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Buying & selling a car in Spain uying or selling a used car in Spain can be a hazardous business, but if you take care to ensure that all the necessary paperwork is completed to cover yourself against liabilities, things should go smoothly.
Buying a car in Spain
When buying a car you’ll need to ensure sure you have at least one of the following (though, it’s best to have as many as possible with photocopies). • • • •
Permiso de Residencia or Residence Permit (NIE) or passport. Your escrituras, or house deeds, or a rental contract for a minimum of one year. Although it should not be required, it is a good idea to have a Certificado de Empadronamiento or proof of residence in your municipality, available free or for a few cents from the Town Hall. It should not be older than three months. Some car dealers insist on it, and if you don´t have it, everybody wastes time until the dealer checks his facts. If you are financing the car through a dealer you will also need to provide atres nóminas, your three last payslips, or some other proof of income, such as a copy of your work contract.
Buying a car from a private seller involves you and the seller entering into a joint legal relationship and handling all the paperwork yourselves. You and the seller must draw up a Contrato de compraventa (a purchase agreement), and make the transfer of ownership at the Registro de Vehículos (the vehicle registration desk) of the Jefatura de Tráfico (Traffic Department). You both fill in and sign the Solicitud de Transmisión de Vehículos (transfer document), and keep a copy. Make sure that the date and time of the transfer appears on the Contrato so that any traffic fines the seller has left unpaid are not passed on to you. If you are buying a car you must ask the seller for two further documents. The local car tax, impuesto sobre la circulación de vehiculos, should be fully paid up to date (ask to see the vendor’s passport or identity card to check their signature is genuine, and ask for a photocopy for your own security, in case anything goes wrong). The other document you should have is a transferencia. This is obtainable from Trafico and should be completed and signed. Help with all these papers can be given by a competent gestor or by the Real Automovil Club de España (RACE). Be careful to check the legal status of any car you buy. All cars over four years old must be inspected and must pass the inspeccion technical de vehiculos (ITV), equivalent to the MOT test.
If you buy a vehicle from a reputable car dealership, they usually handle all the paperwork on your behalf to complete the ownership transfer. However, they will look to you for payment of Trafico’s transfer tax and fee. The transfer will take a minimum of fifteen days. Trafico charges are approximately 40 Euros plus a tax amount that is 4% of the book value of the vehicle.
Paperwork for buying a car in Spain
Whether you decide to buy from a private seller or a dealer, similar paperwork is involved. You should ask to see the originals of all documents, particularly when dealing with a private seller. • The Permiso de Circulación or Log Book, which is the car´s ID. It shows proof that the chassis number (vehicle identification number) corresponds with the one on the vehicle´s registration document, and provides information on the car, such as the number plate, make, model, name and address of the owner and when it was first registered. • A Transferencia, or transfer of ownership form. • The Inspección Técnica (or ITV) document or MOT, stamped and dated on passing the last inspection and detailing when the next one is due. This proves that the car met the minimum environmental and road safety standards required by law. • The Impuesto Sobre Vehiculos or road license fee for the current financial year, paid in full.
Selling a car in Spain If you are selling a car, you must sign the section on the back of the permiso de circulación which begins ‘Transferido …’. To make sure no problems arise you should also write in the date of the sale. This obliges the new owner to complete the paperwork within 10 days. You can also notify the jefatura provincial de trafico of the sale, to cover yourself in case the buyer omits to change the name on the car’s papers. If the car is still in your name after the sale, the new owner could be running up fines for which you will be liable. You can check this: ask at the jefatura for the form called solicitud de datos del registro de vehiculos (request for vehicle registration details). This will tell you whether or not you are still the car’s registered owner. It is however a legal requirement for the buyer to transfer the vehicle into their name as soon as possible after its purchase.
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Telephone: 952 794 102 Mobile: 672 880 749 www.bargaincars.es
THE LARGEST BRITISH CAR COMPANY ON THE COSTA DEL SOL ( Over 40+ Cars In Stock)
SAAB 9-3 ESTATE SPORT WAGON VECTOR – GREAT fAMILY CAR – 150 BHP DIESEL 2007, 189.000 kms, 1.9 TiiD Diesel, Great
Condition, Service history, New Cam Belt, New Brake Pads, New Clutch, Cruise Control, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Rear Parking Assistance, 1 Owner
Price: €7.500 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €3500 and pay monthly €291 only!
SEAT IBIzA – GREAT CONDITION – ECONOMICAL 2008, 155.000
km ,1.4L Petrol, Air Bag Side – Driver/Passenger, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, Central Door Locking – Remote, Computer – Driver Information System, Cup Holder, Electric Windows – Front, Gear Knob Leather, CD/Radio, Economical engine
Price: €6.750 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €3500 and pay monthly €23 only!
CITROEN BERLINGO – DIESEL – GREAT CONDITION – LOW KMS 2006, Only Done 98.000kms, 1.9 Diesel, Very Economical, Air Condition, CD/Radio, Always Serviced, Reliable Great Van , 5 seats
Price: €6.450 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €3000 and pay monthly €251 only!
NEED TO UPDATE CITROEN DS 3 – 1.6 PETROL – TOP Of THE RANGE – SAT NAV 2010, 130.000km, 17In Bellone Black Alloy Wheels, Air Conditioning, AntiLock Brakes, Centre Rear Seat Belt, Cloth interior, Cruise Control, Daytime Running Lights Exterior Lighting, Driver Information System
Price: €9.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €5000 and pay monthly €363 only!
VOLKSWAGEN EOS – HARD TOP CONVERTIBLE – DIESEL
2009, Only 102.000km, 2L TDi Diesel, Full Leather Interior, SAT NAV, Parking Sendor, 6 Gears Manual , Big Panoramic Sunroof, Sport Seats, one-touch electric folding roof, trip computer, multi-airbags, air conditioning, electric windows x 4
Price: €15.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €10000 and pay monthly €435 only!
fORD fIESTA - GREAT RUNNER – ECONOMIC DIESEL ENGINE 2007, 162.000 m, 1.4 TDCi, Alloy Wheels, remote central locking, alarm,
MERCEDES E 270 CDI – AUTOMATIC DIESEL – LOW KMS
Price: €5.450 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €2500 and pay monthly €215 only!
Price: €11.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €6000 and pay monthly €435 only!
power steering, electric windows, cd player, Upgrades – Second Remote Key, Black Cloth interior, Standard Features – Air-Conditioning, Electric Windows
2003, 165.000 km, Avantgarde, Electric windows, Air conditioning, Parking aid, CD player, Leather trim, Heated seats, Height adjustable driver’s seat, Height adjustable passenger seat, Child seat points (Isofix system), Metallic paint
OPEN: Monday-Saturday 10am - 7pm Calle Einstein 9, Estepona, 29680 Málaga
VW GOLf 1.9TDI DIESEL ENGINE , * VERY ECONOMICAL, GREAT CONDITIONS * 2008/7, O145.000km, Climatic Semi – Automatic
Control ( Air Conditioning,), Cruise Control, Alarm with Interior Protection,Electric Windows, Multi-function Computer, CD/Radio, Alarm, Alloy wheels, Airbags
Price: €8.450 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €4250 and pay monthly €305 only!
MERCEDES ML 320 PETROL AUTOMATIC 4×4 – GREAT CONDITION – LOW MILEAGE 2003, ONLY 145.000 km, 3.2L Petrol,
Leather Seats, Four Wheel-Drive, Climate Control, Electric Windows, Traction Control, ABS, Electric Mirrors, Anti-Theft System, Height Adjustable Seat
Price: €7.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €4000 and pay monthly €290 only!
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Telephone: 952 794 102 Mobile: 672 880 749 www.bargaincars.es
THE LARGEST BRITISH CAR COMPANY ON THE COSTA DEL SOL ( Over 40+ Cars In Stock)
VW GOLf ESTATE DSG AUTOMATIC MATCH EDITION – 140BHP – AUTOMATIC GEARBOx 2013, ONLY 99.000 kms, 2L Die-
BMW 320 CI COUPE – GREAT CONDITION – AUTOMATIC GEARBOx – LOW KMS 2001, 77.000 kms, 2L Petrol, Alpine CD/Radio, Air
sel, Excellent Condition, 8 Speakers, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), ASR (Traction Control) Climatic Semi-Automatic Control-
PEUGEOT 307 CC – STUNNING HARD TOP CONVERTIBLE GREAT CONDITION – LOW KMS 2005, 100.000km, 1.6 Petrol , Stand-
Price: €16.9950 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €10.000 and pay monthly €507 only!
Bag Side – Driver/Passenger, Air-Conditioning – Auto, Alarm – Remote Control, Alloy Wheels , Anti-Lock Brakes, Armrest – Front/Rear, Body Colored Bumpers.
Price: €6.750 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €3500 and pay monthly €236 only!
ard Features – Air-Conditioning (Digital), Alarm, Alloy Wheels (17in), Electric Windows (Front/Rear), In Car Entertainment (Radio/CD), Upholstery Cloth, Airbags
ALfA ROMEO SPORTWAGON 2.4 JTDM DIESEL – fULL BEIGE LEATHER INTERIOR – AUTOMATIC GEARBOx *
VW TRANSPORTER T25 WESTfALIA – GREAT CONDITION – DOUBLE BED – KITCHEN 1987, 94.000 km, Great Condition Inside
4 JAGUAR S – TYPE 4.0 V8 * fULLY LOADED – AUTOMATIC GEARBOx * 2001, 110.000km, Has 4.0L Petrol Engine, Electric windows, Air
Price: €8.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €4500 and pay monthly €327 only!
Price: €8.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Use Your Car For Part Exchange.
Price: €8,995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €4500 and pay monthly €327 only!
SAAB 9-3 1.9 TTID AERO SPORT – STUNNING DIESEL CAR WITH ALL OPTIONS, 2008, 57.000mls, RIGHT HAND DRIVE Rear Park-
fORD MONDEO ESTATE DIESEL – AUTOMATIC GEARBOx – LIKE NEW 2013, 108.000km, 2.0 TDCI Diesel with Automatic Gearbox, Sony
fORD fOCUS ESTATE 1.6 PETROL – GOOD CONDITION, GREAT fAMILY CAR 2007, 130.000 km, 1.6 Petrol, Air-Conditioning, Air-
Price: €14,995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €7500 and pay monthly €544 only!
Price: €5.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €3000 and pay monthly €218 only!
2007/11, 169.000 km, Electronic Start/Stop Button, SAT NAV, Manual Climate Control, Alarm System, Alloy Wheels – 16in Design w. 215/55 R16 Tyres.,
ing Assistance, Alloy Wheels 10 Spoke ALU65, Aero Leather Steering Wheel, Bixenon Headlamp and Auto Leveling, SAT NAV, In Car Entertainment Cruise Control
Price: €8.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €4500 and pay monthly €327 only!
and Outside, Great Camper, Got Double Bed, Kitchen, Water, Gas, Always Well Maintained,
DAB Radio Mp3 Cd Player With USB Connection, Electric Sports interior, Cruise Control, Bluetooth, 6 Speed Maunal Gearbox, Keyless Start, Voice Command
SErviCE & rEPairS - Vehicle Servicing. - Exhaust and Brake Service. - Pre-ITV inspection & ITV Test - Body Repair and Welding - Emissions Check and Tune-ups - Vehicle Internal and External Valet
Price: €6.450 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €3200 and pay monthly €237 only!
conditioning, Parking aid, CD player, Leather trim, Heated seats, Height adjustable driver’s seat, Height adjustable passenger seat, Folding rear seats.
bags, Electric Windows, Electric door mirrors, Manual Gearbox, CD/Radio, Remote central locking, Power steering, Trip Computer
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Telephone: 952 794 102 Mobile: 672 880 749 www.bargaincars.es
THE LARGEST BRITISH CAR COMPANY ON THE COSTA DEL SOL ( Over 40+ Cars In Stock)
HONDA CIVIC TYPE S – STUNNING CAR – LIKE NEW – BIG PANORAMIC ROOf – LOW MILEAGE DRIVES SUPEB – LOW KMs –
MERCEDES ML 430 BRABUS 4×4 AUTOMATIC – fULL LEATHER INTERIOR SPECIAL EDITION WITH FULL BRABUS LOOK, GREAT
MERCEDES B200 CDI DIESEL * AUTOMATIC GEARBOx – SAT NAV – PARKTRONIC * STUNNING LOOKING CAR, 2011, 125.000km
Price: €11.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €6000 and pay monthly €435 only!
Price: €7.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €4000 and pay monthly €291 only!
Price: €15.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €10.000 and pay monthly €435
MANY EXTRAS, Mint Condition, 2008/9, 54.000kms,1.8L Petrol, 140BHP, 1 owner since new, Full Service History, Panoramic Glass Roof, Alloys, AC.
CONDITION – 2001, 193.000km, 4.3L Petrol, 7 seater, SAT NAV, Air-Conditioning, Cruise Control, Alarm, Electric Windows (Front/Rear), In Car Entertainment.
AUDI Q7 3.0 TDI QUATTRO – STUNNING 4×4, AUTOMATIC, fULL BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR MINT CONDITION, 2009, 170.000
KIA SORENTO 2.5 CRDI DIESEL ENGINE – AUTOMATIC GEARBOx * SAT NAV * LEATHER INTERIOR GREAT CONDITION
Price: €20.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €12000 and pay monthly €652
Price: €11,995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €6000 and pay monthly €435 only!
kms, 3L Diesel, Full Black Leather Interior, Alloy Wheels, Cruise Control, SAT NAV, In Car Entertainment, Radio/CD, Electric Windows, Front/Rear, Xenon Headlights.
LExUS SC 430 AUTOMATIC CONVERTIBLE * MINT CONDITIONS * DRIVES SUPERB * STUNNING LOOKING, 2002, 85.000 kms, 4.3L Petrol Engine,, RHD on Spanish plates, Automatic gearbox, SAT NAV, , Multimedia System, Full Beige Leather Interior, Electric Roof, Electric Seats.
Price: €12,995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €6000 and pay monthly €507 only!
4×4 TOP OF THE RANGE – 2009, 158.000 kms, 2.5 CRDi Diesel Engine , Automatic Gearbox, SAT NAV, Full leather interior, Sunroof Electric (Glass Tilt/Slide).
– 2L CDi Diesel Engine, Bluetooth Connectivity, Cruise Control, Climate Control, iPod/USB Connectivity, iPod/MP3 Connectivity, , Radio CD Player, Trip Computer.
CITROEN DYANE 6 – CLASSIC CAR – COLLECTORS CAR – GREAT CONDITIONS CLASSIC 1975, Origianl Parts Replaced, Drives as New, With New ITV.
Price: €4995 Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers including name transfer & warranty
MERCEDES B 180 CDI DIESEL * AUTOMATIC GEARBOx – SAT NAV – BEAUTIfUL CAR WITH MANY OPTIONS 2011,
MITSUBISHI MONTERO 3.2 TDI GLS 4×4 LIMITED EDITION * fULL BEIGE LEATHER INTERIOR – AUTOMATIC GEARBOx*
Price: €15.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €10000 and pay monthly €435
Price: €13.500 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €6500 and pay monthly €508 only!
122.000km, Full Black Leather Interior, Bluetooth Connectivity, Automatic Headlights, Colour Coded Bumpers, Adjustable Steering Column.
OPEN: Monday-Saturday 10am - 7pm Calle Einstein 9, Estepona, 29680 Málaga
2003, 156.000 kms, 2WD/4WD, Big Panoramic Sunroof, Side Steps with Illumination, 7 seats, CD-Changer, Radio, Cruise Control, Heated Electric Seats.
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Issue 19 May 12 - 25, 2016
INTRODUCING THE NEW
CITROËN C4 PICASSO DESIGNED WITH STYLE & COMFORT IN MIND The Citroën C4 Picasso range enters a new era this summer, with even more dynamism, distinction and comfort on offer. Boasting a new front end, a two-tone body and roof option and even more personalisation possibilities, travelling in the New C4 Picasso promises to be a unique and pleasurable experience.
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ince its launch in 2013, the secondgeneration Citroën C4 Picasso range has proved immensely successful, appealing to over 300,000 customers worldwide. The new C4 Picasso is a modern and innovative MPV designed with all of Citroën’s know-how and creativity. Its strong and expressive styling makes it distinctive, with dynamic lines and unique front and rear light signatures. The design combines a compact exterior with class-leading interior space. The cabin offers a light-filled ambience to enhance the feeling of quality and wellbeing. That feeling is further underpinned by balanced on-road performance. The EMP2 platform offers a perfect blend of irreproachable road holding and classic Citroën comfort for all passengers. New C4 Picasso spearheads the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme, which is at the forefront of each new vehicle design and aims to enhance the comfort of each and every current Citroën vehicle. The second-generation Citroën C4 Picasso already offered technologies designed for well-being. Innovations such as Vision 360, park assist and adaptive cruise control always served to create a relaxed and easy drive.
The 2016 New Citroën C4 Picasso builds on these innovations with:
ATTRACTIVE STYLING • Four interior design styles and five upholstery choices, which allow the cabin to be adapted to individual lifestyles. • A new 3D Citroën Connect Nav system, which is combined with an updated 7-inch touchscreen. This new system also enhances the functionality of the 12-inch HD screen on the upper part of the dashboard. • The Hands-Free Tailgate, which allows the driver to open the boot with a simple movement of their foot at the rear of the vehicle. • Technologies to simplify driving and improve safety, such as Speed Limit Sign Recognition and Recommendation, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop Function, Active Lane Departure Warning, Active Safety Brake, Driver Attention Alert and Active Blind Spot Monitoring. • With the introduction of the PureTech 130 S&S EAT6 and the PureTech 110 S&S 6-speed manual, the broad range of Euro 6 PureTech and BlueHDi engines is extended, enhancing customer choice in terms of performance and fuel efficiency.
BODY DESIGN AND STYLING •
A new, more dynamic front end, which is shared by both models for the first time. Conveying a sense of power and robustness, the new model keeps the three-tiered light signature at the front, which is synonymous with Citroën’s contemporary design language.. The grille, which is separated into two parts by the body-coloured bumper, has been updated and now sports a glossy black registration plate mount and a second air intake.
• New 3D-effect rear lights, which are specified as standard. The top trim levels retain their current 3D LED signature. • New rear chevrons, finished in gloss black with a chrome surround, which gives a more modern look to the cars at the rear. • A black two-tone roof (C4 Picasso five-seat only), which is available as an option with the entire range of body colours. This option adds new personalisation possibilities to enhance the car’s styling and comes with gloss black wing mirrors. • New Mamba 17-inch diamond-finish alloy wheels (on the C4 Picasso five-seat only) and new finishes on the current range of wheels across the C4 Picasso ranges.
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TECHNOLOGY - Intelligent driving aids Since its launch, the C4 Picasso has boasted useful everyday functionality such as keyless entry and start, hill-start assist, Xenon directional headlamps, automatic dipping headlights, tyre-pressure monitoring, the Vision 360 system, park assist and a reversing camera. For an even safer and more relaxed drive, new intelligent driving aids make their debut on the 2016 New C4 Picasso: • COFFEE BREAK ALERT: Standard on all New C4 Picasso models, this system alerts the driver when they should take a break via a sound alert and a ‘cup of coffee’ display on the dashboard. • SPEED LIMIT SIGN RECOGNITION AND RECOMMENDATION: This system recognises speed limit signs and conveys the information to the driver via the instrument cluster. The speed limit in question can be recorded as a setting for the cruise control/speed limiter system. • DRIVER ATTENTION ALERT: This system generates an alert when it detects involuntary lane movement with a ‘stay vigilant’ visual message display, together with a sound alert. •
ACTIVE LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM: This system helps to combat driver fatigue or a simple moment of inattention at the wheel at speeds of over 40mph. Using a camera located on the upper part of the windscreen to identify lane markings, the system corrects the course of the vehicle and alerts the driver if it detects the risk of an involuntary lane movement without the indicator being activated. If the driver wants to pursue their original course, they can block the correction by maintaining a firm hold on the steering wheel.
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ACTIVE BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM: This system displays a visual warning in the door mirrors if it detects a car in the driver’s blind spots. If the Lane Departure Warning System is activated, and the driver commits to turning regardless of the warning, a load is applied to the wheel to help avoid a collision.
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ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP FUNCTION (on BlueHDi 150 S&S EAT6 only): Using a radar sensor, this system detects the car ahead and automatically maintains a safe distance that is pre-set by the driver. This operates until the vehicle comes to a halt by working the brakes and the accelerator. It allows speeds to be set from 18mph up to motorway speeds.
• ACTIVE SAFETY BRAKE: This is an emergency braking system that serves to avoid low-speed collisions. A camera in the upper part of the windscreen detects obstacles, such as vehicles driving slowly in the same direction or at a halt. It works from 3mph and the driver is warned wherever an impact situation is detected. If he or she fails to react, the system brakes automatically. • COLLISION RISK ALERT: From speeds of 18mph, this system warns the driver that their car is at risk of colliding with the vehicle in front.
A BENCHMARK FOR COMFORT The New C4 Picasso range offers a combination of comfort and agility, with an extensive range of on-board equipment. • Unrivalled suspension comfort, with a striking balance between driving pleasure and road holding. • Cocoon-like acoustic and vibration comfort inside the cabin. • Intelligent traction control, for improved traction on low-grip surfaces. •
A practical and spacious interior. Designed with a compact exterior (L : 4.44m / W: 1.83m / H: 1.61m), the New Citroën C4 Picasso five-seat version combines spaciousness and a user-friendly modular design. The fold-flat front passenger seat increases load length to over 2.5m. In row two, the three independent seats are all the same width. They can fold down flat, recline for more comfort, and slide back and forth for extra boot space or leg room of up to 159mm.
• Impressive boot volume, which is another strong point for both models. The New C4 Picasso five-seat offers excellent accessibility to a large loading area measuring 537-litres. This extends up to 630-litres with row two in its forward-most position. •
A light, airy cabin. In addition to the standard panoramic windscreen, the optional panoramic glass sunroof offers even more light and exceptional visibility to all passengers. The best-in-class overall glazed area of up to 5.30m2 allows the maximum amount of light into the cabin and delivers an amazing sense of space and openness.
• Restful and customisable ambient lighting. New Citroën C4 Picasso is available with fully customisable ambient lighting throughout the cabin. •
Numerous and ingenious storage compartments. New Citroën C4 Picasso has numerous storage areas, including a lit compartment in the centre of the lower dashboard and a removable modular console between the driver and passenger seats on versions equipped with an automatic gearbox.
• Comfortable seats, allowing all New C4 Picasso’s passengers to travel in first-class style. The new models are available with optional heated front seats or the Relax Pack, which includes wraparound extra-support headrests and massaging front seats. • Soft and warm materials. New Citroën C4 Picasso is equipped with a specially treated dashboard and soft-touch door panels, together with an extended line-up of premium cloth and leather trims.
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London
Motor Show 2016
The UK has been without its own dedicated automotive showcase since 2008, so organisers of the revamped London Motor Show ensured that the 2016 show pulled out all the stops to bring top named exhibitors to the show. The newest motor show in the UK displayed 130 models from 40 car brands over its three day event from 6-8th May with several UK debuts.
McLaren 570GT The “most luxurious McLaren they’ve made” was displayed at the London motor show. Part of the ‘Sports Series’ range it is then, a stable-mate for the 570S Coupe and 540C Coupe, and the second of three body shapes that will “complete the family”. The 570GT is billed as the most luxurious of the three supercars it is also the most expensive.
Noble M600 Noble’s official European distributor, Super Veloce Racing, showcased an updated M600 at the show. With a new black-red paint finish, exposed carbon-fibre roof and other optional upgrades to rival that of the Porsche 911 Turbo, Noble’s M600 is the latest in a long line of Ferrarichallenging supercars. The Noble M600 was collaboration between SVR and Noble, with specifications being hammered out by both. The M600 took five years to develop and has two editions: the “standard” edition M600 and the M600 CarbonSport, both handcrafted and built to order. The selling price has not been released yet which gives rise to that classic saying “if you have to ask about the price, you probably can’t afford it!”
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Riversimple Rasa When the Rasa hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle prototype was launched earlier this year, its unconventional styling was, for some, an acquired taste. At the London Motor Show Riversimple outlined the potential for an expanded range by showing two new concept designs based on the existing chassis and running gear: a fourdoor sedan and a light commercial vehicle. Starting later this year, Riversimple will be conducting a public 12-month trial of 20 Rasa pre-production cars. Full production models are planned to go to market late in 2018.
MG GS MG officially pulled the wraps off the UK version of its GS SUV. Available with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and three different trim levels, and an automatic gearbox. The brand’s first ever SUV measures 4.5 metres long, 1855mm wide, 1699mm tall, and rides on a 2650mm wheelbase. Although pricing is yet to be announced, the company says that it will “reflect the family pricing strategy”.
Kahn London Motor Show Edition, Defender 90 UK Based Kahn Design brought a one-off, £65,000 Land Rover Defender to the London motor show to bid farewell to its Land Rover Defender. The bespoke model commissioned by London Motor Show organisers celebrates the life of the Defender, a British icon which has ended its production run this year. While production was limited to the unique example, Kahn hopes Land Rover Defender owners will be interested in a conversion. Upgrades included 20in wheels, modified bodywork and a host of interior tweaks. The Defender was given the once-over by Afzal Kahn himself, although compared with the Flying Huntsman and other Kahn Defenders, it’s fairly restrained.
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MADE WITHOUT A MIDDLE GROUND
Introducing the All-New 2015 Acura TLX
Issue 19 May 12 - 25, 2016
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You can’t build a car by consensus. Not when your goal is to engineer a more intuitive and onvolving experience for the driver. With available features like Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™, a new 290-hp direct-injection i-VTEC® V-6 engine, and a 9-speed automatic transmission, the TLX is engineered to performance standards that put the driver first and convention second.
TLX IT’S THAT KIND OF THRILL TLX shown with optional eqiuipment. ©Acura 2014. Acura, TLX i-VTEC, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, and the stylized “A” logo are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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NEW DS 3 GIVENCHY LE MAKEUP THE CREATION OF TWO ICONIC BRANDS
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ollowing the launch of New DS 3 earlier this year, DS Automobiles has revealed the New DS 3 Givenchy Le MakeUp Limited Edition, which has been created with Givenchy Le MakeUp to redefine French luxury and elegance in automotive design. The latest limited edition to join the New DS 3 range, New DS 3 Givenchy Le MakeUp will be available from June as a hatchback and a Cabrio, either with a manual gearbox or the very latest EAT6 automatic transmission. All versions are powered by the DS brand’s award-winning PureTech 110 S&S 3-cylinder petrol engine. Designed to appeal to customers looking for the ultimate in personal expression, only 500 examples will be available across Europe. Just over half of all DS 3 drivers are women, so this limited edition has been designed to meet the expectations of many modern day women, who are always on the go.
A bespoke Givenchy Le MakeUp kit is stored in a special compartment in the driver’s armrest inside the car and the spacious interior provides the perfect place where both the driver and the front passenger can apply and check their make-up before driving. Further enhanced by experiential technology – a signature of the DS brand – both courtesy mirrors feature special LED lighting developed exclusively for this limited edition to ensure the best possible illumination, day and night. The unique styling of the car includes a textured white body colour called Opaline White. The exterior look is completed with stylish Givenchy Le MakeUp badges positioned on the doors, just in front of the ‘shark fin’ B-pillars. The beautifully finished exterior perfectly complements the luxurious feel of the interior, which boasts a striking Rose Pink dashboard and premium black leather upholstery.
An iconic vehicle for unique customers All the cars in the DS range are designed with personal expression in mind. From the exterior colours to the materials used in the cabin, the design team always put considerable thought into every detail to create unique and individual vehicles. Reinventing the matt finish on this car’s bodywork, DS has used a new paint process for the very first time. The body features a new shade called Opaline White. The textured paint, which is not used by any other carmaker in the world, has a granular feel and a striking new finish that highlights the lines of the car. The DS signature Whisper Purple colour of the roof creates a striking contrast, and the car features the same purple colour on the door mirrors and for the wheel centre caps. The Cabrio features a black fabric soft-top and Whisper Purple for the roof surround.
Emphasising the overall harmony of the design, the rose pink colour of the dashboard can also be seen inside the driver’s arm rest. The creation of two iconic French brands, New DS 3 Givenchy Le MakeUp will be on display at DS World Paris between 10 May and 7 June, alongside a range of stylish products from Givenchy Le MakeUp. “New DS 3 Givenchy Le MakeUp expresses the finest expertise of two leading brands in one creation. Givenchy is a recognised name, embodying a distinctive, modern, creative approach to luxury and placing considerable emphasis on materials, textures and colours, just as we do. In short, it’s a brand with similar values, with which we have a great deal in common.” Thierry Metroz, Design Director of DS Automobiles.
The interior is home to a host of personalised touches. The protective floor mats even feature the limited edition Givenchy Le MakeUp logo. The central armrest has a Givenchy Le MakeUp emblem as part of the leather trim and contains a compartment that holds a special Givenchy Le MakeUp cosmetics collection. The cosmetics kit comes with the car and includes Noir Couture mascara, Prisme Visage compact face powder and Le Rouge lipstick, together with a Whisper Purple nail polish developed specifically for this partnership. Prices for the New DS 3 Givenchy Le MakeUp Limited Edition will start from €19,395 for the hatchback and €21,695 for the Cabrio version.
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WHAT IS
THE FUEL STATION OF THE FUTURE? Visionary ‘future of mobility concept’ unveiled by Nissan Europe and Foster + Partners
Nissan recently revealed an exciting glimpse into the future – with the unveiling of its fully connected vision of the future of mobility in association with renowned architects, Foster + Partners. The landmark partnership, between the manufacturers of the world’s best-selling 100 percent electric vehicle and the leading design studio, concluded that the fuel station of the future could actually be the car itself.
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llustrated in a stunning two minute video, featuring the bestselling Nissan LEAF and futuristic IDS Concept, Nissan’s visionary concept explores how our way of living might change as technology develops. The collaboration, which concluded a 12-month partnership, offers a snapshot of what’s to come from Nissan’s vision for Intelligent Mobility; a world in which cars interact with their environment as populations adopt zero emission, Piloted Drive technologies. The design study was unveiled at this year’s 86th International Motor Show in Geneva. Paul Willcox, Chairman, Nissan Europe, said: “Technology holds many of the answers for the challenges we face in our cities today. However, the true power comes when those technologies are integrated with each other and the world around us. “We’ve been at the forefront of zero emission technology since 2010, but our vision does not stop there – we believe that the future of transportation is reliant on both infrastructure and the environment. We’re looking for real, workable solutions that go beyond the product.” Incorporating a range of pioneering Nissan technologies, the vision hints at how vehicle-to-grid, battery storage, wireless charging, autonomous drive technology and over-the-air connectivity could combine to revolutionise how energy is used and distributed across Europe’s major cities.
David Nelson, Co-Head of Design, Foster + Partners, added: “Integrating zero emission technologies into the built environment is vital in creating smarter, more sustainable cities. That commitment must extend far beyond the car – it must sit at the heart of everything we do.” The need for a sustainable and innovative refuelling network is becoming vital as the market shifts toward alternative sources like electric power. Today, more than half (54%) of the world’s population lives in cities and by 2050, seven out of every 10 people will live in urban areas[i], so it is imperative that the infrastructure exists to support this growth. Nissan is currently trialling an innovative vehicle-to-grid system in Europe which, when coupled with advances in its second-life batteries, will allow drivers to operate as individual ‘energy hubs’ able to store, use or return clean energy to the grid.
It is predicted that by 2050, almost all global energy needs can be met with renewable energy sources. Nissan is the leader in zero emission technology, and pioneered the commercial electric vehicle market in 2010. The Nissan LEAF – the first mass-market, pure EV launched globally – continues to be the best-selling EV in history.
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Western Europe car sales rose
8% in April
Western European car sales rose 8 percent year-on-year in April, although sales momentum has slowed, auto industry data provided by LMC Automotive showed. Monthly car sales rose to 1,213,990 vehicles, according to LMC Automotive estimates, which are based on national registration data and LMC’s own forecasts. “Taking account of at least one extra selling day in many markets, the selling rate dropped some way from the lofty high of the previous month,” LMC Automotive analyst Emiliano Lewis said. “The latest result suggests that March benefited from a quarter-end sales push with some resulting negative impact on April.” Sales in Spain and Italy rose 21.2 percent and 11.5 percent, respectively, LMC data showed. Sales in Germany were up 8.4 percent, while sales in the United Kingdom rose 2 percent, LMC said. LMC said its estimates project seasonally adjusted new registrations in Western Europe would reach 13,185,151 this year, up 5.3 percent from a year earlier.
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