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HONDA

Honda claims MPG crown HONDA has claimed top honours in the 2018 MPG Marathon, not only achieving the best overall economy but the highest improvement compared to its combined-cycle figure over two days and almost 350 miles of real-world driving.

Driven by BBC Transport Correspondent Paul Clifton and his daughter Francoise, the Civic 1.6i-DTEC recorded an impressive 87.5mpg over a mixed route spanning from the Cotswolds to the Peak District. Not only is that a 7% improvement in fuel economy versus the NEDC Correlated combined-cycle figure, but it’s a 42.7% improvement over the forthcoming WLTP test data too.The results validate the ongoing importance of diesel for company car fleets and motorwaymileage drivers.

For those who want excellent economy, long range, reliability and low tax liability, the Civic ticks every box. Honda’s latest-generation diesel engine also meets the stringent new Euro 6d-TEMP standard, which assesses on-road emissions versus laboratory results.

Honda’s state-of-the-art 118bhp 1.6-litre i-DTEC engines have taken multiple class and overall wins at the MPG Marathon since they were first entered in 2014. The latest generation, comprehensively revised for the new Civic, returns up to 80.1mpg with CO2 emissions from 93g/ km, with reduced noise, weight and friction and sharper responses. For the first time, it can also be paired with Honda’s slick nine-speed automatic transmission, offering extra comfort for highmileage drivers.

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NISSAN

Qashqai gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in 2019

Thanks to an upgrade from Nissan, the new 2019 Nissan Qashqai is now available with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard from Acenta Premium specification and upwards.

These new features will be displayed onto the stunning high res 7-inch touchscreen which also has sat nav as standard with over the air updates. These tech updates come as Nissan deliver a host of upgrades to the Qashqai, inside and out., such as the new highly economical and powerful 1.3 litre turbo charged petrol engines. The new engines are available with either 140hp or 160hp.

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The updates to NissanConnect are expecte across the other models imminently. The change reports from 2018 show that "1 in 4 U.S. buyers a car that didn’t offer a form of smartphone-mirr “Driver preferences are shifting towards onstreamed services, rather than scheduled broad audio formats such as CD,” said Nissan Europe Pandikuthira.

“Within the next decade… we’ll be streamin navigational and visual information, entirely throu

ed to be rolled out es come as U.S. s would not consider roring technology."

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transmissions, with 4G and 5G connection speeds required to manage this data demand."

“As a result, by 2030, it’s entirely feasible that the car aerial – in the form we know it today – may be another feature consigned to the automotive history books.”

Prices for the new Qashqai Acenta Premium with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto start from £22,895.

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SKODA

THE ALL-NEW SKODA SCALA REVEALED

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uilt to replace the Rapid Spaceback, the brand-new Scala is a refined, more spacious development of the VW Golf.

If you were to park the two cars together side by side, the wheelbase of the new Scala would sit three centimetres longer than that of its German cousin. This increase in size translates into a 10-centimetre

increase from the far ends of the front and rear bumpers.

This added length allows for a boot that is 87 litres bigger than the Golf’s and a more spacious interior for the passengers. The Scala retains the compact width of the Golf, matching it’s 1.79 metres.

The Scala will be available with a 115ps 1.6 TDi diesel engine as well as a 1.0 TSI 6

petrol available with either 95 or 115ps. Available at the top of the range is a more powerful 150ps 1.5 TSI engine with active cylinder deactivation technology which will help save fuel.

All engines available with the Scala, bar the entry level engine, will be paired up to a 6-speed manual gearbox. For those looking for the easier automatic option, a 7-speed DSG will

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be available.

The stunning new Scala will be available to see up-close and personal in January at the Brussels Motor Show, with deliveries expected to land by mid-2019.

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KIA Kia Announces UK Pricing and Specifications For All-New E-Niro The e-Niro is Kia's second globally-sold electric vehicle after the Soul EV. The new model made its European debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show and will go on sale in the UK from 1 April 2019.

More than 200,000 examples of the Niro Hybrid and PHEV have been sold around the world since 2016, with 65,000 examples sold in Europe and more than 11,000 here in the UK. Created at Kia's design centres in California, USA and Namyang, Korea, the e-Niro differentiates itself from the existing Niro Hybrid and Niro Plug-in Hybrid with a series of exclusive design features.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the Kia e-Niro 64 kWh has an 67 kWh. The usable capacity is 64 kWh. A r achievable on a fully charged battery. The ac on several factors including climate, terrain, and driving style.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connec has a maximum power of 7.2 kW. This char to full in around 10 hours 30 minutes. Charg plug will take around 32 hours 45 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CC rapid charge power is 80 kW. The battery ca this power. In an average rapid charge sess be around 60 kW. This charges the battery f minutes. A rapid charge like this will add abo

Safety technology A suite of safety technology is installed in the E-Niro: Forward CollisionAvoidance Assist (FCA) system is standard equipment, plus Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS), Hillstart Assist Control (HAC), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Adaptive Smart Cruise Control (SCC+).

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n estimated total capacity of range of about 240 miles is ctual range will however depend use of climate control systems

ctor and the on-board charger rges a fully depleted battery back ging the car using a regular wall

CS connection. The maximum an't be charged continuously at sion the average charge power will from 10% to 80% in around 45 out 165 miles of range.

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Specification highlights With the new e-Niro, Kia is offering a single, well-equipped ‘First Edition’ model that encompasses all the essential equipment that an environmentally aware electric vehicle driver needs.

Design

Entertainment

• Bi-Function projection & front fog lights • LED daytime running lights & rear combination clusters • 17” alloy wheels • Black leather upholstery • 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat • Heated front seats & steering wheel Features • Rear parking sensors & reversing camera system • Engine start/stop with a Smart Entry System • Rain sensing windscreen wipers • Automatic air conditioning • Heated & folding door mirrors • 7 airbags

• DAB Radio • 8” Satellite touchscreen sat nav with European mapping and Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC) • TomTom® Live • Bluetooth® with music streaming • Apple CarPlayTM and Android AutoTM with voice control • 8-speaker, 320-watt JBL® premium sound system with subwoofer, external amplifier and front centre • Wireless mobile phone charger is provided for Qi-equipped smartphones.

• Fast charge USB port & aux compatibility

‘First Edition’ Pricing The Kia e-Niro 64 kWh is eligible for the Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £3,500.

The OTR Price including the PICG for the Kia e-Niro 64 kWh is £32,995.

Model ‘First Edition’ 64 kWh lithium-ion auto

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UK sales start in April 2019 with a 7-Year, 100,000-mile warranty

In keeping with every Kia, the e-Niro comes with a uniquein-the-UK seven-year or 100,000-mile warranty, subject to certain wear and tear conditions. The warranty additionally covers the battery pack and electric motor for extra peace of mind. It is fully transferable should the car be sold before the time or mileage limits have been reached.

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PEUGEOT Meet the all-new Peugeot 508 – Review by AutoCar What is it?

Well, it’s not a compact crossover or an SUV (shock, horror), and it isn’t a dinky little supermini, either.

No, this rakish new Peugeot 508 is, in fact, a large saloon (remember those?) and this is the first time we’ve been able to have a go in one on UK roads.

Of course, we’ve driven the 508 before. That was on its international launch in France, where Matt Prior summed it up as being a car that didn’t have any obvious issues that’d dissuade you from buying it, but also didn’t really offer any distinct reasons why you’d want to buy one over and above its rivals. It was good, then, but not outstanding.

The variant we tested in France was the range-topping GT model, with a 174bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine under the bonnet. This time around, we’re driving the model that Peugeot expects will be the

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most popular with us Brits: the 1.6-litre, 178bhp PureTech petrol in GT Line specification.

In this guise, the 508 is a £31,200 car before options, which, in the case of our test car, resulted in a price rise to a figure just shy of £37,000. To provide a bit of context, an Audi A4 S-Line with a 2.0-litre, 187bhp petrol engine starts at £34,615 and a 182bhp BMW 320i M Sport will cost you £32,300.

Both of those cars are nearing the end of their model life cycles now, but you can see Peugeot isn’t necessarily being subtle about which manufacturers it intends to take on with the new 508.

What's it like?

Standard kit for the money is decent, with a wireless smartphone charge pad, ambient interior lighting and the usual suite of infotainment goodies, among numerous other features, all present and correct.There can be no denying the 508 is a smart-looking thing, either. There’s the sharp front end, a low roofline that’s just 1.4m off the ground and, of course, that sloping roof that adds a coupé-esque look to the profile. Its overall length of 4.75m also means it’s quite a compact car.

The cabin, or i-Cockpit as Peugeot refers to it, has really come into its own in the 508 too. The small steering wheel sits a touch too low for some, but the generous use of soft-touch materials on the dash, the layout of the infotainment system with its piano-key controls, the 12.3in digital instrument display and the combination of gloss black and brushed metal panelling all make for an aesthetic that’s very pleasing indeed. It is perhaps not as slick as that of an A4 or a 3 Series and certainly some way off a Mercedes C-Class, but impressive nonetheless.

The steering, at 2.5 turns lock-to-lock, is medium in terms of pace, and while it does weight up nicely at speed (it’s very light and floaty indeed at lower speeds), there’s little in the way of communication to be gleaned here. Still, that’s not to say it’d dissuade you from driving with a bit more in the way of enthusiasm on a windy road. In fact, in Sport mode - which adds even more weight to the steering, tightens up body control further and sharpens throttle response - the 508 is a reasonably enjoyable thing to hustle along. Enjoyable, yes, but not exciting.

As for the powertrain, chances are you won’t find yourself wanting in terms of performance. Peugeot’s claimed 0-62mph time of 7.9sec feels reasonably accurate, while exercising the entire length of the throttle pedal’s travel doesn’t lead to an overly vocal protest from the engine either. The eight-speed automatic transmission is generally very smooth, too, aside from a hint of hesitancy at lower speeds. That said, it’s still far tidier than VW Group’s DSG 'boxes are in this regard.

Why shouId I buy one?

It would seem that Peugeot’s made a well-rounded, handsome and well-appointed car. And if that’s what you’re after, then you should go and buy one. Or a 3 Series. Or an A4. Or even a Ford Mondeo, which will do basically everything the 508 does, only for considerably less money.

The idea that it’ll hold its value better than the Audi or the BMW is an added bonus. French saloons have long been hamstrung by residual values that plummet like stones, but the 508 is expected to retain 41% after 36,000 miles and three years of ownership. By comparison, the current 320i M Sport and A4 S Line will both retain just 38%. That’s got to count for something.

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MAZDA MAZDA3 REVEALED

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n Wednesday 28th November, the veil was lifted of the All-New Mazda3 at the LA Motor Show.The fully redesigned model will be rolled out to global markets starting from North America in early 2019. The all-new Mazda3 will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public from Nov. 30 through Dec. 9.

The all-new Mazda3 adopts a matured KODO design language that attempts to embody the essence of Japanese aesthetics. While the overall form presents a simple, single motion, subtle undulations bring the design to life through shifting light and reflections that glide over the body surface. The result is a richer and more powerful expression of vitality than previous KODO models. Despite sharing the Mazda3 moniker, the hatchback and sedan models have distinct personalities—the design of the hatchback is

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