Detroit motor show 2017: news round-up

The first big event in the motoring calendar each year is the Detroit motor Show, and 2017 was no exception. The North American international auto show (NAIAS) to give it its full name, has been going as an international event for 29 years now, and has become one of the vital motor shows for manufacturers to show off their latest concept automobiles and new technology. Advertisement - article continues below Detroit is obviously an American motor show, and so the majority of automobiles on show were intended for the us market. That's not to say that it's of no interest…
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Mid-size premium SUV of the Year 2020: Land Rover Defender

The Defender is one of the star cars and trucks of 2020, so it’s no surprise to see it insurance claim an outstanding win at this year’s new cars and truck Awards. It practically has a foot in two camps, since in 110 type it can seat as much as seven people. However, we understand you purchase cars and trucks with a keen eye on price, as well as with the five-seat 90 starting from £43,625, the headline figures imply it’s surprisingly affordable, even if you’ll have to spend a bit much more than that sum for the specification of…
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Nissan asks for £100million increase to UK supply market

Nissan has asked the British government to invest £100million in domestic parts providers in purchase to protected the future of the company's Sunderland plant.  "Nissan will not be successful in the future, with or without Brexit, unless the government does something to assist us in the supply chain," Colin Lawther, head of European producing at Nissan, told MPs on the worldwide trade Committee. He added: "This is critical. If we don't truly invest in the supply base it will be a home of cards effect."  Advertisement - short article continues below After getting reassurances from the UK government over Brexit at the…
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MPs consider zero alcohol limit for novice motorists

newly qualified motorists could be faced with a zero alcohol limit for their first year on the road, as part of procedures being considered by the carry Committee. The cross-party group of MPs who scrutinise the department for carry (DfT) has launched an online survey asking motorists aged between 17-25 for their views on graduated driving licences (GDLs) and what such a scheme must include if implemented. Advertisement - post continues below The survey asks young motorists if they would agree with a minimum learning period of between six and 12 months, after which motorists who pass their test have to…
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Smart auto parking assistant trialled by Mercedes as well as Bosch

A community-based wise auto parking assistant to make discovering a area for your cars and truck a breeze is currently being trialled by Bosch as well as Mercedes in Stuttgart. The idea was exposed at CES 2017 as well as more pilot jobs are organized later this year across the us working with other manufacturers as Bosch looks to simplicity the burden of parking. Advertisement - article continues below On typical it takes drivers 30 minutes as well as three miles to discover an empty auto parking area in a city as well as the new system looks to slash…
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New Volvo coupe-SUV set to lead next-generation of brand’s EVs

Volvo’s design variety growth will see the business establish a fleet of sleeker as well as much more aerodynamically focused vehicles, the firm’s style manager has exposed to car Express. The Swedish firm has guaranteed to introduce an all-new electric car each year as much as 2025, with a focus on higher-riding or crossover vehicles. On top of this, Volvo will likewise relocation into new segments to assist grow the business as well as its design portfolio. New 2022 Volvo V40: prices, specs as well as on-sale date Speaking solely to car Express, Volvo’s senior Vice president of Design, Robin…
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SEAT Leon Verde plug-in hybrid shown

This is the SEAT Leon Verde, a plug-in hybrid prototype version of the firm’s latest Leon. The car uses the familiar 120bhp 1.4-litre VW group petrol engine, boosted by a 330Nm electric motor to give a total power output of 168bhp. The Leon Verde can be driven in electric-only mode for 31 miles, and the standard range with a full battery and a full 40-litre tank of petrol is 507 miles. Advertisement - article continues below According to SEAT, this means that the Leon Verde returns 176.6mpg and emits 36 g/km of CO2. The plug-in hybrid also features a smartphone…
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Aston Martin V8 as well as V12 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Editions exposed

just in time for the 2017 formula One season opener in March, Aston Martin has revealed two new special edition designs that tie in the British brand's partnership with the Red Bull Racing team. The Vantage S Red Bull Racing edition is offered as a V8 or V12, as well as includes a special paint task in Mariana Blue (though Tungsten Silver is available, in addition to a satin-finish blue) with red highlights on the grille that hint at the Red Bull livery. The yellow brake calipers as well as carbon fibre trim comprise the rest of the exterior changes.…
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New 2020 mini Countryman facelift: prices, spces as well as pics

mini has introduced an updated version of the Countryman crossover. It features a variety of style as well as innovation updates, in addition to a modified engine line-up – as well as it’s offered to order now, with costs starting from £23,500 for the entry-level Cooper variant. First deliveries will show up during August of this year and, when the revised crossover reaches the UK market, it’ll provide fresh competition for existing rivals such as the Nissan Juke, Volkswagen T-Roc as well as Audi Q2. Best little SUVs as well as crossovers on sale 2020 Cosmetic tweaks over the pre-facelift…
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage S fantastic Britain edition hits Shanghai

Aston Martin has revealed the V8 Vantage S fantastic Britain Edition, a limited-run style to showcase the firm’s bespoke car division to Chinese clients at the Shanghai motor Show.  The fantastic Britain edition has been produced as part of the ‘Q by Aston Martin - Commission’ process, which aims to offer insight into the possibilities of completely blown bespoke creations in strictly restricted production runs. just five examples of the fantastic Britain edition will be built, each costing RMB 2,088,000 (£236,000).  4 The new design is mechanically similar to a routine V8 Vantage S, however it gets Stratus White paint…
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