German manufacturer Wiesmann closes its doors

German manufacturer Wiesmann closes its doors

reports suggest that Wiesmann, the outlandish sport cars and truck maker based in north-west Germany, has collapsed. The business went into administration in August 2013 after being not able to pay its suppliers, as well as in spite of efforts to salvage the brand as well as save the tasks of 125 employees, a purchaser might not be discovered to take obligation for Wiesmann’s installing operating costs as well as dwindling market share. Advertisement – article continues below Wiesmann’s monetary…

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New engine and trim options for VW T-Roc, Polo and Arteon

New engine and trim options for VW T-Roc, Polo and Arteon

Volkswagen has announced a series of range updates across the Polo, T-Roc and Arteon lineups with a broader range trim levels and engines options now available to buyers. The T-Roc crossover is now used in entry-level S trim from £18,950, equipped with a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine producing 113bhp. VW has also added a 2.0 TDI SEL model from £28,345, powered by a 148bhp 2.0-litre diesel paired with four-wheel-drive. Both new models come with a six-speed manual gearbox only. Advertisement…

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Number of young adults with driving licences falls by 40 per cent

Number of young adults with driving licences falls by 40 per cent

substantially fewer young adults hold driving licences today than in the early 1990s, a Government-backed research study has found. A meta-analysis of existing research study as well as literature, brought out for the department for deliver (DfT) by Oxford as well as Bristol universities, looked into deliver patterns for those aged 17-29, as well as discovered sharp declines in cars and truck usage as well as ownership. Advertisement – post continues below • the very best new very first cars…

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Maserati confirms F-Type rival for 2016

Maserati confirms F-Type rival for 2016

Maserati has confirmed it is to build the Alfieri sports automobile that was revealed in concept form at the 2014 Geneva motor Show. The first production Alfieri coupe will arrive in 2016, positioned below the GranTurismo in the Maserati pecking order. The Alfieri Cabrio, complete with a retractable soft-top roof, will arrive around a year later in 2017, giving Maserati a coupe and convertible rival to the Jaguar F-Type, and Porsche 911. Advertisement – article continues below Maserati has also…

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Uninsured chauffeurs see their cars and trucks crushed under operation Cubo

Uninsured chauffeurs see their cars and trucks crushed under operation Cubo

A Metropolitan authorities campaign to clamp down on uninsured chauffeurs has been such a success that it might soon be rolled out elsewhere. Operation Cubo is a targeted job of satisfied Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan Howe.  as well as it’s been a major hit, with much more than 14,000 cars and trucks seized because Cubo introduced in October 2011. In tandem with the everyday operation Reclaim activity, much more than 35,000 motors were seized in the last year alone. Now…

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New Infiniti QX50 revealed at LA motor show

New Infiniti QX50 revealed at LA motor show

Infiniti is going after the likes of the BMW X3 and the Audi Q5 with its newest SUV – the new QX50, which has been revealed in full at the La motor show ahead of a UK launch late next year. We’ve seen the car in concept form on a number of occasions, but the model you see here is the finished article, sporting a fresh design language, a new platform, new semi-autonomous driving tech and the world’s first variable…

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All-electric automobiles will come from Jaguar Land Rover

All-electric automobiles will come from Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover will produce a zero-emission electric automobile within a decade, according to bosses at the company. Speaking at the Geneva motor Show, group engineering director Dr Wolfgang Ziebart explained that alternative drive, hybrids and electric cars would be a major aspect for makers of premium models. “This is an area that is especially crucial for makers that do premium cars as in this class you can afford a lot more sophisticated options that cost a lot more money, but…

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New Renault Zoe Riviera limited edition launched

New Renault Zoe Riviera limited edition launched

Renault has launched a new special-edition version of its Zoe EV. It’s called the Zoe Riviera limited edition and, as the latter part of its name suggests, production will be capped at just 300 examples for the UK. Renault has also been savvy with the car’s spec sheet as, even though the Riviera is based on the range-topping Zoe GT Line model, it still qualifies for the government’s £2,500 plug-in automobile grant.  New Renault Air4 concept to be revealed on…

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‘Autonomous vehicle tech can assist you enjoy driving even more’

‘Autonomous vehicle tech can assist you enjoy driving even more’

The amount of innovation going into our vehicles these days provokes much debate as well as is frequently criticised. Whether it’s driver distraction or tech we just don’t want that may even let huge sibling spy on us, there seems to be a natural wariness of technology. But with new tech comes progress, making our lives easier as well as more enjoyable. even if it takes a few iterations to get it right – as well as it usually does. …

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New Kia EV4 on course to grow electric SUV range

New Kia EV4 on course to grow electric SUV range

Kia will follow its first bespoke electric car, the EV6 crossover, with two ‘EV’ SUV models, car express has learned. According to European product boss Sjoerd Knipping, the Korean brand’s second “EVx” automobile will be a large SUV targeting the US. but much more importantly for us, it will be followed by a model developed for the European market – Knipping spoke of “balancing” the us and other territories. Advertisement – short article continues below Kia holds trademarks for badges…

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