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Friday, September 23, 2022

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Despite a market that continues to crave crossover SUVs, Jaguar's underperforming sedans are safe. Automotive News (subscription required) reported on January 11 that the XE and XF sedans will continue after Jaguar CEO Ralf Speth safeguarded their future. He said sedans will play an integral part in Jaguar's electrification strategy and are important to long-term strategies in Europe and China. Specifically, Speth said as Europe and China implement stricter emissions regulations, sedans are inherently easier to work with due to their superior aerodynamic properties. Taller SUVs are more difficult to squeeze efficiency out of, simply by the nature of their shape. However, with EV technology, the shape of sedans could also evolve over time away from how we view it today. Rumors have indicated the next XJ sedan could transform into a stately electric car to challenge the Tesla Model S and upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQS. At present, Jaguar sedans aren't in good shape. Speth added that although SUVs continue to grow, the brand believes demand is starting to level out. Numerous other auto executives and companies also foresee sedan sales bottoming out around their current levels without much more room to decrease. Jaguar's sedans are also key to achieving economies of scale at the automaker and both the XE and XF's segments remain huge markets. The XE rivals the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class; the XF tackles the 5-Series, A6, and E-Class.





This showed in our performance tests, where the Brit was one full second faster from 0-60mph, taking 4.4 seconds; it was also swifter from 30 to 70mph and accelerating at mid speeds. 50-70mph took 2.2 seconds in the I-Pace, which was 0.4 seconds quicker than the Audi. The heavy e-tron shows how hard Jaguar has worked to make the I-Pace an agile SUV. It steers so much better than the Audi, with more grip, more precision and a better sense of connection, thanks to the steering鈥檚 extra extra weight and solidity. Torque vectoring is just as good as in the e-tron and the I-Pace turns sharply for a big SUV. In fact, the body control is excellent and the damping compliant enough that the Jag absorbs bumps in bends without being deflected off line. It handles superbly for a car of this type, yet it鈥檚 a comfortable and refined cruiser. It鈥檚 simply a better EV than the e-tron, and the regenerative braking is partly at the root of that.





It鈥檚 a more natural, better-conceived approach that lets you adjust the regenerative braking with two modes. The most aggressive setting allows for one-pedal driving because the throttle sensitivity is well calibrated. The e-tron has a standard coasting level that you adjust using the steering paddles, with two more aggressive settings available. The Audi doesn鈥檛 鈥榬emember鈥?your choice, but will slow you more aggressively as you coast up to the car in front. The I-Pace鈥檚 boot is just four litres down on the Audi鈥檚, which is in effect nothing. A powered tailgate is standard. The Jag is smaller, so not quite as roomy, but this is relative because the e-tron feels its size. The beauty of an EV鈥檚 architecture is that it can do away with features ICE cars require like transmission tunnels. This frees up storage space, and there鈥檚 plenty in the Jag even if a few areas are a little awkward to get to. The Audi has good oddments space too. HSE model comes with a long list of safety features.





Autonomous braking, adaptive cruise, cross-traffic alert, blind-spot and lane-keep assist, plus a 360-degree camera, are included, and all of this helped the I-Pace earn a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. Thanks to zero CO2 emissions, these EVs attract low company car tax bills, despite their fairly high price tags. Both sit in the lowest 16 per cent Benefit-in-Kind tax band, but the slightly cheaper Audi will cost less, at 拢4,572 a year at for higher-rate taxpayers. This compares with 拢4,796 for the Jag; there鈥檚 not much in it. If you鈥檙e a cash buyer the Jag will be a better bet, because an extremely high predicted residual value of 70.2 per cent will see the I-Pace retain 拢52,646 after three years/36,000 miles. The Audi is expected to hold onto 69 per cent, and be worth 拢49,866. Testers鈥?notes: 鈥淭he I-Pace鈥檚 talent comes from how it makes sophisticated technology so easy, smooth and fun to operate. The e-tron highlights just how right Jag got it with the I-Pace a year on from the British car鈥檚 launch. Its performance and handling prove EVs can be genuinely fun to drive, while it鈥檚 as comfortable and luxurious as you鈥檇 want from a premium SUV. It gives a little away to the e-tron for practicality and a lot for infotainment, but it鈥檚 a better EV that makes more of its electric underpinnings. New Audi isn鈥檛 as innovative as the I-Pace. You can鈥檛 fault the level of kit or practicality, while the infotainment and charging potential are solid. But its more limited range, lethargic performance and less impressive handling adversely affect the strong impression these elements deliver, where the Jaguar is more rounded. Both cars will be cost-effective to run, though. Is it worth waiting for this model? The EQC is Merc鈥檚 e-tron rival. With an 80kWh battery and two electric motors giving 403bhp, it has a similar formula, and claims a 259 miles of range. It鈥檚 cheaper in AMG Line trim.

Thursday, August 18, 2022

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Land Rover is working on a redesign for its iconic Defender, the original version of which bowed out of production in 2016 after a run lasting more than three decades. The redesigned Defender starts sales in 2020, meaning we'll likely see it arrive as a 2021 model, and once again the nameplate will offer buyers multiple body styles to choose from. A prototype for a five-door model was spotted earlier in the week and now we have fresh spy shots of a prototype for a three-door model. The three-door version of the previous generation was known as a Defender 90, the number representing its wheelbase length in inches, though in reality the wheelbase was closer to 93 inches. The previous five-door was known as the Defender 110 and featured a 110-inch wheelbase. It isn't clear if Land Rover will stick with this naming convention for the redesigned Defender. Instead, we could see the automaker call the short-wheelbase model a Defender Sport and the long-wheelbase model simply a Defender. Open-top and pickup versions of both models are also expected. The redesigned Defender was originally due in 2015 but frequent design changes led to delays.





The changes included a decision to base the SUV on a new platform known as the Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA), which will be shared with next-generation versions of the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Discovery. This means fully independent suspension front and rear, with the new rear design in clear view in the spy shots. A low-range transfer case and multiple differential locks should still be present for superior performance when going off-road. Powertrains should include a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 as the base option and the same engine working with an electric motor in plug-in hybrid guise. Such a setup features in plug-in hybrid versions of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport where it delivers 398 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque. A turbocharged 6-cylinder is also likely, as is an electric option. Though it's yet to be confirmed, there are rumors Land Rover will handle production at its new plant in Slovakia instead of in the United Kingdom to reduce costs. The plant already builds the Discovery. That way Land Rover can free up capacity at its main plant in the U.K. It's possible the redesigned Defender will be previewed this year to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the original Land Rover's arrival.





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ATLANTA, Georgia鈥擨鈥檝e come to expect big things from every Porsche I drive. As far as building products that blend unbelievable driving capability with luxury and daily use, the brand has no peer. So despite the Cayenne S being an SUV, its reputation as the sportiest of its breed and Porsche鈥檚 own history had set my expectations high. They were met. I spent time driving the Cayenne near the brand鈥檚 headquarters in Atlanta, and I managed to work into my time with the vehicle miles spent pushing hard on twisty rural Georgia roads. There, I found the Cayenne S has enough power, grip, and braking to handle what I was throwing its way鈥攚ith seemingly plenty in reserve. 3,490 Porsche Surface Coated Brakes (PSCB) option making a speedy descent completely drama-free. The forged-iron discs are coated in tungsten carbide, which the automaker claims to reduce brake dust by 90 percent. The calipers identified by their white calipers, and they not only look great but also identifies the system鈥檚 place among the Porsche brake family.





The combination of mighty 10-piston front calipers and four-piston rears provides immense stopping power, and there was essentially no brake fade whatsoever despite the Cayenne鈥檚 near-4,500-pound curb weight. The pedal calibration is impeccable as well, allowing you to smoothly and comfortably control of your rate of deceleration. The Cayenne S was as impressive while cornering. Our test car had adaptive air suspension, as well as Porsche Active Stability Management (PASM). The suspension鈥檚 damping is uncanny, delivering negligible body roll and overall neutral handling with only the slightest amount of understeer. Plus, the air suspension keeps comfort to a maximum, even in max-attack situations. But if you want to dial out stiffness, a button on the center console is conveniently located to do so. 3,750. The seats are soft, comfortable, and supportive, allowing for a fatigue-free day of driving. 1,000, and it鈥檚 a nice way to break up all the black.

Saturday, July 16, 2022

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There are barn finds, and then there are treasure chests. While 11 brand-new BMW 5-Series isn't exactly a gold mine, it's an incredible discovery nonetheless. The Bulgarian site Auto Club reported last Friday that the cars were found stored in the city of Blagoevgrad in the southwest region of the country. Sadly, we don't spot any M5s among the bunch. Instead, it looks like most of the cars are 520is with a few 525is thrown in for good measure. We do spy one 5-Series wagon hiding among the sedans, however. Why were they purchased and stored away? It's not entirely clear. Some Facebook commenters on the company's website claimed the BMWs were purchased as part of a rental car fleet, but never made it into service. If that's the case, someone has to be mighty forgetful to misplace 11 new cars. In an even stranger twist, the BMW dealer the cars were purchased from has reportedly changed the fluids regularly to ensure the cars remain running. The current owner and registration data for the flock of E34 5-Series is ultimately unknown. A second story from locals claimed the cars were purchased as a fleet for the former Minister of Agriculture. However, the deal ultimately went south due to his preference for Mercedes-Benz. A man by the name of Dr. Alexander Germanov supposedly takes care of the cars after the ex-minister purchased the warehouse, sold the insides for scrap, and parked the cars for good. Truly, these are mysterious cars, to say the least. 17,000. The exteriors of the cars aren't the best as they're covered in dirt, scratched, and even banged up in places, but the interiors remain flawless. However, local buyers will need to get creative to register the basically new BMWs. The local report said local laws won't allow vehicles with older European emissions standards to be registered as new cars. Instead, they'll need to be exported to a neighboring country where the cars are eligible for a "classic car" registration of sorts. Want a "new" old BMW? This might be your chance.





This isn鈥檛 a vehicle for the shy. He said he had tried to create a balance of 鈥減erformance prowess鈥?and formality. Although the SV Coupe虂 is a nod to the first Range Rover, the two-door Series 1, it wasn鈥檛 the reason for the car鈥檚 creation. 鈥淚t pays homage but we weren鈥檛 trying to replicate that vehicle,鈥?said McGovern. The optional two-tone seats - the rear seats are a darker leather and the front ones are lighter - are intended to highlight the model鈥檚 driver focus. He also said the model 鈥渢alks to exclusivity鈥?and will have 鈥渁 very good halo effect on Range Rover in terms of building its equity鈥? When asked whether a standard Range Rover coupe虂 could ever make production, he said: 鈥淚t depends on what volume potential is there. Coupe虂s generally don鈥檛 have a high uptake. For the same price, you can get a car with four doors, so it鈥檚 a practicality issue. So as a mainstream vehicle, I don鈥檛 know.





You could argue a Velar coupe虂 would look great. The SV Coupe虂 uses the same powertrain as the Range Rover SVAutobiography LWB: a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine producing 557bhp and 516lb ft mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with a rotary drive selector and paddle shifters. It has permanent four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer box and active locking rear differential assisted by Land Rover鈥檚 Terrain Response 2 system, which has six settings that alter the car鈥檚 responses to suit different terrain. The 8mm-lower ride height over a standard Range Rover delivers 鈥渆nhanced dynamic performance and aesthetics鈥? claims Land Rover. The car can lower itself by 15mm above 65mph to improve stability and fuel economy. Inside, the two-tone leather interior is available in a choice of four dual colours as well as four single-tone colours. There are heated and cooled 20-way- adjustable front and 10-way- adjustable rear seats with a unique diamond quilt design. SVO has also created a new veneer inspired by boat design and called Nautica veneer, which will eventually be rolled out to other special models. It uses a patented new form-following process to fuse walnut and sycamore together. Two other veneer options are also available. The car features power- close doors for the first time on a Range Rover. 鈥檛 reach,鈥?said SVO director Mark Stanton. The SV Coupe虂鈥檚 infotainment system echoes that of recent Range Rovers such as the Velar. Its InControl Touch Pro Duo system includes a 10.0in display, 10.0in control panel and 12.0in interactive driver display. There is also a 10.0in head-up display and a 1700W 23-speaker Meridian 3D Signature sound system.





The all-new C-Class heralds a new chapter in the Mercedes-Benz success story and sets new standards in the premium mid-range class. Thanks to an intelligent lightweight design concept boasting weight savings of up to 100 kilograms, excellent aerodynamics and new, economical engines, the C-Class establishes new benchmarks in its class. A host of new assistance systems offer safety of the highest standard, while a new suspension, optionally air-sprung, provides for exemplary ride and driving comfort as well as nimble and agile handling. In terms of appearance the new C-Class adopts a progressive approach with its clear yet emotional design and its high-class interior. Many other innovations and interior touches underscore the saloon's energising comfort and refined sportiness. In all, the perceived quality of the new C-Class feels like an 鈥渦pgrade to a higher class of travel鈥? The new C-Class Saloon is available for ordering now. The model range will initially comprise the C 180 from 33,558.- euros, the C 200 from 36,414.- euros and the C 220 BlueTEC from 38,675.- euros, (prices in Germany incl.

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

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Mercedes-Benz's GLC is about to come in for a minor facelift. The changes represent a mid-cycle update for the small luxury SUV which first arrived in 2015 as a 2016 model. We should see this updated version in the second half of 2019 as a 2020 model. The GLC is an important model for Mercedes. The automaker sold close to 70,000 of them in the United States last year, which is the best result since the SUV went on sale. This means you shouldn't expect Mercedes to rock the boat with this update. We can spot minor revisions to the grille and headlights, with the latter benefiting from a new daytime running light design. There's also likely a new front fascia under all of that cladding. More advanced prototypes should exhibit changes at the rear as well. Inside, there will be an upgrade of the infotainment system. Unfortunately, the updated GLC will miss out on the advanced dual-screen system that debuted in the new A-Class. Instead, the updated GLC will feature the same system found in the updated 2019 C-Class. There's a larger screen at the top of the center stack and a new touchpad in the center console. There's also a larger screen in the instrument cluster and a new steering wheel with extra controls. The GLC's base 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 will likely see horsepower increased from 241 to 255 horsepower, reflecting a similar change for the updated C-Class. In the GLC43 model from AMG, output from the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 will likely be bumped to 385 hp, up from 362 hp currently, once again reflecting a similar change in the updated C-Class. The GLC63 sledgehammer was just added for 2018 so we're not expecting any changes there.





Yaqub says his customers often have a similar experience. 鈥淲hen people have a relatively new car to part-exchange, they often say they had a five-minute drive, and didn鈥檛 realise how bad the seats are, or how firm the ride is,鈥?he tells us. Test drive over, we head inside to talk prices. MyWay has four supporting dealers around the periphery of London and, after a customer has specified their Mazda, those dealers bid on it, supplying quotes within an hour, and ultimately delivering a car to the customer. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a really easy platform,鈥?Yaqub says, adding that vehicles are collected for annual servicing as part of the package. As MyWay brand champions aren鈥檛 commissioned, it鈥檚 a pressure-free experience, too. MyWay originally focused on Mazda buyers in London, but 2,000 test drives and 400 sales later, the service has expanded to Tunbridge Wells in Kent, and an adapted version is to be offered in Greater Manchester. Don鈥檛 live in one of the areas covered by MyWay? How about Hyundai鈥檚 nationwide Click to Buy programme?





Originally intended as an adjunct to Hyundai鈥檚 shopping-mall outlets, the Click to Buy initiative proved so popular that the company made it a standalone model. A quick play around with Click to Buy reveals its simplicity. We input our own car鈥檚 details in the part-exchange section, receive a realistic valuation, set a budget for a new car and are presented with finance options for the i20 and the Kona Electric. 鈥淎 number of cars are price-pointed nationally,鈥?Whitehorn tells us. How many people, we ask, order without a test drive? 鈥淚n our city stores, just 53 per cent of customers had a test drive before buying,鈥?Whitehorn explains. Whitehorn stresses the Click to Buy service is not intended to replace the manufacturer鈥檚 garages. 鈥淵ou go to a dealer to pick the car up, or the dealer delivers it to you, and you cement a relationship,鈥?he says. The boss is keenly aware, though, that buying habits vary between generations. 鈥淢y kids wouldn鈥檛 go into a dealership to buy a new car, but my parents wouldn鈥檛 buy a car online,鈥?he explains.





The 700,000 visits Click to Buy saw in the first 10 months of the year may have only resulted in 652 sales, but Hyundai is confident those numbers will only increase as digitisation grows. 鈥淚t takes time; I get it,鈥?Whitehorn says. Another company at the vanguard of car sales is tech firm ZeroLight. It specialises in augmented reality, virtual reality and high-definition car visualisations, working with the likes of BMW, Pagani and Porsche, and recently developing a real-time 3D online configurator and virtual reality service for Audi. The aim is to make car buying more immersive, accurate and engaging for would-be customers. ZeroLight鈥檚 chief marketing officer, Francois de Bodinat, tells us that the sheer number of options and configuration possibilities available today makes it hard for buyers to get an accurate idea of what their car will really look like. 鈥淲hen you change the wheels, the paint, the interior colour, have a roofbox, a bike rack, there are a massive number of configurations.

Monday, May 23, 2022

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Land Rover鈥檚 Defender is the stuff of legend. Unfortunately, the off-roading icon was phased out at the start of 2016 due to safety and emissions regulations鈥攁fter more than three decades of continuous prodcution. The good news is that a successor is coming in 2020, and a prototype has just been spotted. Redesigning an icon is no easy task, and Land Rover has no intention of taking the easy route of simply updating the original design to meet the latest regulations, like what Mercedes-Benz did with its redesigned G-Class. It appears Land Rover is increasing the size of the Defender as well as maintaining some of the proportions of the original while toughening up the stance. Finer details like the contours of the hood and roof as well as the design of the rear canopy are all hidden under thick camouflage gear. We can see that the overhangs are extremely short, especially at the front. The prototype is for a long-wheelbase Defender but a short-wheelbase model is also planned.





Various body styles are also planned including 3- and 5-door versions as well as a pickup. The short-wheelbase model could end up as a Defender Sport. We've also heard that plug-in hybrid and full electric Defenders are planned. The redesigned Defender was originally due in 2015 but frequent design changes led to delays. The DC100 line of concept vehicles from 2011 was meant to hint at a new, inexpensive Defender designed to target Toyota鈥檚 Hilux workhorse. Those plans apparently didn鈥檛 sit well with Defender devotees and so it was back to the drawing board for the design team. The vehicle is now confirmed for a market launch in 2020, meaning we'll likely see it arrive as a 2021 model. Under the revised plan, the Defender will be positioned as a premium offering not unlike the G-Class. This has meant a switch to the next generation version of the D7U lightweight aluminum unibody structure underpinning the larger Range Rover SUVs, as well as the Discovery. This means fully independent suspension front and rear, with the new rear design in clear view in the spy shots. A low-range transfer case and multiple differential locks should still be present for superior performance when going off-road. Powertrains should include a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 as the base option and the same engine working with an electric motor in plug-in hybrid guise. Such a setup features in plug-in hybrid versions of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport where it delivers 398 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque. A turbocharged 6-cylinder is also likely, and as mentioned earlier a full-electric option is expected. It's possible the redesigned Defender will be previewed this year to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the original Land Rover's arrival. It's too early to talk pricing but expect the Defender to be positioned alongside the Range Rover Sport in Land Rover's lineup.





This is if you're buying within this sector. Lands were proven after by A lot of these markets of course. Broadly speaking is very likely to benefit Tesla, the clear pacesetter. The business states the production edition of the Alaskan is currently going to be a luxury pickup for leisure and business usage. It's hoping sales will reach into the thousands once it builds demand in the current market. Any company seeking to compete with Tesla will need to offer its clients widespread infrastructure. It will be interesting to determine which foreign auto manufacturers figure out how to stay relevant since these quotas come into effect. You can locate the selection of compatible models below, but if you need to get the best options, do check out our roundup of the best Android Auto HUDs. There's a list of automobile manufacturers which are a part of the Open Automative Alliance as it's possible to see below, and the amount of versions have steadily increased. No particular information was publicized about these 2 versions. Well, the great thing is that it's climbing in the ranking. Perhaps the greatest Ford news will be the debut of mobile servicing.





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It is accurate, you may use the controls on the wheel rather, but same issue, you are going to want to hold down the button for many seconds to fix the sound. The infotainment process is intriguing, as it utilizes a clever kind of touchpad using a one-of-a-kind relation together with the screen above it. The electrical system is anticipated to deliver a array of 250 miles, and many of power outputs will be provided. Redesigning the entire system to make any other sort of automobile would be costly. Customisation options incorporate the dashpad region and chair fabrics, while the neatly incorporated touchscreen infotainment process is presently vertically aligned using the instrument cluster for simplicity of usage. The feature enables you to instantly circle the track simply to hit that 1 segment flawlessly. Probably the best characteristic of the application ( based on Vishal at least), is it doesn't even need an online link at the ideal time of earning the payment. Now, the marketplace and automotive climate are somewhat different, and this means you won't be receiving any aftermarket goodies. The EV company was not very rewarding for the car companies, although the cars themselves were quite common.