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Month: April 2023

Facelifted VW Scirocco launched at Geneva

Facelifted VW Scirocco launched at Geneva

VW has taken the opportunity the showcase its new and facelifted Scirocco at the Geneva motor Show. While visually, the new model may appear to be a case of a blink and you’ll miss it styling, the German marque has also made revisions under the bonnet, with a lot more powerful but a lot more efficient engines now offered. Advertisement – post continues below The unveiling also marks 40 years considering that the original Scirocco was first introduced at Geneva…

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Limited edition Ford GT Heritage edition revealed

Limited edition Ford GT Heritage edition revealed

Ford has revealed a special edition version of the GT supercar to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the company’s famous win at the 1966 24 hours of Le Mans race.  The Ford GT Heritage edition gets a naked carbon fibre bonnet, a red livery and a Frozen White paint finish. The package is completed with a set of gold 20-inch alloy wheels, red Brembo brake calipers and the classic, race-winning GT40’s signature “98” race number, set in an exposed carbon…

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Foreign drivers flock to switch licences

Foreign drivers flock to switch licences

more than one million motorists have converted foreign driving permits to a British licence over the past 15 years, without needing any type of training on British roads. The fantastic figure was acquired via a flexibility of info request by insurer Swiftcover.com, as well as prompted the cover service provider to phone call for mandatory formal training for these motorists, who might have discovered to drive in countries as far flung as Zimbabwe. Advertisement – article continues below Chief declares…

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Two-thirds of chauffeurs prevent pay-by-phone auto parking bays

Two-thirds of chauffeurs prevent pay-by-phone auto parking bays

much more than two-thirds of UK chauffeurs prevent auto parking bays that need repayment through an app, phone phone call or text message rather than cash, a new research study has found. Despite UK councils replacing numerous of the money operated auto parking machines with phone as well as voice managed systems, 70 per cent of 16,000 chauffeurs surveyed stated they are much more likely to drive past auto parking choices with these repayment techniques in browse of a money…

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Options set to hike car insurance premiums

Options set to hike car insurance premiums

chauffeurs may soon have to list all of their car’s options on an insurance application, which could result in much more expensive policies for some, car express can exclusively reveal.  Peter Shaw, CEO of the insurance industry body Thatcham Research, told car Express: “We are working with car producers and the society of motor producers and Traders over sharing of optional fitment data with the insurance industry.” He said that this would allow insurers to much more accurately price premiums…

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Ford reveals Mustang Blue and Black shadow editions for Europe

Ford reveals Mustang Blue and Black shadow editions for Europe

Ford has lifted the lid on a pair of new special edition Mustangs alongside the reveal of the all-new 2017 Ford Fiesta, exclusive for the European market. The new limited edition pony automobiles get exclusive design tweaks and finishes inside and out, as well as plenty of conventional equipment thrown in. Advertisement – short article continues below • Our preferred ever muscle cars The Mustang Blue edition is the tamer of the two, and will be available on either the 2.3-litre…

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Rolls Royce Phantom VII says goodbye with final one-off special

Rolls Royce Phantom VII says goodbye with final one-off special

Rolls Royce has revealed pictures of the final Phantom VII to roll off the production line at Goodwood. The automobile is a one-off, long wheelbase special commissioned by a distinguished Rolls Royce collector. The last Phantom VII supposedly takes on a nautical theme and features individual design choices intended to evoke a 1930’s ocean liner. It sits on an extended wheelbase body measuring 6,092mm long – 250mm longer than that of the already substantial conventional Phantom. Advertisement – post continues…

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New Jaguar F-Pace facelift arrives with plug-in hybrid variant

New Jaguar F-Pace facelift arrives with plug-in hybrid variant

Jaguar’s biggest-selling model, the F-Pace, has been given a thorough overhaul. The British car maker has tweaked its exterior styling, completely redesigned the cabin and introduced new mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Visual updates to the new Jaguar F-Pace are subtle, but up front revised LED lights have been added, and they now feature the twin J-shaped lighting signature first seen on the I-Pace, along with an enlarged grille. At the back new LED tail-lamps have also been installed. BMW…

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Renault Laguna return unlikely

Renault Laguna return unlikely

Renault has dropped its biggest hint yet that the Laguna may be gone for good from the UK. The model was axed at the end of 2011, along with the Espace and other slow sellers, as Renault streamlined its British range. And although a new Laguna is in the pipeline, it looks unlikely to come here. Advertisement – article continues below “I have to say it’s not a priority,” admitted UK boss Ken Ramirez. “I don’t think you need to…

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Jaguar F-Type Targa on its way?

Jaguar F-Type Targa on its way?

Jaguar could extend the F-Type lineup by adding a Targa variant to the range. Ian Callum, head of design at Jaguar hinted that a Targa model, with a retractable hard top roof, could be in the pipeline after sketches had been drawn up, with the Porsche 911 Targa firmly in the brand’s sights. Advertisement – article continues below Speaking at the UK launch of the Jaguar F-Type Coupe, Ian Callum told auto express about the potential for what would be…

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