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ALL-NEW VAUXHALL ASTRA ELECTRIC WINS 2024 ELECTRIFYING.COM EFFICIENCY AWARD

  • All-New Vauxhall Astra Electric named Efficiency Award winner on the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards
  • All-New Astra Electric is able to 4.2 miles per kWh (WLTP) due to its next-generation 54kWh battery, offering a 258-mile vary (WLTP)
  • New compact battery means the All-New Astra Electric weighs simply 58kg greater than the Plug-in Hybrid model
  • New electrical motor is extra environment friendly and quieter, producing 156PS and 270Nm of torque
  • Heat pump ensures most effectivity in scorching or chilly climate
  • From 2024, Vauxhall will supply a totally electrical model of each mannequin in its line-up

The All-New Vauxhall Astra Electric has been named the Efficiency Award winner on the 2024 Electrifying.com Awards for its spectacular general effectivity and revolutionary know-how.

The Electrifying.com awards recognise and reward the electrical autos and improvements which symbolize important achievements within the area. The All-New Astra Electric acquired reward from judges for attaining the very best effectivity of any automobile examined by Electrifying.com’s staff of consultants, thanks its next-generation battery and environment friendly electrical motor.

The All-New Astra Electric is powered by a extra environment friendly and quieter electrical motor creating 156PS and 270Nm of torque, which is able to 4.2 miles per kWh (WLTP). The automobile’s warmth pump means the electrical motor can function at most effectivity in scorching or chilly climate. With a selection of three driving modes – Eco, Normal and Sport – the All-New Astra Electric has a variety of 258 miles (WLTP) in Normal mode, whereas driving in Eco mode affords the potential for additional improved effectivity. Drivers may also activate ‘B’ mode for elevated vitality recuperation beneath braking.

The next-generation 54kWh lithium-ion battery, comprised of 102 cells in 17 modules with a liquid cooling system, ensures optimum effectivity. The new battery’s compact measurement ends in a decrease kerb weight for additional effectivity – the All-New Astra Electric weighs solely 58kg greater than the Plug-in Hybrid model, with out compromising on passenger area and boot capability. The All-New Astra Electric helps 100kW fast charging, permitting a 20%-80% cost in simply 26 minutes.

Other options which contribute to the spectacular effectivity of the All-New Astra Electric embrace aerodynamic 18-inch alloy wheels and a particular tyre measurement (215/45 R18 A+), in addition to

heated seats and a heated steering wheel to protect cabin temperature. Using the MyVauxhall app, drivers may also pre-condition the cabin of their automobile, serving to maximise its electrical driving vary by utilizing mains electrical energy to warmth or cool the cabin forward of a visit.

Ginny Buckley, Founder and CEO of Electrifying.com, mentioned: “The new Vauxhall Astra Electric shocked us in the best way – by being the most efficient electric car we’ve ever driven. We know that many buyers have concerns about the driving range of electric models and over a 200+ mile journey we averaged five miles from every kWh of energy in its battery, a remarkable figure that will give potential owners peace of mind.” 

James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, mentioned: “Our engineers have focused on maximising the efficiency of Astra Electric so it uses less energy and can therefore go further between charges, so we’re very proud to receive this recognition from the experts at Electrifying.com.  This same technology is also being made available in our other electric vehicles meaning more of Britain’s drivers will be able to make the switch to electric as efficiently as possible.”

Vauxhall now affords six totally electrical passenger autos and can supply a totally electrical model of each mannequin from 2024.

  

VauxhallUk

VAUXHALL NAMED ‘MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR’ AT NEWS UK MOTOR AWARDS 2023

  • Vauxhall receives the prestigious award for ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at the News UK Motor Awards 2023
  • Vauxhall wins national award, voted for by The Sun
  • New Corsa named ‘Small Car of the Year’ – the third win for Corsa at these awards
  • The fully electric model of the New Corsa has a range of 246 miles
  • Vauxhall is committed to becoming an electric-only brand by 2028

Vauxhall has been honored with The Sun’s ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ award at the News UK Motor Awards 2023. Additionally, Vauxhall’s Corsa supermini has been recognized as the ‘Small Car of the Year’.

The annual News UK Motor Awards celebrate the best new vehicles of the past year, as voted by The Sun.

Vauxhall’s achievement in being named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ is a result of its successful year, marked by significant steps taken towards becoming an electric-only brand by 2028. As of 2024, Vauxhall will offer an electric version of every car in its lineup and currently offers an electric version for every van in its light commercial vehicle range.

At the beginning of the year, Vauxhall launched the Grand Sport Electric (GSe), the first electrified performance sub-brand in the market, which introduced new performance versions to the Vauxhall lineup. Additionally, 2023 witnessed the launch of the Astra Electric and the New Corsa, the best-selling supermini in the UK and the third best-selling car overall in the country so far this year. Last month, Vauxhall unveiled its new Experimental Concept, providing a glimpse into the brand’s future.

Vauxhall has been the leading electric van manufacturer in the UK for the past two years and continues to dominate the sales charts in 2023. More than a quarter of all electric vans sold in the UK this year have been Vauxhall Vivaro Electrics, making it the best-selling electric light commercial vehicle (e-LCV) in the country. Vauxhall is one of the few brands that offers a fully electric variant across its entire LCV range.

The Sun Motors Editor, Rob Gill, praised Vauxhall for its long-standing presence in Britain and applauded the brand for producing electric versions of popular models such as the Corsa and Astra. Gill referred to it as a smart move that ensures Vauxhall’s continued success.

The New Corsa, recipient of the ‘Best Small Car’ award, features Vauxhall’s bold and distinctive Vizor front end across the range, along with various styling and technology improvements. The fully electric models of the Corsa are equipped with Vauxhall’s next-generation battery, providing a range of 246 miles (WLTP). The Corsa has previously been named The Sun’s ‘Car of the Year’ in 2020 and their ‘Value Car of the Year’ in 2021.

James Taylor, Managing Director of Vauxhall, expressed his delight in Vauxhall being named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ and highlighted the brand’s progress as a leading automotive manufacturer in the UK. He also emphasized the success of the Corsa as a testament to Vauxhall’s latest range of cars and vans.

Earlier this year, Vauxhall launched the groundbreaking ‘Electric Streets of Britain’ campaign. The campaign aims to address the lack of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in residential areas by partnering with three leading charging operators to help councils understand the challenges and available solutions. More information about this campaign can be found at www.electricstreets.co.uk

BMW

Stage is set for an electrifying weekend at the BMW PGA Championship.

+++ Exciting leaderboard ahead of the “Moving Day” +++ Fully-electric BMW i5 Hole-in-One Award still up for grabs +++ Live concerts in the evenings +++ “Dress rehearsal” for Ryder Cup Team Europe +++

Munich/Wentworth. The second round of the BMW PGA Championship was completed on Saturday morning at the Wentworth Club. The tournament, which is the flagship event of the DP World Tour’s Rolex Series, has drawn a crowd of around 55,000 spectators so far, and promises a thrilling weekend of golf.

Leading the pack are two Swedish players, Ludvig Åberg and Sebastian Söderberg, both at -10. Åberg and Söderberg impressed with rounds of 66 and 64 strokes respectively. The only player with a better score on Friday was defending champion Billy Horschel, who is back in contention after a quiet 75 in the opening round.

This year’s BMW PGA Championship is significant because it features twelve players from the European Ryder Cup Team, who will be facing the defending champions USA in Rome in two weeks. All twelve players are using the tournament as a final warm-up before the prestigious team competition. Alongside Åberg, Sepp Straka from Austria, chosen as a wild card by captain Luke Donald, has also shown excellent form, currently at -8 and tied for 7th place.

English golfer Tommy Fleetwood is also well positioned in front of the home crowd, at -9 and tied for 3rd place. Other contenders to watch include Tyrrell Hatton and Matt Fitzpatrick from England, Jon Rahm from Spain, Viktor Hovland from Norway, and defending champion Shane Lowry from Ireland. They all have a shot at claiming the title on the West Course, which has seen exciting comebacks in the past.

Every player still has a chance to win a BMW vehicle at the 14th hole, with the first hole-in-one receiving the BMW i5, the first fully-electric BMW 5 Series in history. In line with the tournament’s commitment to environmental sustainability, BMW is also providing a fleet of 60 fully-electric Courtesy Cars for this year’s event, aligning with the “Green Drive” initiative of the DP World Tour. “Green Drive” aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net zero carbon by 2040 at all tournaments worldwide.

Another highlight of the BMW PGA Championship is the Championship Village at the “Festival of Golf,” featuring live concerts. Since 2015, the tournament has included live performances, and this year is no exception. “DJ Locksmith” from Rudimental wowed the audience on Wednesday during the Celebrity Pro-Am, and on Saturday, “Jax Jones” will perform a genre-defining DJ set. The BMW PGA Championship will conclude on Sunday with a rocking performance by “The Wombats” from Liverpool, known for their hits “Moving to New York” and “Let’s Dance to Joy Division.”

Motorsport

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick + Rating

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee with its highest safety honor. Both the standard Grand Cherokee and the three-row Grand Cherokee L have received the IIHS Top Safety Pick + rating. However, there are some important details to consider.

The current-generation Grand Cherokee was introduced in 2020, followed by the longer Grand Cherokee L in early 2021. But it is important to note that the IIHS awards specifically apply to 2023 models, and more specifically, Grand Cherokees built after March 2023. For Grand Cherokee L models, the production date requirement is May 2023.

So, what brought about this recognition? According to the IIHS, Jeep made structural changes to the Grand Cherokee’s undercarriage to address a significant fuel leak issue that arose in earlier models during crash tests. This leak was caused by the tank being punctured by sheet metal. These changes, along with adjustments to the headlights across all Grand Cherokee trims, were made by Jeep to improve safety ratings.

The 2023 Grand Cherokee models built after the specified dates now receive good ratings in all IIHS crash tests, including overlap front crash tests for both the driver and passenger sides, as well as side-impact tests. In terms of lighting, the changes made by Jeep have resulted in either good or acceptable ratings for all trim levels of the Grand Cherokee.

To qualify for the IIHS Top Safety Pick + award, vehicles must have frontal crash prevention systems that achieve advanced or superior ratings in vehicle-to-pedestrian collisions. The 2023 Grand Cherokee, in its standard and L formats, received an advanced rating for daytime operation and a superior rating for nighttime operation. Jeep provides this system as standard on all Grand Cherokee trim levels, making it deserving of the Top Safety Pick + accolade.

In terms of pricing, Jeep offers the 2023 Grand Cherokee in eight different trims. The base trim, the Grand Cherokee Laredo, starts at $41,330 (including a $1,795 destination fee) for a two-wheel-drive model with a white exterior. All other colors come at an additional $595 cost. Opting for four-wheel drive adds $2,000 to the price, and the cheapest three-row Grand Cherokee (2WD) starts at $43,330. At the top of the range, the Grand Cherokee L starts at $72,735 with standard 4WD. However, choosing any exterior color other than white incurs a $595 upcharge.

News

Autocar reveals winners of the 2023 Great Women: Rising Stars awards

The winners of the 2023 Autocar Great Women: Rising Stars awards have been announced. These awards recognize the top up-and-coming female talent in the motoring industry across 11 different categories.

The Autocar Great Women awards, organized in collaboration with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and supported by executive search specialists Ennis & Co, aim to celebrate the success of rising stars in various roles within the industry. These individuals are employed by companies such as JLR, Mini, and Pendragon.

A total of 124 Rising Stars were recognized across the 11 categories, with each category having a winner. All of these Rising Stars were regarded as exceptional in their respective fields and were honored at the annual Autocar Great Women event, which took place this year at Stellantis’s UK headquarters in Coventry.

Among the winners were Julie Stears, chief engineer at JLR, who is responsible for engineering quality; Megan Harrall, Mini UK’s strategy, planning, and operations manager; and Emma Whyld, Toyota UK’s section manager for employee relations. Whyld was recognized as the winner in the new ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ category, which acknowledges individuals making efforts to make the automotive sector more inclusive and appealing to a wider range of people.

Autocar’s editor, Mark Tisshaw, commented on the high standards of this year’s entries. He said, “The quality of our entries was so strong that it made judging not only more difficult but more enjoyable than ever before. I know all of our winners will continue to showcase our industry at its best, both in their fast-progressing careers and personal development. We will watch their careers grow with great interest.”

Rachael Prasher, the Chair of the judging panel and managing director of Haymarket Automotive, added her congratulations to all the winners and highlighted the inspiring variety of talent and roles in the automotive industry. She emphasized the importance of diverse perspectives and talents during this period of significant industry change.

Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of the SMMT, also commended the winners, describing them as rising stars in their respective fields and emphasizing the career opportunities available in the automotive industry. He expressed hope that recognizing the achievements of these future business leaders would encourage more talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in automotive, contributing to the industry’s transformation in the UK and globally.

The event featured several speakers, including Lynn Calder, CEO of Ineos Automotive; Diane Miller, plant director for Vauxhall Motors; and Claire Miller, advisor and former director at Octopus Electric Vehicles. Additionally, a panel debate was held with industry experts such as Lynda Ennis, founder of Ennis & Co, Tina Lovelock of Brompton Bicycle, Kristian Elvefors, managing director of Volvo Car UK, and Ivan Sarti, IT director of Group Lotus.