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MOTORING NEWS [Derby Evening Telegraph (England)](Derby Evening Telegraph (England) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) 1 RENAULT has revealed UK pricing and specifications for the all- new thirdgeneration Twingo, which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March and goes on sale from late September. Prices start at less than Pounds 9,500 for the entry-level Expression SCe 70, while the Play SCe 70, which is expected to be one of the most popular models, comes in at less than Pounds 10,000. 2 A NEW range of Audi A7 Sportback models, including a 60mpg V6 TDI ultra, is now available in the UK, which the brand says further enriches the blend of grand tourer elegance and executive car versatility offered by the acclaimed five-door coupe. Priced from Pounds 45,875 on the road (OTR), the latest, simplified A7 Sportback lineup combines enhanced EU6-compliant engines with styling revisions, new LED headlights and tail lights including sweeping indicators, further improved interior decor and upgraded infotainment. The first cars are set to arrive with UK customers in the last quarter of 2014. 3 PRICES and specifications have been announced for the Volkswagen's revised Touareg luxury SUV, which is available to order from Wednesday, ahead of first deliveries in November. Prices for the new Touareg start at Pounds 43,000 (OTR), rising to Pounds 47,500. Two engine choices are available, a 3.0-litre V6 TDI with 204PS and a 3.0-litre V6 TDI with 262PS (previously 245PS). Thanks to the introduction of a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system using AdBlue, lowrolling resistance tyres and a coasting function on the standard eight-speed automatic gearbox, both engines comply with Euro 6 emissions legislation. 4 SEAT has launched a new special edition, I-TECH, across most of its UK line-up. Offering customer savings of up to Pounds 480 compared to buying each of the equipment items separately, the new versions are available in the Mii, Ibiza, Toledo, Altea and Alhambra ranges. Replacing the former Toca version, the I-TECH touches include 14in Spirited alloy wheels with titanium finish, a smart I- TECH key cover and black upholstery with gloss grey dashboard panel. SEAT Portable System Live is also part of the package. 5 THE Range Rover is the most popular car with Premiership footballers, according to research by Oracle Finance. The luxury finance broker has dug deep into its records ahead of the start of the Premiership season this weekend to reveal the top 10 most popular cars with football stars. A large number of Premiership players fund their cars using Oracle Finance's services - giving the broker a unique insight into the buying habits of the super-rich sports stars. 6 CONTINUED growth at Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is creating 400 new showroom, technical and head office jobs. Sales at the company are up 32% on last year and up 197% in July, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders. A Pounds 20 million investment in marketing to support the arrival of the much-anticipated Outlander plug-in 4x4 is driving the sales success, says the brand. The ground-breaking vehicle is now the Government's Plug-in Car Grant best seller, accounting for 43% of successful applications. (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |