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• Three new ENYAQ Coupe iV models introduced
• 80, 80 SportLine Plus and 80x SportLine Plus models priced from £44,825 OTR
• High equipment levels throughout including panoramic roof on all models
• WLTP range figures from 320 and 345 miles for effortless long-distance driving
• All models feature 135kW rapid charging as standard

ŠKODA has announced pricing and final specifications for its expanded ENYAQ Coupé iV range. The new models, which sit below the recently introduced vRS sporting flagship give ŠKODA customers looking to switch to the award-winning, all-electric ENYAQ iV even more choice.

The full ENYAQ Coupé iV range now consists of four models. In addition to the current range-topping vRS that went on sale earlier this year, the new 80, 80 SportLine Plus, 80x SportLine Plus will be available to order from 17 January. All models from launch are equipped with an 80kWh (77kWh net) that can return between 320 and 345 miles of WLTP combined range.

All ENYAQ Coupé iV models can accept a DC rapid charge at speeds of up to 135kW with an 80% charge achievable in as little as 29 minutes when connected to a compatible charger. A full charge on a 7kW domestic wallbox will take 13 hours. Like all ENYAQ iV models, the Coupé iV comes with an eight-year, 100,000 mile battery warranty as standard.

ENYAQ Coupé iV 80 - from £44,825 OTR

All models in the new ENYAQ Coupé iV range come with a generous standard specification with the entry-level 80 model enjoying an exceptional high amount of equipment. Included as standard are a full-length fixed panoramic sunroof, 19-inch alloy wheels, LED front and rear lights, ...

• Updated system and infotainment software enables over the air updates
• Improvements to heating and ventilation infotainment displays
• Enhanced battery management software to maximise driving range
• New option pack structure introduced across the range
• Enhancements feature as part of 2023 Model Year updates
• For further information on ENYAQ iV visit www.skoda.co.uk

ŠKODA is introducing a number of key specification and equipment enhancements to its award-winning ENYAQ iV range. The updates, which are part of the 2023 Model Year package, include enhancements to the infotainment system, updated battery management system and a revised set of option packages.

All new ENYAQ iV models benefit from the latest version of ŠKODA’s MEB platform software (ME3) which introduces a range of improvements and updates. These include the ability for future updates to the car’s operating software, made over the air (OTA). In addition, the new software includes an upgrade to the navigation system and head-up display along with visual improvements to the heating and ventilation infotainment screens to make the user experience even smoother. Remote Access for three years is now a standard feature on all ENYAQ iV models, having previously been an option.

Remote Access is available through the ŠKODA Connect app and will now enable the customer to view their Parking Position and vehicle status with their smartphone. This is an addition to the current app features which includes remote charging, climate control and departure planner.

The software update also delivers improvements to the ENYAQ iV’s high voltage battery management systems. The changes further ...

• New 8-inch digital display fitted as standard to all models
• Updated options include new Safety Package
• New Travel Assist Plus option pack for SportLine model
• New 19-inch alloy wheels for SportLine model
• Range consists of three trim grades and five engine options
• 2023MY KAROQ available to order now

ŠKODA is introducing a number of key specification and trim updates to its popular KAROQ SUV line-up following the introduction of a facelifted model earlier this year. Positioned between the KAMIQ and KODIAQ in ŠKODA’s best-selling SUV range, the 2023MY KAROQ is set to deliver even better value for money to customers.

The revised line-up, which is available to order now, consists of three trim grades: SE Drive, SE L and SportLine, with customers able to choose from three petrol and two diesel engines. Prices for the new KAROQ range from £26,255 OTR for the 1.0 TSI SE Drive model up to £37,725 OTR for the range-topping SportLine 2.0 TSI 190 PS DSG 4x4.

Among the updates is the introduction of a new 8-inch Digital Display that replaces Colour multifunction trip computer and analogue dials across all trim levels. The new display offers drivers the option of three layouts – tachometer, rev counter and digital with the ambient lighting colour reflected in the display and side sections.

ŠKODA has also updated its range of value-packed option packages. A new Travel Assist Package Plus, which includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist with emergency braking, Blind Spot Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Assist and Traffic Jam Assist, as well as USB-C port for rear view mirror, are available on the SportLine ...

• 70 years since the start of production of iconic R-Type Continental
• In 1952, the fastest four-seat and most expensive car in the world
• 208 examples built, one still owned by Bentley
• Inspirational design DNA and definitive Continental ethos
• The most celebrated of Bentley’s long line of grand tourers

Bentley is celebrating 70 years since the start of production of the R-Type Continental – one of the most celebrated cars in the company’s 103-year history, and the first Bentley to wear the Continental name. With only 208 examples produced, the R-Type Continental was as rare a sight in the 1950s as it is today – but it went down in history as a benchmark Bentley, and the embodiment of the brand’s grand touring DNA. Its ethos and its exterior design were the inspiration for the first Continental GT in 2003, and it has inspired Bentley Design teams ever since.

While the first prototype R-Type Continental (known as ‘Olga’ thanks to its OLG490 registration) was on the road in August 1951, it wasn’t until May 1952 that the car went into production, with customer deliveries starting in June. At the time, it was the fastest four-seat car in the world – a mantle that was picked-up by the modern-day Continental GT in 2003. It was also the most expensive, at £6,928 – nearly four times the 1952 average UK house price.

The Iconic R-Type Continental

The brainchild of Chief Projects Engineer, Ivan Evernden and Chief Stylist, John Blatchley, the R-Type Continental was described in period by Autocar magazine as ‘a modern magic carpet which annihilates great distances.’

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• Audi exhibits concept for an executive class Avant with electric drive system
• Unmistakable design for the electric age
• Offers glimpse of future production models on new PPE platform
• Fast charging with 270 kW – 300 km (186 miles) range in just 10 minutes

Audi A6 e-tron concept, the second: as part of its 2022 Annual Media Conference, Audi is presenting the next model in its future electrically-powered A6 Luxury Class: the Avant. The company with the four rings introduced the Audi A6 Sportback with an electric drive system almost a year ago at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2021. The production-oriented A6 Avant e-tron concept car now illustrates the synthesis of pioneering drive technology and Audi’s traditional design world: the Avant.

Like the Audi A6 e-tron concept that was exhibited in 2021, the A6 Avant also has an exclusively electric drive system based on the forward-looking PPE platform, developed under Audi’s leadership. At the same time, it represents a new design concept with the same dimensions as the A6 Sportback e-tron. At 4,960mm (16.3 ft.) long, 1,960mm (6.4 ft.) wide, and 1,440mm (4.7 ft.) tall, its proportions put it in the luxury class. Its lines are a consistent development in Audi’s contemporary formal language. Significant elements like the closed Singleframe and the continuous strip of lights in the rear emphasize its kinship with the other electrically powered Audis in the e-tron fleet.

The Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept exterior model that is making its debut in March 2022 is not just a simple design exercise. Its lines and elegant proportions preview future Audi production models and offer clues about how dynamic and elegant the electrically-powered luxury class will look.

“With the Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept, we are offering a completely tangible look at future production models on our new PPE technology platform,” says Audi Board Member for Technical Development Oliver Hoffmann. “We’re not just electrifying the Avant’s successful 45-year history. What we want most of all is ...

• Bentley Orlando commissions a space-themed Bentayga Speed
• Cypress exterior accented with Orange Flame
• Interior theme includes Galaxy stone fascias and waistrails blending seamlessly with a unique fluted interior
• Orange micro-piping matches exterior highlights
• Naim for Bentley speaker grilles finished in satin black
• Individual personalisation requests double in first quarter of 2022
• Mulliner Design team complete 100 requests this year so far

Bentley Orlando has used Mulliner’s extensive capability to produce a bespoke space-themed Bentayga Speed for one of its customers. Using feature content from Mulliner’s personal commissioning guide and a number of bespoke elements, the resulting Bentayga Speed is a stunning individual example of the craftsmanship associated with Mulliner.

The exterior paint shade of Cypress is famously familiar from the launch of the first generation Continental GT in 2003. The dark metallic grey with subtle green undertones creates a dark, stone-like exterior, with visual presence increased by the use of Blackline Specification – replacing all exterior brightware with gloss black version. Orange Flame accents to the gloss carbon fibre Styling Specification take inspiration from comet dust trails racing across the night sky, and add a bright contrast to the Cypress paintwork. The combination provides a
unique backdrop for the bespoke interior.

Inside the beautifully crafted cabin, the first individual feature visible when opening the doors are the illuminated treadplates depicting planets orbiting a solar system. The eye is quickly drawn to the Orange bezels surrounding the Galaxy Stone fascias set into the dashboard and mirrored on the door waistrails. ...