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New Vauxhall Frontera is chunky, electrical Crossland substitute

The Vauxhall Frontera has been revived as a chunky family SUV to interchange the Crossland, with the choice of petrol or pure-electric energy. 

Understood to be an in depth relation to the upcoming second-generation Citroën C3 Aircross – and anticipated to share its affordability-focused Smart Car platform – the Frontera is bigger than its predecessor, at round 4400mm lengthy, and shall be positioned as a rival to the likes of the Dacia Duster and Nissan Qashqai. That’s solely a somewhat smaller than the present Vauxhall Grandland, however that automobile may also get replaced later this yr by a barely bigger new mannequin with an electrical choice. 

The Frontera will supply a selection of battery-electric or 48V mild-hybrid petrol powertrains, with the previous possible providing round 134bhp and a spread of practically 250 miles, and the latter as much as 162bhp and round 58mpg. 

Inspired by its Nineteen Nineties namesake, the Frontera swaps the Crossland’s cab-forward, rounded kind for a extra ‘rugged’ and upright two-box silhouette, which Vauxhall managing director James Taylor reckons will “appeal to a wide range of customers who want to stand out from the crowd”. 

The inside is all new too: Vauxhall’s ‘Pure Panel’ digital interface – comprising a pair of 10in screens – tops the redesigned dashboard, which ditches nearly all of bodily buttons in favour of a “detoxed”, extra minimalist association. 

Out again, the Frontera has 460 litres of boot area with the rear seats up and 1600 litres with them folded, whereas the roof rails can assist a great deal of as much as 200kg, maximising capability. It is just not but confirmed if the Frontera shall be obtainable with seven seats, as will its Citroën sibling.

Full particulars stay beneath wraps for now, however the Frontera is predicted to be on sale in the summertime, priced from roughly £27,000 with petrol energy and round £32,000 as an EV. 

BMW

Preparing for WorldSBK 2024: BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK groups full intensive testing schedule at Jerez de la Frontera.

Jerez de la Frontera. Three groups, six BMW Motorrad Motorsport manufacturing unit riders; the primary check session of the yr noticed BMW Motorrad Motorsport kick off the crucial section of preparations for the 2024 season within the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) with an enormous line-up. The official assessments at Jerez de la Frontera (ESP) on Wednesday and Thursday not solely featured the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team with Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) and Michael van der Mark (NED) and the Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team with Garrett Gerloff (USA) and Scott Redding (GBR) on the circuit. The BMW Motorrad Motorsport Test Team was additionally in motion with Sylvain Guintoli (FRA) and Bradley Smith (GBR).

 

The two days of testing in southern Spain additionally represented the primary alternative to go up in opposition to WorldSBK rivals, as all producers had been participating. The BMW Motorrad Motorsport WorldSBK groups and the check crew loved good situations at Jerez de la Frontera, with loads of sunshine and delicate temperatures. They had been capable of full a complete testing schedule. The focus was on set-up work in a variety of areas comparable to chassis and electronics, in addition to evaluating newly developed parts.

An additional two days of testing are scheduled for early subsequent week at Portimão, Portugal. Phillip Island in Australia would be the location for ultimate testing on nineteenth and twentieth February. That can be adopted by the season-opener there from twenty third to twenty fifth February.

 

Quotes after the Jerez de la Frontera check.

Garrett Gerloff (#31 BMW M 1000 RR, Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team): “Overall, it was a good test. We were able to sort out a few problems that we had which is good. All in all it was just really nice to get on the bike again after two months of not riding and to finally do some laps. I am really excited to head to Portimão and keep trying to get faster. I feel like we have an idea of what we want to try and change at Portimão and then we should be good to go for the season. I am happy with this test, happy to reunite with my team and looking forward to riding again in a few days.”

Toprak Razgatlioglu (#54 BMW M 1000 RR, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “These two days of testing have been very positive for me, especially as I am still learning the bike on every lap and I am improving. Especially on these two days we have learnt a lot and we improved some things. We tried many new parts. Sometimes they worked well, sometimes not, but this is normal. We just try to find a good set-up and good parts. In general, it has been a very positive test. I did not expect to ride a 1:38 lap time. I’m very surprised because for me the bike is still new, I am still learning and usually my plan is to do a mid 1:39 maybe, but yesterday I started straight away with a 1:39 and I believe that I also could have made a 1:38 yesterday. Today I finally made it and I am very happy about it because I see the potential of the bike and this is very good for me. Now we keep working hard and we just need to find my set-up. And after that we will start fighting.”

Scott Redding (#45 BMW M 1000 RR, Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team): “So, the first two days of testing this year are completed. On day one I was feeling pretty sick. It has been difficult but we have been able to do some laps and find some feeling with the bike. It was just about settling with the new team and blowing the cobwebs away. Coming into day two I felt a lot better and then we worked a lot with the bike to get my confidence and my feeling. We played a little bit with the set-up and tested a few new parts from BMW and I was reasonably happy with the steps that we made for my confidence on the bike. I am looking forward to Portimão next and see if the set-up also works on another circuit.”

Michael van der Mark (#60 BMW M 1000 RR, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “It has been a busy test; two perfect days with amazing weather, so it was great for testing and I really enjoyed riding again. We’ve been trying to test a lot of different set-ups and different parts on the bike.  They have been quite busy days but I really enjoyed it. We are still trying to improve the bike, and are getting better and better. Also myself, my riding has improved so I am quite happy with it. We learnt a lot and I’m looking forward to Portimão. It’s one of my favourite tracks so I can’t wait to go out there and keep working.”

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Vauxhall Frontera identify returns in 2024 for Crossland alternative

Vauxhall is reviving the Frontera identify for the chunky compact SUV that can exchange the Crossland later this yr.

Due to be revealed within the coming weeks forward of deliveries beginning on the finish of the yr, the brand new Frontera is bigger than the Crossland and can introduce the choice of an electrical powertrain.

It shall be launched shortly forward of the alternative for the bigger Grandland, which would be the remaining mannequin within the Vauxhall line-up to get an EV variant. 

The authentic Frontera was Vauxhall’s model of the Isuzu MU, a rugged, mid-sized SUV within the vein of the Land Rover Freelander that was offered over two generations from 1991 to 2004.

Built in Luton, the primary Vauxhall SUV was accessible as a standard five-door mannequin and in short-wheelbase, two-door kind with a comfortable high. 

The new Frontera shall be offered solely as a five-door five-seater however will take cues from its Nineteen Nineties namesake in adopting a chunkier, extra overtly 4×4-inspired look than that of the Crossland. 

It shall be, Vauxhall mentioned, “a fun car with clever functional features” and “a high level of space and versatility” in a bid to enchantment to “customers with an active lifestyle and families alike”. 

All clues level to the brand new Frontera being a direct rival for the Dacia Duster, and like that automobile, Vauxhall has promised it is going to be provided “at an attractive price” – possible beginning within the low-£20,000s.

Images of a camouflaged prototype reveal the Frontera is clearly a radically completely different proposition from the Crossland, with chunkier, flatter edges and a extra overt billing as a small SUV, slightly than a raised supermini. 

Vauxhall’s new Vizor entrance finish, with its slimline LED headlights and contrasting wraparound ‘grille’ panel, is nearly seen by the heavy camouflage, however there – it appears – is the place the similarities finish. 

BMW

2023 WorldSBK season finale: BMW Motorrad Motorsport lacks racing luck in battle for top six

The 2023 season in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) concluded with the finale at Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the two teams showed that the BMW M 1000 RR had the potential for a top six result in Spain. However, despite their efforts, they were missing the necessary racing luck to achieve the desired results. The best race results were eighth positions secured by Scott Redding and Michael van der Mark from the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Garrett Gerloff displayed the pace for top positions but was unlucky this time. Loris Baz had a tough final weekend as a BMW WorldSBK factory rider at Jerez de la Frontera.

In Superpole qualifying, Redding secured eighth position, Gerloff ninth, Van der Mark claimed 13th place, and Baz started in 18th. The first main race proved to be challenging for both teams. Baz finished in 13th place, the highest-placed BMW factory rider. Gerloff had a crash but managed to rejoin the race and finished 14th. Van der Mark retired after a fall, and Redding had to pit early due to a tyre issue.

The Superbike action on Sunday began with an eventful Superpole race. Redding, Gerloff, and Van der Mark were in promising positions, but the race was red-flagged due to a technical issue. After a break, the race restarted, and Redding quickly moved up to sixth place, but encountered mechanical problems and had to retire. Van der Mark finished eighth, improving his start position for the second race. Baz crossed the finish line in 14th place, and Gerloff retired after an accident with a competitor.

In race two, Redding finished in eighth place after a surge from tenth place. Gerloff finished in ninth place after dropping back at the start. Van der Mark concluded the final race of the season in twelfth place, and Baz finished in 18th.

The Bonovo action BMW Racing Team will participate in a two-day test on the Andalusian track to prepare for the 2024 season. Gerloff and Redding will be in action, with Redding joining the team for the upcoming season.

BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director, Marc Bongers, expressed disappointment with the results and thanked Loris Baz for his two years with the team. Gerloff shared his frustration with the weekend’s performance but also highlighted the team’s progress throughout the season. Redding was relieved to have a good race in the final race of the season and expressed gratitude to the team. Van der Mark was happy with his performance in the Superpole race and emphasized the importance of scoring points. Baz acknowledged the challenges faced during the season but thanked the team for their efforts and looked forward to the future.