancer and conceived this event. 'The support we are getting from owners and high profile friends is just amazing.

'It feels really good to be using our lovely cars in this very constructive way. Our aim is to raise awareness of this killer cancer from which one in eight men suffers.'

Growing list of Supporters includes Brian Johnson, Jeremy Clarkson and Derek Bell who will be flagging the cars away at Goodwood.

The facts: Start: Goodwood, Sept 12. Average 180 miles per day. 18 daily stages. Finish: Goodwood Sept 29. Full mechanical back-up. JLR Support Vehicle. Evening events/receptions.  Route breakdown on www.e-typeclub.com. Various fund-raising initiatives underway. JustGiving page on E-type Club website...

What RBCD means: supporting the vital work of Prostate Cancer UK – using our E-type Jaguars for the benefit of men everywhere – enjoying some stunning driving routes – reaching out to the public with our beautiful cars – working with local and national media – sampling the contrasting and fabulous coastal scenery - participating in a unique event.

Bristol launches it's new car for the public at this year's Salon Prive at Blenheim Palace.

• Bristol BULLET to make first full public debut at UK’s most exclusive automotive event, Salon Privé
• Launched on the anniversary of the founding of Bristol Cars Limited to celebrate 70 years of sophisticated luxury motoring

Hot on the heels of its public unveiling, is the news that reborn British marque, Bristol, will make its first full public debut with the BULLET at the upcoming Salon Privé event on 1^st to 3^rd September.

As the UK’s most exclusive automotive event, Salon Privé attracts the world’s leading manufacturers, press and collectors. With the event now at the internationally renowned World Heritage site of spectacular Blenheim Palace. 

Its central location and easy access via road, rail and air will ensure visitor numbers continue to increase as guests travel to the event not only from throughout the UK but also overseas.

With a bold and confident design and manufactured from bespoke carbon fibre composites in the UK, the Bristol BULLET is launched on the anniversary of the founding of Bristol Cars Limited, celebrating 70 years of sophisticated motoring. With a top-speed of 155 mph from the 4.8-litre engine, the BULLET has the performance to match its incredible looks.

Julian Ramshaw, General Manager of Bristol Cars Ltd, said: ‘’The BULLET celebrates 70 years of design and innovation at Bristol Cars. This unique speedster sets the tone for the future of Bristol Cars – with a focus on luxury, performance and elegance it really is the ultimate driver’s car.  We are delighted that the first public showing of the Bristol BULLET will be at Salon Privé.’’

MG opens it newest dealership in Swansea, Wales, with Swansea's ex football chairman as dealer principal.v

With an ex-football team chairman at the helm of MG Motor’s newest dealer, it’s fair to say they’re in safe hands and well versed in tackling the competition.

In 1986, Robert Jones opened Panda Motors in Swansea after his stint as Chairman for Swansea City Football Club. Since then, the dealership has operated as a family-run business. Anthony Jones, Robert’s son, is now running the sales department.

Panda Motors has in the past operated as a sole-franchise dealership, along with a stock of used cars. They have decided, after being so impressed with the modern line-up of MG Motor, that it was time to bring in a manufacturer they could proudly represent.

Anthony said: “We were extremely taken with the overall value of the brand and the quality of the vehicles. It’s great to represent a car manufacturer that is so well known and has such a strong backing – that really bodes well for the future.”

This month sees Panda Motors’ 30th anniversary – a celebration that Anthony and his team will tie into the launch event when they invite people down in August.

Anthony added: “We’re very well established in the area so we know that when the cars arrive they will generate a lot of interest. Plus, when you see the offers and the cost of them, you realise they’re easily some of the best out there. The MG GS is certainly a leader in the sector, so we see that model being very popular!”

Matthew Cheyne, Head of Sales and Marketing for MG, said: “We’re really pleased to welcome Panda Motors to our dealer network. We are proud of the fact we have so many family-run dealerships like Panda as they are often well known in their area at the grass roots level and aren’t afraid to get out into their local community to put the product in front of customers.

“We look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with Panda Motors.”

USA - Buick continues to build on a sound footing with nearly 700,000 units sold in the first six months of the year.

• Momentum speeds after three years of record global sales 

Among the top automotive brands — those selling more than 200,000 units internationally so far this year — Buick is growing at an unmatched pace. With 675,964 sales through June, Buick ended 2016’s first half up 20.1 percent over the same period in 2015.

In this year of rapid growth, Buick has risen to the fifth-largest passenger vehicle brand in China and is outselling key competitors including Acura, Infiniti and Lincoln in North America.

The growth has been fueled by core international products including the Encore small SUV, which this year surpassed a half-million sales since it was introduced 3.5 years ago. Encore has been a success story in every market, though North America has led the way thus far in 2016 with 36,365 sales through June.

Buick’s award-winning Envision compact crossover concluded its first full month of U.S. sales with 1,436 customer deliveries amid limited availability. A full model range starting at $34,990 launches for the 2017 model year this fall. The Envision has quickly become Buick’s best-selling model sold internationally, followed by Encore and LaCrosse.

Buick’s all-new LaCrosse flagship sedan is launching now. Beautifully crafted and thoughtfully innovative, the 2017 LaCrosse launches globally in the second half of the year as a showcase of design and technology for the brand. More than 950,000 customers worldwide have chosen the LaCrosse since the current model was introduced in 2009.

“2016 has been a year of optimism and excitement for Buick as we’ve outpaced our top competitors,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Buick Sales, Service and Marketing. “As new products continue to arrive to our stores, there’s never been a better time to take a fresh look at Buick’s range of premium SUVs and cars.”

Buick’s momentous 2016 has also included the launch of the Cascada convertible in the U.S. market and continued growth for the Excelle GT, Buick’s best-seller in China. Cascada, which offers a lower base price than an Audi A3 convertible but space and power similar to an Audi A5 convertible, has outsold both of those vehicles combined through the first half of the year.

In the U.S., Buick was named KBB’s “Best Value Luxury Brand” for the fourth year in a row.

Citoren Launches it's latest Special Edition, the W, based on the top of teh range Flair C4 Cactus, this all White car is stunning.

Citroën is extending its C4 Cactus range with the introduction of a new C4 Cactus W Special Edition. With a Pearl White body, white door mirrors and Dune coloured Airbumps™, the new Special Edition further enhances the unique style and design of the highly-acclaimed C4 Cactus. C4 Cactus W will be on sale in the UK from 1 August 2016, priced from just £18,890 MRRP OTR.

Citroën is further enhancing the standout style of the award-winning C4 Cactus, with the launch of a new C4 Cactus W Special Edition that will be on sale in the UK from 1 August.

The new special edition features eye-catching exterior design with white door mirrors, white roof bars,  unique 17-inch white ‘Cross’ alloy wheels and a Pearl White body colour, as well as Dune coloured Airbumps™ – Citroën’s innovative technology designed to protect C4 Cactus from everyday bumps and scrapes.

Based on the range-topping Flair trim level, C4 Cactus W features dark tinted rear windows, satellite navigation, automatic air conditioning, a colour reversing camera, split-folding rear seats and a space saver spare wheel, plus the addition of the striking new colour scheme and the exclusive white alloys.

The new model sets the highest possible standard in terms of style, comfort and well-being. Customers wanting to enhance C4 Cactus W even further can select the optional extra-large thermally protective panoramic sunroof (£425) and black part-leather upholstery (£695).

Offering a choice of two engines, the new C4 Cactus W can be specified with either the 3-cylinder turbo petrol PureTech 110 S&S – an International Engine of the Year winner 2016 – or the Blue HDi 100, which boasts CO₂emissions of just 95g/km.

Combining striking design, bold character, innovative useful features and competitive running costs,   C4 Cactus has won numerous UK and international awards since its launch in 2014.

The new C4 Cactus W Special Edition is available to order now and is officially on sale from 1 August 2016, with prices starting from just £18,890 on the road.

Citroën C4 Cactus W Special Edition	CO2 emissions	On the Road MRRP
PureTech 110 S&S manual	100	£18,890.00
BlueHDi 100 manual	95	£19,620.00