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Donnelly Group lead the way in helping your business • Toyota starts production of new C-HR Crossover • Renault announces all-new Scénic and Grand Scénic • Limited run Black Edition joins Volkswagen Caddy range • Transformation of Seat Business Centres continues


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After six months of development, Carlisle’s local Volvo dealership, part of the Lloyd Taking inspiration from Volvo’s Scandinavian heritage, VRE focuses on making the Motor Group, now has a new state-of-the-art premises, which has doubled the size of customer feel relaxed and at ease in an environment that is designed to enhance their
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Lloyd Volvo’s impressive new showroom
enhances the customer experience
• Lloyd Volvo Carlisle expands Parkhouse dealership with Scandinavian-inspired showroom and new customer experience.
After six months of development, Carlisle’s local Volvo dealership, part of the Lloyd Motor Group, now has a new state-of-the-art premises, which has doubled the size of its Parkhouse-based showroom.
As Volvo has enhanced and expanded its range in recent years, the renovated Volvo showroom will have the capacity to display eight cars, including the multi award- winning 7-seat XC90 and the eagerly-anticipated S90 saloon and V90 estate models, while incorporating the new Volvo Retail Experience (VRE), the Swedish manufacturer’s latest corporate makeover, which Volvo Car UK is rolling out across its dealer network.
Taking inspiration from Volvo’s Scandinavian heritage, VRE focuses on making the customer feel relaxed and at ease in an environment that is designed to enhance their experience, whether they are looking at new or used cars or maintaining their current vehicle.
Both inside and out, the new showroom’s architecture gives the feeling of space and design for which Sweden is renowned.
Visit our new showroom today.
Lloyd Carlisle for Volvo Cars
Chandler Way, Parkhouse CA3 0JY 01228 515 000 www.volvocarscarlisle.co.uk
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Donnelly
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Established in 1947 from humble beginnings in Caledon, Co. Tyrone, today the Donnelly Group is now the largest independently owned Motor Group in Northern Ireland, recognised by the industry
and our customers as one of the best in eld, specialising in the supply cars, vans, 4x4’s, commercial sales and vehicle conversions.
With 8 locations across Northern Ireland, the Donnelly Group portfolio boasts 18 Manufacturers.
Donnelly Group boast
8 world leading new van brands including; Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Renault, Fiat Professional, Citroen, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Nissan and Toyota.
Dean Martin, Group Sales Director mentioned, “The 2015 Northern Ireland commercial market rose to approximately 6,554 registrations in 2015,
an approximate increase of 14.2% on 2014 registrations. Donnelly Group accounted
for approximately 25% of all commercial vehicle registrations
in Northern Ireland in 2015.
Our success is based on our strategic and geographic locations, product portfolio, customer service and our commercial vehicle replacement initiative. The demand for commercial vans, minibuses and specialist wheelchair accessible vehicles remains strong.
Alongside commercial sales, Taxi Bus Conversions Ltd (TBC), a subsidiary of Donnelly Group is a leading specialist vehicle converter across the UK for taxis, wheelchair accessible vehicles, minibuses and
vans supplying private, eet, commercial, community and Motability markets as well as major eets in Northern Ireland.
The success of Taxi Bus Conversions Ltd (TBC) is based on matching the extensive experience and knowledge of the vehicle conversion business with an in-depth appreciation
of our clients' needs, ensuring each end user receives a durable conversion to match the speci c requirements.
Taxi Bus Conversions Ltd (TBC ) has established links
with Volkswagen, a brand synonymous with quality and reliability. With innovative wheelchair accessible conversion of the popular Volkswagen Caddy Maxi
Life MPV, along with other Volkswagen conversions, are now available throughout the UK and Ireland via selected partners within the Volkswagen Commercial Dealer Network. TBC also have a strong relationship with a range of manufacturers including Citroen, Vauxhall and Fiat.
As a result of their continued high standards in delivering excellent customer service, Donnelly Group have been
in business for 69 years and currently employ 670 sta across the Group.
Donnelly Group has eight locations province wide
at Dungannon, Eglinton, Enniskillen, Omagh, Ballymena, Mallusk and Belfast.
For more information on this PR please contact Niamh Campbell on 028 8772 2887 or email niamh.campbell@ donnellygroup.co.uk
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Crafter2Craftsman – the new Crafter on tour visiting the craftsmen of Europe
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is sending the new Crafter on a trip across Europe: four months, 42,000 kilometres, 30 countries. Non-stop. Through a huge range of di erent road conditions and climate zones. The aim: to nd extraordinary craftsmen in each and every country and discover what drives them on to nd perfection.
The new Crafter has been tailored to the needs and requirements of diverse user groups like never before. The result: a commercial vehicle that is more practical, cost-e cient and innovative than ever – and thus equal to all the challenges of everyday life in the manual trades.
Carsten Sass, Head of Sales in Germany, said: "We developed the new Crafter
in close collaboration with its target groups and paid particular attention to quality. Our aim
now with Crafter2Craftsmen
is to show how reliable the
new Crafter is and that it ts in perfectly into the operations of even the most out-of-the-ordinary craftsman."
The tour, called 'Crafter2Craftsmen', starts in Hannover, the headquarters of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand. From here it's o to the Hannover co ee-making business of Andreas Berndt (56). He roasts single-origin co ee and co ee blends, paying special attention to careful processing. His work as a master roaster
lls him with pride, as is quickly evident. He learned his trade at roasting houses all over Europe.
In the main, Berndt does the roasting himself. However, his sons Fabian (27) and Fleming (23) also lend a hand in the family business.
The next two stops for the Crafter will be France and Spain. From there it’s on to nd some
of the most passionate and unorthodox craftsmen in Europe, Morocco and Iceland. A bagpipe maker in Scotland, windmill restorer in the Netherlands, the Royal Danish ower supplier
or a blacksmith making axes in Sweden: what unites them all
is a passion for perfection. And over the coming months, the new Crafter – covering a distance approximately equivalent to the Earth's circumference – will be going through this quality check from the outset.
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JCT600 Van Centre (Hull)
Saxon Way, Priory Park West, Hessle, Hull, East Yorkshire. Telephone: 01482 908620. Find us on your sat-nav using HU13 9PB. www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/JCT600Hull
JCT600 Van Centre (York)
Centurion Park, Clifton Moor, York. Telephone: 01904 848227.
Find us on your sat-nav using YO30 4WW. www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/JCT600York
JCT600 Van Centre (Sheffield)
Europa Close, Europa Link, Sheffield. Telephone: 0114 404 0028.
Find us on your sat-nav using S9 1XS. www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/jct600sheffield
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Great offers at JCT600 Volkswagen.
The Caddy is yours from £169 a month* with £750 towards your initial rental. Or you can drive away the Transporter from just £229 a month† with an initial rental of £350. Whatever your business need, we have a comprehensive range of commercial vehicles designed for business users only with great service and finance options to get you on the road at a price you can afford and to keep you there.
This offer applies to business users only. All our Contract Hire packages come with instant access to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Driverline, a dedicated contact number to help keep you on the road.
For more details, contact us or call for a test drive.
^At the end of the agreement the vehicle and ownership rights will stay with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services. *All prices shown are ex VAT. Initial customer rental £507.00. Business users only. Based on a 36 month, 10,000 mile per annum [non-maintained] Contract Hire agreement on Caddy Startline 75 PS 2.0 TDI BMT. 6.0p per mile excess mileagecharges apply.+ Contract Hire agreement on T26 EU6 SWB Startline 102 PS with an initial customer rental of £687.00. Offer available until 30th December, 2016 from participating Van Centres. Offers may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Further charges may apply when vehicle is returned, subject to the contract fair wear and tear guidelines and mileage. VAT payable at a prevailing rate. Finance subject to status. 18s and over. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Accurate at time of publication [10/2016]. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders to assist with your purchase, who may pay us for introducing you to them.
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Our range starts from £169 a month* on contract hire.^


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New high-value sport model leads new 2017 Lexus CT 200h range
Lexus has revised its CT 200h range for the 2017 model year, introducing more choice with a repro led Sport version and new Executive Edition grade, plus new equipment features and options across the board.
The result is even greater customer appeal from the market’s rst full hybrid luxury hatchback. In addition to
Lexus quality and comfort,
the CT 200h continues to provide exceptionally cost- e cient performance, with CO2 emissions from a tax-beating 82g/km (CT 200h S).
The CT 200h Sport has a refocused speci cation that helps bring this stylish version to wider customer base. While the new Sport may have a simpli ed standard equipment list, it still delivers strongly in terms of buyer-appeal with features such as a reversing camera, Lexus Navigation, rear privacy glass and matching black 17-inch alloy wheels, mirror housings and spindle grille (mesh and frame).
These are in addition to the CT 200h’s impressive list of standard features, including eight airbags, a six-speaker audio system with Bluetooth, DAB reception, CD player and Remote Touch rotary controller, USB port, shark n roof antenna, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, rain-sensing wipers and Lexus’s Drive Mode Select, which allows the driver
to adjust the car’s performance to suit their personal choice or the driving conditions.
For those who want to add more to their Lexus, the Sport Plus pack option adds parking sensors, smart (keyless) entry, heated front seats, sunroof and the choice of metallic or two- paint nishes (further details below) for just £2,500.
The CT 200h gains a new Executive model which comes richly equipped, featuring
Lexus Premium Navigation has been reduced by £345
to £1,650, re ecting the fact that a reversing camera is now a standard feature on all CT models bar the entry-level S grade.
The exterior paint choices for the CT 200h have been updated with new Copper Brown and Sky Blue metallic shades and the option of Sonic Titanium on all models. The two-tone paint nish remains exclusive to Sport
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17-inch dark smoked grey
alloy wheels, cruise control, reversing camera, supple
Tahara upholstery and Lexus Navigation, in addition to the standard model features detailed above.
The CT 200h F Sport can be speci ed with leather seat upholstery – a choice which opens up the further options of Lexus Premium Navigation and a sunroof. The price of
models, with a choice of Deep Blue, Sky Blue, Mercury Grey, Fuji Red, Sonic White and Sonic Titanium in combination with a Velvet Black roof.
The CT 200h Advance can be speci ed with new Red
or Ocean Blue fabric, with
the same shades also newly available for the F Sport model, in combination with Lexus’s supple Tahara upholstery material.


AMAZING FOR BUSINESS
LEXUS TWICKENHAM 161 Chertsey Road, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 1ER 020 8607 8582 E: [email protected]
V: www.twickenham.lexus.co.uk
NX 300h prices start from £30,955. Model shown is NX 300h Luxury £36,640, including optional metallic paint at £645. RC 300h prices start from £35,995. Model shown is RC 300h F SPORT £39,120, including optional metallic paint at £625. RX 450h prices start from £48,495. Model shown is RX 450h F SPORT £54,640, including optional metallic paint at £645. *For Business Users only. Initial rental and VAT applies. Available on new sales of NX 300h Luxury, RC 300h F SPORT and RX 450h F SPORT. Ordered and proposed for nance between 3 October 2016 and 14 December 2016, registered and nanced by 31 March 2017 through Lexus Financial Services on Lexus Connect Contract Hire. Initial rental £2,154 + VAT for NX 300h Luxury. Advertised rental based on a 4 year non-maintained contract, 8,000 miles per annum. Initial rental £2,334 + VAT for RC 300h F Sports. Advertised rental based on a 4 year non-maintained contract, 8,000 miles per annum. Initial rental £3,600 + VAT for RX450h F SPORT. Advertised rental based on a 4 year non-maintained contract, 8,000 miles per annum. Excess mileage charges apply. Other nance offers available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. Participating Lexus Centres. Lexus Centres are independent of Lexus Financial Services. Terms and conditions apply. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status to over 18s only. Lexus Financial Services is a trading name of Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC. Registered Of ce: Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom, KT18 5UZ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The MPG gures quoted are sourced from of cial EU-regulated test results. They are provided for comparability purposes, and may not re ect actual driving experience.
NX 300h Luxury fuel consumption and CO2 gures: urban 53.3 mpg (5.3 l/100km), extra-urban 55.4 mpg (5.1 l/100km), combined 54.3 mpg (5.2 l/100km), 121g/km CO2 (21% BIK).
RC 300h F SPORT fuel consumption and CO2 gures: urban 55.3 mpg (5.1 l/100km), extra-urban 56.5 mpg (5.0 l/100km), coSmmbinaedll5B6.u5sminpge(s5s.0 Fl/1l0e0ektmM), 1a16nga/kgmeCmOe2 n(2t0%1B1IK). RX 450h F SPORT fuel consumption and CO2 gures: urban 51.4 mpg (5.5 l/100km), extra-urban 51.4 mpg (5.5 l/100km), combined 51.4 mpg (5.5 l/100km), 127 g/km CO2 (22% BIK).
BUSINESS SUPPORT AT LEXUS TWICKENHAM
At Lexus Twickenham our dedicated Business Centre Team are experts in helping you reduce your vehicle running costs. The Lexus Hybrid range bene ts from a 3% lower BIK taxation an equivalent diesel competitors, helping you reduce your tax liability. And with strong residuals, competitive nance and low whole-life costs, running a Lexus for business may cost less than you might think.
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NX 300h LUXURY £359 PER MONTH*
INITIAL RENTAL OF £2,154 (+VAT) FOLLOWED BY 35 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF £359 (+VAT)
RC 300h F SPORT £389 PER MONTH*
INITIAL RENTAL OF £2,334 (+VAT) FOLLOWED BY 47 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF £389 (+VAT)
ALL NEW RX 450h F SPORT £499 PER MONTH*
INITIAL RENTAL OF £3,600 (+VAT) FOLLOWED BY 47 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF £499 (+ VAT)
Other models and offers are available. Please contact Iain Sommerville for further information.
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Toyota starts production of new C-HR Crossover
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Toyota has o cially launched production of the new C-HR, a model that promises a radical injection of style, handling
and driving pleasure into the medium-size crossover market.
C-HR also signals a
further strengthening of Toyota’s European and British manufacturing operations, being built in Turkey with hybrid engines supplied by the company’s Deeside engine plant in North Wales and transmissions from Poland. Toyota has invested an additional £7.1 million in Toyota Manufacturing UK’s operations to bring the hybrid engine into production.
C-HR’s dynamic quality is rooted in its use of a Toyota New Global Architecture- based platform, securing fundamental advantages such as a low centre of gravity and a highly rigid body construction.
The model is the rst outside Japan to be manufactured using TNGA, which is a central element in Toyota’s commitment to build ever-better cars
Speaking at the line-o ceremony today at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey’s Sakarya factory, Dr Johan van Zyl, President and CEO Toyota Motor Europe, said: “The Toyota C-HR is a hugely important product for the whole of Toyota. The crossover segment is growing fast and this is our very strong entry into the segment.”
C-HR is unique in its part
of the market by o ering customers the choice of a smooth and e cient hybrid powertrain and it joins the British-built Auris and the French manufactured Yaris as Toyota’s third European-manufactured hybrid vehicle. The importance of this was emphasised by Moritaka Yoshida, President of
Toyota Motor Corporation’s mid-
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customers around the world that hybrid vehicles are one of the best solutions to today’s environmental issues. We have now sold more than 9.5 million hybrids globally,” he said.
The introduction of C-HR
will increase annual production capacity at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey to 280,000 vehicles, including the established Corolla and Verso models built there. Toyota has invested around €350 million (approx. £312.5 million) in the plant for the new model, taking total investment in TMMT to €1.7 billion (approx. £1.5 billion) since the start of operations in 1994. The workforce has been increased by an additional 2,000 people to accommodate C-HR.
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Contact Vicky Pearce: tel 07973 900687 or email [email protected] www.steveneagelltoyota.co.uk
Models shown are Auris Hybrid Business Edition 5 door 1.8 VVT-i Auto £22,195 and Avensis Touring Sports Business Edition 5 door 1.6 D-4D Manual £23,335. Price excludes metallic paint at £545 ex VAT. 5 year/100,000 mile manufacturer warranty subject to terms and conditions.
80.7 (3.5), Combined 78.5 (3.6). CO2
Consumption Figures in mpg (l/100km): Urban 55.4 (5.1), Extra Urban 74.3 (3.8), Combined 67.3 (4.2). CO2 Emissions 110g/km. All mpg and CO2
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Toyota safety makes sense for 2017 RAV4
Toyota is putting safety rst among the changes for the 2017 version of its RAV4 compact SUV, making Toyota Safety Sense standard on all versions of the compact SUV, excepting only the entry level Active model, where it is now o ered as an option (price £1,060).
This equips RAV4 with functions that reduce the risk of a collision and warn the driver of hazards: a Pre-Collision System with autonomous emergency braking; Adaptive Cruise Control; Lane Departure Alert; Automatic High Beam operation; and Road Sign Assist.
Together these provide a signi cantly higher level of protection, re ected in insurance ratings that are up to six groups lower than for previous RAV4 models without Toyota
Safety Sense, thus helping reduce ownership
costs.
The popularity of the Toyota Touch 2 with Go multimedia and navigation package has
led to it being made a standard feature of all RAV4 models, bar the Active version, including three years’ free map updates. Range-topping Excel models bene t from more sophisticated navigation functions, including voice recognition and 3D maps.
Business Edition, Business Edition Plus and Icon models further gain front and rear parking sensors and ambient footwell lighting (the latter also added to Excel speci cation).
For Excel grade there is a new black roo ining (changed to grey when a sunroof is speci ed) and
a memory function for power adjustment of the driver’s seat.
RAV4 Excel customers can raise the speci cation of the car even higher with a new Premium Pack. This introduces hands- free power tailgate operation with a “kick” sensor beneath the rear bumper, making it simple
to access the loadspace when carrying bags or large items. The pack also provides a blind spot monitor and Rear Cross Tra c Alert, plus a sun roof.
The revised RAV4 range
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Models shown are Auris Hybrid Business Edition 5 door 1.8 VVT-i Auto £22,195 and Avensis Touring Sports Business Edition 5 door 1.6 D-4D Manual £23,335. Price excludes metallic paint at £545 ex VAT. 5 year/100,000 mile manufacturer warranty subject to terms and conditions.
80.7 (3.5), Combined 78.5 (3.6). CO2
Consumption Figures in mpg (l/100km): Urban 55.4 (5.1), Extra Urban 74.3 (3.8), Combined 67.3 (4.2). CO2 Emissions 110g/km. All mpg and CO2
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Government ultra-low emission vehicle funding helps bring more Toyota Mirai to Britain's eet
Twenty new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell cars are set to join public and private sector eets in the UK, after winning support in the UK Government’s latest funding announcements to boost the number of ultra-low emission vehicles on Britain’s roads.
Twelve new Mirai customers, including the Science Museum, Aberdeen City Council and Arval are among the eet operators that have been successful in a competition to share £2 million to invest in new hydrogen fuel cell cars and vans. The new vehicles should be in service by April next year.
Mirai, a mid-size four-door saloon, is powered by electricity generated on-board by a Toyota- developed hydrogen fuel cell and produces no harmful emissions when driven – in fact the only by- product is water.
The eet funding support
for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
is part of the UK Government’s commitment to a £600 million investment in ultra-low emission vehicles by 2020.
Paul Van der Burgh Toyota (GB) President and Managing Director, said: “We are proud to be at the forefront of bringing the bene ts of ultra-low emission transport to the UK and welcome the Government’s announcement of funding that will enable more of our customers to introduce Mirai to their eets. Toyota is committed to producing vehicles that provide
sustainable mobility, developing breakthrough technologies that have successfully brought hybrid and now fuel cell vehicles to the marketplace.”
Toyota is supporting the roll- out of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles in the UK with the provision of specialist service centres for Mirai at additional locations across the country.
From next week, centres in London, Swindon, She eld, Swansea and Aberdeen will
help extend the reach of the technology, in line with the national H2 infrastructure network plan.
This week ITM Power opened a new public hydrogen refuelling station at the Centre of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME) in Rainham, east London, a site that also hosts a Toyota Technical Training Centre, providing specialist training in hydrogen fuel cell technology.
The station is the second in the UK to make hydrogen on-site from solar energy, captured using
an array of photovoltaic panels, and follows ITM Power’s opening of a wind-powered station in Rotherham. It is the sixth facility to be delivered by the European HyFive project, funded by the European Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCHJU)
and the O ce of Low emission Vehicles (OLEV).
Seven Toyota Mirai were among 11 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles that took part in a zero emissions rally to mark the opening of the refuelling station this week, producing nothing
but water in their journey to
the new facility, located close
to the A13 arterial route and
the new Thames Gateway development. They followed two rally routes – one a 186-mile journey from a wind hydrogen station in Rotherham, the other
a cross-London trip from ITM’s refuelling station in Teddington, passing through the capital’s Low Emission Zone. Both routes
were well within Mirai’s driving range of around 300 miles on a full tank of fuel.
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Volkswagen means business with Passat and Passat Estate
The latest Volkswagen Passat has this year alone notched up sales of more than 16,500 cars in the UK (YTD, Oct 2016), and retains its position as the third- highest selling Volkswagen here; proving particularly popular, as
it does, with business and eet customers.
The Passat saloon is available in a choice of ve trim levels: S, BlueMotion, SE Business, GT, and R-Line, while the hybrid engined Passat GTE is o ered
in standard and Advance trim. In estate form the car is o ered with the addition of the all-wheel drive Alltrack trim.
And it’s the estate version
of Volkswagen’s familiar family transporter that accounts for the majority of sales, at just over 57%, with the comprehensively equipped SE Business leading the way.
In estate or saloon silhouette this best-selling model is equipped with 17-inch ‘London’ alloy wheels and Volkswagen’s Discover Navigation system, which adds satellite navigation
and includes a 6.5-inch colour touch-screen control system. The SE Business trim also features Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which helps to avoid accidents by keeping the car at a safe distance from the tra c ahead. ACC uses a radar sensor to automatically adjust the speed by braking and accelerating, taking the stress
out of driving. Front and rear parking sensors, automatic lights and a rain sensor increase the equipment count still further, while fog lights and tinted windows ensure the SE Business looks the part, too.
Also proving popular with UK buyers is the models’ sporty and luxurious GT trim. With 3Zone climate control and the high- resolution dash-mounted Active Info Display headlining the list of standard equipment, it’s clear why Volkswagen customers see the inherent appeal of the Passat GT. The GT also features LED rear lights, 18-inch ‘Oxford’ alloy wheels and a panoramic sunroof.
A crucial aspect that makes the Passat particularly attractive
is the wide line-up of all-diesel engines, which span capacities of between 1.6 litres and 2.0 litres with outputs of between 120 PS and 240 PS. The top of the range 2.0-litre 240 PS Bi-turbo diesel engine also brings 4MOTION all- wheel drive to the Passat GT and Passat R-Line.
Other engine options available for the Passat include the 1.6-litre TDI with 120 PS that powers the BlueMotion model. This engine emits just 95 g/km* of CO2
and reaches 76.3 mpg* on the combined cycle. A similar 1.6-litre TDI is available across the rest of the range, and this motor ranges from 104 g/km to 109 g/km. Stepping up a level, the 2.0-litre 150 PS engine is also available across the Passat range, while the powerful 190 PS engine
is available in GT and R-Line trims. In total the Passat can be powered by a choice of ve diesel engines and is also available in plug-in petrol/electric hybrid form via the Passat GTE.
The broad Passat range covers all areas of the executive saloon market. The Passat
GTE, which opened for order
in August this year, blends a
high performance petrol engine with cutting edge electric drive technology to give a combined range of up to 660 miles. The immediate torque of the electric motor propels the Passat GTE to 62 mph in just 7.6 seconds, while its maximum speed where the law permits is 140 mph.
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Brrrrilliant winter health check o er at Volkswagen retailers
Ensuring your car is safe
to drive is always important
of course, but keeping it in tiptop shape is never more essential than in the freezing winter months. As the country experiences its rst cold snap of the season, the Volkswagen Retailer network is giving customers the con dence to tackle whatever the weather can throw at them via the Volkswagen Winter Health Check.
The Winter Health Check costs just £20 and covers four key areas. It starts with a battery check. A participating Retailer will test the battery and give a report that explains its condition. If necessary, they’ll recharge
it. They will also check the oil,
coolant and washer uid levels, and top them up if needed. That’s followed up with a
34-point Express Visual Check of your vehicle. A technician will use his or her expert training to give the car a once-over, helping to ensure that it is set-up for winter. The Volkswagen-trained technician will look at all of the wear and tear items on the
car and highlight any issues
that need to be addressed immediately, or in the near future. This information is communicated using a simple tra c light system, where green means an item is in full working order; yellow means an item is safe and legal, but may need maintenance in the future; and red means an item could require
immediate attention. Finally, the Retailer will
wash the car and vacuum the interior, leaving the customer’s Volkswagen looking and feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the chill.
Seasonal health checks are an important part in preparing customer cars for the prevailing road conditions. They help to make motoring safer year-round, of course, but are especially important in the winter as changeable weather can catch drivers unaware. Last year, Volkswagen’s Winter Health Check helped more than 2,500 car owners nationwide prepare their vehicle for the potentially challenging weather and road conditions ahead.
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Road safety charity calls on eets to tackle distracted driving
Brake, the road safety charity, is calling on eet operators to crackdown on mobile phone
use at the wheel, as fewer than half (37.9%) of respondents in
its annual Fleet Safety Survey have an organisation-wide policy banning all employees from using hands-free phones at the wheel.
This year’s Fleet Safety Survey, conducted with the support of Licence Bureau, covered the six keyareasoftheBrakePledge:
• Slow – within speed limits
• Sober – free from alcohol or
drugs
• Sharp – not tired, ill or with poor
eyesight
• Silent – phone o and out of
reach
• Secure – belted up in a safe
vehicle
• Sustainable – only when you
have to
More than 200 eet operators completed this survey; the majority of respondents are from the UK, with responses also coming from eets based in Asia, Africa, North
America, mainland Europe, and Australasia. Respondents manage a total of more than 190,000 vehicles including mopeds, cars, vans, trucks, and buses, and more than 170,000 employees driving for work. The size of the eets varied: the smallest were single-vehicle operators; the largest had over 80,000 vehicles.
Other key survey ndings include:
• Fewerthanoneinten respondents (7.6%) prioritise environmental concerns when making vehicle purchasing and leasing decisions.
• Only three in ten (33%) require a full eyesight test for all new sta who driver for work, or proof they had one recently.
• Only in one ten (11.7%) have vehicle safety ratings as their top priority when making purchasing and leasing decisions.
• Only ve in ten respondents (53.2%) strongly agree that their organisation sees licence
checking as a priority.
• Three in ten respondents
(31.1%) don’t provide any training, even at a remedial level, on staying within legal speed limits.
The Pledge is also the theme of this year’s Road Safety Week, which takes place 21 – 27 November 2016. The complete Fleet Safety Survey report is available as a free resource for BrakeProfessionalmembers,and any organisations that register for Road Safety Week.
Ellie Pearson, professional engagement manager at Brake, says: “The Pledge covers key areas of managing occupational road risk, so this year’s eet safety survey gives a really great snapshot of the policies and procedures that eets have in place to manage these areas of risk. I’d urge eet operators to see how their company measure up compared to our survey respondents, and to identify the
areas of road risk management where they can improve their practices.”
Mike Reed, marketing director at Licence Bureau, says: “This year’s Brake Pledge is a great focal point for eet management. Especially when the ndings of the eet safety survey highlight many quali ed areas for improvement. Take your time read through it. See what you are missing and where you can make a di erence.”
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Isuzu D-Max Arctic trucks AT35: the most extremeD-Max ever sold
The all-new Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 is a pick-up truck engineered to excel in the most arduous conditions, and isthe result of close technical collaboration between two respected o -road and pick-up specialists. Each AT35 is based upon the strong and durable D-Max pick-up vehicle, which is extensively enhanced by Arctic Trucks, a company with a 25 year history in Iceland and Scandinavia as a developer of 4x4 vehicles able to take on the most gruelling terrains and conditions.
Whether in the wilds of the British countryside or on building sites in the city, the AT35 is
the most robust and capable pick-up that Isuzu UK has ever created. The original 2.5-litre D-Max engine is retained, whilst a number of signi cant chassis changes have been carried out by Arctic Trucks.
Arctic Trucks bring experience of creating vehicles for all conditions, from severe o -
road to the sub-zero, an area
in which Isuzu has its own proven success as its D-Max is the best-selling pick-up in the undulating and snow-covered Scandinavian country. In Iceland, Arctic Trucks has enhanced the D-Max for rescue and highland utility work. This experience has heavily in uenced the creation of
the AT35 now on sale in the UK. The AT35 retains the
impressive one-tonne payload and 3.5-tonne towing (braked) capacities that have helped make the Isuzu D-Max one of the most popular pick-ups for those seeking an exceptional workhorse with low running costs. It will be the rst Arctic Trucks pick-up in the UK
that can be ordered directly from a vehicle manufacturer’s authorised dealer network. Available in either double-cab
or extended-cab con gurations, the AT35 is priced from £30,999 for the extended-cab and from £33,499 for the double-cab con guration.
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Yorkshire bride rejects wedding car in favour of the perfect pick-up
Je ries of Bacton support charity bike challenge
Je ries of Bacton are pleased to provide sign writer Aaron Stephens with an Isuzu D-Max support vehicle for his Charity Bike Challenge from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
Pedalling a distance of approximately 900 miles, over the course of 8 consecutive days Aaron will depart Land’s End on the 14th August
and aims to arrive in John O’Groats on the 21st August. Aaron decided to take on the challenge to do something big to help others and also challenge himself and Je ries chose to lend their support to enable Aaron to complete the challenge.
Aaron says “I think the Teenage Cancer Trust is a great charity and I hope by completing such an iconic ride in a challenging time frame I am fully expecting a real physical and mental challenge, pushing ahead regardless of whatever the British summertime might throw our way!”
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Instead of opting for classic shiny white wedding cars for their recent nuptials, one couple at the heart of Yorkshire’s farming community chose instead a eet of 11 rugged Isuzu D-Max pick- ups.
David Lee and his bride Esther tied the knot on Saturday 10 September in Croft-on-Tees, Yorkshire. The couple run a farm in Thirsk and David also operates a contract sheep pregnancy scanning service for other farmers in the region. Both David and Esther run Isuzu D-Max pick- ups, which is a rm favourite for farmers across the UK thanks
to its ability to cope with tough workloads and challenging rural terrain, while also being re ned and comfortable inside.
It was no surprise then that
on their wedding day, the groom chose to arrive at the church in style in his own Isuzu D-Max, while a whole eet of D-Max vehicles, all owned by family members and friends, gracefully delivered ushers and bridesmaids to the ceremony. After completing their nuptials, the newlyweds
were chau eured to the reception in Borrowby in Esther’s own comprehensively accessorised D-Max.
Even the local Isuzu dealership helped out, as Colin Huggins, sales manager at York Van Centre, an o cial Isuzu franchise dealer, explains. “We heard that Mr Lee and his bride, as well
as their family and friends, were using D-Max’s for their wedding day, and we were delighted to o er them our demonstrators
– in ‘Blade’ and ‘Huntsman’ speci cation – for transporting other members of the wedding party.
“The procession of gleaming, ribbon-adorned Isuzu pick-ups making their way through the Yorkshire countryside was an amazing sight, and I’m proud that we played a part in making the day extra special for the bride and groom.”
The Lees will have to be parted from their beloved and dependable D-Max pick-ups on their honeymoon, as there was no room for them on the ight to Kefalonia!


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Mercedes-Benz E-Class revealed as ‘Executive Car of the Year’ at 2016 Professional Driver Awards
he Mercedes-Benz E 220
d AMG Line Saloon has been announced as ‘Executive Car of the Year’ in the 2016 Professional Driver Car of the Year Awards.
The E-Class, which was launched in the UK earlier
this year, was praised for its combination of advanced safety technology and its ‘roomy’ and ‘comfortable’ interior.
Mark Bursa, editor of Professional Driver Magazine, said: “The new E 220 d is a formidable vehicle, taking on a lot of safety technology and interior nish from the S-Class. It’s roomy and comfortable, and it is still
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the benchmark executive car for chau eurs.”
Rob East, Head of Fleet, Mercedes-Benz Cars UK,
added: “The E-Class is a hugely important model for us – it’s at the very heart of our brand. It’s one of our longest serving models and it’s great to see the car still getting the recognition it deserves. The newest E-Class takes style, comfort and technology to a
new level, making it the perfect executive package.”
Professional Driver magazine is the UK’s monthly publication aimed at the private hire, chau eur and taxi industry. The
Professional Driver Car of the Year is chosen from the seven category winners, and the awards are announced at the Professional Driver Awards dinner in November.
The E-Class saloon was launched in early 2016 and is one of the most technologically advanced cars in its segment. The E 220 d features a new 2.1-litre diesel engine, which further boosts e ciency and re nement. In September, Mercedes-Benz introduced the new E-Class Estate which adds a level of practicality to an already attractive o ering.


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The new Mercedes-AMG E 63 4Matic+ and E 63 S 4matic+: the most powerful E-Class of all time
Mercedes-AMG is rede ning the performance saloon. The brand is turning the most intelligent executive saloon into the most powerful E-Class of all time - in the shape of the next- generation E 63 4MATIC+ and E 63 S 4MATIC+. Mercedes-AMG is also setting new benchmarks in this market segment with its innovative technologies. The intelligent drive strategy raises the limits of the performance saloon’’s vehicle dynamics to a completely new level. Delivering even faster acceleration, the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine generates up to 450 kW (612
hp). This makes it the most powerful engine ever installed in an E-Class. It’s also even more e cient thanks to a cylinder deactivation system tted as standard, therefore setting the benchmark in its segment. With acceleration from 0 – 62 mph in 3.4 seconds the new business limousine is at the top of its class.The AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (Multi Clutch Technology) nine-speed sports transmission is combined with a wet start- o clutch for the rst time. This allows more agile response times to be achieved. Another highlight is the completely new
AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system. It combines the advantages of various drive con gurations. Torque distribution on the front and rear axles, which until now was strongly rear-biased, is
fully variable for the rst time. This ensures optimum traction right up to the physical limit, whatever the road conditions. The exterior design, featuring a new radiator grille and coupé- style inset bonnet, underlines the performance gures. The next generation of the E 63 thus o ers a completely new level of sportiness and comfort.
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targeted wing pro le directing air to the wheel arch coolers.
The side view reinforces
this impression by way of numerous, carefully matched elements. One special detail is the arrow-shaped wing signet
in silver chrome bearing three- dimensional ““V8 BITURBO 4MATIC+”“ lettering – an eye- catching way to highlight the drive system. The side sill panels make the saloon appear to sit even lower on the road and elongate the overall line. Inserts in silver chrome di erentiate the S model.
As standard, the E 63 4MATIC+ comes with 9.5 J x
19 (front) and 10 J x 19 (rear) 10-spoke light-alloy wheels painted titanium grey with a high-sheen nish, with tyres in size 265/35 ZR 19 (front) and 295/30 ZR 19 (rear). The E 63 S 4MATIC+ runs on tyres of sizes 265/35 ZR 20 (front) and 295/30 ZR 20 (rear) mounted on 9.5 J
x 20 (front) and 10 J x 20 (rear) 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted matt titanium grey with a high-sheen nish. A new design of 20-inch cross-spoke forged wheel, which looks as though it is centrally locked, is available as an option.
The muscular rear end provides the nishing touch
in conjunction with the clearly de ned spoiler lip in the colour of the vehicle on the boot lid,
the rear apron with di user-
look insert, and the two bright chrome-plated twin tailpipe
trim elements on the selectable sports exhaust system. The E 63 S 4MATIC+ also features a trim strip in silver chrome on the rear apron.
In the latest generation of
the E 63 4MATIC+ and the E
63 S 4MATIC+ Mercedes-AMG is introducing a number of new developments that rede ne the performance saloon. Innovative powertrain engineering and maximum performance are combined with distinctive design, exclusive equipment and the latest infotainment features for comprehensive, connected multimedia applications.
"The new E 63 models represent the biggest step forward we’ve ever taken from one generation to the next. Vehicle dynamics were especially important to us. At the start of the development process, we opted for a fully variable all- wheel drive system which, when combined with the advanced performance of the 4.0-litre twin- turbo V8 engine, rea rms our brand’’s 'Driving Performance' claim,” explains Tobias Moers, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.
The exterior design is all about sinuous edges and de ned
muscles. With a completely distinctive design forward of
the A-pillar, the sporty front also demonstrates the e ort that Mercedes-AMG has put into
the styling: for the rst time on an AMG saloon, the bonnet
is inset between the wings
and bumper like on a coupé, thus exhibiting an entirely new, more dynamic approach to the sculpting. More powerful-looking and 17 millimetres wider, the wheel arches accommodate
the greater track width and the larger wheels on the front axle.
The new radiator grille with twin louvres in silver chrome, vertical black struts and ““AMG”“ lettering likewise emphasises the distinctive look. The wide front apron is inspired by the design of a jet wing, while ics in black and a large front splitter epitomise the power of the new models. It also showcases the sophisticated cooling technology – a typical feature from motorsport and another visual reference to the powerful engine. The two louvres in the outer cooling-air intakes also help in this regard, their
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Seat unveils new Leon – greater design, technology and functionality
SEAT is continuing its relentless product o ensive with the unveiling of the New Leon, ahead of its launch in early
2017. The latest incarnation of the Barcelona-based brand’s best-selling model already has
a multi-award-winning recipe
, blending key ingredients of comfort, technology and quality, with emotional design and driving pleasure. The successful “Leon formula” Is now having a drop
of extra technology and design added to the mix.
“With the New SEAT Leon, we want to continue the success story of one of SEAT’s most emblematic models, including further technologies in terms
of driving assistance systems, safety systems and, of course, connectivity” added the Vice- President for R&D, Dr. Matthias Rabe.
Without a doubt, one of the main reasons for the current Leon’s success has been its striking and high quality design, so, for 2017, some subtle
changes have been added. SEAT Design Director, Alejandro Mesonero Romanos, a rmed, “The Leon is a very attractive model and it isn’t necessary to change its image, only reinforce it, refresh it. The objective is
to harmonise all parts of it, in particular the front and the rear, with the sides of the car.”
Following the launch of the Ateca with such a vast range
of driver assistance systems,
it’s now the Leon’s turn to take onboard the latest technological developments. For example, Tra c Jam Assist, a function
that o ers great comfort in tra c with frequent and intermittent stops. Thanks to the combination of Lane Assist and ACC, in
tra c jams the car manoeuvres, accelerates and brakes automatically within the limits
of the system. Up to 37 mph,
the system provides assistance with speed while keeping the
car in the correct lane. Another added feature is the Pedestrian Protection System which
recognises vehicles, as well as pedestrians, ensuring that safety is paramount both in the city and on the motorway.
The new SEAT Leon will be o ered with ve trim levels at
UK launch: S, SE Dynamic, SE Technology, FR and the new XCELLENCE. The new highlight is the latter with its distinctive upmarket feel, including luxurious upholstery (Alcantara and leather as an optional), extensive trim elements and multi-colour ambient interior lighting. On the outside, it gleams with a chrome design front grille, new front
and rear bumpers, and also comes with rear LED indicators. On the inside, it bene ts from
an aluminium XCELLENCE kickplate, LED interior illumination pack and KESSY (Keyless Enter and Go).
In summary, the New Leon boasts an updated design, an even broader range of e cient engines, plus, a raft of advanced technology, to keep it at the top of the class.
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New Ford Kuga o ers cutting edge features to help drivers stay connected, comfortable, safe and stylish on the road
The new Ford Kuga delivers an even more technologically advanced, re ned and a ordable sports utility vehicle (SUV), making driving simpler, safer
and more enjoyable for growing numbers of SUV customers in the UK.
The new Kuga o ers
Ford’s sophisticated SYNC
3 communications and entertainment system, innovative driver assistance technologies, an ergonomic and comfortable interior, and powerful and e cient engines including Ford’s 120PS 1.5-litre TDCi diesel that returns 64.2 mpg and 115g/km CO2. *
The new Kuga also features Ford’s Perpendicular Parking technology that helps drivers park hands-free in spaces alongside other cars; an enhanced version of the Active
City Stop collision avoidance system; and Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System for optimised visibility in low light. Further advanced technologies include Hands-Free Liftgate and Ford Intelligent All Wheel Drive (AWD).
“New Kuga o ers cutting- edge new features and technologies that will help drivers stay connected, comfortable, safe and stylish on the road,” said Joe Bakaj, vice president, Product Development, Ford
of Europe. “The sophisticated redesign has given Kuga a fresh and modern feel, while SYNC 3 enables drivers to communicate with their vehicle and connected devices in seamless ways that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago.”
The new Ford Kuga enables
drivers to control audio and navigation functions plus connected smartphones using simple, more conversational voice commands, with Ford’s new SYNC 3 connectivity system. Ford has drawn on more than 22,000 comments, and insights gained from research clinics and surveys to ensure
the new version is the most customer-centric system to date.
SYNC 3 delivers faster performance, simpli ed commands, and supports ve additional languages. ** Simply by pushing a button and saying “I need a co ee,” “I need petrol,” and “I need to park,” drivers
can locate nearby cafés, petrol stations or car parks, and nd train stations, airports, and hotels.
The new Ford Kuga makes driving and parking simpler for customers using sophisticated Ford driver assistance technologies. New Perpendicular Parking functionality enhances the semi-autonomous Active Park Assist technology speci ed by almost half of Kuga customers last year. Using additional ultrasonic sensors, Perpendicular Parking at the push of a button enables drivers to locate parking spaces alongside other cars as well as parallel to the road, and steers the vehicle into them while the driver controls the accelerator and brake.
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Ford posts best-ever CV performance in July as it extends overall sales lead
Ford of Britain has posted its strongest-ever commercial vehicle (CV) sales volume for the month of July, as it boosted its overall sales lead over its nearest UK competitor.
According to the o cial sales gures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT):
July 2016 highlights:
• Ford recorded 7,804 CV sales – it’s highest-ever, and 11.3 per cent up on
July 2015
• Ford recorded total vehicle
sales of 30,051 and share of 14.6 per cent - 3.4 percentage points ahead of nearest rival
• Fiesta remains UK best- seller, Transit Custom leads CV sales
• Fordhas vemodelsinthe UK top 20 – Fiesta (1st), Focus (4th), Transit Custom (9th), Kuga (13th) and Transit (20th)
• Ford Fiesta, C-MAX, Transit Courier, Transit Custom, Transit and Ranger all lead their respective segments
Andy Barratt, Ford of Britain chairman and managing director, said: “Ford’s CV sales volume is the highest we’ve ever seen in July, surpassing the previous record set in 2007, and with the e cient new EcoBlue diesel engine now in the Transit range, we expect to see our
share increase further.
“Our car sales also remain
strong as we gear up for the bumper September month, bolstered by the sporty new ST-Line models - Fiesta, Focus, Kuga and Mondeo, and the arrival of the Edge SUV range in our dealerships,” he added.
The o cial gures released by the SMMT today show that total car sales for July were 178,523, up 0.1 per cent compared with July 2015. Ford car sales were 22,247, 2,514 registrations ahead of its nearest rival.
The Ford Fiesta remains the UK’s best-seller with 7,990 registrationsand 4.5 per cent of the total UK market share for July; 2,384 sales and 1.3
percentage points ahead of its nearest rival.
The UK’s top 20 best-selling vehicles also includes Focus (4th), Transit Custom (9th), Kuga (13th), and Transit (20th), while Fiesta, Focus, C-MAX, Kuga, Mondeo, Galaxy, and the entire Ford commercial vehicle line up all take a top-three place in their respective market segments in July.
UK light commercial vehicle sales in July were down 0.2
per cent at 24,506 compared with July 2015. Ford light and medium commercials sales were 7,804, up from 7,009 in July 2015, an increase of 11.3 per cent, with share up from 26.8 to 29.7 per cent.
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New Transit custom vans look the business
Ford has revealed exclusive new variants of the Transit Custom one-tonne commercial vehicle that provide stylish and functional transportation for independent businesses and artisans who want to stand out from the crowd.
The new Transit Custom Colour Edition van o ers four eye-catching colour schemes that feature contrasting roof, mirror caps, skid plate and side stripes, along with unique black 17-inch alloy wheels.
The Transit Custom Sport series van with its signature
twin bonnet stripes is also now available in a much wider choice of bodystyles. Sport series customers can now select van and double-cab-in-van models in both short and long wheelbase versions; in addition, the latest Tourneo Custom people mover
can be speci ed with the same Sport package.
“Many of our retail customers are no longer satis ed with a standard white van, and these stunning new vehicles provide the perfect solution,” said
Hans Schep, general manager, Commercial Vehicles, Ford of Europe. “The new Transit Custom makes a really positive statement about their business, and looks great on the driveway at the weekend.”
The demand for sporting
and distinctive Transit models has continued to build since the original Sport Van was introduced by Ford in 2007. During the rst 10 months of 2016, sales of the current Transit Custom Sport
are up by 52 per cent in the UK compared to the same period the previous year.
Available for delivery in spring
2017, the Transit Custom Colour Edition provides van customers with an exclusive new appearance option with just 400 units available in the UK.
Inspired by the bold contrasting colours of Ford’s successful passenger cars like the Fiesta and Focus Red and Black Editions, the new model can be speci ed
in Race Red, Deep Impact Blue and Frozen White with Jet Black contrasts, and Shadow Black with Race Red contrasts.
All Transit Custom Colour Edition vehicles have a short- wheelbase, standard roof van bodystyle, and are based on the 290 Trend series model featuring the powerful all-new 170PS 2.0-litre Ford EcoBlue diesel engine with 6-speed manual transmission, with the enhanced chassis settings from the Sport series van.
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O cial fuel consumption gures in mpg (l/100km) for the Ford Transit Custom range: urban 35.8-41.5 (7.9-6.8), extra urban 44.8-51.4 (6.3-5.5), combined 40.9-47.1 (6.9-6.0). O cial CO2 emissions 179-156g/km. Ford Transit range: urban 29.1-40.4 (9.7-7.0), extra urban 37.7-44.1 (7.5-6.4), combined 33.6-42.2 (8.4- 6.7). O cial CO2 emissions 218-174g/km. Ford Transit Connect range: urban 44.1-62.8 (6.4-4.5), extra urban 55.4-76.3 (5.1-3.7), combined 50.4-72.4 (5.6-3.9). O cial CO2 emissions 133-103g/km. New Ford Ranger range: urban 24.8-39.8 (11.4-7.1), extra urban 38.2-46.3 (7.4-6.1), combined 31.7-43.5 (8.9-6.5). O cial CO2 emissions 234-171g/km
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Fiat Professional Fiorino triumphs in MPG marathon
The all-new Fiat Professional Fiorino has underscored its nancial appeal to UK eets and business users with an impressive triumph on its MPG Marathon debut.
The stylish newcomer
is the latest version of the original small van which established a new commercial vehicle segment. It topped a ercely contested eld for fuel economy to win the annual economy driving challenge’s van category.
Driven by former eet manager Doug Powell with co-driver Tony Waddington, the Fiorino excelled for
fuel economy, returning
an overall 72.08 mpg –
nearly 18 mpg more than
its nearest competitor and
an improvement of 12.28
per cent over the o cial manufacturer ‘combined mpg’ gure.
“We are absolutely delighted to see the new Fiat Professional Fiorino perform so well in the MPG Marathon and especially to see it lead the pack so convincingly in terms of fuel economy,” says Alejandro Noriega, Country Manager, Fiat Professional.
“Running costs and total cost of ownership have never been more important and so this success will strengthen the Fiorino’s already broad appeal.”
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Legendary Ducato celebrates its 35th birthday
Sold in more than 80 countries worldwide and with an incredible 10,000 variants, the legendary Fiat Ducato is celebrating its 35th birthday.
The ever-popular van,
which has become as iconic
as a camper as it has as a commercial vehicle, marked the milestone this week.
Since the rst Ducato rolled o the production line at Val
di Sangro’s SEVEL (Società Europea Veicoli Leggeri)
factory in October 1981, it has consistently been a market leader in versatility, engine power and low running costs.
Today, the sixth-generation Ducato is produced in three countries (Mexico, Brazil and Italy), with a better payload than ever (2,100kg) and even the option of air suspension.
O ering a range of diesel engines and with second- generation MultiJet technology, it sets the bar in terms of e ciency and low maintenance costs.
Other milestones reached over the years include the introduction of Steyr-Puch all-wheel drive
in 1989, the all-electric Ducato Elettra launched in the early 1990s and winning International Van of the Year in 1994.
Its third-generation variant became a game changer when, for the rst time in the sector, the gear lever was incorporated into the central console, facilitating access to the cab from both doors and from the cab to the loading compartment.
In the early 2000s it led the way for alternative fuels in Europe with its petrol/methane engine, while the fth-generation Ducato, launched in 2006, was the rst front-wheel-drive van to o er a volume of 17 cubic metres.
The popularity of the Ducato shows no sign of stopping with more than ve million sales since its launch. Sold in more than 80 countries worldwide, including North America since 2013 by RAM under the name of PROMASTER, the Ducato is now produced in three countries (Mexico, Brazil and Italy) and is a truly global vehicle and a leader in the light commercial vehicles sector.
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Fuel consumption gures for the Fiat Professional range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 33.6 (8.4) – 60.1 (4.7); Extra Urban 43.5 (6.5) – 80.7 (3.5); Combined 39.2 (7.2) – 72.4 (3.9).
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Renault announces pricing and speci cation for all-new Scénic and Grand Scénic
Renault’s distinctive fourth- generation Scénic range arrives
in the UK this December, playing host to a raft of unique-in-class safety features and technologies usually associated with the segment above. Unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic range displays Renault’s sensual design language with a C-shaped front lighting signature and unique and innovative 20-inch wheels. The All-New ve-seat Scénic and seven-seat Grand Scénic range, priced from £21,445 on-the-road, will be available to order from 1st December with rst customer deliveries taking place later that month.
Renault invented the compact family MPV segment in 1996 and the arrival of the fourth generation signals the complete renewal of Renault’s all-new family car line- up with Kadjar, Mégane, Mégane Sport Tourer, Scénic and Grand Scénic. The French manufacturer now has the newest model range on sale in Europe.
The Scénic and Grand Scénic are each o ered in four trim levels that owners of other Renault vehicles will be accustomed to
– Expression+, Dynamique Nav, Dynamique S Nav and Signature Nav. Each version provides
a comprehensive standard speci cation, rising to the truly luxurious at the top-of-the-range.
All-New Scénic and All- New Grand Scénic are the only vehicles in the class to receive
the Active Emergency Braking System (AEBS) with Pedestrian Detection as standard.
Even from Expression+,
this high-end technology is complemented by the Visio active safety system providing Lane Departure Warning, Tra c Sign Recognition and Automatic High/Low Beam headlamps.
An electronic parking brake, LED daytime running lights,
roof rails (Grand Scénic only),
to every version.
Finally, cruise control, speed
limiter, a two-way adjustable steering column, height adjustable driver seat, gear-shift indicator and a 12-volt front socket are all standard from Expression+ trim level.
The All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic remains as impressively practical as ever thanks to its modularity and class-leading storage and boot space. The
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automatic dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, electrically adjustable heated and folding door mirrors, F1-style integrated fuel ller whereby the cap is a part of the fuel ap for ease of refuelling, leather steering wheel, 4 x 20W DAB radio with ngertip controls and an AUX input with Bluetooth® connectivity and a seven-inch touchscreen are tted
ve-seat All-New Scénic has
a best-in-class boot volume of 572-litres with all seats in the upright position, whilst the seven- seat All-New Grand Scénic has
a boot volume of 596-litres when con gured with the rearmost two seats down. Other ingenious storage solutions, including four under oor compartments, extend total storage capacity to 57-litres, placing the All-New Scénic at


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the top of its class by o ering up to twice as much space as its competitors.
The All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic have been given
a ve star safety rating by Euro NCAP. Passive safety features as standard across every version in the range include six airbags, seat belts with load limiters and pretensioners at the front, side impact protection bars and ISOFIX child-seat mounting points on the two outer rear seats. Active safety features on each version in the range include
This convenience function enables the driver to walkaway without needing to press anything on the key and the car will lock, the door mirrors will fold in and the headlights will turn o . When the driver returns to the car with the key, the car will unlock, the door mirrors will unfold and the lights will turn on.
Renault’s Multi-Sense convenience system enabling the driver to personalise their driving experience is also standard on Dynamique Nav and above. There are ve modes to select within the
gains a sliding centre console providing 13-litres of storage with four USB ports and AUX input shared between front and rear passengers, Arkamys 3D Sound 4x35W DAB radio and a seven-inch touchscreen housing the R-Link2 multimedia system providing satellite navigation with live tra c updates and Western European mapping.
Backseat passengers are well- catered for with rear-mounted aviation-style tables on front seats, one-touch easy folding rear seats – activated either directly inside the boot or via R-Link2 multimedia system in the front, LED reading lights, sunblinds and cupholders.
Puddle lighting under the door mirrors and chrome detailing along the side window line, tailgate and front grille help the Dynamique Nav to further stand out.
The Dynamique S Nav provides unique-in-segment features such as an 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen housing
the R-Link2 multimedia system and a head-up colour display, rear parking camera, panoramic glass roof with electric sunblind, electrochrome rearview mirror, extra tinted windows to the rear and tailgate and, standard on
dCi 160 EDC Automatic versions only, a BOSE® 11-speaker sound system.
The top of the range Signature Nav features Carbon Black leather upholstery with Nappa leather steering wheel, electrically- operated height and lumbar adjustment to driver and front passenger seats with a courtesy function, driver’s seat position memory function, full LED
Emergency Brake Assist, ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with traction and understeer control and Hill Start Assist.
Dynamique Nav adds to this with further driver aids such as front and rear parking sensors, fatigue alert whereby the vehicle monitors steering control to detect tiredness and alerts
the driver to take a break; and handsfree keycard with walkaway lock and welcome functionality.
unique system to alter the driving set up and interior ambiance – Neutral, Comfort, Eco, Perso and Sport. Multi-Sense can be used to modify the accelerator pedal and engine response, engine sound, steering weight, interior lighting ambience through a choice of ve colours and – where tted – the speed of the E cient Dual Clutch (EDC) gear changes. The system is accessed via
the R-LINK 2 display through a button on the centre console.
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headlights with ‘See Me Home’ function and front fog lights with cornering function.
All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic are available with a
range of safety and convenience features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot and Safe Distance warnings, Handsfree Parking and 360-degree parking sensors.
There are six high-value equipment packages available, to personalise the All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic, depending on version.
The Safety Pack delivers Lane Keeping Assist and Safe Distance Warning, while Safety Pack Premium adds Adaptive Cruise Control on top. The Parking Pack Premium includes Handsfree parking, 360-degree parking sensors and blind spot warning.
Look Pack Premium provides a panoramic glass roof with electrically operated sunblind, extra tinted rear and tailgate windows and an electrochrome rearview mirror. The BOSE®Pack adds a BOSE® sound system with eleven speakers including an ampli er and subwoofer.
The Leather Pack Premium provides full leather upholstery, driver and front passenger seats with electric height and lumbar adjustment, heated front seats, driver seat with position memory and courtesy functions and front passenger seat with ISOFIX and underseat storage.
Depending on trim level, other options include rear parking camera, full LED headlights, 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen, Nappa leather steering wheel and metallic paint.
Built at the Douai plant in
Northern France alongside Talisman and Espace, All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic uses the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s versatile new Common Module Family (CMF) architecture, which is used on the All-New Mégane, Kadjar, Espace and Talisman.
The platform allows a wide range of cars of di erent sizes to be created using a variety of modules consisting of out-of-view parts, and is based around ve available modules: cockpit, engine bay, front underbody, rear underbody and electronic architecture.
At launch there is a choice
of ve engines on o er – two Energy TCe turbocharged petrol options with capacities and power outputs of 1.2-litre/115hp (manual only) and 1.2-litre/130hp (manual only). The turbodiesel alternatives are a 1.5-litre dCi 110 unit (manual or EDC), a 1.6-litre dCi 130 engine (manual only) or a 1.5-litre dCi 160 engine (EDC only).
From Spring 2017, Renault’s innovative Hybrid Assist engine electri cation technology will be available with the model’s popular dCi 110 diesel unit and mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. The electric motor is powered by a 48-volt battery which takes over some of the work of the internal combustion engine to provide low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions without compromising the driving enjoyment and performance delivered by the dCi 110 engine. During deceleration, the Motor Generation Unit recovers energy for use by
the vehicle’s electrical system and for storing in the system’s independent battery. It also serves as a 10kW motor which
functions in association with the internal combustion engine when the driver re-accelerates. Hybrid Assist allows fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to be reduced by approximately 8 to 10 per cent in comparison with the standard dCi 110 engine. The Hybrid Assist versions of All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic will have class-leading emissions
of 92 g/km of CO2 and NEDC (combined) economy of 80.7mpg.
An E cient Dual Clutch (EDC) six-speed automatic gearbox is available with the dCi 110 and dCi 160 engines. The dCi 110 EDC Automatic provides emissions
as low as 104 g/km of CO2, compared to 100 g/km of CO2 for the manual version. The dCi 160 EDC Automatic o ers 118 g/ km of CO2.
Thanks to the engine’s Stop&Start system, which is standard on all models, the availability of a double-clutch EDC transmission, an ECO driving mode which optimises
the engine’s performance when cruising and the Renault Driving eco2 feature to help owners adopt a more economical driving style and standard brake energy recovery, the ve engines and two transmissions from launch o er fuel economy of up to 72.4mpg (NEDC Combined), with CO2 emissions as low as 100g/km.
All versions are covered by Renault’s four year warranty. The car is protected for four years
or 100,000 miles ( rst two years have no mileage limit). There is also a three-year paint warranty and 12 years’ cover against corrosion. Servicing is required once a year or every 18,000 miles.
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Honda models outperform industry RV forecasts
2017 British- built Civic Type R shortlisted for What Car? award
The British-built Honda Civic Type R has been shortlisted
for the coveted What Car? reader award and is among the most eagerly anticipated car launches of 2017.
Made in Swindon and expected in showrooms in the latter half of 2017, the next generation Civic Type R comes hot on the heels of the current car, which was launched in summer 2015. Debuted as a prototype at the Paris Motor Show back in September, the mass production version is expected to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March next year.
With over 10,000 readers expected to vote on a list of 2017 car launches compiled by the experts at What Car?, the competition is erce as the award is a valuable indication of sentiment towards cars being brought to market in the next year.
Honda last won the award in 2015 when the HR-V claimed a massive 25% of the 10,000 votes, and came a close second in 2016 with the NSX.
Two of Honda’s newest and most popular models – the stylish Jazz city car and acclaimed HR-V crossover – have outperformed all forecasts to achieve market- leading residual value levels, according to the latest gures from RV setters CAP.
The gures from CAP’s ‘Black Book’ show the Honda HR-V Diesel will hold an impressive 77% of its value after twelve months/20,000 miles – up to 15% more than the Nissan Qashqai and even further ahead of other crossover competitors.
And while the Jazz may be compact, its RVs are anything but. CAP’s data shows the model retains an incredible 12% more than the Ford Fiesta.
In addition, the latest generation of the Jazz is performing signi cantly better than its predecessor, with RVs for year-old models some 16% higher.
The results underline the quality and appeal of both
the Jazz and HR-V and are underpinned by Honda’s legendary reputation for reliability.
What’s more, they demonstrate the continual progress that’s been made by the brand in improving residual values across the board.
Phil Webb, Head of Cars at Honda (UK), said: “As a brand Honda has been working very hard in close co-operation
with the industry to improve residual values for all our models. Unlike rivals, we do not force registrations through heavily discounted channels and this is paying dividends.
“The RVs being achieved by the Jazz and HR-V equal those
of premium brand models and
far exceed even our own original forecasts. We now expect to see similarly impressive residual value gures for the all-new 2017 Civic.”
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Civic Sport 1.6 i-DTEC
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From £924 Advance Payment (plus VAT)* Contract mileage: 10,000 miles per annum Contract term: 36 months
Excess mileage charges of 4.1p per mile + VAT. Prices for model pictured (which include optional metallic paint) start from £166 + VAT per month plus an advance payment from £996 + VAT.
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Fuel consumption igures for the Civic range in mpg (l/100km): Urban Cycle 32.5 – 72.4 (8.7– 3.9), Extra Urban 54.3 – 83.1 (5.2 – 3.4), Combined 44.1 – 78.5 (6.4 – 3.6). CO2 emissions: 150 – 94 g/km. Fuel consumption igures sourced from oficial EU-regulated laboratory test results, are provided for comparison purposes and may not relect real-life driving experience.
Important information: *Contract Hire available to Business Users only. Information correct at July 2016. Vehicles must be ordered between 1st October 2016 and 31st December 2016 with registration and delivery by 31st December 2016. Rentals exclude optional maintenance. Excess mileage and other charges may apply dependent on the mileage and return condition of the vehicle at the end of the contract. Contract Hire is provided by Honda Contract Hire, a trading name of Arval UK Limited, Whitehill House, Windmill Hill, Swindon, SN5 6PE. Business Users only, subject to status. All igures
are correct at time of publication but may be subject to change. Offer applicable at participating Honda Dealers and is at the promoter’s absolute discretion. Subject to status, model and colour availability
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Back in black: limited run Black Edition joins Volkswagen Caddy range
Volkswagen Caddy buyers are being invited to tap into their dark side with the launch of a new Caddy Black Edition. The range-topping limited edition model is set to join the range at the end of November and o ers a stylish design package and a raft of optional extras that deliver the highest level of comfort, convenience and practicality. Just 500 examples of the Caddy Black Edition are destined for the UK, so buyers looking for the ultimate speci cation Caddy will need to act quickly.
Although this is the rst Black Edition to join the fourth- generation Caddy range, previous models have proved extremely popular with buyers. Like its predecessors, the
new Caddy Black Edition showcases Volkswagen’s range of equipment at an unbeatable price. Exterior highlights include Deep Black pearl e ect paint,
black roof rails, body-coloured bumpers, door mirrors and handles, front fog lights with cornering lights, lowered suspension (by 27 mm) and sporty 17-inch Canyon two-tone Black and Silver alloy wheels.
Inside, the Caddy Black Edition features full carpeting, leather multi-function steering wheel, gearknob and gaiter, climatic air conditioning and heated windscreen. The extensive standard equipment list also includes cruise control, DAB+ radio and Driver Alert System.
Despite its generous speci cation list, which would normally add around £2,000
to the price of the standard Highline model, the new Caddy Black Edition commands a modest £800 premium over
the Highline. That represents a customer value gure of £1,200, making the Caddy Black Edition
exceptional value for money. The Caddy Black Edition
is equipped with a 2.0-litre
TDI 102 PS EU6 engine
and a ve-speed manual transmission. It delivers a ne balance of performance and e ciency and is equipped,
as all Caddy models are,
with Volkswagen’s suite of BlueMotion technologies. These include Start/Stop, Hill Hold Assist, regenerative braking
and low rolling resistance tyres. As a result, the Caddy Black Edition returns 60.1 mpg on the combined cycle and has CO2 emissions of 123 g/km.
And like all models in the Caddy range, the Black Edition delivers exceptional practicality for professional users. With a load cube capacity of 3.2 m3, maximum payload of 628 kg* and numerous storage areas in the cab area, the Black Edition is a trusty workhorse.
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*This saving relates to a Used Crafter Panel Van. Offer available for used vehicles purchased between 1st October and 31st December 2016 and registered before 31st March 2016. Business users only. 18s and over. *Vehicles under 3 months old go through a visual health check. ^12 month period applies to a used vehicle aged under 3 years old. †Terms and conditions apply to Volkswagen Roadside Assistance. Provision of some services at the absolute discretion of Volkswagen Roadside Assistance. Accurate at time of publication June 2016. Subject to availability. Offers may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Terms and conditions apply. Finance subject to status. Terms and Conditions apply. Volkswagen Commercial vehicle Financial Services. Accurate at time of publication September 2016.
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New Volkswagen Transporter
A BlueMotion version of the sixth-generation Transporter panel van is now available to order from Volkswagen Van Centres, adding impressive economy to the multi-award- winning van’s already long list of credentials.
The most frugal edition of the T6 short wheelbase panel van has at its heart the proven 2.0-litre TDI 102 PS Euro 6 common rail diesel engine. Even in standard Startline form with ve-speed manual gearbox, this van returned impressive economy and CO2 gures: 47.9 mpg and 153 g/ km. The BlueMotion model
is capable of returning 51.4 mpg on the combined cycle (a seven per cent improvement) and CO2 emissions reduced to 145 g/km.
In order to achieve these improvements, the new BlueMotion Transporter adds aerodynamically improved wheel spoilers and lowered suspension, modi ed gear ratios, low friction tyres, cruise control and a speed limiter
(to 62 mph) to the standard BlueMotion Technology modi cations which come as standard on all T6 models. These include Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems.
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Volkswagen Transporter proves cream of the crop for dairy rm
McQueens Dairies has placed an order for 80 Volkswagen Transporter dropside vans to help improve and strengthen
its delivery service across the country.
Established in 1995, McQueens Dairies is a well- established modern dairy company and the only industry player in the UK to have Volkswagen Transporter long wheelbase dropside vans (converted in Germany) to suit its requirements.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has been chosen by McQueens Dairies as it has proved over the years to provide the best commercial vehicles along with great customer
service, allowing the dairy company to e ectively make deliveries to its residential and business customers across the UK.
Calum McQueen, Commercial Director at McQueens Dairies, said: “We couldn’t be happier about bringing in 80 Volkswagen Transporter dropside vans. They have proved time and time again to be the best commercial vehicle for our business.
“Having them speci cally converted for us in Germany demonstrates how committed we are in our long-term partnership with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. We know we will always get the best vehicle possible for the job.”


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^At the end of the agreement the vehicle and ownership rights will stay with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services. *All prices shown are ex VAT. Initial customer rental £507.00. Business users only. Based on a 36 month, 10,000 mile per annum [non-maintained] Contract Hire agreement on Caddy Startline 75 PS 2.0 TDI BMT. 6.0p per mile excess mileage charges apply. 6.0p per mile excess mileage charges apply. Offer available until 2nd January, 2017 from participating Van Centres. Offers may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Further charges may apply when vehicle is returned, subject to the contract fair wear and tear guidelines and mileage. VAT payable at a prevailing rate. Finance subject to status. 18s and over. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Accurate at time of publication [10/2016]. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders to assist with your purchase, who may pay us for introducing you to them.
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Game-changing Ford Ecoblue Diesel stars at Hannover
The advanced all-new Ford EcoBlue diesel engine takes centre stage at the 2016 IAA Hannover Commercial Vehicle Show, delivering improved cost of ownership and performance in Ford’s latest Transit and Transit Custom models.
The Ford EcoBlue engine powers every vehicle displayed on Ford’s Hannover stand, and provides commercial vehicle operators with fuel e ciency improved by up to 13 per cent compared with the outgoing 2.2-litre TDCi engine, with
CO2 emissions from 157g/
km, and delivers signi cant improvements in low-rpm torque for enhanced driveability.
“Ford’s EcoBlue engine is
a real diesel game changer, combining reduced cost of ownership with outstanding performance and cleaner emissions,” said Bernhard Mattes, Chairman, Ford of Germany. “As our sales growth shows, Ford already o ers
the most advanced line-up of commercial vehicles in Europe, and the all-new Ford EcoBlue engine takes it to a new level.”
All-new Ford EcoBlue diesel – cheaper to run, better to drive
The all-new 2.0-litre
Ford EcoBlue diesel uses a completely new architecture engineered to provide the next- generation of clean, e cient and re ned engines for future Ford
cars and commercial vehicles. The 2.0-litre engine has
been developed with the
latest turbocharging, fuel injection, combustion system, structural design and low- friction technologies to deliver signi cant improvements in fuel e ciency, performance and operating re nement, while delivering the outstanding durability and low cost-of- ownership demanded for a Transit power unit.
Available now in the latest Transit and Transit Custom models, the 2.0-litre Ford EcoBlue engine is o ered in 105PS, 130PS and 170PS power ratings, each of which o ers increased power and torque compared with the outgoing 2.2-litre engine. Improved low-end pulling
power – with 20 per cent more torque at 1,250rpm – delivers more exible and responsive performance in everyday driving.
Lower running costs are
supported by signi cantly improved fuel e ciency.
Transit van models equipped with optional Auto-Start-Stop achieve CO2 emissionsfrom 174g/km and average fuel consumption from 42.8mpg – a 10 per cent reduction over the equivalent outgoing model.
Transit Custom vehicles tted with optional Auto-Start-Stop deliver CO2 emissionsfrom 157g/km with average fuel consumption from 46.3mpg
– 13 per cent down from the equivalent outgoing model.
Ford anticipates a fuel cost saving of up to £1,250 over 80,000 miles for the operator of a new 105PS Transit Custom van compared with the previous 100PS model.
Scheduled maintenance costs are also reduced,
with the extended variable service intervals of up to two years/36,000 miles o ering up to an additional 6,000 miles between services on both Transit and Transit Custom models, intervals that are not exceeded by any competitor.
The Ford EcoBlue diesel engine has been engineered
to meet Ford’s rigorous commercial vehicle durability standards, powering Transit vehicles through the equivalent of 3.4 million miles of punishing durability testing, including 250,000 miles of testing at
the hands of real-world Transit customers.
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