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Choosing the right car to suit your individual needs is of paramount importance. If you have children, you will need to consider whether car seats will fit, if the boot is big enough for a pushchair, and if the fuel usage will fit into your budget. Fully electric cars or Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs) can significantly reduce your environmental impact and save money on fuel.

Buying a new car can be one of the most significant purchases made in a year and can be the culmination of years of saving for the full payment or even just the deposit on a new vehicle. How to finance your new car with Personal Contribution Payments (PCP) Hire Purchase’s (HP) Lease purchases or personal loans can seem overwhelming. Knowing how much you have and how much you can afford monthly can help you decide. You can also look at deals that include breakdown cover or have extended warranties to save you money on repairs in the longer term.

The new Ford Mustang Mach 1 is the updated version of the 1969 Mach 1 and features the retro styling you would expect and love about Mustang.

The 2021 version of the Ford Mustang Mach 1 claims to be the fastest production Mustang around a track that has EVER been offered onto the European market and is the car to fill the gap between the standard Mustang and the GT500.  The Mach 1 will only be available as a V8 in Europe. 

What sets Mach 1 apart from the standard model is the performance bodywork pack with its shark nosed front end and boasts 22% more downforce than the Mustang GT with the performance pack. Low gloss trims, spoiler and bespoke 19”, five-spoke alloy wheels complete the look.

Mustang has also provided a large list of upgrades that can be purchased, including a 10-speed automatic gearbox and a handling pack.

The cost of this new Ford Mustang Mach 1 start at £55,000 with the 10-speed automatic gearbox costing over £2000.

While still much of the up-coming 2021 Tonale is being kept secret, some things are certain. This sleek and compact sports vehicle will be a crossover, containing a hybrid powertrain. The Tonale concept was first seen in 2019 at the Geneva Auto Show and its latest version will be the first hybrid vehicle Alfa Romeo has produced. It is believed that the new Tonale will be a plug-in-hybrid but there is the possibility of there also being an option for a pure hybrid.

It is believed that a range of new technology will also be included, such as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen feature. A version of the Small Wide chassis as seen from the Jeep Renegade and Compass, will be used but with tweaks to deliver a more direct and invigorating driving experience that is the Alfa trademark.

Other modifications included ‘Dual Power’ instead of ‘Dynamic’ mode, to optimise the output of both motors and ‘Advance E’ as opposed to ‘Advanced Efficiency’ Mode to operate in an all-electric mode. Keep your eyes peeled for when Alpha Romeo decide to reveal the specs for this electrifying new edition.

This new future of hydrogen-powered, emission-free fuel-cell marvels are setting the standard in clean driving. These cars clean the air as they drive with one hour of driving creating 25.9kg of purified air. That is equal to enough air for 42 people for one hour. The NEXO electric engine is powered through a fuel cell system that combines oxygen and hydrogen to create a flow of electrons that charges the 1.56k Wh high voltage battery, whilst the only emissions are air and water droplets.

2013 saw the launch of the first mass-produced fuel cell and this second fuel cell has been overhauled to improve efficiency, consuming as little as 1kg of hydrogen per 100km, whilst being constructed in a smaller, lighter and stronger capacity. It typically takes five minutes to fill up for a range of 413 miles. It has an acceleration rate of 0-62 in 9.54 seconds and has a maximum speed of 111mph.

The Mini rulebook has definitely been thrown out when designing the latest GP model! Performance reducing aspects have been stripped away in order to optimise the vehicles speed and capabilities to the max. Boxy wheel arches and rear seats have been removed in addition to a suspension overhaul for stability. In place of the seats there is a strengthening bar to improve the rigidity of the car. In the quest for lightness, a carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic is used in a variety of areas.

This GP’s 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine pushes out a hefty 302ghp and 450Nm. This power is dispatched to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox (no manual option) and aids the Mini in achieving 0-60mph in just five seconds before potentially reaching a top speed of 165mph.

To top it all off, this Mini’s style will surely turn heads with its hug rear spoiler, new wheel arches, large central twin exhaust and sleek, aerodynamic body.

With the touted ‘alluring’ design the new Fiat 500x arrives on the market.

Based on the classic Fiat 500 architecture. The 500x continues the tradition with a new array of features.

The 5-door hatchback is available in three engine types: one petrol, the turbocharged 1.4 MultiAir2, and two MultiJet turbodiesels displacing 1.6 and 2.0 litres.

It’s available in City or Off-road Look. The City Look is a chic, slender model whereas the Off-road style features more rugged lines. The Off-road model also has the exclusive option of 4 wheel drive functionality.

Included inside is a fresh, high-tech suite. Including Uconnect. Uconnect gives access to Twitter and Facebook, traffic updates, speed camera alerts, weather information, and news bulletins from Reuters. All of this is available on the move. Internet functionality where ever you are.

Another part of this suite is the ‘Drive Mood Selector’. Maybe you feel like making use of the car’s impressive acceleration, selecting ‘Sport’ injects a shot of adrenaline into the engine and tightens up performance.

South Korean motor giants Kia have released information on their new vehicle the Kia Sportspace and it definitely looks like an intriguing vehicle.

With no actual information on the technical details of the vehicle, but the car which it’s based around – the Optima saloon isn’t exactly the fastest, only available in a 134bhp, 1.7-litre diesel model. Let’s hope it has a bit more energy in it than the Optima!

Kia says that the Sportspace’s interesting design is for “fast and efficient travel with maximum comfort and minimal stress.” The car will be debuted at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, so we shall wait with intrigue and excitement till then.

Revealed at the Detroit motor show, Audi has released all the information on their new Audi Q7 SUV.

Scheduled for a summer release in the UK, the Q7 will come packed with a 3.0-litre engine, 270bhp V6 diesel which is also Euro 6 compliant. In terms of 0-62mph, the SUV can achieve this feat within 6.3 seconds with a maximum of 146mph. With a return of 47.8mpg, the car only emits 153g/km of CO2.

There will also be a lower-powered 215bhp model of the V6, with a hybrid Q7 also appearing by the end of the year. The hybrid will have the same 3.0-litre V6 engine but will have its 256bhp boosted by an electric motor meaning it outputs 370bhp. Top speed will be 139mph, with 0-62mph within 6.1 seconds.

Designed by John Hennessey, the Ford F-150 is having an upgrade since the release of the most recent F-150 which came out earlier this year.

Packed with a 5.0-litre V8 engine, the car has an overall figure of 600bhp. In other words, it’s supercharged and definitely packs a punch! Designed to handle hard off-road conditions, the car has an aluminium structure, meaning it weighs around 700lb. The vehicle also comes with upgraded fuel injectors and 17″ alloy wheels. Depending on your choice, you can also upgrade the suspension, bumpers, have Brembo brakes and also add LED light bars.

“Many of our VelociRaptor owners use their trucks to drive to work or to take the kids to school. However, when the going gets tough, the VelociRaptor is highly capable in inclement weather and off-road conditions.” (John Hennessey)

With only 500 models built, the VelociRaptor will retail from $73,500.

Audi has announced that they are working on an all-electric car. Known as the Prologue concept, design director Mark Lichte has revealed some information on the model.

“I’ll tell you a secret. The one I’m really excited about is the battery electric car. It will be something totally different. I don’t like the word ‘radical’, but it will be… different. Everyone in my department is crazy to work on this car.”

With loads of car manufacturers focusing on electric models, it will be really interesting to see what Audi have planned for the market. We don’t expect anything too powerful from the get-go, but we anticipate a solid all round vehicle with the usual Audi style and reliability.