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MOTORS
Old dogs, new tricks!
SAT NAV AND MODERN ENTERTAINMENT TECH FOR OLD SCHOOL LAND ROVERS
JAGUAR & LAND ROVER You can teach an old dog new tricks, say Jaguar & Land Rover’s Classic division. The firm has just released a new range of aftermarket systems for cars like the Land Rover 90/100/ Defender, the 1970s Range Rover, and Jaguar’s E-Type. The units feature a touch screen interface controlling DAB and FM radio, sat nav and Bluetooth audio and
telephony functionality; they’re ideal for those who love their Landy but still crave some 21st century connectivity. All versions of the Jaguar Land Rover Classic Infotainment System are available from £1,200 (including VAT). A fitting service is offered at Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works in Warwickshire as well as select Authorised Jaguar and Land Rover Retailers. n
Electrification for XC40
VOLVO’S SMALLEST SUV GAINS NIPPY T5 TWIN ENGINE UNIT
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Five star safety award for Volkswagen’s new Touareg...
Top marks for Volkswagen’s Touareg! The European consumer protection organisation Euro NCAP has awarded the new luxury class model the maximum possible rating of five stars. In the eyes of the independent crash test experts, the SUV performed excellently in all categories. That makes the Touareg one of Europe’s safest cars. The 4x4 costs from £48,995 - £58,195 and uses a 3.0V6 diesel engine. n VOLKSWAGEN
VOLVO Swedish motoring brand Volvo can do no wrong at the moment, producing charismatic cars with stylish interiors that rubbish its previous reputation for sober cars. We’re huge fans of the firm’s smallest SUV, the XC40, which is well-equipped, well-made, chunky and fun. With the end of 2018 set to yield the launch of a new hybrid powerplant, the car will also be a better ownership prospect than ever. The car will combine a dinky 1.5 three-cylinder engine with a 74bhp electric engine for a combined 247bhp. Expect low CO2 emissions and a range of about 150 miles, with a price tag of about £40,000. n
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news in brief MOTORING
death of the handbrake: just 37% of new cars are fitted with manual Parking brake... The traditional handbrake is reaching the end of the road as car manufacturers ditch it in favour of electronic parking brakes, according to research by CarGurus. The online automotive marketplace created by TripAdvisor founder, Langley Steinert, found just 37% of new cars on sale in the UK today come with a manually-operated handbrake. Many premium car makers have phased out the part completely and replaced it with an electronic parking brake, while some use a footoperated parking brake. The CarGurus investigation found that Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes and Porsche no longer have any models on sale fitted with a traditional handbrake. An electronic parking brake is operated via a switch that replaces the traditional mechanical lever. This switch activates a pair of small motors which engage the rear brakes, making a whirring noise as they do so. Electronic parking brake requires less physical effort, holds the car more securely and doesn’t need adjusting like the traditional lever. Most electronic handbrakes disengage automatically when you pull away plus they often offer an automatic hill-hold assist function, which is an additional safety benefit. n