by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
UK deliveries up by 9% and the company recorded its best results ever, with 8,405 cars delivered worldwide
Automobili Lamborghini ended 2021 with a remarkable all-time record: 8,405 cars were delivered worldwide, making it the company’s best year ever. Global sales were up by 13% on 2020 due to a targeted and monitored growth strategy. In the United Kingdom 564 cars were delivered in 2021, up 9% on the previous year.
Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, commented: “This record has provided confirmation of four factors for us: the solidity of our strategic plan, our brand’s outstanding international reputation, the competence and passion of our people and the exceptional professionalism and dynamism shown by our 173 dealers in 52 markets, who have continued to invest alongside us at a challenging, uncertain time.”
There was double-digit growth in all three of the macro-regions where Lamborghini is established: America (+14%), Asia Pacific (+14%) and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) +12%. The company maintains a fairly balanced split between them in global volumes, which stand at 35%, 27% and 39% respectively. In terms of individual markets, the USA held on to top spot (2,472 units, +11%), while China leaped into second place (935, +55%). They were followed by Germany (706, +16%) and the United Kingdom (564, +9%). There was also an increase in the figures for Lamborghini’s home market of Italy, where 359 cars were delivered in total (+3%).
In terms of models, there was ongoing success for the Urus Super SUV with 5,021 units delivered. It was followed by the V10-powered Huracán, which saw a strong increase in sales up to 2,586 thanks to the strong impetus provided by the Huracán STO. In addition, there were 798 Aventadors (V12 model) delivered all over the world.
The sales outlook continues positively into the new year, thanks to a substantial order portfolio that already covers almost the entire production planned in 2022. Lamborghini’s strategic plan for the year ahead includes four new products to be unveiled over the next 12 months.
Winkelmann added: “We are stronger than ever as we prepare to embark on a period of profound transformation and move towards an even more sustainable future. In 2022 we’ll be doing our utmost to consolidate the current results and get ready for the arrival of our future hybrid range from 2023 onwards.”
In 2021 three new products were launched: the Huracán STO – Super Trofeo Omologata, a road-legal model that was inspired by the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO and GT3 EVO racing cars; the Aventador Ultimae, final series of the Aventador model; and the Countach LPI 800-4, an unorthodox icon featuring ground-breaking design and technology that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Countach.
In addition to these models, in 2021 Lamborghini also presented its future electrification strategy. “Direzione Cor Tauri” (“Toward Cor Tauri”) is the name of the path that will lead the company through the decarbonization of its future models and the Sant’Agata Bolognese site, in accordance with the holistic approach of its environmental sustainability strategy. Throughout the product electrification process, there will be a constant focus on identifying technologies and solutions that can guarantee top performance and driving dynamics. More than €1.5 billion will be spent over the course of four years, in an epoch-defining investment that will see Lamborghini launch its first hybrid production model in 2023 and electrify its entire range by the end of 2024, with the aim of cutting CO2 emissions by 50% from 2025 onwards. Subsequently, a fourth fully electric model is due to be added to the range in the second half of the decade.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- The 500X MY22 receives exterior updates, bringing it inline with New 500
- 500 logo on the front and FIAT to the rear for 500X
- Tipo now has three trim levels with new standard specifications
- 500X and Tipo both also available in (RED) trim levels as with the rest of the Fiat range
- Both available to order now
Fiat UK has announced model year 2022 updates to its ever-popular 500X and Tipo line-ups. With updated standard specifications across each range, both are available to order from Fiat retailers now.
The 500X MY22 exterior has been revamped, gaining the 500 logo to the front and the new FIAT lettering to the rear. These two design cues add modernity to the 500X make the 500X even more contemporary with a nod to the look and feel of the New 500.
The 500X MY22 is available in the Club, Cross and Sport trim levels, and in two body variants: Hatchback and the newly-announced Dolcevita soft top.
Club receives 16-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, cruise control and seven-inch touchscreen, and is priced from £22,085 OTR. Cross provides buyers with a more rugged exterior and includes rear-view parking camera, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and automatic dual-zone climate control, priced from £23,585 OTR for the hatchback and £26,235 OTR for the Dolcevita. Top-of-the-range Sport trim has alcantara steering wheel, puddle lights, body-coloured bumpers and side skirts, and colour TFT screen, and is priced at £25,085 OTR for the hatchback and £27,735 OTR for the Dolcevita. All trim levels come with the efficient Firefly 1.0-litre unit with six-speed manual transmission.
The new Tipo MY22 line-up consists of three trim levels – Tipo, City Life and Cross – available as hatchback only.
Tipo receives adaptive cruise control, electric heated door mirrors, seven-inch touchscreen with DAB, bluetooth and new 16-inch wheels and is priced from £19,595 OTR. City Life trim includes 17-inch alloy wheels, full LED headlights and rear lights, 7-inch full colour digital cluster, fog lights, and driver seat electric lumbar support and is priced from £20,595 OTR. The Tipo Cross featuring a different exterior look with more rugged bumpers and roof bars receives, over and above City Life, a rearview parking camera, front and rear parking sensors, auto high beam, integrated Sat Nav and body-coloured door mirrors and is priced from £22,595 OTR.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- New Citroën C5 Aircross has been redesigned to enhance its presence on the road, with a hi-tech and distinguished new look.
- Updates include a striking new front end, new 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and fresh personalisation options – as well as a distinctive new three-dimensional light signature at the rear.
- New C5 Aircross continues to offer Citroën Advanced Comfort® suspension, features new Citroën Advanced Comfort® seats and boasts driver assistance technologies for a comfortable and serene drive.
- New Citroën C5 Aircross will be available at Citroën UK retailers from Q2 2022.
Citroën has unveiled significant changes to C5 Aircross, including an updated front end design that features a new interpretation of the iconic Citroën logo.
Positioned in the centre of the grille, the updated badging is not the only noticeable feature of the new-look C5 Aircross. The V-shaped LED daytime running light signature gives a hi-tech, stronger-looking 3D effect to the front lights, whilst the upright design of the front grille adds to the robust stance of the vehicle.
With more than 260,000 sales since its launch in 2018, C5 Aircross has certainly made its mark in the highly competitive C-SUV segment, due to its significant amount of on-board space, its modularity and – above all – its unrivalled comfort. Thanks to the model’s Plug-in Hybrid technology, C5 Aircross users can travel up to 34 miles in full-electric mode with zero tailpipe emissions. With the ability to charge at 7.4kW as standard, plugging into a domestic 32A wallbox allows C5 Aircross PHEV to charge fully in under two hours. The brand’s MyCitroën smartphone app makes it easy to schedule charging too, or to precondition the car’s climate control, as well as to check the level of charge, or the charging rate, from wherever you are.
New C5 Aircross has been designed to be aerodynamic, with stylish and functional ‘air curtains’ positioned at either side of the front bumper. Highlighted by a choice of subtle Colour Packs, these stylistic touches help with the upmarket positioning of the car. The main air intake in the centre also becomes more dynamic and elegant, thanks to its sharp lines that echo the style of the central air intakes of New C4 and New C5 X. The glossy aluminium skid plate on the lower part of the front bumper makes the front end look more dynamic and gives it a more purposeful appearance.
New C5 Aircross features a distinctive posture, expressed through its high and horizontal bonnet, as well as the chrome ‘C’ side signature reinforcing the floating effect of the roof. The attributes of a powerful and reassuring SUV also appear at the sides of the vehicle: ground clearance of 230mm, large 720mm-diameter wheels, 360° protection including Airbump® panels and wheel arch extensions, distinctive roof bars and a commanding driving position.
New 18-inch diamond-cut ‘Pulsar’ alloy wheels, as well as gloss black door mirrors, enhance the elegance of the car. Gloss black roof bars with new matt black inserts and new Airbump® colours echo the stylish tones of the front-end inserts.
New C5 Aircross is now available in six body colours: Polar White, Pearlescent White, Perla Nera Black, Platinum Grey, Cumulus Grey, and a new colour called Eclipse Blue. The new colours of the Colour Packs feature on the front air intakes and the Airbump® panels. Four new Colour Packs are available: Glossy Black, Dark Chrome, Anodised Bronze and Anodised Blue.
“C5 Aircross has been recognised since its launch as the most comfortable and flexible SUV in its category, and has now been given a makeover to assert a more prestigious, modern and dynamic personality. While building on its strengths of comfort, on-board spaciousness and modularity, it has matured to become more elegant and dynamic, with sharper exterior styling and more modern high-quality colours, and materials for the interior.”
Pierre-Yves Couineau, New C5 Aircross Project Manager
New C5 Aircross gets a new 10-inch touchscreen in the modern passenger compartment. This new, larger screen improves ergonomics by offering direct-access to climate control functions and is positioned higher on the dashboard. The new 10-inch touchscreen, featuring Citroën’s My Citroën Drive satellite navigation, will be standard equipment in all UK versions.
In addition, the fully customisable 12.3-inch digital driver’s display provides all essential and customisable information directly in the driver’s eye-line: navigation maps, information on active driver-assistance systems, information on the operating status of the hybrid drivetrain – all ensuring that the driver’s eyes stay on the road for completely safe driving.
New C5 Aircross is equipped with the new generation of Citroën Advanced Comfort® seats already present in New C4, and forthcoming with New C5 X models. Composed of high-density foam in the core of the seat, with an extra 15mm layer of foam and a specific structure, Citroën Advanced Comfort® seats offer the very best in terms of passenger and driver comfort. Support is assured for the longer term, thanks to a special type of durable foam that resists sagging over time.
Comfort is emphasised further with the Progressive Hydraulic Cushions® suspension that is exclusive to Citroën, and which allows for the absorption of bumps in the road, keeping passengers in absolute comfort. Meanwhile, drivers and passengers can relax thanks to acoustic laminated front windows, which amplify the cocoon effect within the car.
The seats wear a new structured and contemporary fabric for the entry-level versions, a new soft-touch Alcantara® on selected versions, and there is also a new high-end perforated leather option. The armrests and the central console are trimmed with a new black leather-effect fabric and the dashboard with a new textured black leather-effect insert.
The updated model is available with a choice of four new Advanced Comfort ambiences. New blue stitching decorates the seats, door panels and dashboard on all ambiences in a very coherent and elegant way. The ‘Wild Black’ ambience replaces the previous ‘Wild Grey’ ambience, with a new black textured fabric mixed with a new grey leather-effect fabric and blue stitching. The ‘Urban Black’ ambience combines new black Alcantara® trim and a black leather-effect fabric. The ‘Metropolitan Black’ ambience replaces the ‘Metropolitan Grey’ ambience, with a new black grained leather and new grey leather-effect fabric. Finally, the ‘Hype Black’ ambience has been refreshed, with a subtle blend between the new perforated ‘Paloma’ leather and ‘Blue Nappa’ leather.
The central console has been modernised, with a black leather-effect material and chrome touches that underline the new layout of the controls. There is the new, hi-tech e-Toggle gear selector (on Plug-In Hybrid and EAT8 automatic versions), a new driving mode selection button, a new layout for the optional Grip Control function and, on PHEV versions, an intuitive selector for choosing the desired driving mode (Electric, Hybrid or Sport). The central console also integrates a large storage compartment housing connectivity solutions, with two USB-ports and a wireless charger (dependent on the version).
New C5 Aircross offers a wide range of latest-generation technologies to improve occupant comfort and safety, with a benchmark total of 19 driver-assistance systems, including Highway Driver Assist, which is a Level 2 autonomous driving system, combining Adaptive Cruise Control with a Stop & Go function, and the Active Lane Departure Warning system.
New C5 Aircross is the only SUV in its segment to offer three individually sliding, reclining and folding rear seats, allowing drivers to enjoy MPV-level modularity in an appealing SUV design. The boot volume is benchmark for the segment too: from 580-litres to 720-litre for petrol and Diesel versions, and from 460-litres to 600-litres for Plug-in Hybrid versions.
New Citroën C5 Aircross will be available at Citroën UK retailers during Q2 2022.
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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Length: 4,500mm
Width: 1,840mm
Height: 1,670 (with roof bars)
Wheelbase: 2,730 mmGround clearance: 230mm
Wheel size: 720mm
Boot volume (petrol and Diesel engines): 580-litres to 720-litres, and up to 1,630-litres with seats folded down.
Boot volume (PHEV): 460-litres to 600-litres, and up to 1,510-litres with seats folded down.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
Beaulieu is getting ready for an exciting new year, with historic motors and characters coming to life, the new Bond in Motion – No Time To Die exhibition, and a packed events calendar, all in the year of the National Motor Museum’s 50th anniversary.
Bond in Motion – No Time To Die
Newly opened in the National Motor Museum, the exhibition offers the first opportunity to see many of the original vehicles, gadgets and costumes from No Time To Die, against the backdrop of a large screen showing action shots from the recently released film.
Bond’s iconic silver birch Aston Martin DB5, complete with new LED number plate and machine guns, is joined by the submersible glider, designed for the movie and named ‘Stealthy Bird’ by Q. See the Aston Martin V8 – which was last seen in The Living Daylights (1987) – plus the film’s Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, Chevy Bel Air, Land Rover Defender 110 and Bond’s Land Rover Series III.
A Triumph Scrambler motorcycle and Royal Alloy Scooter will be crowd-pleasers for fans of two-wheelers. Visitors will be able to get a closer look at costumes, as well as new gadgets from the Secret Intelligence Service Q Branch and technical plans for vehicle designs and DB5 weapons.
A range of Bond merchandise is also on display in the exhibition and available to buy in the Beaulieu gift shop as well as the 007store.com.
Motoring Parades and Living History
Experience the sounds, sights and smells from the past of motoring, as historic vehicles rumble into life and drive out of the National Motor Museum for motoring parades.
For a blast from the past during the school holidays*, see these remarkable machines in action on the central arena, and get a taste of what road transport was like in the days of yesteryear. From familiar family saloons to sportier machines and rugged utility vehicles, the line-up will follow on from Beaulieu’s successful 2019 summer motoring parades.
While in Palace House, historic characters will be brought to life before your very eyes, with costumed guides to meet and interact with. Chat to the house servants about goings-on both upstairs and downstairs, then meet members of the family that they look after, to find out what life was really like in a Victorian country house.
Make sure to keep your eyes peeled, as you may even see some of these extraordinary characters getting behind the wheel of vintage and veteran cars for a trundle around the Beaulieu attraction.
*Parades will not take place on event days. See beaulieuevents.co.uk for our full calendar of events.
Enjoy a ride in Chitty
Have you ever wanted to take a ride in one of the most phantasmagorical machines ever made? With a stunning Chitty Chitty Bang Bang reconstruction returning to Beaulieu for 2022, this is your chance!
During school holidays and weekends from March to October, this magnificent motor, built by an ardent fan of the classic film using authentic parts from one of the film’s Chittys, will be driving round the attraction grounds for all to admire. Attraction visitors will be able to book their own ride** and take their seat in this ‘fine-four-fendered-friend’ for a spin about the grounds of the National Motor Museum. It’s sure to be an unforgettable highlight to a grand day out at Beaulieu.
**Additional charges apply with tickets available from February 2022.
Packed 2022 calendar of events
A busy line-up of successful shows will be returning for the 2022 events season. Eagerly anticipated is the return of Spring Autojumble on 14th – 15th May, following a two-year break, while for more unmissable buying and selling opportunities, the much-loved International Autojumble will be following in its tyre-tracks on 10th – 11th September.
Incredible hot rods, custom cars and bikes, and classic vehicles from America, will all be the stars of the Hot Rod & Custom Show on 19th June, with music and retro fashions at the heart of this colourful show. While the high octane thrills will continue with the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend on 6th – 7th August, with exciting demonstrations of jaw-dropping supercars that all the family will love.
A big hit with gardeners when it was launched in 2021, BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair will be transforming the Beaulieu event fields into a green-fingered paradise as it returns from 29th April to 1st May. The show will be packed with even more to treat gardeners, including flower displays and plants to buy, inspirational Beautiful Borders and gardening supplies for sale, to the BBC Good Food Market, street food, musical entertainment and more.
No less than 16 Simply rallies are scheduled to take place throughout 2022, with favourites including Simply Aston Martin on 3rd April, Simply Porsche on 5th June and Simply Japanese on 24th July, being joined by brand new rally Simply Italian on 24th April.
Tickets will go on sale in January 2022 at www.beaulieu.co.uk/events. Sign up to our event newsletter or our social media pages to be one of the first to know.
National Motor Museum 50th anniversary
Stay tuned for details on a new exhibition, The Story of Motoring in 50 Objects, and a celebratory event being planned to mark five decades of the National Motor Museum, to be announced in the coming months. With one of the UK’s most prestigious vehicle collections reaching such a historic landmark, it’s sure to be a momentous year…
Plus all the features of the attraction you love
Visitor tickets include entrance to all that Beaulieu has to offer, in addition to the National Motor Museum and Palace House.
Little ones will love Little Beaulieu, with tree-top walkways, a secret staircase, epic climbing walls, a zip wire and even more exciting features in the enchanting play area modelled on Lord Montagu’s ancestral home of Palace House.
Hop aboard Beaulieu’s much-loved Veteran Bus, on your way to Palace House, and experience a bird’s eye view from the high level Monorail. Walk in the footsteps of the monks who lived at Beaulieu Abbey more than 800 years ago, then in the Secret Army Exhibition learn about the Special Operations Executive agents who trained on the Beaulieu Estate during World War 2.
In Beaulieu’s historic Clock House, you’ll find Art Russe, the UK’s first dedicated Soviet Russian art gallery. The car’s the star in On Screen Cars, while World of Top Gear showcases iconic cars from the memorable TV challenges. For a tranquil walk, experience the stunning grounds and gardens. Visit www.beaulieu.co.uk for more information.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
A royal entry into the new year is guaranteed by Car & Classic’s online auction, where a majestic 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is guaranteed to instil fever in ‘The King’ Elvis Presley’s fans, who surely can’t help falling in love with the rock star’s car.
Still looking regal and magnificent, if unmolested, the 8200cc Cadillac was bought new in 1974 (1975 MY) by Presley himself from Madison Cadillac Inc, as all the paperwork – more extensive than any of the cars in the Elvis museum! – will reassure any suspicious minds. He specified the sunroof and bonnet-mounted ‘Goddess’ (still there after almost fifty years) and paid $12,512 for it.
The King is estimated to have bought more than 200 Cadillacs in his lifetime. He usually drove them for a while before donating them to family and friends. This particular Caddy was given to Elvis’s doctor in 1976.
Royal physician Dr G. Nichopoulos used the car for the following ten years, when the current owner bought it before selling it in 1990 and then buying it for a second time. The vendor in Sweden is now feeling it is time for them to go their separate ways.
Fittingly, the Cadillac is prominently photographed at many venues, a testament to its worldly, glamorous provenance; Car & Classic’s listing includes period images, a large ‘Graceland’ backdrop, as well as a framed 14k gold key for the car. The car requires recommissioning before being enjoyed but is said to be complete.
“You don’t purchase this car because it’s the ultimate example of American automotive greatness in the Seventies,” says Car & Classic editor Chris Pollitt. “You are buying a piece of original history, a period chariot belonging to one of the most famous showmen in the world. Shame it’s not pink.”
It is probably not a coincidence that The Cadillac’s auction start falls on 8th January, the day The King was born.
