Suzuki is one of very few brands that offers Hybrid technology as standard across its passenger vehicle range together with high standard specification and all the tech you need. With Suzuki there is no need to tick countless option boxes as it’s all there for you from a simple model structure that’s rare amongst its competitors. Taking the ever-popular and recently revised S-Cross crossover as an example, Suzuki offers both 1.4-litre 48V Mild Hybrid and 1.5-litre Full Hybrid models, these are available in two grades which are Motion and even higher specification Ultra which also includes ALLGRIP 4WD as standard....
GEM junction advice: look – then look again for motorbikes
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to take extra care at junctions, in an attempt to reduce collisions with motorcyclists. GEM warns that summertime sees many roads becoming busier with weekend riders. But making that extra check for riders at every junction, on every journey, we will be greatly reducing the risk, and doing our bit for road safety. In 2021, 310 motorcyclists were killed in Great Britain, 5,264 were reported to be seriously injured and more than 10,000 slightly injured1. Many of these incidents took place at or near junctions, where drivers failed to see...
Bentley announces strong half-year financials
Bentley Motors today announced encouraging financial results for the first six months of 2023, however cautioned of more difficult trading conditions to follow. The luxury British marque posted operating profits of €390 million, slightly down on the same period last year, a two per cent drop from €398 million. Revenue decreased slightly in 2023, posting €1.681 billion against a 2022 figure of €1.707 billion, with significant interest in Mulliner personalisation, derivatives and optional uptake continuing. Return on sales remained as 23.2 per cent for the first six months of 2023. Commenting on the results, Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO of...
The Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne shines at the Monterey Car Week
The Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne has just finalised its participation in a new edition of Monterey Car Week, in California (USA), attended by motorsport fans, automotive collectors and celebrities from different fields. The most important appointment for Hispano Suiza was at The Quail, “A Motorsports Gathering”. Hispano Suiza sponsored the event that this year celebrated its 20th anniversary and was attended by 6,000 people. In this edition, the brand expanded its presence with more square meters and two clearly differentiated areas: one dedicated to hospitality and the other one to the car display. Personalities such as former Formula 1 driver Emerson...
H&H offers exceptional range of vehicles spanning 11 individual decades
A rare 1910 Brush Model D Gentleman’s Runabout will be the oldest of 135 vehicles which are being offered for sale at H&H Classics’ auction at the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton on 26 July 2023. In what is surely one of the most diverse classic, collector and performance car auctions to be held anywhere in the UK this year, the models on offer span an incredible 101 years of automotive history. Indeed, every decade from 1910 onwards is represented right through until the 2010s with a 2011 Ford Focus RS. Damian Jones, Spear’s 500 recommended classic car adviser and vehicle specialist at H&H Classics comments: “From...
Hot new offer for Volkswagen’s new, improved electric best-seller
Volkswagen is encouraging even more customers to go electric this summer after announcing an eye-catching offer on the new ID.3. Customers can buy the refined and upgraded model from now until 2 October with a competitive 4.9-per-cent personal contract plan (PCP) from Volkswagen Financial Services and get a generous £3,000 deposit contribution. The offer comes just days after Volkswagen Group announced a 48-per-cent year-on-year rise in EV sales: 321,600 deliveries took place worldwide during the first half of 2023 (7.4 per cent of all deliveries). The biggest increase was in Europe where EV sales, compared with the same time last...
Škoda Auto supports Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT
For the second time, Škoda Auto is the main partner and vehicle provider to the Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT, which is taking place in France from 23 to 30 July, covering 956 kilometres. The Czech car manufacturer is supplying 34 support vehicles with plug-in hybrid drivetrain and all-electric drives. The partnership between Škoda Auto and the world’s largest women’s cycling race underscores their mutual commitment to fairness, equity, and diversity. Škoda Auto will be showcasing the Enyaq Coupé Respectline at the Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT– the uniquely designed car symbolises these values and will accompany the...
Bentley donates over 150 grants to good causes as part of new UK community investment strategy
Bentley has introduced a new community investment programme as part of the company’s Beyond100 strategy called Advancing Life Chances (ALC). This new strategy, developed in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), allows the company to expand its community investment footprint to a national level. As part of this, Bentley launched the Small Grants Programme in November 2022 and, to date, has donated over 150 small grants nationally and seeks to donate over 250 by the end of the year. In addition, two further new schemes dedicated to Bentley’s home in Crewe have been announced. Bentley has a long history...
End of the convertible era? With choice of new convertible models halved since 2005, CarGurus reveals best buys for open-top driving
UK buyers of new convertible cars have significantly fewer models to choose from today compared with the past two decades, resulting in a rapid decline in registrations of new convertible models since 2004. According to CarGurus research, in today’s market, consumers have the choice of 24 new convertible models across the UK’s 30 most popular manufacturers – a decline of 56% compared to 54 models available between 2005 and 2010. Now, the majority (57%) of Britain’s 30 most popular car brands don’t offer a convertible as part of their UK model range. By comparison, only 20% of brands didn’t offer...
Honda explores how to drive safely when driving from the UK to the EU
Holidaymakers are ditching the airport in favour of their car this summer, choosing long-distance drives to countries in Europe over flight delays and lost luggage. France is the most popular driving holiday destination, according to research by Honda UK, with 2,900 UK Google searches every month. Driving To Europe Driving from the UK to countries in Europe may be time-consuming but it also allows you to take your time, pack your car with everything you need and enjoy scenic views. UK search data reveals the top five European countries that people are hoping to drive to this summer: 1 France2 Spain3 Italy 4=...