by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
The PEUGEOT 106 will be celebrating its historic 30th anniversary in September 2021.
First launched on 12 September 1991, the PEUGEOT 106 was produced as a three-door model, and then a five-door model from 1992. Production for the model ended in 2003, having sold 2,800,000 cars.
The PEUGEOT 106 was introduced to broaden PEUGEOT’s offering in the B-segment, which accounted for just over a third of all European registrations at the time.
Upon launch in 1991, the PEUGEOT 106 was introduced as “a ball of sympathy wrapped in smiles and dressed in charm that feels so perfectly at home in its 3.56m of surprises and amazement.”
The PEUGEOT 106 was mainly manufactured in Mulhouse, Eastern France, but once customer demand for the car grew factories in Sochaux and Aulnay-sous-bois also welcomed the model onto its production lines. The PEUGEOT 106 was front-wheel drive available with petrol engines sizes from 954 to 1587cm3 and Diesel models from 1360 to 1558cm3.
Across 12 years of the PEUGEOT 106’s production, around 20 different special series models were produced. The most iconic were the very beautiful “Roland Garros” and “Zenith” which appeared in 1993, the famous 106 Kid and its jean seats in 1994, the very fun 106 Cartoon presented by Droopy from 1996 to 1999, the elegant “Inès de la Fressange” in 1997, and the Enfant Terrible marketed in 2000.
The car also came in sports versions with the 106 Rallye in 1993, the 106 XSI with 95hp in 1992 and 105hp in 1995, and the 106 S16 120hp in 1996 for its last year on the market. All are highly sought after today. The PEUGEOT 106 saw success across PEUGEOT Sport meetings and in Group N rallies. In 1997, the 106 Maxi was unveiled, inspired by the 306 Maxi. Developed and driven by Lionel Montagne from 1998, it was driven by Cédric Robert in 2000 who finished 5th in the French Rally Championship.
PEUGEOT was a forerunner of the electric car with the first ‘VLV’ (Voiture Légère de Ville, or ‘electric city car’) presented in 1941. The PEUGEOT 106 was the second and went on to hold the world record for electric car sales until 2010. The electric version sold nearly 3,550 units and was aimed at both private and fleet customers.
The PEUGEOT 106 has been the mainstay of emblematic advertising campaigns based mostly on humour with the famous slogan “A gentleman will do anything to borrow his wife’s car”.
The PEUGEOT Aventure Museum in Sochaux is dedicating an exhibition to the PEUGEOT 106 until the end of 2021. Eight models will be on display for the anniversary: 106 Rallye (Italian version) from 1994, 106 XSI from 1992, 106 Signature from 1995, 106 S16 from 1997, 106 Enfant Terrible from 2002, 106 Electric from 1996, 106 Maxi from 1997 and a prototype 106 Cabriolet from 1992.
The Museum teams are also preparing a large gathering of PEUGEOT 106s with the 106 Team Rally Club and the 106 S16 Club on Saturday 11 September 2021. All PEUGEOT 106 owners will be welcome. To find out more: www.museepeugeot.com
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- The British Motor Show is gearing up to be the biggest, brightest and most brilliant automotive event of 2021
- Over 20 of the UK’s best-known automotive brands in attendance
- More than 50 supercars and live driving experiences
- Takes place on August 19-22, 2021 – the first major automotive event after full lockdown easing
- Thousands of advance tickets already sold
- Commitment to industry commended by exhibitors
- More action, more content – and even more cars!
- Tickets cost just £18.50, or £37 for a family
With the UK government reconfirming ‘Freedom Day’ as July 17th, the British Motor Show – sponsored by Cinch – is all systems go to become the first major motor show of 2021 to go ahead with no Covid-19 restrictions.
And that’s just another reason why the action-packed return of a British Motor Show on the international stage is major news for the automotive industry, as well as promising an fun-filled day out at a truly affordable price for the British public, who are desperate to enjoy summer holiday fun.
The UK’s most hotly anticipated automotive event will be a not-to-be-missed extravaganza for car fans and families looking for a great value summer event. It’ll be packed with interactive car-themed experiences, from the latest electric models to some tantalising classics, with a level of live, interactive experiences never before seen at a previous British Motor Show.
More than 20 of the top car brands on sale in the UK will be represented at the show, among them the latest EVs and hybrids. But it’s not only new cars that will be a feature, with over 50 supercars there on each day and a classic car area featuring over 25 owners clubs.
“With Britain fired up for a return to normality, families, petrolheads and business leaders can’t wait for the opportunity to go out and enjoy themselves,” said British Motor Show CEO Andy Entwistle. “People have been desperate for a great day out for over a year and we’re absolutely committed to giving them one, with a motor show that reinvents the car show concept and will also give automotive companies an unmissable chance to reengage with the public after the toughest of times.
“The message from us is clear and simple – the show will go on, and it will be the best and most fun-packed car show of the year, offering a great value day out for car fans of all ages.”
Set to take place at Farnborough International from August 19-22, no other Motor Show has ever delivered such a variety of content, celebrity guests and live action, nor has it had such a focus on supporting our incredible automotive industry, which contributes £18.6 billion to the British economy at a time when it needs it most.
“Even through these toughest of times, we’ve really got behind and supported our exhibitors,” said Andy Entwistle. “Rather than sit it out and wait, we’ve invented the Pop-Up Motor Show concept, which has seen thousands of advanced ticket sales for the main event and has given our existing exhibitors and partners exposure when other exhibition companies had given up.”
The Show has also announced a major partnership with cinch, The UK’s fastest-growing online used car marketplace, which will run for the next five years
As well as a tantalising display of new cars, when the show opens its doors in August it will feature the Select Electric Motor Show, an action packed Live Arena, a Live Stage, motoring celebrities, a robot making competition, Retro-Electric Live, a Supercar Paddock, classic cars, the IMI Technology Theatre, test drives, a kidz zone and a dedicated marketplace area full of petrolhead gift ideas. On Thursday 19th August, it will also play host to the National Automotive Industry Day, which is tailored towards industry leaders getting to grips with a post-Covid future and helping develop careers in one of the UK’s most dynamic and valuable business sectors.
Three Exciting driving experiences have been confirmed, including The Caterham Experience, The Paul Swift Stunt Driving Experience and Under 17 Driving Lessons
The Caterham Experience, sponsored by Avon Tyres will offer consumers the chance to take a passenger ride in a Caterham, the Drift Taxi Experience will offer visitors the chance to experience the awesome handling and power of the latest Caterhams while being driven around a slalom course in one of our 3 out door arenas. Caterham will also be bringing along driving simulators, creating a showroom and offering test drives in their latest cars
The Paul Swift Stunt Driving Experience will let visitors experience all the tricks seen in the movies as an actual passenger. This adrenaline filled experience is from the team that will be delivering our amazing stunt shows in the Cazoo Live Arena. Paul and his team of professional stunt drivers will strap visitors in for passenger rides that they will never forget, while they perform stunts such as parallel parking, J turns and drifting, including an unforgettable lap of the slalom course. There are only a limited number of experiences available and are sure to sell out quickly.
The third driving experience to be announced, in partnership with The Big Learner Relay, are our Under 17 Driving lessons. Visitors will be able to get their youngsters behind the wheel for a 20 minute driving experiences in a manual car fitted with dual controls and with a fully qualified driving instructor. Children will practice steering, reversing parking and even a bit of slalom.
The Show will also feature the Automotive Careers Expo, which will run throughout the event and support the automotive sector and its employees as the Covid-19 Pandemic comes to an end.
Andy Entwistle added: “With thousands of tickets sold already and the amazing support we’ve seen from the car industry, our exhibitors, the public, the venue and our partners, we are committed to making the British Motor Show 2021 the best automotive event of the year not just in 2021, but in many years to come.”
To find out more about the show, book tickets or keep up with the latest news, visit www.thebritishmotorshow.live
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- David Brown Automotive has opened a purpose-built central London showroom
- Showroom site run directly by David Brown Automotive is located at 151-153 Park Road, St John’s Wood, next to famous Lord’s Cricket Ground and Regent’s Park
- Both Speedback GT and Mini Remastered models are hosted at new site in St John’s Wood, with showroom space for six cars within the showroom and on the forecourt
- City streets are on the doorstep of showroom to experience test drives for both models by David Brown Automotive
- David Brown Automotive to continue hosting customers at its original Silverstone headquarters site
- Showroom site includes full configuration facilities and array of bespoke David Brown Automotive options and accessories, supported by brand’s directly-employed sales staff
- Retail space expansion represents first phase of growth for David Brown Automotive since the company secured new investment in July 2020
David Brown Automotive has expanded into central London with a conveniently located new showroom site in the prestigious St John’s Wood area.
The purpose-built retail space allows customers the chance to experience both of the brand’s flagship models; Speedback GT and Mini Remastered.
The well-located London site serves alongside David Brown Automotive’s headquarters in Silverstone, where the company has been based since 2017, having relocated there from their original roots of Coventry. The new St John’s Wood showroom allows customers easy access to its cars in the city while retaining its factory location in Northamptonshire as a retail space and workshop facility, where every car made that wears the brand’s badge undergoes thousands of hours of intricate manufacture, using state-of-the-art engineering and traditional craftsmanship.
With space to display up to three cars indoors and three outdoors at once, the new London showroom site offers customers a unique insight into the highly customisable and bespoke options buyers can specify when purchasing a car from David Brown Automotive. The dealership site is on the doorstep of London’s city streets, allowing customers to experience both Speedback GT and Mini Remastered in everyday conditions with test drives available by appointment. Both of David Brown Automotive’s flagship models are accessible at the new showroom, as will future models to be announced over the coming years.
Michelle Gay, Sales & Marketing Director at David Brown Automotive, said:
“We’re delighted to expand into London, the home city of so many of our customers and where many more travel to regularly. We’ve made it easier than ever for discerning luxury car buyers to come and see our Speedback GT and Mini Remastered models up close at a location that is highly convenient and well-equipped to give them a fantastic brand experience. The cars we craft by hand at our Silverstone facility are so well suited to the London lifestyle, so we feel very much at home extending our brand into the capital.”
The expansion into new retail space represents the first phase of growth for David Brown Automotive since the company secured new investment in July 2020. This new era is heralded as a period of growth, with the company benefitting from significant backing by an experienced team specialising in the automotive and luxury goods sectors.
The new showroom is the first of its kind in the United Kingdom for David Brown Automotive. The company has existing sales representation in Germany, in both Düsseldorf at the Classic Remise centre and also through M.A.S. Style, based in Wuppertal, which it appointed in May 2019. David Brown Automotive’s worldwide reach extends beyond Germany, with a brand presence encompassing showrooms also in Japan and Hong Kong with further sales partners to be announced over the coming months. Customers interested in products from David Brown Automotive outside of these markets should contact the UK headquarters for a bespoke solution to sales and aftercare.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- ŠKODA’s first purpose-built SUV launches in UK retailers nationwide from Friday 18 June
- Customers can book test drives online at www.skoda.co.uk
- Enyaq iV is delivered to customers with CO2-neutral balance sheet
- WLTP range of up to 333 miles
- Rapid charging capability of up to 125kW; charging to 80 per cent in just 38 minutes
- Enyaq iV available from £31,995*
ŠKODA’s highly-anticipated Enyaq iV will launch in retailers nationwide from Friday 18 June.
The model was first previewed in 2019 as the Vision iV concept car, which showcased ŠKODA’s electric future potential. The production car has not strayed far from its roots offering innovative technology, emotive design and extensive range capability. The all-electric SUV will suit a wide-range of customers, fitting the need as an agile and spacious family car.
A new way for customers to create their perfect car
The new Enyaq iV introduces a new way for customers to perfectly tailor the car to their tastes and requirements. Instead of selecting from traditional trim levels, customers choose the battery size they need, select an interior design and then personalise their vehicle from a comprehensive range of equipment packs and individual options.
From launch, the range consists of two variants; Enyaq iV 60 Nav and Enyaq iV 80 with 62kWh and 82kWh battery packs respectively.
Six design selections are available; Loft, Lodge, Lounge, Suite, ecoSuite and SportLine, all of which offer a different interior look and materials.
A new way for customers to finance their new Enyaq iV
The Enyaq iV comes with a new finance option that gives owners even greater peace of mind. Lease&Care has been developed by ŠKODA Financial Services specifically for electric car buyers and is a personal lease that includes built-in aftersales packages in one monthly payment.
Enyaq iV customers select their ideal Enyaq iV, choose an initial deposit which can be as little as one monthly payment, choose their annual mileage and select their term of either 24, 36 or 48 months. Customers can then tailor their package by choosing one of three aftersales ‘care’ packages they would like: Small, Medium or Large.
The most affordable Small package covers a customer for essential servicing, which includes all routine manufacturer servicing, brake fluid changes, as well as dust and pollen filters. It also includes access to the Driverline concierge – a dedicated 24/7 service that covers breakdown, recovery and glass care.
The Medium package adds all routine maintenance items, including brake, suspension and cooling system repairs, electric system maintenance, and all fluid top-ups, while the Large package includes tyre replacement and wheel alignment (due to fair wear and tear), puncture repair, geometry check and wheel balance.
The Enyaq iV is the first ŠKODA production model to be based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular electric car platform. The all-electric SUV has been awarded the top five stars and the best-ever grading for occupant protection in the European New Car Assessment Programme (EURO NCAP) tests.
To ensure a safe environment for customers visiting ŠKODA retailers test drive appointments for the all-new Enyaq iV are available to pre-book at www.skoda.co.uk.
* Government zero emission £2,500 grant included in price quoted. Only available for Enyaq iV 60 Nav.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- Chance to test drive new EVs before you buy at The British Motor Show
- AFC Energy Alternative drivE experience will be part of the Select Car Leasing Electric Motor Show, a key part of the event
- Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Nissan and Mazda all confirmed as test drive models
- Vehicles will be charged using innovative AFC Energy fuel cell technology
- Show takes place August 19-22, 2021, at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Hants.
- Tickets cost just £18.50, or £37 for a family, at thebritishmotorshow.live
Buyers in the market for a new electric car or who are considering one as their next purchase will be able to charge around in the latest and greatest EVs at The British Motor Show 2021, which will feature live test drive opportunities of the latest plug-in models.
The dynamic test drive opportunities are part of the The British Motor Show sponsored by Cinch where many more electric and plug-in hybrid models will be on display in the Select Electric Motor Show
At present, cars confirmed for the test track include Tesla’s Model 3 along with a selection of new EVs from Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Renault and Mazda, with more examples to be added.
Furthermore, the cars will be charged in a zero-emission way, too. AFC Energy will be providing an off-grid, rapid EV charger using its HydroX-Cell H-Power EV Recharge system -the first in commercialised off-grid hydrogen fuelled EV recharging that offers a solution to infrastructure where conventional charging is unavailable.
Andy Entwistle, CEO of the British Motor Show, said: “We know from our own research that there are currently thousands of car buyers planning to go electric for their next purchase and that there are even more who are considering it but are still sitting on the fence.
“The Select Electric Motor Show is there to educate these customers and help them to decide whether an EV is right for them as we head towards 2030, while the dynamic test drive element will further help them decide, while at the same time giving yet another truly unique spin to The British Motor Show, which is the most interactive, action-packed and family-friendly car event in the calendar. With AFC Energy as a partner, we’re also demonstrating the very latest in emissions-free infrastructure technology.”
The organisers are expecting over 50,000 visitors through the doors of Farnborough International between 19 – 22 August 2021.
Tickets for the show will represent terrific value at £18.50 for adults or £37 for families.
To find out more about the show, book tickets or keep up with the latest news, visit www.thebritishmotorshow.live
About The British Motor Show
The British Motor Show is sponsored by cinch and returns with a unique new formula, showcasing the past, present and future of motoring in a fun, dynamic format.
A car show where we’ve taken all the things you love about cars and put them in one place….past, present and future!
The British Motor Show is proud to deliver another great British first and a new concept for Motor shows globally. A show where visitors can eye up the latest advances in EV technology, but better still take some cars for a spin and feel the chemistry for themselves.
by gaukcars.com | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
- Stunning return to form with two-day Scramble! event at Bicester Heritage
- 4000 attendees each day for the sold-out, Covid-secure event
- Official launch of the Scramblers, the new Bicester Heritage membership club
- Original Le Mans Blower Bentley Team Car No. 2 joined by family of famous Bentley Boy Sir ‘Tim’ Birkin.
Bicester Heritage threw open the gates to its historical site on June 5th and 6th to host its first public event of 2021.
In a stunning return to form, the weekend extravaganza of historic motoring saw up to 4000 guests per day visit the site of the former RAF Bicester, united by a love of cars.
The first Scramble in 18 months saw visitors enjoy an incredible selection of delights. From priceless racing cars to cult classics and the just plain quirky, the 22nd Scramble covered the 20-acre pre-WW2 RAF Technical Site at Bicester Heritage to recapture the unique atmosphere that makes the gatherings so special.
Many new on-site specialists, The Little Car Company, Electrogenic, Howden Insurance, Morgan Motor Company, Singer Vehicle Design, and Sky Wave Gin put on a show for guests, as did the event partners, Hagerty UK, Bremont, StarterMotor and Motorsport UK.
Blower Bentley and ‘Birkin’ boys united
Historic racing fans were treated to a special celebration on the event’s loop lawn, with two fantastic cars and the family of a legendary racing driver. An original Blower Bentley, Team Car No.2., was presented by Bentley Motors Limited. Acknowledged as the most famous, and most valuable, Bentley in exitance, UU 5872 was campaigned by Sir Henry Ralph Stanley ‘Tim’ Birkin and competed in a number of high-profile races, including the 1930 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Joining the famous Blower on the Saturday were relatives of Bentley Boy ‘Tim’ Birkin, including his grandson and great grandson, who visited the event with their own 1927 3/4.5 litre Bentley. Understood to be the first time that the two cars have ever been brought together, the occasion served as a touching tribute to a fabled era of motorsport.
Scramblers assemble
The new Bicester Heritage Members Club ‘Scramblers’ was also launched over the weekend, giving members access to curated media, advanced tickets and exclusive themed events.
Born from the success of the eponymous events, Scramblers enjoy stories about car culture through the lens of the on-site specialists as they build and support the future for historic motoring.
Enthusiasts can register to join for free membership at wearescramblers.com
A bigger and better Bicester Heritage
The June Scramble allowed guests to see The Command Works, the historic site’s eight new buildings built due to demand for space at Bicester Heritage.
Totalling 77,000 ft2 of business accommodation, the new facilities have been constructed sympathetically and in-keeping with their Grade II-listed surroundings and are part of the site’s expansion and plans to cement Bicester Heritage as a centre of excellence. (Please advise on correct terminology)
Details of future Scramble events this year will be announced shortly.
