Month: December 2022 (Page 1 of 2)

Import tariffs could add 10 per cent to the cost of German cars purchased in Britain if the UK leaves the EU without a trade deal, a Berlin-based trade body has warned.
If no deal is struck, German cars sold in the UK would be subject to 10 per cent responsibility under world trade Organisation rules. Steffen Behm from the association of German Chambers of commerce and industry said ought to such a scenario arise, either the German exporter or the British importer would pay the levy, but cautioned that “in numerous cases the importer would pay the customs duty”.
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Germany exported 950,000 cars – worth €20.8billion – to the UK last year, so Brits could pay an extra €2.08billion yearly on top of current prices if no deal goes ahead.
And it’s not just German trade bodies cautioning of potential price rises, either. The society of motor producers and Traders (SMMT) has previously cautioned of £2.7billion being added to the cost of imported cars with prices rising by around £1,500 per vehicle, ought to a favourable deal not be struck.
It’s predicted potential new tariffs could push up the price consumers pay for new cars imported to the UK from the continent if brands and retail networks are unable to absorb the additional costs

Jaguar has added a new model to the F-Type line up, the R-Dynamic Black, which is on sale in the UK now in both Coupe and Convertible form. 
The new trim features a black exterior styling pack and 20-inch split five-spoke wheels in gloss black that aren’t available on other F-Types. The R-Dynamic Black comes in three paint colours: Santorini Black, Eiger Grey or Firenze Red.

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The cabin is upholstered in Windsor leather with monogram contrast stitching available in Ebony or Light Oyster colours, while flame Red stitching is also on offer. It also features 12-way electrically adjustable sports seats with heating and ventilation as standard, while the aluminum gear shift paddles get a satin finish. 
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The R-Dynamic Black is available with two engines, starting with Jag’s 296bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol unit, badged P300. This is priced from £64,495, while the 0-62mph sprint takes 5.4 seconds. top speed stands at 155mph. 
Jaguar also uses the F-Type R-Dynamic Black with its 5.0-litre supercharged V8, badged P450. This unit develops 444bhp and is available with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive; both powertrains are capable of 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 177mph. 
The four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive versions of the P450 F-Type R-Dynamic Black are also fitted with adaptive dampers and Jaguar’s Configurable Dynamics system, effortlessly altering the suspension’s damping characteristics, the steering weight, the throttle action and the gearbox settings according to the drive mode selected. 
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Oxford-based electric car conversion specialist Electrogenic has revealed another electrified classic in the form of this: a battery powered version of the Citroen DS. 
Based on a 1971 example of the famous Bertoni created Citroen saloon, the company has created what it claims to be the world’s first professionally converted DS running on electric power only.

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The car’s original 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine has been replaced by a 120bhp electric motor developing 235kW torque. like other classics converted by the company, it still sends its power to the wheels (the front wheels in the case of the DS) through the car’s original manual gearbox. 
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A battery 48.5kWh in capacity has been packaged in, which the brand says uses a real-world range of around 140 miles on a single charge. The company says the car is also available with an optional range-extender battery supplying up to 200 miles, but has not revealed the capacity of this battery. standard charging tech is rated at 29kW, which can recharge the 48.5kWh standard battery in around two hours.
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The car retains the hydro-pneumatic suspension of the original, though with some modern tweaks to make the system a lot more compatible with the electric drivetrain. As such, the mechanical pump for controlling the suspension’s hydraulic system has been replaced with a modern electric one, to minimize noise. 
“As with all first-time conversions, the DS presented us with special challenges. In this case adapting the hydro-pneumatic suspension to run without the combustion engine. The old pump was so noisy that it detracted from the silent drive of the car, but our new electric pump fixed the issue completely,” describes Ian Newstead, Electrogenic director and co-founder. 
The design of the DS is mainly unchanged. opening the bonnet now reveals the securely packaged battery and motor system, while outside the exhaust system is now absent, and a new ‘DS EV electronique’ badge has been added. 
This first example of an Electrogenic DS has been converted to customer specification, so there is no set price for the conversion. The brand has produced bespoke conversions for a trio of British sports cars: the triumph Stag, Morgan 4/4 and the Jaguar E-Type. 

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The new McLaren Artura hybrid supercar is set for launch by the end of 2021, with McLaren referring to its new petrol-electric two-seater as its first ‘High-Performance Hybrid’ model.
The Artura makes use of a brand new platform developed to accommodate its new hybrid driveline, and it’s the first McLaren to make use of a six-cylinder combustion engine configuration. It’s intended as an electrified alternative for models like the 570S, sitting below the 720S and 765LT performance cars in McLaren’s Supercars series of models.

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The new platform is dubbed MCLA – McLaren Carbon lightweight architecture – which the company says is stronger, safer and lighter than the previous carbon fibre tubs. MCLA will be built at the company’s new facility in South Yorkshire.
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At the heart of Artura is a new 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine providing 577bhp and 585Nm of torque. It’s boosted by 94bhp from the plug-in hybrid system; an electric motor powered by a 7.4kWh battery, which allows the car to be driven on electric power alone for up to 19 miles. total combined outputs are 671bhp and 720Nm.
The electric motor is also said to offer a torque infill and improve throttle response, while dropping official CO2 figures to 129g/km with a claimed average fuel economy figure expected of much more than 50mpg – amazing figures for a car that will get from 0-62mph in 3.0 seconds, 0-124mph in 8.3 seconds and on to a top speed of over 200mph.

The European compensation has suggested a new set of tougher emissions requirements for cars and truck makers from 2025 onwards.
Average fleet CO2 emissions for every maker would have to be 30 per cent less in 2030 compared to 2021, under the Commission’s proposals. It likewise plans to introduce an interim target of 15 per cent reductions by 2025 to assist automotive firms “kick-start” investment in eco-friendly technologies.
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Current EU requirements need makers to minimize typical fleet emissions to 95g/km of CO2 by 2021. This would indicate typical fleet carbon dioxide emissions would be topped at 66.5g/km These have to be accomplished under the old new European Driving Cycle (NEDC) type approval tests. However, the suggested targets for 2025 as well as 2030 would have to be satisfied under the new as well as stricter around the world Harmonised Light automobile test procedure (WLTP). 
Other proposals include an action plan as well as investment options for a “trans-European deployment of alternate fuels infrastructure” – which would motivate national teamwork on things like electric automobile charging. The compensation likewise wishes to enhance cross-country bus services to supply a lot more options to utilizing personal cars.
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EU compensation president Jean-Claude Juncker previously said: “I want Europe to be the leader when it pertains to the fight against climate change. Last year, we set the worldwide policies of the game with the Paris contract ratified here, in this extremely House. set against the collapse of aspiration in the United States, Europe need to make sure we make our world excellent again. It is the shared heritage of all of humanity.” 
The Vice-President accountable for the energy Union, Maroš Šefčovič said: “We have went into an age of climate-friendly economic transformation. Today’s set of proposals is setting the conditions for European makers to lead the worldwide energy shift rather than comply with others.
“It will lure them to manufacture the best, cleanest as well as a lot of competitive cars, for this reason regaining consumers’ trust. This is a major leap in the ideal direction: a contemporary sustainable European economic climate with cleaner air in our cities as well as much better integration of renewables into present as well as future energy systems.” 
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Spy shots have emerged of the new Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder under going advancement testing ahead of its release next year. as well as it’s likely to be the most powerful Boxster ever made.  
The test mule is virtually undisguised, with the tell tale rear buttresses as well as canvas roof marking it out as the flagship Spyder. other tweaks such as the larger alloy wheels, beefier brakes as well as twin centrally mounted exhausts hint at the increased performance.
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Historically the Boxster Spyder has been the most potent design in the line-up as well as that will continue with the new version. in spite of the basic 718 Boxster variety being powered solely by four-cylinder turbocharged engines, the Spyder is expected to make utilize of the 4.0-litre naturally aspirated six-cylinder system which will show the upcoming Cayman GT4.  
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The previous Spyder was powered by a 370bhp 3.8-litre flat-six that was lifted from the 911 Carrera, however in order for Porsche to keep the Spyder naturally aspirated it will be required to turn to its GT division.   
There’s no word on power for the new Spyder, however the 4.0-litre flat-six is currently rated at 493bhp in the 911 GT3. That figure is expected to reduce in order to make sure the Boxster Spyder fits within the Porsche’s design hierarchy. It’s likewise likely that the design will be offered solely with a six-speed handbook gearbox.
Other modifications to the Spyder will include a stripped back cabin to assist shed weight, while more performance based tyres should feature. The Spyder will likewise be created in restricted numbers to assist protect exclusivity.
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Toyota has revealed European specs for its very first electric panel van – the new Proace as well as Proace Verso Electric, which will soon be on sale in the UK. 
Both vans are mechanically similar to the Peugeot e-Expert as well as Citroen e-Dispatch, sharing the exact same platform, battery packs as well as an similar electric motor system. The entry-level Toyota Proace electric compact is powered by a 50kWh battery pack, which provides a maximum variety of 143 miles. A longer-range version with a 75kWh cell can accomplish 205 miles on a full charge.

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Both battery versions of the van support 100kW DC fast charging. The 50kWh battery can handle an 80 percent fee in around 32 minutes, while the larger system takes approximately 48 minutes to reach the exact same fee level. 
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All designs likewise include a 7.4kW single-phase onboard charger as well as a six metre type 2 cable as standard, although a quicker 11kW onboard charger can be specced as an optional extra. The van’s electrical system is likewise compatible with a 32A wallbox charger.
The front axle mounted electric motor has a maximum output of 134bhp as well as 260Nm, although this can be dialled back to either 80bhp as well as 190Nm or 107bhp as well as 210Nm by choosing the van’s Eco or typical drive modes.

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