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Volkswagen has confirmed that plans for a pure-electric ‘ID.1’ supermini have been delayed by a couple of years, with the introduction of the new ID.Buzz minibus in 2022 taking priority.  The firm’s all-electric alternative for the Polo - speculatively named ID.1 - has been pushed back to the mid part of the decade, according to VW passenger automobiles boss Ralf Brandstatter. Best electric automobiles to get 2022 “Plans for an electric automobile under the ID.3 - with an entry-level price starting at €20,000 (£17,300) - are pushed up by two years to 2025,” said the VW executive, during the firm’s…

Aston Martin is preparing to unveil two special edition models at the Geneva motor show next month, the V8 Vantage N430 will be joined by the DB9 Carbon Black which is also available in Carbon White guise. The new models mark 101 years of Aston Martin production, with mechanical and cosmetic changes marking them out over the standard models. Advertisement - short article continues below Both Aston special editions have been decorated with carbon fibre trim inside and out. The Vantage N430 is availble in coupe or roadster form and features new forged alloy wheels, aerodynamic tweaks, a new black…

Chancellor George Osborne has announced that fuel task will be frozen until 2015 and that the UK will step to a paperless system for automobile excise task in his Autumn Statement. The Chancellor had hinted that fuel task could be delayed a additionally two years back at the Tory conference in September, but only if the savings could be made elsewhere in buy to support this. Advertisement - post continues below Speaking during the autumn statement he claimed that the extra savings had been found and as a result the next rise, due in 2014, would be cancelled. He claimed that…

BMW has made revisions to the new 2 series lineup, 3 series GT and 4 series model ranges for 2014. two new diesel engines will be available in the 2 Series, while the German manufacturer has added another diesel engine to the 4 series range and now offers the xDrive all-wheel drive system on the 4 series convertible for the first time. Advertisement - article continues below The 2 series lineup – which replaces the outgoing 1 series Coupe range – sees the addition of two new diesel engines. Badged the 218d, the new variant is powered by a 141bhp…

Korean premium maker Genesis has verified UK pricing for its very first European models, with the brand’s G80 executive saloon as well as GV80 big SUV priced from £37,460 as well as £56,815 respectively. on sale this summer, the two cars and trucks will rival the Mercedes E-Class as well as GLE models. Detailed specs for the two cars and trucks are yet to be confirmed, however Genesis has released preliminary details on the cars’ trim structure as well as engine ranges. The G80 will be offered with two powertrains as well as will are available in two trim-levels, called…

Bentley is aiming to build upon record sales and the burgeoning success of its Bentayga SUV with this all-new, third-generation Bentley Continental GT sports tourer, which has been unveiled for its public debut at the 2017 Frankfurt motor Show. The newcomer’s front-end styling incorporates elements seen on Bentley’s EXP 10 speed 6 sports automobile concept. Meanwhile, the rear retains the Conti’s ‘haunch’ over the wheels, but the tail-lights and hatch have a neater, a lot more resolved look. Advertisement - post continues below • new Bentley Continental GT review The model now sits on the VW Group’s most current MSB platform,…

This is the new Ferrari California T, disrobed today at the Geneva motor Show. as well as while it’s clearly based on the California that’s been with us considering that 2008, Ferrari states it’s so thoroughly facelifted as well as re-engineered that the firm considers it a new model. As well as being the very first Ferrari to function a folding hardtop, which drops into the body in 14 seconds, the outgoing California was Ferrari’s very first front-engined direct-injection V8-powered car. Advertisement - post continues below But while the old design featured a 4,297cc naturally aspirated V8, the new California…

Aston Martin and Red Bull are joining forces in formula One with the British sports automobile brand set to become the title sponsor of the Red Bull F1 team from next season. The expansion of the pair’s existing relationship will include the establishment of an Aston Martin ‘Advanced performance Centre’ at Red Bull’s Milton Keynes HQ in Bucks, creating 110 new jobs. The partnership will lead to future collaborations along the lines of the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar that saw involvement from Red Bull’s renowned chief designer Adrian Newey. The 150-car allocation for the Valkyrie has already sold out before…

As toy cars go, this one hails very much from the top end of the market. It’s a child-size Aston Martin convertible based on the successful DB models of the 1960s and it’s being provided for £16,500. The car is known as the ‘DB Convertible Junior’ and aimed at children aged 10 and above. You can get one from West London Aston Martin Heritage Dealer, Nicholas Mee & Co, which specialises in the maintenance and restoration of classic Astons. Advertisement - short article continues below • read the most recent Aston Martin car reviews The miniature Volante features a fully-working…

A 60mph speed limit is planned for the M3 motorway, following the intriduction of the same smart motorway method for the M1. These new limits are the result of government plans to combat emissions and congestion. • Most economical cars This three-mile smart motorway and its 60mph restriction will run between J3 at Lightwater and J4 near Farnborough between 7am and 7pm. Advertisement - post continues below The 60mph limit covers part of a 13.4-mile stretch between J2 and J4a where additional lanes will be opened in both directions to improve capacity - at a cost of £174million. The Highways agency (HA) hopes…