1955-2015: DS celebrates it's 60th Anniversary at Retromobile.

In its first year as a brand in its own right, DS will be at the 40th Rétromobile show in Paris next week, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the original 1955 DS. From 4 to 8 February 2015, car lovers can enjoy a stroll around the DS area at the Parisian Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre for an enthralling look back at the legendary DS. The DS exhibition, organised with support from the Amicales Citroën* associations along with DS and SM** enthusiasts' clubs, will include five prestige period models, plus one of the latest arrivals for the DS brand, DS 3 Cabrio, in Ultra Prestige form.

The Rétromobile show in Paris is a major international fixture on the vintage car calendar. The event celebrates its 40^th anniversary as the original DS marks 60 years since its début appearance at the 1955 Paris Motor Show.

In its first year as a brand in its own right, DS has an area at the Porte de Versailles Exhibition Centre, providing an enthralling look back at the legend that is DS. The DS exhibition, organised with invaluable support from Citroën enthusiasts' clubs, will feature five period models plus one of the latest arrivals in the DS brand line-up, DS 3 Cabrio Ultra Prestige.

The period cars on show will provide visitors with an insight into the exceptional heritage that inspires today's DS brand in its quest to offer customers the very best in design, technology, comfort, driving experience, quality materials and outstanding attention to detail.

The stars of the show are:

• DS 19 from 1959, in its original configuration, with a grey-rosé body, aubergine roof, and royal blue interior. This model, adapted for export to Germany, features an engine temperature gauge on the dashboard plus an FM/LW radio. The three-main-bearing engine is coupled with a four-speed gearbox with hydraulic control.
• DS 21 Cabriolet from 1968, with a hydraulic-control gearbox. The superb finish on this exceptionally elegant model extends to red leather upholstery, contrasting with the Carrare white body.
• DS 20 Pallas from 1973, a top-end luxury model featuring tobacco leather upholstery, beige Tholonet bodywork, tinted windows and even a sunroof. The 1985 cm³  engine is mated to a hydraulically controlled four-speed synchromesh gearbox.
• SM Coupé from 1971, previously owned by King Hassan II of Morocco. This model features metallic beige paintwork, special registration plates, natural leather upholstery, air conditioning, a Continental Edison Hi-Fi radio specific to this model, tinted windows and fog lamps. The engine is a Maserati V6.
• SM Coupé from 1972, a model with a Scarabée brown body and light brown upholstery. In addition to the self-levelling hydraulic suspension, similar to that on the DS, this car also boasts Citroën's innovative DIRAVI ‘power-assisted return’ steering, for exceptional driveability.

Alongside these iconic cars, visitors will also be able to admire the DS 3 Cabrio Ultra Prestige on the show stand.

Rétromobile opens to the public on Wednesday 4 February 2015, with the DS showroom in Hall 1.

*The Amicales Citroën organisations comprise L’Amicale des Clubs Citroën France and L’Amicale Citroën Internationale, associations whose mission is to coordinate the operations of enthusiasts' clubs with the Citroën and DS brands.

**The clubs contributing to Rétromobile 2015 are: DS ID Club de France, Idéale DS France, DS Club Révolution 55, Le Monde de la DS, SM Club de France, Euro SM Club, and Club automobile André Citroën.

You'll want this, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Red Vapor, whats not to like.....

Plans to continue the success of the remarkable Jeep Grand Cherokee range of 4x4 vehicles have been announced, with details of a formidable new SRT version, the Red Vapor Limited Edition.

Designed to sit competitively in the sports performance sub-SUV segment of the hotly contested 4WD market, the new 6.4-litre V8-powered Grand Cherokee SRT Red Vapor will offer all the presence of Jeep SRT’s legendary muscular sports styling with breath-taking performance. Top speed is 160mph while 0-62mph takes just five seconds.

First shown at last October’s Paris Motor Show, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Red Vapor comes with an assertive and attractive sports appearance, and features a host of desirable equipment befitting of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT badge. Unique exterior and interior styling cues enhance the car’s distinct, high-performance image and set it apart from other sporting SUVs.

As well as Quadra-Trac ‘Active on Demand’ four wheel drive, anti-lock SRT performance disc brakes and active damping suspension, the Red Vapor also offers premium sports styling in the form of body coloured door handles, black roof moulding, body coloured sill extensions and wheel flare extensions. 

Five-spoke 20-inch Goliath wheels and a specific Black Vapor black chrome finish enhance the exterior while the lower grille, inserts of the upper grille, SRT tailgate badge, side Grand Cherokee badges and bonnet Jeep badge are all glossy black.

The first limited edition of the current Grand Cherokee SRT, Red Vapor is not only available in Metallic Red (Redline). This exclusive car also comes in Bright White and Brilliant Black.

Inside, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear changer complement the exclusive Black Laguna leather and Radar Red suede seats with unique red stitching, luxury front and rear mats and chrome pedals. The SRT badge on Red Vapor’s steering wheel is backlit, and grey chrome replaces the shiny chrome seen on SRT.

The new Red Vapor is also equipped with the 8.4-inch Uconnect™ touchscreen display with integrated 3D navigation, advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth audio streaming and hands-free technology.

Further standard features include cross-path detection, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, 825-watt Harman-Kardon audio system with 19 speakers and three sub-woofers, power tailgate, and rear light bar.

Powered by Jeep’s proven 461bhp, 6417cc, 16-valve, V8 engine, and connected to an eight-speed automatic gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddle controls, the car features Fuel Saver technology to cut fuel consumption and emissions. The engine’s sporty note is enhanced by the innovative Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which uses the audio system to counter any low frequency engine noises.

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Red Vapor will cost £64,999 (OTR) when it goes on sale later this week. That represents one of the best performance and equipment levels against price, among the sports SUV sub-segment.

“Styled and targeted to the high performance SUV market and with an exceptional level of equipment on offer, the Grand Cherokee SRT Red Vapor is very attractively priced,” says Damien Dally, head of brand, Jeep UK.

“With its sporting look, powerful performance and excellent value for money, this limited edition of SRT will, I am sure, appeal to a whole new group of discerning customers.”

New Generation i20 available at Hyundai dealers nationwide from Thursday 22nd January

• New Generation i20 available at Hyundai dealers nationwide from Thursday 22^nd January, priced from £10,695 OTR
• Highly competitive business contract hire rates from £137.99, low SMR costs
• Among the strongest predicted residual values in the segment with i20 S at 46% cost new

The wait is over for customers eagerly awaiting the New Generation Hyundai i20 which goes on sale this week, competitively priced from £10,695. Available at Hyundai dealerships nationwide from Thursday 22^nd January, the all-new model boasts a sophisticated new design, high specification and first-in-segment features, class leading interior space and generous levels of equipment.

Since the car’s first public unveiling at Paris Motor Show 2014, New Generation i20 has made bow waves, with strong interest from existing i20 owners as well as those new to the Hyundai brand. Industry experts and journalists have also handed the New Generation model their fair share of praise, while residual value experts have awarded New Generation i20 among the best residual values in its class.

New Generation i20 1.2 S starts the range, with predicted residual values at 46% of cost new forecast after 36 months/30,000 miles and other models are among the best in their respective categories. Business customers will benefit from strong residuals, with highly competitive contract hire rates starting from £137.99^*per month. New Generation i20 delivers further good news for fleet and business customers in the form of low SMR costs - the entire range remains economical, while S and Premium models are best in class.

For retail customers, the New Generation i20 delivers exceptional value and desirability with low PCP payments - £152.45^** per month will get customers behind the wheel of an i20 S, including a generous £500 deposit contribution from Hyundai Motor UK and £1,639 customer deposit.  Customers purchasing i20 SE on PCP can take advantage of £750 deposit contribution from Hyundai, while Premium and Premium SE customers will benefit from £1,000 contribution.

Tony Whitehorn, President & CEO, Hyundai Motor UK said: “New Generation i20 is a true competitor in Britain’s most popular vehicle segment. It ticks all the right boxes for fleets and businesses, as well as catering to the needs and tastes of discerning retail customers. The quality, features and specification of this car speak for itself, and we are delighted that this has been demonstrated in the form of strong residual value predictions which are among the best in class.”

New Generation i20 pricing

New Generation i20	CO2 Emissions (g/km)	Insurance Group (1-50)	VED Band	Recommended On The Road Price
S
1.2 75PS	112	5E	C	£10,695.00
S Air
1.2 75PS	112	5E	C	£11,445.00
S Blue
1.1 CRDi 75PS	84	6E	A	£12,445.00
SE
1.2 84PS	119	6E	C	£12,725.00
1.4 100PS	127	10E	D	£13,325.00
1.4 100PS Auto	155	10E	G	£14,225.00
1.1 CRDi 75PS	103	6E	B	£14,225.00
1.4 CRDi 90PS	106	11E	B	£14,725.00
Premium
1.2 84PS	119	7E	C	£13,725.00
1.4 100PS	127	10E	D	£14,325.00
1.4 100PS Auto	155	10E	G	£15,225.00
1.4 CRDi 90PS	106	12E	B	£15,725.00
Premium SE
1.2 84PS	119	7E	C	£14,725.00
1.4 100PS	127	10E	D	£15,325.00
1.4 100PS Auto	155	10E	G	£16,225.00
1.4 CRDi 90PS	106	12E	B	£16,725.00