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HONDA - UPGRADED
DIESEL ENGINE FOR HONDA CIVIC STARTING FROM 99G/KM READ MORE HERE
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revised 120 PS 1.6 litre i-DTEC diesel engine will join the Honda Civic range in Europe from March 2018, with new real-world tests proving its environmental performance. The new engine is one of the first units to be officially tested under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) fuel consumption and emissions cycle, which comes into force this year. While data from the familiar New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) test is based on a theoretical driving profile, the WLTP cycle was developed using actual driving data gathered from around the world. It is therefore designed to produce results closer to a real-world driving experience. Honda has made significant improvements to the engine and the exhaust system to maximise real world performance. The efficiency enhancements for the new Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC result in fuel economy and CO2 emissions starting from 76.3 mpg and 99g/km (under the WLTP cycle). The improvements to the 1.6-litre diesel include a reduction in cylinder friction, thanks to pistons made from highly durable chromium-molybdenum steel alloy, as well as ‘super plateau honing’ of the bores to enable smoother piston movement. The 1,597cc engine uses the same advanced Bosch fuel injection system as before, and features a small, high-efficiency turbocharger, low-pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system and a high-intake flow, high-swirl cylinder head port. A high-strength, lightweight slender crankshaft and allaluminium, open-deck, high-pressure, die-cast engine block minimise the engine’s weight. For the new i-DTEC, additional cast ribs have been added to the cylinder block to increase structural rigidity and, consequently, improve the management of noise, vibration and harshness. Honda’s new 1.6 i-DTEC is also one of the first engines to be officially tested through the Real Driving Emission (RDE) procedure to validate NOx and particulate emission levels. The diesel powertrain has a new NOx Storage Converter (NSC) system with larger catalysts and a higher content of noble metals (silver, platinum and neodymium) that store nitrogen oxide gas until the regeneration cycle. A soot sensor accurately 2
detects when the regeneration cycle is required, extending exhaust component durability. The 1.6 i-DTEC engine produces 120 PS at 4,000 rpm and 300 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm, powering the Civic from zero to 62 mph in 10.4 seconds. Assembled at Honda of the UK Manufacturing in Swindon, the revised engine will be available in both the four-door and five-door variants of the new tenth-generation Civic. A nine-speed automatic transmission will further bolster the Civic’s powertrain options in mid-2018, representing its first ever application in a two-wheel drive car.
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HONDA CIVIC
WHAT THE EXPERTS THINK READ MORE HERE Thanks to years of refining and perfecting every detail, the new Civic has been our largest product development in history. In fact, the only thing we didn’t change was the name. So we were excited to hear what people in the industry thought. Take a look below to see for yourself.
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‘Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030’
Mazda Announces Long-Term Vision for Technology Development
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Mazda announced "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030," a new long-term vision for technology development that looks ahead to the year 2030, in August 2017. Under the original “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom” vision announced in 2007, Mazda has striven to offer both driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance. In light of the rapid changes taking place in the automotive industry, the new vision takes a longer-term perspective and sets out how Mazda will use driving pleasure, the fundamental appeal of the automobile, to help solve issues facing people, the earth and society. The following is an overview of "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030" and the next-generation SKYACTIV-X engine. Mazda believes its mission is to bring about a beautiful earth and to enrich people’s lives as well as society. The company will continue to seek ways to inspire people through the value found in cars.
considering emissions over the vehicle’s entire life cycle • zAim to reduce corporate average “well-to-wheel” carbon dioxide emissions to 50 percent of 2010 levels by 2030, and achieve a 90-percent reduction by 2050 • Achieve this with a policy prioritizing efficiency improvements and measures for cleaner emissions that apply in the real world • In line with this policy, continue efforts to perfect the internal combustion engine, which will help power the majority of cars worldwide for many years to come and can therefore make the greatest contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and combine the results with effective electrification technologies • From 2019, start introducing electric vehicles and other electric drive technologies in regions that use a high ratio of clean energy for power generation or restrict certain vehicles to reduce air pollution
Society
Through conservation initiatives, create a sustainable future in which people and cars coexist with a bountiful, beautiful earth.
Through cars and a society that provide safety and peace of mind, create a system that enriches people’s lives by offering unrestricted mobility to people everywhere.
Mazda’s approach
Mazda’s approach
Earth
• Expand measures for carbon dioxide reduction from a “well-to-wheel” perspective,
• Develop more advanced safety technologies under the Mazda Proactive Safety 6
philosophy, working toward the goal of eliminating traffic accidents • Further enhance safety fundamentals, such as correct driving position, pedal layout and good visibility, and standardize them across all models • Promote further standardization of i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety features, which help drivers recognize and assess potential hazards; in addition to Japan, where they are already becoming standard, gradually make these technologies standard in other markets starting in 2018 • Begin testing of autonomous driving technologies currently being developed in line with Mazda’s human-centered Mazda Co-Pilot Concept2 in 2020, aiming to make the system standard on all models by 2025 • Using connectivity technologies, create a new business model that enables car owners to support the needs of people in depopulated areas and those who have difficulty getting around
People
Enhance customers’ mental well-being with the satisfaction that comes from protecting the earth and contributing to society with a car that offers true driving pleasure
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Mazda’s approach
Pursue an enhanced Jinbaittai driving feel that will unlock people’s potential and revitalize them mentally and physically Based on the philosophy of “breathing life into the car,” further develop KODO design to raise vehicle design to the level of art that enriches the emotional lives of all who see it
SKYACTIV-X next-generation engine Technological innovations
SKYACTIV-X is the world's first commercial gasoline engine to use compression ignition, in which the fuel-air mixture ignites spontaneously when compressed by the piston A proprietary combustion method called Spark Controlled Compression Ignition overcomes two issues that had impeded commercialization of compression ignition gasoline engines: maximizing the zone in which compression ignition is possible and achieving a seamless transition between
compression ignition and spark ignition.
Features
This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to achieve outstanding environmental performance, power and acceleration performance. Compression ignition and a supercharger fitted to improve fuel economy together deliver unprecedented engine response and increase torque 10-30 percent over the current SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine.*3 Compression ignition makes possible a super lean burn*4 that improves engine efficiency up to 20-30 percent over the current SKYACTIV-G, and from 35-45 percent over Mazda's 2008 gasoline engine of the same displacement. SKYACTIV-X even equals or exceeds the latest SKYACTIV-D diesel engine in fuel efficiency. With high efficiency across a wide range of rpms and engine loads, the engine allows much more latitude in the selection 7
of gear ratios, providing both superior fuel economy and driving performance. Moving forward Mazda hopes to help create a future in which people, the earth and society can coexist with cars, to enrich people's lives through a car ownership experience that celebrates driving, and to become a brand with which customers feel a strong emotional connection.
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PEUGEOT WITH BENEFITS
THE BENEFITS OF PEUGEOT BLUE HDI • If you drive a car built before 2005, from 23 October 2017 you will have to pay as much as £21.50 per day to drive in Central London – £10 more than the owners of newer, cleaner cars. • The added cost of driving in the capital has been introduced by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, as part of plans designed to significantly reduce pollution in the city. • The £10 emissions surcharge (dubbed the T-Charge) will be placed on the most polluting vehicles driving inside the congestion charging zone, and will apply to all cars with emissions standards below what's known as Euro 4. Source: Whatcar 17th Feb 2017
BlueHDi DIESEL ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
In light of revelations in the car industry over the past couple of years, diesel engines have been under increased scrutiny in relation to emissions controls, in particular NOx (Nitrogen Oxides). If a human is exposed to excessive levels of NOx emissions it has been found to impact on respiration. It is worth noting that both petrol and diesel powered vehicles produce NOx. Due to the very low output of NOx emissions on Euro 6 diesel models, there are no plans to penalise these drivers. Drivers can benefit financially from diesel but are taking petrol by default and are spending more to run their cars than they should be. As an example, if you buy a Euro 6 diesel 308 doing 12,000 miles per year, you would save over £900 over 3 years when compared to PureTech. Due to the intelligent filtration processes on PSA Euro 6 diesel engines, selected diesel PEUGEOT models emit fewer NOx than petrol derivatives as well as lower CO2 and increased MPG.
BlueHDi is the name given to Peugeot’s latest generation of diesel engines. The result of a world-famous diesel heritage plus innovation and engineering excellence developed on the race track of Le Mans, BlueHDi complies with Euro 6 emission standards, to deliver exceptional fuel economy and CO₂ emissions alongside a driving experience rich in power and performance. With BlueHDi, Peugeot’s SCR process is one of the most effective diesel emission control technology on the market: The innovative location of the SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) positioned upstream of the particle filter with additive is the only one which permits simultaneous: • Reduction of the NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) by up to 90%, through the use of AdBlue® solution. • 99.9% elimination of particles by number, through the use of the diesel particulate filter, for which PEUGEOT were the pioneers with FAP. • Optimisation of the emissions of CO₂ and fuel consumption (up to -4% compared to the EURO 5 engines).
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BlueHDi Running Cost Benefits:
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A number of consumers who previously bought diesels are now buying petrol over concerns with diesel. If your annual mileage exceeds 12,000 miles and they do a mix of urban and extra urban driving we would always recommend diesel due to the financial savings they represent for a customer. 1.2l PureTech 82hp S&S 5 Speed Manual
1.6l BlueHDi 100hp S&S 6 Speed Manual
Variances
Engine Size (l)
1.2
1.6
-0.4
Max Torque (NM)
118
254
+136
0-62mph (secs)
13.5
11.3
-2.2
Max Speed (mph)
105
114
+9
MPG* (combined)
57.6
80.7
+23.1
CO2
114
90
-24
Based on a 2008 SUV Allure with 16” wheels
• Peugeot 2008 specified with BlueHDi offers real efficiency savings, with combined MPG 40% higher. • Versus PureTech fuel costs for 1 year amount to an annual saving of £308 based on 12k miles @ £5.34 per gallon for diesel and £5.29 for petrol (UK Average Jun‘17) Source: AA Fuel Price Report UK Average. • Over 3 years this would be £924! *MPG figures are laboratory figures and are purely for comparison purposes 9
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TOP OF THE BRANDS
KIA TOPS THE BRAND DE The 2017 JD Power UK Vehicle Dependability Study has revealed that Kia is the most dependable brand in the UK, in joint first place with Volvo. Both brands have the fewest problems experienced by owners. Each brand was given a PP100 (Problems per 100 vehicles) score, with Kia on 83 and Skoda 89 (industry average 131). Based on responses from more than 12,000 owners of new vehicles registered from February 2014 – April 2016, JD Power also named the top models in each segment. The JD power study examines 177 problem symptoms across eight categories – vehicle exterior; driving experience; features/ controls/displays (FCD); audio/
communication/entertainment/ navigation (ACEN); seats; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); vehicle interior; and engine and transmission. “Minor issues like foggy windows, noisy brakes or navigation systems that are difficult to use can be very frustrating for owners and can negatively affect brand loyalty,” said Mark Lendrich, head of research at J.D. Power Europe. “These design problems aren’t easy to fix at a service appointment and, if the owner has to live with these problems for the duration of time they have the vehicle, they’re less likely to purchase the same brand in the future.”
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EPENDABILITY LEAGUE KIA VOLVO SKODA SUZUKI HYUNDAI TOYOTA VAUXHALL PEUGEOT SEAT MAZDA NISSAN VW MINI JAGUAR MERCEDES-BENZ INDUSTRY AVERAGE FORD HONDA RENAULT MITSUBISHI CITROEN DACIA FIAT LAND ROVER AUDI BMW
83 83 89 92 97 105 108 110 113 117 118 121 124 127 129 131 136 136 138 139 148 151 165 175 187 198
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SKODA ELECTRIC CAR GROWTH
with ‘Felicia E’ hatch and coupe-SUV by 2020
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KODA has big plans in the EV arena with a pure electric hatchback, coupe SUV and sports car all coming soon Skoda is gearing up for a double electric onslaught by the start of the next decade, launching a pure-electric hatchback and a coupe-SUV that’s likely to become the most expensive vehicle in the brand’s 122-year history. The Czech manufacturer will launch its electrified vehicle strategy with a superb plug-in hybrid and an electric version of its Citigo in 2019. But it will really push ahead with its dedicated EV plans a year later, with the production version of its Vision E concept, which was revealed at this year’s Shanghai Motor Show. It’ll be one of the first cars to appear on the VW Group’s new MEB chassis architecture, which has been designed to accommodate all-electric powertrains. Volkswagen’s I.D. will be the first MEB car, with an variant following soon after. Skoda’s effort is being given almost the same level of priority in the rollout because of the company’s burgeoning sales in China, seen as a key developing region for EVs, so it’ll appear in 2020.
The coupe-SUV will sit between
the Karoq and Kodiaq in length, but the clever packaging allowed by MEB should mean that its interior space is at least a match for the latter of those models. The number of batteries required to power its 302bhp 12
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electric motors and deliver an expected range of up to 500km (310 miles) will mean a price tag of around £40,000. That would make it the most expensive vehicle in Skoda’s line-up, but around half the price of a Tesla Model X.
is seen as a significant move by a practicalityfocused brand, an all-electric coupe. This model – which could be a two-door or a four-door ‘coupe saloon’ – was rveferenced by Skoda’s head of research and development Christian Strube back in May. When asked if Skoda would build a sports coupé in the spirit of its old 110R, Strube replied: “Yes, but electric.” It’s expected to have a pair of electric motors, more than 300bhp and a range in excess of 300 miles. Skoda will feel comfortable with launching this car in China, where there is little ‘brand legacy’, but the company may hesitate before offering it to customers in Western Europe, where Skoda is known for practicality. This uncertainty about being ‘desirable’ continues to hold up the coupe version of the regular Kodiaq. That conventionally powered car is destined to arrive in China before the end of the decade, but it’s still not confirmed outside that region due to marketing concerns and limitations on manufacturing capacity.
New Skoda EV hatch could get Felicia E name
The coupe-SUV will sit on one of the longer MEB wheelbases, but around a year after its arrival on the market, the brand will add a second, smaller EV designed for more modest budgets. This car – which could potentially bring back a famous old Skoda name by carrying the badge Felicia E – will, in effect, be the firm’s version of the I.D. hatchback, complete with that car’s rearmounted 168bhp electric motor. The ‘Felicia E’ is likely to be about the same size as the Rapid Spaceback, so it will be smaller than an Octavia. Skoda is likely to give the Felicia E a starting price of around £24,000.
Smaller Karoq-sized electric SUV and 300bhp sports car by 2025
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These two models will be joined in the first half of the decade by a smaller pure-electric SUV – a sister car, in effect, to the Karoq – and, in what
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THE 2017 X-TRAIL – WHAT’S NEW?
INTELLIGENT MOBILITY FEATURES
Share the joys of family life in a bigger & bolder SUV. With powerful new styling & next level technologies, it’s all you need for a comfortable, action-packed adventure. It’s smarter, safer and fun to drive. So what’s new?
Stay in control with Nissan’s Intelligent driving systems. They bring you and your X-Trail closer for a more confident & energising drive.
This SUV is the complete package. Choose between efficient two wheel drive and hugely capable four wheel drive versions - both with an understated, premium style.
• Parallel Park • Back-In Park • Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition • Lane Departure Warning • High Beam Assist
Key Features:
TACKLE NEW ROADS
MUSCULAR STYLING
Looking for an efficient, roomy SUV with that's lots of fun to drive? With its exterior aerodynamics and almost gearless Xtronic transmission, the X-trail is all you've been looking for. The X-Trail can adapt to changing conditions faster than the blink of an eye. Specify Intelligent All-Wheel Drive on your new X-Trail and come rain or snow, the system will automatically send power to the wheels that need it most.
• 19” Alloy Wheels • Auto-Folding Mirrors • Power Panoramic Sunroof • Heated Steering Wheel • Luxuriously Upholstered Central Console • Zero-gravity, 50/50 Flexible Seating • Premium BOSE® Audio System • 5” Colour Advanced Drive-Assist Display • NissanConnect
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X-TRONIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Eliminating fixed gear ratios, Nissan's electrically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) delivers a seamless wave of power and has an "eco" mode too.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
6-speed manual transmission gives you power when you want it. The latest gearbox technology makes for brisk and precise shifting with a smaller rpm drop generating a seamless response.
NEW X-TRAIL STARTS FROM £23,385 OTR THE AND IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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SURGE I
for personalisation on all-n
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new Nissan Micra
issan retailers are reporting higher-than-expected demand for personalisation options on the all-new Nissan Micra. Approximately one in four are choosing to enhance the car’s expressive design with additional exterior and interior parts. The news comes as Nissan reveals a new video showing the ‘hand-finished’ nature of adding exterior personalisation parts to the B-segment hatchback. The ‘behindthe-scenes’ footage focuses on the attention to detail which goes into the Micra’s personalisation program, guaranteeing high-quality results every time. Customer research amongst the first buyers of new Micra reveals that 60% are attracted by the dynamic and expressive styling of the car. This is the number one purchase reason for the new Micra. And when it comes to personalisation, Nissan’s offer to customers is second to none. More than 100 combinations are available, for both the exterior and interior of the Micra and in a variety of vibrant colours. Approximately 18% of customers are choosing to personalise the exterior of their Micra. Bespoke components include exclusive bumper finishers, body side mouldings, 17-inch alloy wheels, door mirror caps and high-quality decals applied to the bonnet and roof.
• Exterior personalisation is selected most often by customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. • Enigma Black is proving most popular in those countries, and also in Italy. • Vibrant Chrome is a hit with buyers in Italy and the UK, while Energy Orange is preferred in France and Spain. • Personalisation of the Micra’s interior is even more popular than the exterior, with 18% of customers modifying their car. • Across Europe, interior personalisation is most popular in Italy. • Energy Orange is the number one colour, followed by Power Blue and Invigorating Red.
The retailer feedback has also revealed which colour combination is proving most popular across Europe. The answer is Dark Grey with Energy Orange personalisation inside and out. Affordability has been key to demand, with customers spending on average just £500 to get the personalised design they want. Helen Perry, General Manager, Small Cars, Nissan Europe, commented: “The personalisation program for the all-new Nissan Micra was created to allow customers to express their individual character and design flair when their buy their car. Feedback from retailers has highlighted that the mix of fantastic choice and affordability for personalisation means it’s more Key findings from the retailer popular than we expected.” The new personalisation video, feedback are: which shows the ‘hand-finished’ • Energy Orange is the most popular nature of the Micra’s personalisation exterior personalisation choice for program, was shot inside the Nissan customers, followed by Renault-Nissan Alliance factory at Enigma Black, Vibrant Chrome Flins, France, where the Micra is then Power Blue. manufactured. HERE FOR MORE CLICK INFORMATION 17
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