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Nissan introduces new, much more powerful diesel for X-Trail

keen to contend with other big household SUVs, Nissan has introduced a much more powerful engine for the X-Trail. The new range-topping engine sits above the existing 1.6-litre diesel, as well as is a 2.0-litre system providing up 175bhp. The 2.0-litre four cylinder diesel engine is an engine provided in other markets, however has been upgraded to satisfy Euro 6 standards. Vice president of Nissan Europe East, James Wright declared that…

BMW 114d hatch announced

BMW has announced a host of model revisions to the 1 series and 3 series ranges, which go on sale in November. There is new entry level 1 Series, the BMW 114d, plus the BMW 3 series saloon and 3 series Touring models get new engine options, including the first petrol EfficientDynamics model, the 320i. new professional sat-nav will also become available in the 3 series saloon. Advertisement – short…

New charm service for personal vehicle parks

Motorists slapped with fines while parked in personal vehicle parks will soon be able to charm to an independent tribunal. The car parking on personal Land Appeals scheme, introduced by the British car parking association (BPA), will ended up being active on 1 October 2012, as well as will supply an appeals service similar to the one got by motorists who are provided fines by regional councils. It will coincide…

Wild Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet roars into Geneva 2017

Mercedes’ has unveiled yet another extreme G-Class at the 2017 Geneva motor Show, following in the footsteps of the G 63 AMG 6×6 and equally imposing G 500 AMG 4×4². Called the Mercedes-Maybach G 650 Landaulet, it’s a four-door convertible model boasting a V12 bi-turbo engine, the huge portal axles and flared wheel-arches of the 4×4² model, plus plenty of Maybach luxuries. It’ll go on sale later this year, functioning as a…

Cabinet reshuffle brings new transport secretary

Justine Greening has been replaced as transport secretary as part of David Cameron’s cabinet reshuffle. Greening – a stern opponent of plans to expand Heathrow airport – has been shifted sideways into the position of international development secretary. The step has triggered speculation that the Prime minister is planning to break the coalition Government’s pre-election pledge not to build a third runway at Heathrow. Advertisement – post continues below Greening…

Volkswagen XL1 exposed

Volkswagen has exposed the production version of the XL1 diesel-electric hybrid; a vehicle that Volkswagen declares can travel much more than 62 miles on one litre of diesel – or £1.45-worth at the present typical price. The lightweight two-seater has previously been exposed in idea form, declaring likewise staggering figures, however now Volkswagen has verified the final fuel economic climate as well as emissions numbers to be 314mpg as well…

Order books open for new 2017 Volkswagen Crafter panel van

Volkswagen has begun taking orders for the new Crafter van, after its debut in September last year. The panel van will be offered in a option of three trims, with costs starting from £23,920 excluding VAT. The new Crafter offers up lots of option when it comes to body sizes, with three different lengths offered – 5.9m, 6.84m or 7.39m. This combines with three roof heights – 2.35m, 2.59m or…

New Ford focus Ecoboost hybrid engines show up with Zetec edition trim level

Ford has boosted the focus hatchback line-up with the addition of a new moderate hybrid model, now offered to order. The new focus hybrid is not the only news. Ford has sprinkled a bit of fresh cabin innovation on its huge seller, while a new Zetec edition trim variant has likewise been added to the line-up. Advertisement – short article continues below The new mild-hybrid engine is borrowed from 48-volt…

Skoda SUV household to grow

Skoda’s plans for a bigger SUV than the Yeti are well advanced, with the new design due in 2015. It’ll be offered in five as well as seven-seat versions as well as won’t function the Yeti name, as was originally the plan. Speaking to automobile Express, Skoda’s Chairman Winfried Vahland said: “This needs to be a cars and truck that can offer 100,000 around the world, as well as the…

Bentley Continental GT Speed: full details

The new Bentley Continental GT speed has been unveiled at an exclusive preview event, on the eve of the Moscow motor Show. It’s powered by a tweaked 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12 engine, which now produces 616bhp – that’s up 49bhp compared to the standard Continental GT. Acceleration from 0-62mph takes 4.2 seconds and 0-100mph is completed in just 9.0 seconds. Advertisement – short article continues below For the first time the…