New SsangYong Korando scores top safety rating

Less than a month after its launch in the UK, the all-new SsangYong Korando has been awarded the highest-possible safety rating by Euro NCAP. The Korando achieved 88 per cent for adult occupant protection, 85 per cent for child occupant protection, 68 per cent for pedestrian protection, and 74 per cent in the ‘Safety Assist’ category.
Volkswagen readies new eighth-generation Golf

Volkswagen is readying a new eighth-generation version of the Golf. The company says the launch of the latest version of its best-seller – of which more than 35 million have been built – brings it into a new age: “the era of electrified drives, a digitalised and connected interior world, assisted driving and online-based functions and services”.
Mercedes set to launch EQV electric MPV

Mercedes-Benz Vans presented the Concept EQV as a study at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019. Now the series version of the Mercedes-Benz EQV is celebrating its debut.
SEAT Tarraco plug-in hybrid set for Frankfurt debut

SEAT is expanding the efficiency and desirability of the Tarraco, introducing plug-in hybrid powertrain technology and the sporty FR trim. The Tarraco plug-in hybrid is a demonstration of SEAT’s strategy towards electrification, which will include six electric and plug-in hybrid SEAT and CUPRA models by the beginning of 2021.
September start for the Hyundai Kona Hybrid

Hyundai Motor UK has officially announced the pricing and specification changes for the new Kona Hybrid, which is on sale from the 30th September. Among the new features are the optional SmartSense safety packages, allowing customers to choose from a range of relevant active safety and driving assistance systems.