NEWS
July 2010

TOYOTA AND BRITAIN LEAD EUROPE IN HYBRID VEHICLE PRODUCTION

The British car industry reaches a landmark this month with the start of production of the Auris Hybrid by Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK), the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle to be built in Europe.

Following a challenging time for the global motor industry, the opportunity for Toyota to take the lead with the new full hybrid Auris model is a source of great pride for the TMUK workforce, as Tony Walker, Deputy Managing Director, explained: “Auris Hybrid provides a great opportunity for Toyota to increase sales and for TMUK to increase production. Being the first to manufacture this new technology is a source of immense motivation for everyone here at TMUK.”

The exceptional environmental performance of the new Auris Hybrid, with CO2 emissions from 89g/km, aligns perfectly with TMUK’s status as one of Toyota’s sustainable factories, providing a lead in achieving the highest standards in environmental management.

The new Toyota Auris Hybrid will go on sale in the UK and across Europe on 1 July.

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Ford C-Max - Summer

The new versatile C-Max due out this summer will be available in 5 and 7 seat format. The 7 seater version will be called the Grand C-Max. Both models will have a far 'sportier' appearance than the outgoing model with the 5 seat version more aggressive looking than the larger 7 seater.

• Ford's new petrol 1.6 EcoBoost with two power outputs
• Update 2.0TDCi and 1.6 TDCi engines with lower Co2 emissions
• Grand C-Max gets rear sliding door and extra row of seats
• Prices expected to start at around £17,500

Alfa Romeo Giulietta - Summer

Alfa Romeo's stylish new 5 door C-Segment contender will be publicly unveiled in the UK at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 2 - 4 July, where Alfa Romeo will be celebrating its Centenary as the featured marque. With these looks, performance, ride quality and low emissions it will be a hard car to resist!

• Petrol - 1.4 TB 120 bhp, 1.4 TB MultiAir 170bhp and a top-of-the-range 1750 TBi 235bhp
• Diesel - 1.6 JTDM-2 105bhp and 2.0 JTDM-2 170bhp
• Turismo, Lusso and Veloce trims with 'Cloverleaf' status for 1750 TBi 235bhp engine
• Priced at £16,995 for the 1.4 TB Turismo up to £24,495 for the Cloverleaf

VW Touran - September

The Touran has, in our minds suffered from being a bit bland in the style department. Volkswagen's new offering follows the design direction established by the Polo, Golf and new Touareg. The new grille features strong horizontal lines that are replicated in the new front bumper while at the rear, revised tail-lights featuring intricate LED bulbs are fitted along with a new tailgate and bumper.

• First models should arrive in October
• Engines will include the 1.6 TDI 90 or 105ps and the 2.0 TDI 140 or 170ps
• BlueMotion Technology available on 1.2 TSI 105ps and 1.6 TDI 105ps
• Fitted with seven seats as standard, the third row of which can be folded down into the floor

Peugeot 5008 - Out now

With the 5008, Peugeot reintroduces one of its most famous series of vehicles – the “5” series. Previous models carrying the “5” series label have included the legendary Peugeot 504 and the great family favourite the Peugeot 505 Family estate - remember those!

• New compact people carrier available in 5 & 7 seat versions
• Designed to accommodate 7 people and their luggage
• Two full-sized seats in third row which also fold individually into the floor
• Multi-media system as well as Head-up Display, Snow Motion, Distance Alert assome of the safety options available