A glance at the new Ford Fiesta

Many people on the road have at some point owned a Ford Fiesta. Known and loved for its reliability, variation of models and cheeky good looks, it is little wonder it is the UK's top-selling car again this year.

Making changes to what has essentially become an integral part of the urban landscape is always going to be risky. The Ford Fiesta has seen many significant facelifts since its first incarnation back in 1976, and although one or two of them (particularly the mark five in 2002) raised eyebrows at the time, they have all maintained the perfect balance of familiarity and innovation.

The mark seven, 2017 Ford Fiesta appears to be another case in point. At first glance, we can see a re-sculptured body shape, a standard 1.0-litre engine, a sporty great big hexagonal grille and an exciting advance in onboard technology. The new Fiesta will be available with petrol or diesel engines, with cylinder deactivation an option on the 1-litre petrol Ecoboost. A three cylinder engine with cylinder deactivation - is this a world first? It must be added, however, that the engines manage to churn out an impressive amount of power given their size.

The scaled-down engines have drastically improved both emissions and fuel economy, both increasingly important factors for the car-buying public. The petrol models are listed as having emissions as low as 101g/km and running roughly 65mpg. The 1.5-litre diesel models manage to throw out 85hp and 120hp and are expected to run somewhere exceeding 80mpg.

Industry experts expect Ford to make another addition to the Fiesta family some time later in the form of an exciting (and no doubt impressively overpowered) ST model. Customised accessories and add-ons are also expected to play an integral part of the mark seven, so we can expect contrasting coloured pieces and unusual personalised interior colours that will sit very nicely with personalised number plates.

Information on the car so far suggests that it will handle extraordinarily well as a result of the latest changes. We can expect a far cleaner and more fuel-economical Ford Fiesta next year with a wealth of models and specifications to choose from.

Source: https://www.theprivateplateco.co.uk/news/general/a-glance-at-the-new-ford-fiesta.html

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Jaguar's XKSS - So Authentic it Can't be Driven in the UK

The new Jaguar XKSS comes with a hefty seven figure price tag and took an impressive 10,000 man hours to develop. One would be forgiven for thinking that those investing in one of these luxury machines would spend a considerable amount of time showing them off, but they may find it a mite tricky.

These nine cars are perhaps more deserving of the name 'modern classic' than any other, as they are painstaking recreations of the Jaguar original 1957 model. The cars are so like the originals that they can't be driven on roads in the UK, as they do not meet current safety standards and regulations concerning emissions.

Jaguar wasn't able to secure the road legality necessary for their new model on an inherent basis, meaning the proud new owners of these already astonishingly expensive cars will have to seek legal permission to drive on roads on an individual basis, and at their own expense. If they're unsuccessful, the only places they will be driving their shiny new modern classic is on dirt tracks and and private circuits.

Hardly the setting of choice for such a luscious car.

Regardless of this unfortunate limitation, the Jaguar XKSS is a visual treat. Its interior perfectly recreates that of the original 1957 classic car's. A total of nine 'continuation' cars will be produced by Jaguar to the precise 1957 specifications of the originals. The car manufacturer is relying on original drawings and even recreating some of the techniques used to produce the original cars. Deliveries are set to begin in 2017, but it remains to be seen how widely their owners will be able to show off their sizeable investment.

Far from being an unfortunate mistake, a Jaguar spokesman has made it clear that the engineers behind the new model were aware from the beginning that dedication to the original specifications would preclude making them road-legal.

While the cars are a beautiful site to behold, it is a bold and unusual move on the part of Jaguar, to knowingly roll out a model that doesn't conform to emission laws, at a time when the motor industry is buzzing with excitement of the Tesla Model S and Chevy Bolt - both the pinnacle of electronic and Eco-friendly motoring.

SOURCE: https://www.theprivateplateco.co.uk/news/general/jaguars-xkss-so-authentic-it-cant-be-driven-in-the-uk.html

Ferrari 250 GTO geared up to become the world's most expensive classic car at £45 million

A distinguished blue Ferrari is geared up to become the world's most expensive classic car, with a price tag of £45 million.

The pricey motor is a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, perhaps the most coveted of classic cars. One of only thirty-six of its kind ever made, this particular car was the second in its line to roll off the ramp.

In addition to its rarity, the car has historical value as it was raced at Sebring and Le Mans. Although it is now over half a century old, the feisty motor is still perfectly capable of doing 0 to 60mph in six seconds, and boasts a top speed of over 170mph.

As if that wasn't enough, the beautiful little Ferrari has been off the market for twenty years, after it was bought by John Collins, an Ascot-based Ferrari specialist, who has slapped a whopping forty-five million pound price tag on it.

"It is a beautiful Ferrari, the Holy Grail of classic cars, and it has a great racing history having finished sixth overall at Le Mans and first in class at Sebring." Collins said. "I have already had one offer on the car and know there will be interest. It will get you on the Ferrari 70th anniversary tour next year."

Citing the recent presidential election as a reason people would be looking to invest their assets, Collins added that, "this is a lot better than a painting on the wall."

At £45 million, the classic Ferrari 250 GTO is coming in at more than 245 times the price of a brand spanking new Ferrari 488. At 4,500 times the asking price of Britain's most popular car, a Ford Fiesta, it's difficult to fathom how a car can possibly be worth so much money. A combination of rarity, history, and the fact the car is still in tip top condition would seem to have guaranteed it a place in the record books - at least for the time being. If Collins' predictions about the demand for investment opportunities prove to be correct, we may see some more classic motors back on the market in the near future.

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SOURCE: https://www.theprivateplateco.co.uk/news/general/ferrari-250-gto-geared-up-to-become-the-worlds-most-expensive-classic-car-at-45-million.html