Broader diesel choice for updated Range Rover Velar range

Land Rover has announced a host of enhancements to the Range Rover Velar including a broader engine choice, the latest intelligent safety technology and more features such as air suspension and adaptive dynamics now available as options. The Velar now has a D275 engine option, a 271 bhp 3.0-litre V6 diesel, producing 461 ft lbs of torque. 

New 1.5-litre diesel option for the Vauxhall Grandland X

Available to order now, with first deliveries in July, Vauxhall has added an all-new Euro 6.2-compliant 1.5-litre Turbo D (128 bhp) powertrain to its Grandland X SUV range. In SE trim, it achieves CO2 emissions from 108g/km and combined fuel economy of 68.9mpg when paired with the six-speed manual transmission.

DS Automobiles says all models will be electrified from 2025

DS Automobiles has announced its electrification strategy at the 2018 Paris ePrix. From 2025 onwards, all new DS models will be electrified, either hybrid or electric, or both. This programme is already under way with the imminent arrival of DS7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE 4×4, boasting 300 horsepower and a 30-mile EV driving range. The first 100 per cent electric DS model is due to be launched at the next Paris Motor Show.

Citroën Picasso models bow out in favour of updated C4 SpaceTourer ranges

Citroën has introduced the C4 SpaceTourer and Grand C4 SpaceTourer to its UK line-up. This follows the brand’s announcement at the Geneva Motor Show that the SpaceTourer nomenclature would replace the Picasso name from May 2018. Citroën UK will also introduce a new BlueHDi 160 S&S Diesel engine – paired with a new EAT8 automatic gearbox – to both the C4 SpaceTourer and Grand C4 SpaceTourer from 1 June 2018. This will be the first time this new engine and gearbox combination will feature in the Citroën range. The C4 SpaceTourer and Grand C4 SpaceTourer BlueHDi 160 S&S EAT8 will be priced from just £27,550 OTR and £29,250 OTR respectively.

Skoda adopts Amazon’s Alexa technology

Skoda owners can check the status of their car with just their voice thanks to the integration of Skoda Connect and Amazon’s Alexa virtual personal assistant. The technology works across all devices equipped with Alexa Voice Services and allows owners to interact with their vehicles “on a completely new level”