Pictures and details of the upcoming three-door BMW 1-series has just been released by BMW. Although having only three doors, the new 1-series shares the same length, width and height as the five-door 1 series. The new three-door is also longer than the model preceding it by 85mm. Its 30mm longer wheelbase with wider front and rear tracks gives a much bigger cabin space.

The new 1-series is available as a four or a five seater. With the longer wheelbase, the boot space is increased to 360 liters (up by 30 liters) and 1,200 liters with the rear seats stowed.

The entry level 1-series, the 114i, is equipped with a 101bhp 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with a fuel consumption of 49.6mpg and emits 132g/km of CO2. One notch up the ladder is the 116i powered by a 2.0-liter 134bhp turbocharged petrol engine consuming 51mpg and emitting 129g/km for CO2. The 125i is powered by the same engine but it is tuned to a more powerful 215bhp.

The flagship model, the M135i is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged 315bhp six cylinder engine. It ain’t no sloth with only 5.1 seconds to hit 0-62mph. Its fuel consumption sits at 35.3mpg and emits 188g/km of CO2.

Sitting in the diesel lineup is the 116d, 118d and the 125d. The 116d is made up of two versions. While both are powered by the same 2.0-liter 114bhp four cylinder turbocharged engine, the EfficientDynamics version offers a more economical option with 74.3mpg of fuel consumption and emitting only 99g/km of CO2.

The top of the line diesel is only offered in M Sport Trim. It gets  215bhp engine, enough to launch it from 0-62mph in 6.3 seconds. Its fuel consumption sits at 57.6mpg and emits 129g/km of CO2. It is available with a six speed manual gearbox standard though there is also an option for an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

The car is also available in five different trim levels: ES, SE, Sport, Urban and the range topper M Sport. Entry level models are offered with keyless start, 16” wheels, ABS and ESP. The SE adds to the car a 6.5” display, multi-function steering wheel and also USB and Bluetooth capabilities.

The Sport trim comes with 17” wheels, sportier looking bumpers, sport seats as well as sport steering wheel with red stitches adorning it. The Urban also rolls on 17” alloys but the interior is classier with half-leather ulphostery.

The range topper M Sport is equipped with sporty looking bumpers, bodykit, 18” wheels, sport seats and also a tailor made suspension system. The M135i gets M Sport brakes, steering and suspension system.

The three-door BMW 1 Series will cost from £17,300 for the 114i ES all the way up to £29,995 for the M135i. Orders can be placed now with deliveries starting this September so why not consider MSG Cars for your funding options – we might not be able to offer Guaranteed Car Finance but we are specialists in the Non Prime area and so offer the very best chance of getting you into the car of your dreams with the minimum of fuss.

The all new Countryman Coupe by Mini has just been spotted doing test runs for the very first time. Previewed at the 2011 Detroit Motor Show as the Paceman Concept, the Countryman Coupe will be going into production next year together with the five-door Countryman.

Mini thought they would keep the Paceman name for the production cars, however it would most likely be called the Countryman Coupe now due to how established that name has become. The three-door Countryman Coupe will still share the same Paceman styling concept. The platform and floor structure is shared together with the five-door Countryman.

The same windscreen on the Countryman will also be found on the Coupe however its height is reduced by 20mm. The Countryman Coupe is a totally different car from the screen rearwards – the exterior is completely different. The length of the Coupe sits at 4110mm which is a little longer than the Countryman and its front bumper is about 20mm shorter.

Despite the change in size though, there will be no shortage of shoulder room in the rear cabin as with the Countryman. While most Coupe occupants struggle to find themselves comfortable in the car, the Countryman Coupe will have a lot of rear legroom as well as more than enough headroom.

The Countryman Coupe defies the Mini convention at the rear end of the car. A much smoother and flowing surface replaces the vertical sheet metal and shutlines that characterize the other models in the lineup.

In an unsurprising move, Mini has also ditched the rule of vertical tail lights surrounded on all sides with painted bodywork. The lights of the Coupe are large and its cuts right into the tail gate creating a rear elevation unlike any other Minis.

The Countryman Coupe will probably come with the most powerful Mini engines in line with it being the most expensive Mini ever made but if you feel the need to look into arranging finance for a purchase when it arrives then make MSG Cars your first port of call. Our Non Prime funding options are second to none and so we are the best choice if you want an honest answer to you getting approved on finance or lease – even with bad credit.

First there was one designed by Victoria Beckham……. well she might have picked the seat colours or something like that!  Now Land Rover have plans for a faster and a sportier Range Rover Evoque as during an interview with the design director at the Beijing Motorshow, Gerry McGovern, he revealed that it would probably be named Evoque Sport – fairly straight forward name that more than likely took the team 1 minute to think up.

While the big bosses of Land Rover had always been dropping hints about a high performance version of the Evoque, this is the first time anyone has ever come out and said it himself. The announcement was made just at the right time too because at that time, Audi was just unveiling the RS Q3 Concept which is a competitor for the Evoque.

McGovern states that 80% of the Evoque customers are new to the Land Rover brand. This fact allowed the luxury car maker to push the envelope as well as increase its appeal with other models such as the Evoque Cabrio and also the Victoria Beckham-designed Special Edition. However, the Evoque Sport is what the Land Rover fans have been anticipating which will possibly follow on from previous Land Rover premium offerings such as the HSE  and Vogue.

While it is has not been confirmed which engine will be powering the Evoque Sport, it is likely that the car will be offered with the current Ford-sourced Ecoboost four cylinder 2.0-liter 240bhp engine. That same engine has already been souped up by the British Radical SR3 to output more than 290hp proving that more power is definitely not a far cry.

With the popularity of diesel-powered Evoques on the rise, a performance diesel model will definitely be offered also.

Given the popularity of diesel-powered Evoques, a performance diesel could also be on the cards. This would use the 2.2-litre SD4 engine, boosted from 190bhp to around 210bhp, and do 0-60mph in a little over seven seconds with plenty of torque available.

Land Rover’s designers are expected to add bigger wheels and a beefy bodykit – while Sports suspension will drop the car by around 10mm, while bigger brakes and sharper steering will ensure the handling is improved.

It’s early days in the Evoque’s lifecycle, and supply is struggling to meet demand. So don’t expect the Evoque Sport to debut until late next year at the earliest.

If you cant wait until the new Sport models comes out why don’t you consider a used model – even with a poor credit rating we can help! At MSG Cars we have a number of non prime lenders who will underwrite customers with less than perfect credit ratings and so we are well placed to offer Guaranteed stock vehicles for quick delivery.

The new Mercedes ML63 AMG will be a serious contender for other luxury cars in the same market it reaches show rooms later this year. With a price tag of £82,995, the ML63 AMG is cheaper than its competitors: the BMW X5M (£83,260), Porsche Cayenne Turbo (£86,896), Range Rover Supercharged (£86,895).

For an extra £6165, the ML gets treated to a AMG Performance Pack to give it more “go”. The power is increased to 549bhp and torque is increased to a staggering 760Nm by turning up the boost pressure and installing a more efficient free-flowing air manifold. Add another £2820 for the Driver’s Package and you can go faster with the electronic speed limiter raised from 155mph to 174mph. You also get a ticket to a Mercedes “Power and Passion” driving event.

Don’t want to pay for the all the extras? You can actually do away with all of them because the ML63 AMG in standard trim isn’t exactly slow. With the V8 5.5 liter bi-turbo engine cranking 525bhp and 700Nm of torque, the gargantuan ML63 trips the naught to sixty in just 4.8 seconds.

Newer and faster cars are usually more polluting to the environment but not the ML63. It is almost unbelievable that the ML63 AMG is actually nearly 40% more economical than the predecessor and emits 30% less carbon dioxide.

The downsized engine with the AMG Speedshit Plus 7G Tronic gearbox comes with a “Controlled Efficiency” function helps improve fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions – 23.9mpg and 276g/km respectively.

The ML63 AMG also gets improved AMG sports suspension and ventilated and perforated disc brakes with 20” alloy wheels. Sporty AMG bodykit adorns the exterior with front and rear aprons together with side skirts to add a nice touch. AMG sports exhaust system with dual twin exhaust tips give the ML63 AMG a nice rumble. Carbon fiber engine cover and red brake calipers are also offered with the Performance package.

Inside the car, you will find leather heated AMG sports seats and Nappa leather-trimmed steering wheel. AMG instruments, floor mats and pedals also add a nice sporty feeling to the car. Other creature comforts include the standard equipments like DAB digital radio, Mercedes Benz COMAND Online system with media interface, Artico artificial leather-trimmed dashboard as well glass sunroof.

Volvo UK has just unveiled the prices of its brand new five door hatchback V40 just a little over a month later after its Geneva Motor Show premiere.

On the road prices for the stylish V40 start from £19,745 for the entry level 115hp diesel model all the way up to £26,795 for the top of the line fully decked out SE LUX model equipped with a 177hp diesel power plant. Customers can order now, but the cars will not be reaching UK until September.

The compact Volvo, available in the following trims; ES, SE and SE LUX, is set to compete with BMW 1-series and the Mercedes Benz A-class and will also come with Bluetooth capabilities as standard.

The entry level model, the ES, comes with handy features such as the Volvo’s collision detection City Safety technology, world-first pedestrian airbag, an audio system complete with 5” colour display screen, Electronic Climate Control, Dynamic Stability Traction Control. The interior of the car also gets a nice touch with power windows, leather steering wheel and gear knob and textile carpets.

Going up one notch higher, the SE model comes with Textile/T-Tec upholstery and shimmer graphite inlays. The SE also offers cruise control as well as multifunction steering wheel and a keyless start. Autofolding side mirrors also come handy so you do not need to stick your hand out to retract your side mirrors when you go through a narrow alleyway. Ground lighting as well as a chrome exterior garnish adds a nice touch.

The top dog SE Lux model comes fully equipped with leather-faced trimming, beautiful 17” Mannan alloy wheels, LED day running lights and active xenon headlights complete with a headlight cleaning system. Go for the NAC model and you get a sat-nav system with voice control, 7” screen as well as a DVD player.

The Volvo V40 also comes with three diesel engine choices:

• 1.6 liter 115hp D2 that consumes 78.5mpg and emits 94g/km of CO2.
• 2.0 liter 150hp D3
• 2.0 liter 177hp D4

There are 2 options for the petrol version – 1.6 liter turbocharged engine making 150hp and also another making 180hp.

There has not been any word from Volvo themselves if UK is getting the five cylinder 2.5 liter 254hp engine.

Ford Focus had better gear up as Nissan is planning a new car to bring into the arena. This new model will also be  produced at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, consequently creating and impressive 1125 jobs in the UK. With the GM Ellesmore Port plant facing closure, this could be good news for the British car industry.

The yet-to-be-named newly conceived model and a B-segment car – rumoured to be a Nissan Note replacement – are based on the Nissan Invitation concept unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this year. These models will be built together with the Qashqai, Qashqai +2, Juke and Leaf. The production of these new models will create more than 3000 job opportunities in the UK at Nissan as well as its supply base within the next couple of years.

Nissan is also investing a hefty £127millon in its plant in Sunderland backed by a £8.2 million government grant to manufacture up to 550,000 cars annually. Together with the manufacturing of the new car, both production lines will be working around the clock for the first time ever in the plants history of 26 years.

There is no final say in the name, pricing, engines and trims of the new model but all these details will be released to the public come 2014 when the car is nearing its launch. This new hatchback also signifies the return of Nissan to the mainstream C-segment in Europe after the Almera was phased out in 2006.

UK Prime Minister is apparently stoked about this, saying that Nissan building their new hatchback model in the UK is proof of the country’s “strength and vitality” of the manufacturing industry. Maybe with the creation of more jobs, Nissan is more likely to be supporting the nation unlike Vauxhall who claims to be doing so in their advertisement but then closing down their Ellesmore Port plant. Which ever model you seek though you will be please to hear that MSG Cars are able to offer funding on all models upto 6 years old and while we cant offer Guaranteed finance cars we can say that we offer the very best chance in the UK in securing approvals for those with adverse credit ratings.

Jaguar has surprisingly announced that they will be releasing an all new Jaguar F-type. Announced at the New York Auto Show, but not yet unveiled, the only visual image we can get is a spy photo of the car with camo-paint.

The F-type is a two-seater sports car based on the C-X16 and is set to be released to the masses come summer 2013. Global brand director for Jaguar, Adrian Hallmark, said the car will be unveiled in its final production form later in 2012.

If it is going be based on the C-X16, it better be good. If you didn’t know already, the C-X16 is a compact rear wheel drive coupe complete with 50:50 weight distribution – this means awesome handling and sports performance.

Here’s an image of the C-X16. Notice the similarities in the headlamps. Would the F-type really look like this? No promises, but it would be awesome if it did.

Jaguar aims to be a world-leader in the sports car segment with the launch of the F-type. Being absent from this market for way too long, Jaguar has finally decided that they will now try and take over but with financial and stability backing from the giant Indian car maker Tata.

Not that this would mean any compromise in quality, but let’s hope not. After all, this Jaguar would still come with a hefty price tag. However, the F-type would still be a great car, though. The F-type will be built extensively using aluminum so hopefully this would bring the weight of the car down a lot.

The F-type will also be initially launched as a convertible powered by a range of new engines including a rumored 400 horsepower V6 supercharged engine. Lightweight 400 horsepower convertible. Wow, yes please! A coupe F-type will also be launched in 2014.

Hallamark also mentioned that the development schedule of the F-type has started with engineering prototypes now doing final on-road testing. Says Jaguar’s Vehicle Line director, the F-type will focus on maximum driving performance and pleasure. Coming from a car maker with extensive motorsports experience, the F-type had better be able to compete with Audi and the like.

The F-type will be built in Jaguar’s plant in Castle Bromwich and can be funded through MSG Cars car finance options.

Fuel is getting more expensive, tankers are on strike and pollution is on the rise. What do you when you get into situations like these? Well, it’s pretty darned simple. Go hybrid. Well, though its not fully electric-powered, at least you’ll save some money on your trips to the gas station. But not only will you save money on petrol though, Toyota has made it easier for you to purchase your hybrid car too. Yes, the new Toyota Yaris Hybrid is here, and guess what, it’s the cheapest hybrid car in the market with prices starting at £14,995. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show just recently, the hybrid Yaris is powered by a 1.5 liter VVT-I engine and coupled with an electric motor, it makes 98bhp. Weird though, because you would definitely expect it to produce more power since the ordinary petrol 1.5 liter Yaris makes slightly over 100bhp. Horsepower aside, the Yaris Hybrid is an excellent fuel saver. Toyota claims that its fuel consumption is world-class at 80.7mpg with 79g/km of CO2 emission. Its top of the line T Spirit models has a 76mpg fuel consumption with 85g/km emissions. Low on both emissions and fuel consumption, the Yaris Hybrid helps you save even more money as it meets the criteria for free road tax and London Congestion Charge exemption. The Yaris Hybrid comes in three trim levels. The entry level T3 is equipped with dual-zone air conditioning, front electronic windows, seven airbags, ABS and a CVT auto transmission. One step up, the T4 is equipped with 15” alloy wheels, front fog lights, rear LED lights, matching colours for door mirrors and handles, rear view camera and USB and Bluetooth ready. The top of the line T Spirit models get 16” inch alloy wheels and also enjoys cruise control, automatic headlights and wipers, electric windows all around, semi leather trimming and a not-very-sporty rear spoiler. The Yaris Hybrid is for sale now and will be delivered in July.

With electric cars being all the rage these days, even car companies with financial difficulties do not seem to mind jumping on the bandwagon if it gains them some ‘Green’ Brownie points!  Vauxhall, who recently decided they may close their substantial Ellesmore Port plant in Cheshire and consequently putting 2,100 jobs at risk due to cost cutting reasons, is set to launch an entry level variant of the new Vauxhall Ampera lineup of electric cars this summer.

The model has not been given a name but Vauxhall is already pretty keen on giving it a £29,995 price tag. This pricing also includes a £5000 ‘Plug-In’ grant offered by the government and is set to go on sale on the 1^st of May together with the Ampera Positiv and Electron models.

A cheesy name for an electric car, the Positiv will set customers back £32,250 including the grant and it also comes jam-packed with other unnecessary energy consuming features like climate control, keyless entry, heated seats, a nifty seven-inch touch-screen as well as a parking camera.

Its counterpart, the Electron, costs slightly more at £33,995 but also gets a lot more features added on top of the Positiv like a seven-inch navigation touch screen, a huge 30 gigabyte hard drive as well as a DVD player to accompany an energy saving Bose audio system.

The 16kWh battery pack that comes with the car boasts an 8-year and 100,000 mile warranty that is transferrable. Also to ensure a longer life, the battery will also never be charged over 85% and de-charged below 22% of its capacity. After 8 long years of usage, the battery should still be 70% efficient.

For only £799, Ampera owners will receive a electric inspection at home as well as having a dedicate charging point installed with the ‘British Gas Home Charging Solution’ package. Instead of taking 6 hours to charge a car using a conventional wall socket, the wall mounted charger drawing 16 amps o charge will fully recharge the Ampera’s battery in only four short hours.

Vauxhall is thinking big as they expect to sell up to 3000 Ampera units in 2012 with sales rising up to 5000 in 2013.

The UK is not getting a GLK model until 2015 but that’s okay because a slightly facelifted G-class will do. For the first time ever, the 3-decade old G class will enjoy some limelight at the Beijing Motor Show planned to happen next month.

What’s so new about it, though? Well the G-class receives subtle adjustments to the grille, headlamps with LED inserts and reworked mirror housings to bring some modern appeal to the age old motor.
That’s not all though. There is no replacement for displacement. With such a heavy car, you need a bigger power plant. So, goodbye to the 12 year old supercharged G55 AMG 500-horsepower 5.4 liter V8. The G63 AMG is getting a twin-turbocharged 5.5 liter V8 with 536 horsepower raging through the driver’s veins.
The new G65 however gets a bigger engine. Its going to get that big V12 engine you see in the SL65. Yes, that exact twin-turbocharged engine with a whopping 621 horsepower and 737 lbft of torque. All this power to move the 2500kg behemoth from naught to sixty in just 5.2 seconds to a top speed of 155mph. The G65 AMG will also be the only one in the G family to enjoy V12 power.
With the AMG models being the cream of the crop of the Mercedes lineup, the AMG G-class gets a new deeper front bumper with big air ducts to cool the engine better. That’s not all though. The AMG models also get larger brakes like the ones used in the ML63 AMG. Will they also come with outlandish side-exit exhaust pipes like the G55 AMG, nobody knows.
Big power and big capacity engines do not really mean big spending on fuel as the G-class models will come with a seven-speed 7G-tronic gearbox instead of the ordinary five-speed variant. The G63 will also come with a stop/start function and also brake energy regeneration.

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