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RollsRoyce

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS WELCOMES YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGISTS.

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  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars undertakes detailed archaeological survey on the location of its proposed extension
  • Conducted by consultants from Oxford Archaeology, considered one of Europe’s largest and longest-established unbiased archaeology and heritage practices
  • Children from Years 3, 4 and 5 at neighbouring March CE Primary School invited to change into ‘junior archaeologists’ for a day
  • Artefacts discovered through the survey can be shared with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ neighbours later this 12 months

 
 “As Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates 120 years of the marque in 2024, we look back to the distant past, of the place we call home, and reflect on how we are a small part of the long history of Westhampnett. This archaeological survey, conducted as part of the due diligence for our recent planning application, is providing new insights into the fascinating story of the area surrounding us. It was a particular pleasure to welcome children from The March CE Primary School; as well as discovering more about the hidden world around them, they were greatly inspired by the Oxford Archaeology team’s amazing work, with a number telling us they’re now considering it as a future career! We look forward to sharing these artefacts with our neighbours later this year.”
 Andrew Ball, Head of Corporate Relations and Heritage, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Roman roof tiles, traces of human fingerprints, animal paw prints, pigs’ tooth and pottery shards (or ‘potsherds’) over 2,000 years outdated are amongst greater than 20,000 artefacts unearthed in an in depth archaeological survey carried out on the location of the proposed extension to the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is keenly conscious of the richness and significance of the native space’s historical past. The survey, which started in November 2023, was carried out by consultants from Oxford Archaeology, considered one of Europe’s largest and longest-established unbiased archaeology and heritage practices. As a charitable organisation, it additionally gives instructional actions as a part of its providers. Children from Years 3, 4 and 5 at The March CE Primary School, which adjoins the Home of Rolls‑Royce, had been invited onto the location to see the work at first hand. The staff defined what archaeology is, its significance and methodologies, and the position archaeologists play in uncovering and deciphering the previous.

Working in small teams, the kids had been tasked to assume like archaeologists, piecing collectively potsherds, some courting again to 200 BC, and analyzing a spread of different discoveries. Out on-site, the archaeologists confirmed them proof of earlier settlements in what’s now Westhampnett, together with roads and homes. This helps the kids join with their house space’s lengthy historical past – inspiring future profession aspirations in some instances.

The artefacts are presently present process additional research and cataloguing, to develop a extra detailed image of life within the space over the previous two millennia. One early speculation is that the location was as soon as used for metal-working actions. If confirmed, this might imply Rolls-Royce is definitely persevering with an extended however typically neglected industrial custom on this a part of southern England.

Throughout the method of making ready its planning software, Rolls-Royce has been dedicated to transparency and optimistic engagement with the local people. In this spirit, the artefacts can be positioned on show in a neighborhood venue later this 12 months, permitting residents to realize new and engaging insights into the place they and Rolls-Royce name house.

West Sussex has been inhabited for the reason that early Old Stone Age, or Lower Palaeolithic interval, round 500,000 years in the past. Nearby Chichester was based by the Romans, and Fishbourne Roman Palace, to the west of town, is the most important Roman residence north of the Alps. Chichester was rebuilt and fortified by King Alfred the Great within the 9th Century: its magnificent Cathedral dates from Norman instances. The Home of Rolls-Royce itself stands on a nook of the Goodwood Estate, household seat of the Dukes of Richmond for over 300 years.

FiatUk

Two thirds of Brits need to ‘be more Italian’

  • Survey discovered 67% of Brits need to dwell a extra Italian life-style
  • FIAT launch La Dolce Vita Guide that includes 35 tips about how one can take pleasure in a style of the Italian life-style within the UK
  • Pizza Pilgrims founders Thom and James Elliot, Lavazza, chef Gio Renzo Fioraso and males’s stylist Luca Faloni amongst eight consultants in Italian tradition who’ve contributed to the information
  • 9 in ten Brits who’ve been to Italy on vacation would return
  • To obtain the information go to: HERE

Two thirds of adults need to ‘be more Italian’ of their lifestyle.

A ballot of two,000 adults discovered 67 per cent are eager to undertake facets of the Mediterranean nation’s lifestyle, typically known as ‘La Dolce Vita’.

Yet 59 per cent are more and more fed-up of the UK’s fast-paced life-style as they’ve little time to cease and dwell within the second.

To assist Brits take pleasure in a style of Italy within the UK and savour the straightforward issues in life, a ‘La Dolce Vita Guide’ HERE has been launched which options 35 tips about how one can obtain this, from why rollneck sweaters are the best way ahead – ties are a no-no – to how one can preserve your espresso recent.

Named after the Italian phrase which means ‘the candy life,’ the information additionally explains why you need to cook dinner pizza in a frying pan, if you do not have a pizza oven, and how one can make the right negroni.

The information was developed by FIAT at the side of eight main consultants on Italian dwelling, tradition and life-style.

Experts embrace Pizza Pilgrims’ founders Thom and James Elliot, espresso model Lavazza, famend chef Gio Renzo Fioraso, males’s stylist Luca Faloni, feminine stylist, Sofia Lazzari , and globally recognised mixologist, Pietro Rizzo.

Giuseppe Cava, director for the Italian automotive model, stated:

“The model values of FIAT deal with color, pleasure and ease. Those values are inherent within the Italian way of life, due to this fact we designed our La Dolce Vita information to assist people embrace a extra Italian lifestyle and revel in a style of Italy within the UK.”

“We selected a team of Italian lifestyle experts based in the UK, our ‘Dolce Vita’ Team, who worked alongside us to offer practical and accessible tips that can be effortlessly integrated into anyone’s routine.”

Research of two,000 adults by Fiat discovered 67 per cent discover the Italian lifestyle an interesting prospect. 

And 44 per cent who really feel this fashion are eager to emulate the best way Italians take time to take pleasure in meals.

While 43 per cent like the concept of dwelling at a slower tempo, 33 per cent want to spend extra time with household, and 16 per cent want to have the identical ardour for fashion.

Almost half (49 per cent) want to eat extra recent, native produce, whereas 31 per cent want to spend extra time within the countryside. And 26 per cent need to take the identical satisfaction of their cultural heritage as Italians do. Similarly, 23 per cent want to be extra outwardly affectionate.

Carried out by way of OnePoll, it emerged 54 per cent have been to Italy, on common thrice – and 90 per cent are eager to go once more sooner or later.

For 36 per cent, their journey to the nation well-known for its Renaissance masterpieces, trend, delicacies, and exquisite shoreline, was so impactful it impressed them to rethink their complete lifestyle.

And 45 per cent of those that really feel this fashion stated their go to made them need to decelerate and easily dwell within the second – very a lot in step with the ‘La Dolce Vita’ philosophy.

Elsewhere, 42 per cent stated their journey made them need to savour issues extra and the identical quantity (42 per cent) stated they now felt extra inclined to seek out magnificence within the small issues.

Giuseppe Cava, of FIAT UK, makers of the electrical 500e, new 600e and the Topolino, added:

“We are slightly biased, but we certainly wouldn’t dispute the findings. Italy is renowned as the ‘land of colour’ and we are basing our FIAT strategy on this concept, offering ‘No More Grey’ cars”.

“While the best place to be more ‘La Dolce Vita’ is Italy, there’s no reason much of that outlook to life can’t be appreciated and enjoyed more in the UK. We hope our guide will inspire Brits to do this.”

TOP 20 WAYS UK ADULTS WANT TO BE MORE ITALIAN:

  1. Eat extra native, recent produce
  2. Have lunch or dinner exterior
  3. Take time to take pleasure in meals
  4. Live at a slower tempo
  5. Spend time in outside cafes/eating places
  6. Develop a ardour for cooking
  7. Focus on maintaining a healthy diet meals and a balanced weight-reduction plan
  8. Spend extra time with household
  9. Share meals with massive teams of individuals – like family and friends
  10. Visit and spend time within the countryside
  11. Be extra romantic/passionate
  12. Live near household
  13. Take time to understand the second
  14. Appreciate the ‘little things’
  15. Be pleased with cultural heritage
  16. Stay nearer to nature
  17. Enjoy music
  18. Demonstrate extra love and affection
  19. Strengthen connections to the local people
  20. Relax and ‘go with the flow’ in social conditions

ENDS

 

Contact: 

VINCE CLISHAM
HEAD OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
vincent.clisham@stellantis.com

TEL +44(0)7385 114390

 

LUCINDA INGGS 
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
lucinda.inggs@stellantis.com

TEL +44(0)7542 394878

MICHAEL ARNOLD
PRESS FLEET MANAGER
pressfleet@stellantis.com   

TEL +44(0)7831 829410

JEREMY TOWNSEND
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
jeremy.townsend@stellantis.com   

TEL +44(0)7827 896480

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Jeep® companions with Ordnance Survey to map out 100 ‘Off the Beaten Track Locations’ to go to this Christmas

● Jeep® and Ordnance Survey create map of 100 beautiful ‘Off the Beaten Track’
places throughout Great Britain
● Available in digital and limited-edition print codecs, new ‘Get Lost with Jeep
Compass’ map uncovers lesser-known outside places to discover over Christmas
● Millions of Brits say they’ve explored little of Britain up to now, with 24% having by no means
been to Scotland and 17% to Wales
● More than three quarters (80%) of Brits wish to discover extra of the nation; 52% need
to keep away from vacationer hotspots
● 87% have ideas about escaping the home at Christmas
● ‘Cost’ is the main issue stopping individuals from exploring extra of the nation, so
nearly all ‘Off the Beaten Track’ places are free to go to

The 100 greatest ‘Off the Beaten Track’ places to discover in Britain this Christmas have been revealed.

Jeep and Ordnance Survey have come collectively to create an easy-to-explore map in digital and
limited-edition print codecs that includes a few of Britain’s best but lesser-known ‘Off the Beaten Track’ outside places.

The map’s creation follows analysis by Jeep1 revealing almost a 3rd of UK adults (30%) have explored little of Britain up to now – the equal to 16 million individuals2 – but 80% wish to see extra of the nation.

The research discovered 24% have by no means visited Scotland (13 million individuals) and 17% (9 million individuals) have by no means been to Wales2, regardless of the 2 nations being dwelling to a lot of Britain’s best outside areas.

Created by consultants from Jeep and Ordnance Survey, the map is a part of the Jeep Compass ‘Any Excuse to Get Lost’ marketing campaign – pushed by the model’s philosophy of ‘Go Anywhere, Do Anything’. The nationwide unfold of places have been chosen primarily based on evaluation of strolling route information within the in style OS Maps app, acquiring professional ideas from the community of Ordnance Survey outside ambassadors and on-line evaluations.

According to the research by Jeep, 87% of adults have considered escaping the home over the festive season, with 81% saying they’d like to interact in outside actions.

Nearly half (49%) imagine that Britain has the most effective outside areas in all of Europe. However, taking the street much less traveled issues to most, with 52% of respondents eager to keep away from in style vacationer hotspots, and 57% aspiring to discover extra ‘unexpected places’.

Guided by the Jeep values of freedom, journey, authenticity and fervour, the map showcases the perfect of Great Britain’s idyllic and various landscapes – from historical woodlands with mountaineering trails to secluded Lochs for adventurous wild swimmers – transferring the main focus away from vacationer hotspots.

Highlights embrace the likes of Saltwick Bay in Whitby and Talybont Reservoir in Wales – thought of by
these within the know to be among the many most beautiful but little-known locations within the British Isles. Other
stunning places embrace Lagangarbh Hut in Glencoe, Scotland, and Roche Rock in Cornwall.

The map has been launched in time for the festive interval, when an estimated 24 million adults will go on a stroll or hike3 – the most well-liked outside exercise over Christmas. Forests, seashores and lakes high the want lists of outside locations to go to throughout this time.

The interactive digital map additionally options Britain’s quietest main roads (lowest site visitors quantity) following evaluation of Department for Transport information4 by Jeep final month, enabling drivers to ‘Get Lost’ from the push of on a regular basis life.

Details on how customers will have the ability to get their arms on a restricted version print copy of the ‘Get Lost with Jeep Compass’ map will probably be revealed on Jeep UK’s social media channels within the coming days.

Kris Cholmondeley, Managing Director at Jeep UK mentioned: “There is a lot of the Great British outdoor individuals have but to expertise, and along with Ordnance Survey, we wish to allow individuals this Christmas interval and past to journey ‘Off the Beaten Track’ within the Jeep spirit.

“Our new ‘Get Lost with Jeep Compass’ map lists 100 ‘Off the Beaten Track’ outdoor locations – spots
which showcase the best of Britain’s stunning landscapes, yet those that are lesser-known to the wider public.”

Of the respondents that are likely to keep away from in style vacationer locations, two thirds acknowledged that overcrowding was the explanation for doing so and 44% mentioned they like ‘exploring quieter/unexplored parts of Great Britain’.

‘Cost’ is the first issue stopping individuals from exploring extra of the nation, which is why nearly all of Jeep and Ordnance Survey’s 100 ‘Off the Beaten Track’ places are free to go to.

A 3rd (33%) of survey respondents mentioned they’re now extra more likely to vacation in Great Britain than they have been pre-pandemic, with ‘there is much more to discover closer to home’ given as the highest cause for doing so (54%).

Nick Giles OBE, Managing Director of Ordnance Survey Leisure, mentioned: “It’s heartening to know that eight out of 10 people in Britain today would love to explore more of our wonderful country. As the survey results show, so much of Britain remains unexplored for so many of us.

“We are delighted to work with Jeep to map the 100 ‘Off the Beaten Track’ locations and hope that this will inspire people up and down the land to get outside and have new mini-adventures away from the more obvious hot spots.”

10 of the most effective ‘Off the Beaten Track’ places – to find 90 extra, click on here.

1. Saltwick Bay, Whitby, England – only a brief stroll from in style Whitby, this bay has a wonderful
secluded sandy seashore. At low tide you’ll see shipwrecks and might discover caves, and that is additionally a
excellent place for fossil searching.

2. Talybont Reservoir, Brecon, Wales – one of many largest reservoirs in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon
Beacons). Ideal for a spot of trout fishing or birdwatching, in addition to biking and strolling.

3. Loch Skeen, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland – tucked away within the Southern Uplands, Loch
Skeen is ideal for a tranquil day of fishing and simple walks. The loch feeds the 60-metre excessive
Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall.

4. Mosedale Cottage Bothy, Lake District, England – a distant bothy that’s open to all. It has three bedrooms, a front room with an open fireplace, plus a bathroom. With a boggy path from the automotive park, it
helps make this location exceptionally quiet.

5. Loch Brora, Highlands, Scotland – a wonderful freshwater loch north of Inverness. It supplies
habitat for a various vary of wildlife and is nice for birdwatching.

6. Roche Rock, Cornwall, England – uncover an astonishing ruined fort within the ‘Cornish Alps’ on a
rural stroll to Roche Rock.

7. Porthgain Blue Lagoon, Pembrokeshire, Wales – accessible by foot or by sea, the Blue Lagoon
options nice walks throughout close by cliffs that supply breathtaking views out to sea.

8. Blakeney Point, Norfolk, England – a magical place dwelling to England’s largest gray seal colony
with over 4,000 pups born every winter.

9. Lagangarbh Hut, Glencoe, Scotland – the desolate white home of Glencoe makes the proper
image. Perched within the shadow of the Buachaille Etive Mòr, it’s thought this wee cottage used to
be a crofter’s home.

10. The Striperstones, Shropshire, England – a shocking place to hike within the Shropshire Hills with
360-degree views due to loads of alternatives to scramble up excessive. There’s a super round
stroll taking you thru the character reserve.

The Jeep Compass C-SUV is designed for adventurers trying to discover locations which are off the crushed observe, in protecting the model’s ‘Go Anywhere, Do Anything’ philosophy.

It is offered with two superior electrified powertrains: the Compass e-Hybrid delicate hybrid (MHEV) and Compass 4xe plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain combines a 1.3-litre petrol engine with an electrical motor and a complicated all-wheel-drive system, mixing gas effectivity with the famend off-road capabilities of Jeep. It produces a mixed energy output of 240hp and 270Nm of torque, and is able to providing as much as 30 miles (WLTP) zero-emissions freedom in full-electric mode.

The Jeep Compass is offered to order now and is priced from £34,580 OTR.

 

ENDS

 

Notes to editor
1. Survey to 2,000 UK adults carried out on behalf of Jeep UK by OnePoll
2. Based on an estimated 53.19 million adults (age 18+) residing within the UK in mid-2021. Sourced from
the Office for National Statistics.
3. Based on 44.4% of respondents saying they are going to go on a hike/stroll over Christmas, with an
estimated 53.19 million adults (age 18+) residing within the UK in mid-2021.
4. Data sourced from the Department for Transport. Figures obtained from the ‘AADF Data – major
and minor roads’ information set, and reference the typical annual every day move (the variety of autos
that journey previous (in each instructions) the situation on a mean day of the 12 months) in 2022. Figures
are obtained utilizing estimation primarily based on the final accessible common annual every day move measured
utilizing a guide or automated site visitors depend. Some roads have been omitted from the lists the place
elements akin to street closures have resulted in information anomalies.

Jeep® Brand
Built on greater than 80 years of legendary heritage, Jeep® is the genuine SUV model that delivers
legendary off-road functionality, inside refinement, high-tech options, and flexibility to individuals who search extraordinary journeys. The Jeep model delivers an open invitation to dwell life to the fullest by providing a broad portfolio of autos that continues to offer homeowners with a way of security and safety to deal with any journey with confidence. Jeep Wave, a premium proprietor loyalty and buyer care program that’s accessible to the complete Jeep 4×4 lineup, is crammed with advantages and unique perks to ship Jeep® model homeowners the utmost care and devoted 24/7 help. The legendary Jeep model’s off-road functionality is enhanced by a world electrification initiative that’s remodeling 4xe into the brand new 4×4 in pursuit of the model’s imaginative and prescient of undertaking Zero Emission Freedom and added 4×4 functionality. All Jeep model autos will provide an electrified variant by 2025.

Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey is the nationwide mapping service for Great Britain. Our mission is to assist extra individuals internationally to #GetOutdoors extra typically and revel in a wholesome relationship with the outside. We purpose to make the outside actions as fulfilling, accessible and secure as potential. Our flagship digital navigation app OS Maps has been downloaded greater than 5 million instances and is utilized by our prospects over 3.5 million instances monthly to search out routes and navigate the outside. Our iconic set of 403 OS Explorer and 204 OS Landranger paper maps (recognised as the most effective on the planet) are essentially the most detailed navigation maps to cowl the whole thing of Great Britain. Our full vary of outside merchandise, together with personalised Custom Made Maps, and a full accent vary can be found on-line by way of the OS Shop.

 

Contacts

Alice Cross-Watson, PR Manager, Jeep UK

alice.cross-watson@jeep.com

07395 375272

Mazda

Mazda Survey: Majority of Parents will Travel with Kids This Holiday Season, Biggest Concern is Carsick Kids

Mazda revealed that 85% of parents plan to travel with their children by car this holiday season, and their biggest worry is their kids getting carsick.

  • Mazda survey unveils parents’ biggest pain points when traveling with kids
  • 61% of parents worry about a child getting carsick while traveling
  • The brand partners with Dr. Mona Amin, board-certified pediatrician, to help alleviate symptoms of carsickness and highlight unique features of the new 2024 CX-90

In a recent survey by Mazda North American Operations, it was found that an overwhelming 85% of parents or caregivers are planning to travel by car this year, especially those with three to four children, where the number rose to 93%.

Earlier in the year, Mazda introduced the 2024 CX-90, a premium three-row crossover designed to provide a connected driving experience and a smoother ride for families. The survey revealed that 61% of parents are worried about their children getting carsick during travel, with nearly half of the respondents (48%) having experienced this issue in the past.

To help parents address carsickness, Mazda has partnered with Dr. Mona Amin, an expert in pediatric care, to develop tips for preventing and treating carsickness while also highlighting features of the Mazda CX-90 that can help alleviate this issue.

Dr. Amin’s tips for treating and preventing carsickness include increasing airflow, looking at the horizon, and avoiding reading or looking at screens. Additionally, seating flexibility and convenience are important factors to consider on family road trips, with features of the CX-90 focusing on comfort and wellbeing of all passengers.

About Mazda North American Operations
Mazda North American Operations oversees the sales, marketing, parts, and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers.
For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow @MazdaUSA on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Threads.

About Dr. Mona Amin
Dr. Mona Amin is a Board-Certified General Pediatrician, IBCLC, parenting coach, social media star, and mother, featured on various platforms such as Parents.com, The New York Times, and Good Morning America. She is passionate about educating parents and caretakers on better care for their children through her various platforms including Instagram, podcast, and YouTube channel.

*Survey Methodology
The survey was conducted in collaboration with The Logit Group, collecting responses from 1,000 adults over the age of 25 in the United States, focused on those who currently own or lease a 3-row vehicle.

Featured

Survey Shows Car Buyers Prioritize Safety Ratings and Airbags Over Fuel Economy


A recent survey conducted among Indian car buyers reveals that 9 out of 10 consumers value crash test safety ratings for all car models.

Skoda Kushaq Crash Test

Skoda Auto India partnered with NIQ BASES to conduct a customer survey on feature preferences in personal car selection. The results highlight the growing importance of vehicle safety ratings and features in car buying decisions.

Mahindra Scorpio N Global NCAP

The survey, consisting of 1,000 respondents from 10 states, asked participants to prioritize the top features they consider when buying a new car from a list of 10 options. According to the results, the highest importance score was given to the car’s crash test rating (22.7 percent), followed by the number of airbags (21.6 percent), and then fuel efficiency (15 percent). Other features included in the survey were roof type, ventilated or non-ventilated seats, electronic stability control, build quality, transmission type, body type, and performance and dynamics.

Including the preference for electronic stability control, 47.6 percent of respondents prioritized safety features above other factors in their car buying decision.

Also Read: How Big Is The Honda Elevate When Compared To Its Compact SUV Rivals?

According to the survey, around 22.2 percent of buyers preferred a car with a five-star safety rating, while only 6.8 percent were willing to opt for a zero-star rated car. Currently, there are eight cars with strong five-star safety ratings from Global NCAP:

  1. Volkswagen Virtus / Skoda Slavia

  2. Volkswagen Taigun / Skoda Kushaq

  3. Mahindra XUV700

  4. Mahindra Scorpio N

  5. Tata Punch

  6. Tata Altroz

  7. Tata Nexon

  8. Mahindra XUV300

In addition, there are over 10 cars that have scored four stars in GNCAP crash tests, indicating that many manufacturers are actively working towards building safer cars and prioritizing passenger safety in the event of an accident.

The Indian government is also encouraging manufacturers to produce safer and more robust vehicles. Over the years, regulations have been implemented mandating features such as dual airbags, ABS with EBD, seat belt reminders, speed alert systems, and rear parking sensors in all vehicles. Additionally, efforts are underway to establish a localized crash test rating system named Bharat NCAP, as an alternative to the Global NCAP. While these safety measures may increase the cost of cars, they are considered worthwhile investments.

Read More on : Slavia on road price

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CITROËN C4 AND Ë-C4 NAMED BEST CARS TO OWN IN THE UK ACCORDING TO DRIVER POWER SURVEY 2023

  • Citroën C4 and ë-C4 have won the ‘Car of the Year’ title in the Driver Power survey 2023.
  • Citroën C4 and ë-C4 have secured the top spot in the list of 75 most satisfying models to own in the UK.
  • The model has also been named the ‘Best Compact Family Car’ in this year’s survey.
  • Citroën ë-C4 can now be purchased with two all-electric powertrains that have a maximum WLTP range of 260 miles.

 

The Driver Power survey 2023, conducted and published by Auto Express, has crowned Citroën C4 as the most gratifying car to own in the UK. The C4 and ë-C4 have also been declared the ‘Best Compact Family Car’. Auto Express performs the survey each year, and this year more than 60,000 car owners provided their feedback on various aspects, including running costs, performance, and technology. Recognition in the Driver Power survey is valued by industry commentators and media worldwide as a fair and unbiased evaluation of car owners’ opinions.

 

Citroën C4 and ë-C4 outperformed their competitors according to the scores given by their respective owners. The car owners seemed satisfied with the good MPG or all-electric efficiency, running costs, safety features, and reliability. The quality of ride and handling left an excellent impression on the owners, irrespective of the chosen powertrain.

 

Both C4 and ë-C4 are beneficiaries of the Citroën Advanced Comfort® Program. Citroën Advanced Comfort® seats are constructed specifically with high-density foam in the core of the seat, providing additional support, along with an additional layer of 15mm memory foam just under the fabric. The Advanced Comfort® suspension system, which is exclusively available in Citroën cars, improves the absorption of imperfections in the road and ensures that passengers experience a comfortable ride, creating a real ‘flying carpet’ consistency. This experience is further enhanced by the serene soundless electric powertrain of ë-C4.

 

Steve Fowler, auto express editor-in-chief, commented on this achievement, stating that, “We’ve been greatly impressed by this sleek and stylish Citroën from the outset, and it’s clearly making a huge impression on its owners. It’s a remarkable win for the French firm, which has not only transformed its product range in recent years, but has also invested hugely in improvements to quality.”

 

Citroën C4 is available with a collection of efficient petrol and diesel engines, and the ë-C4 comes with two electric powertrains, one with a 50kW battery that promises a maximum of 222 miles of range (WLTP), and the other with a 54kW battery that ensures up to 260 miles of range (WLTP). Citroën ë-C4 supports 100kW rapid charging, implying that you can charge from 0-80% in only thirty minutes from a public rapid charger.

 

Citroën UK’s Managing Director, Greg Taylor, commented, “This is a wonderful accolade for everyone at Citroën UK, but much more importantly it’s fabulous news for present and future Citroën customers. An enormous amount of work has gone into our latest products to ensure they’re best in class in terms of quality and ownership experience. And now, the outstanding service delivered by our retailer partners means Citroën can proudly say that we are the maker of the most satisfying car to own in the UK right now.

 

To learn more about C4 and ë-C4 and the rest of the Citroën range, visit: https://www.citroen.co.uk/