• ID.3 is now available from just £28,370* in new entry-level City trim
• 45 kWh (net) battery provides up to 217 miles of range (WLTP, combined)
• City and Style specifications further broaden appeal of ID.3 family

The Volkswagen ID.3 will be available from £28,370* in new Pure Performance guise from tomorrow. Two trims – entry-level City and design-focused Style – become available with the new powertrain, in addition to the Pro, Pro Performance and Pro S versions already on sale in the UK. The Pure Performance is differentiated by its lighter 45 kWh (net) battery, 150 PS power output and 310 Nm of torque.

The two new ID.3 specifications – City and Style – are also unveiled with the debut of this important new fourth powertrain option. The new Pure Performance variant majors on performance and value, offering a 150 PS and smaller range alternative to the punchier, and larger Pro, Pro Performance and Pro S powertrains, while still providing a muscular 310 Nm of torque. In Pure Performance guise, the ID.3 reaches 62 mph from a standstill in 8.9 seconds, and matches the 99 mph top speed of the rest of the ID.3 range.

Both specifications can regain up to 137 miles of range from a 100 kW rapid charger in 30 minutes, while a 7.2 kW home charger takes around seven and a half hours to take the ID.3 Pure Performance from 5% to 100%. Charging 5% to 80% from a DC, CCS charge point takes 31 minutes. On the WLTP combined cycle, the ID.3 City Pure Performance can return up to 217 miles from a single charge, while the Style Pure Performance can return as much as 215 miles.

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• The SEAT Ibiza’s exterior is updated, now including LED headlights as standard
• Interior design revolution brings a modern design language and large floating touchscreen
• Full Link system is now wireless, giving easy access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• The compact city car adds new driver assistance systems including Travel and Side Assist
• The new SEAT Ibiza will be available with three petrol engines; 80PS, 95PS and 110PS
• Nearly six million vehicles have rolled off the production line since 1984

SEAT has updated its small city car, the Ibiza, refreshing the exterior and undertaking a revolution to the interior, which includes new connected technology and driver assistance systems.

The SEAT Ibiza has been a key pillar of the brand’s success since it was first introduced in 1984 and, after 37 years, five generations and nearly six million sales, it’s SEAT’s most successful vehicle to ever roll off the production line. The updated, fifth-generation model is aiming to maintain that winning performance as a key model in its segment in Europe.

“The SEAT Ibiza is an icon in the automotive industry and one of the key pillars of the brand,” said Wayne Griffiths, President of SEAT and CUPRA. “The refreshed fifth-generation’s new exterior modifications and interior revolution, together with new levels of connectivity and safety mean it’s ready to continue the success story.”

Designed, developed and produced in Barcelona, at SEAT’s headquarters in Martorell, the new SEAT Ibiza will enter production in the third quarter of the year.

Exterior design

The SEAT Ibiza is well known for its iconic and youthful design, defined by its perfect proportions. The new model is defined by subtle additions to the vehicle’s exterior aesthetic that enhance the already characterful visual.

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New fully electric Audi SUV and Sportback models bring innovative design and technology,
abundant space and 316-mile range potential to the compact class

• New electric compact SUV available for UK order this month, Sportback from June
• Sport, S line, Edition 1 and Vorsprung specification options, pricing from £40,750 OTR
• Two battery sizes: 52 kWh net (55 kWh gross*) and 77 kWh net (82 kWh gross*) with 100kW and 125kW charging capacities
• Fast charging can restore 80 miles of range in just 10 minutes at 125kW capacity in ideal conditions
• Entry level 125 kW (170 PS) and mid-range 150 kW (204 PS) versions with single motor and rear-wheel-drive, top models offer 220 kW (299 PS) and quattro drive via two motors
• WLTP-certified driving range on a full charge of up to 316 miles (Q4 40 e-tron Sport)
• High-tech interior available with augmented reality technology, new steering wheel generation with touch operation, largest ever 11.6-inch MMI display to come later
• Sonos, maker of premium audio systems, fitted exclusively to an Audi for the first time

Sustainable premium mobility takes another significant step towards becoming the rule rather than the exception this week as the all-new Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron cascade the benefits of full electrification into the Audi compact SUV family for the first time.

Conveying the progressive design of the concept cars into series production with minimal alteration, the versatile all-rounders will be offered in the UK in conjunction with Sport, S line, Edition 1 and Vorsprung trim options, and with a choice of two battery variants and three drive configurations capable of WLTP-certified driving ranges of up to 316 miles (Q4 40 e-tron Sport). They will also provide unusually ample space in which to go the distance in a fully digital cabin that visually and technologically reflects the Q4 e-tron’s position at the forefront of automotive development. Its forward-looking specification incorporates fittingly ingenious technology, including a pioneering augmented reality head-up display connecting the virtual and real worlds in a totally new way.

“The compact SUV has long been the go-to model type for many drivers, so I’m delighted that we are now shoring up our already strong position in this vital segment with two new additions that are not only paragons of good design and space-efficient ...

• New exterior design enhances the urban SUV’s off-road aesthetic and gives Arona a more robust character
• Top of the range Xperience trim amps up its rugged looks even further
• Revolutionised interior design brings modern, digital feel to the cabin, including illuminated air vents and larger floating-screen infotainment systems
• The urban SUV now includes greater levels of connectivity with the inclusion of SEAT CONNECT, wireless access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• The new Arona adds new driver assistant systems such as Travel Assist* and upgrades systems such as Side Assist, to make driving safer and more intuitive
• New Arona will be available with four different petrol powertrains between 95PS and 150PS

The new SEAT Arona is ready to continue its success story for the brand, three years after its introduction in 2017.

Since then, the urban SUV has sold more than 350,000 vehicles globally and established itself as a key pillar of the brand’s range. With a revamped, rugged visual and a digital transformation within the cabin, the new Arona is set to remain a staple in the segment.

“The urban SUV market has grown significantly and the SEAT Arona’s adaptability makes it an enormously important model for the company,” said Wayne Griffiths, President of SEAT and CUPRA. “The updated Arona adds even more functionality, both digital and safety-
focused, in a revised form inside and out.”

In an increasingly digitised world, the SEAT Arona is ready to bring customers’ connected lives into the cabin. The addition of a huge range of intuitive functionality, combined with a revamped design that includes ambient lighting (FR and Xperience trims only) and a larger floating-screen infotainment system, brings a heightened sense of modernity and quality to the interior and a bold new personality.

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• Full LED Matrix headlights make their ŠKODA Kodiaq debut
• New top-of-the-range engine for the sporty ŠKODA Kodiaq vRS
• The ŠKODA design language further developed, and new alloy wheels
• Exceptionally spacious interior with attractive visual and technological features

Revamp of the Kodiaq: roughly four years after ŠKODA launched the first model in its SUV campaign the carmaker has now upgraded the globally successful Kodiaq. The Czech brand has further developed the emotive design of the Kodiaq, which can also be ordered as a 7-seater, and improved its aerodynamics. For the first time, the range of options for this large ŠKODA SUV includes innovative full LED Matrix headlights. The sporty range-topping Kodiaq vRS has not only had a visual makeover but has also been given a new, more powerful TSI engine. The updated Kodiaq will be available from July.

Thomas Schäfer, ŠKODA AUTO CEO, said: “The Kodiaq was a real game changer for us. It was the first model of our SUV campaign and opened up a completely new, rapidly growing vehicle segment. Our customers and the international trade press appreciate the Kodiaq’s brand-typical qualities, just as they do with our other models: excellent value for money, ample space and comprehensive range of equipment. Now we have further refined the specification of our large SUV, offering even more safety and comfort with new features, such as full LED Matrix headlights and ergonomic seats.”

New front design and full LED Matrix headlights

As a result of a further refined ŠKODA design language, the Kodiaq presents as even more emotive and self-assured. The upgrade will be available in the S, SE and SE L trim levels and in the L&K, SportLine and vRS variants. The S, SE and SE L trims will come with aluminium-effect detail on the front and rear apron, lending the SUV even more off‑road styling. The restyled front with an elevated bonnet and the redesigned, more upright ŠKODA grille reinforce the Kodiaq’s bold appearance. The Czech carmaker’s large SUV features LED headlights as standard and, for the first time, can be equipped with full LED Matrix headlights. New alloy wheels measuring up to 20 inches further enhance the car’s dynamic and striking look. Special Aero wheels, redesigned front and rear bumpers, and the new gloss black rear spoiler and finlets on the sides of the rear window all reduce drag. The Kodiaq vRS now features a distinct, dynamically designed model-specific front bumper.

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• Most driver-focused convertible of the Continental GT range
• Highly advanced chassis – with four new technologies – inspires confidence through increased grip and accuracy
• All-wheel steering and electronic rear differential enhance vehicle agility and stability
• New carbon ceramic brakes for incredible stopping power
• Revised version of renowned 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine delivers 650 bhp (659 PS) and 664 lb.ft (900 Nm)
• 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds); top speed 208 mph (335 km/h)
• Unique interior and exterior detailing includes badging, interior color splits, forged 22” Speed wheels and sports sills
• New introduction of Dark Tint Engine Turned Aluminum optional technical finish to the center console
• Seven roof colors available, including tweed
• Roof improvements deliver a convertible as quiet inside as the previous generation coupe

Bentley Motors introduced a new flagship version of the ultimate, open-top Grand Tourer – the Continental GT Speed Convertible. The performance-orientated Speed model is the most powerful, driver-focused interpretation of the benchmark convertible Grand Tourer.

The third generation Continental GT Speed Convertible features an enhanced version of Bentley’s renowned 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine, delivering an outstanding and increased 650 bhp (659 PS), 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds (0‑100 km/h in 3.7 seconds) and a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h). The new open-air Grand Tourer joins its coupe sibling – the Continental GT Speed, unveiled last month – at the pinnacle of the Continental family.

Designed, handcrafted and engineered in Bentley’s carbon neutral luxury automotive factory, the new GT Speed Convertible offers enhanced chassis technology, including All-Wheel Steering, an electronic rear differential and the option of carbon ceramic brakes. This helps deliver superior vehicle agility and confidence without impacting ...