Innholdsfortegnelse for July 8, 2015 i Auto Express

AUDI has launched its all-new A4 at a time when the compact executive class is more competitive than ever. It’ll go on sale in September after a Frankfurt Motor Show debut, but it’ll need to be seriously good to usurp the latest crop of rivals when it arrives in showrooms. We’ve put the A4’s stats up against the recently updated BMW 3Series, Jaguar’s excellent new XE, Mercedes’ upmarket C-Class and the striking new Alfa Romeo Giulia to see if the Audi can win the battle before it’s even hit the road. AUDI PR ACTICALITY THE new Audi A4 is built on the VW Group’s MLB Evo platform, and despite being 120kg lighter, it’s 21mm longer than before. That’s added 12mm to the car’s wheelbase, making for lots more room inside.…

ELECTRIC cars are not so much cars of the future, rather cars of the present. But there’s still no denying that there’s an element of incovenience attached to ownership. The shine of turning up in a new BMW i3 or top-of-the-range Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is taken off when you have to wrestle with metres of cabling or fight with a broken charging point. You just have to take a look at the video we produced on our i3’s European road trip (opposite) to see the problems. But that could all change, and last week I glimpsed a more convenient future. At the Chargemaster HQ in Luton I tested the latest Qualcomm Halo wireless charging tech that could be with us as early as next year. Bosses at Chargemaster – the…

TELEMATICS provide insurers with an unbiased assessment of driver safety and behaviour by measuring harsh braking, speeding and fast cornering. Insurers then give drivers a score and adjust the premium accordingly. But should this be where the value of telematics ends? Once a driver knows they’re being monitored they want to get a great score and drive on their best behaviour. What’s the missing link to improving drivers in the long term? It’s true that young drivers are particularly vulnerable in the first few months, and while telematics can make them aware of their crash probability, more importantly, it can educate them. Through coaching we can improve awareness and hazard perception and develop new skills and attitudes to lower the risk. I saw the opportunity for success in using telematics…

RECORD sales, a factory working flat-out to meet demand... it’s hard to believe Rolls-Royce was dead and buried just 17 years ago! When BMW bought the Rolls-Royce name in 1998 for £50million, it acquired the most famous name in motoring and nothing else. There was no factory, no workforce, Rolls-Royce was homeless and car-less, and its previous headquarters in Crewe, Cheshire, had been sold, along with Bentley, to the Volkswagen Group. And even the Rolls-Royce name was a faded apology of its former glories – tarnished by years of neglect, it was the motoring equivalent of an aristocrat ending up as a down and out. So Rolls-Royce started again, and in just over a decade has achieved a motoring miracle, turning a field in the West Sussex countryside into a…

SO will the rest of the country follow Scotland’s lead and reduce the drink-driving limit? There’s certainly a strong desire for new legislation from some quarters, with the Police Federation in particular adamant that action needs to be taken. At its conference in May, Victoria Martin, of the Police Federation of England and Wales, said: “We would like to see a lower drink-drive limit like most other European countries have, as well as Scotland which saw a marked reduction in failed breathalyser tests as soon as the law was changed last year. We would also like to see road safety back on the national and local agenda.” However, the feeling at the Department for Transport seems to be that it’s too early to draw conclusions from Scotland’s experience. It would…

THE new Skoda Superb hatchback is already more spacious than most estate cars, so the question is: is a super-sized Superb Estate strictly necessary? Skoda clearly thinks it is, as do UK customers, who are expected to snap up more than twice as many Estates as hatchbacks, despite the £1,200 premium. Let’s start with the numbers, because there are some pretty big ones to chew on. At 4,856mm long and 1,864mm wide, the Estate is 23mm longer and 47mm wider than its predecessor and just a few millimetres longer than the current hatch. Its 2,841mm wheelbase is identical to that of the hatch, though, so there’s the same luxurious amount of rear legroom – more about that in a minute. Whereas the hatchback offers boot space of 625 litres with…

FOLLOWING a brief drive in a preproduction Hyundai Tucson in Issue 1,376, we’ve now driven the finished article. The replacement for the ix35 is all-new, and we tried the 1.6-litre T-GDI turbo petrol model. If Hyundai wants to steal customers from the Nissan Qashqai, the Tucson not only has to appeal to cost-conscious buyers but the tech-savvy and those who prioritise image over emissions, too. In terms of style, this car has nothing to worry about. Sharp, angular panels, a piercing front grille and swept-back profile give it a level of desirability the ix35 lacked. It’s the same story inside, too. The clean and clutter-free dash and centre console are a big step forward, while immediate contact points such as the steering wheel and gearlever are finished in soft leather,…

Rear access THE BMW’s back seats are best suited to children, as they’re tricky to access for adults. Of the other two, the S-MAX’s middle row slides and tips forward to create the biggest entry to the rearmost seats. But once you’re seated, it’s the Grand C4 Picasso (below) that has the most leg and headroom. Standard panoramic glass makes it feel spacious, too. Styling GRAFTING Ford’s corporate nose on to the front has given the S-MAX an upmarket look, and in the flesh, it looks more dynamic than its predecessor. But it’s not as stylish as the Grand C4 Picasso, as the Citroen’s neat details make it look distinctive. In comparison, the BMW appears awkward. Specification THE Ford is more expensive to buy than the Citroen, but the two…

THE C 63 has only just hit showrooms, but already Mercedes has unveiled a tempting finance offer for the newcomer. For instance, sign up to the brand’s Agility PCP deal, and you can get a C 63 Estate on your drive for £749 a month over three years at a typical APR of 4.5 per cent. You’ll need to put down a deposit of £7,499, but Mercedes will contribute a further £1,821 to the initial payment. At the end of the agreement, you can pay £30,575 to keep the car, hand it back to the dealer or trade it in for a new model. Audi is offering a similar three-year package for the RS4. The representative APR is higher, at 4.9 per cent, and you’ll have to hand over a…

The Supercar Book for Boys Martin Roach (HarperCollins, harpercollins.co.uk) Price: £20 (hardback) Rating: ONE of the best books to land on our desk of late. And girls shouldn’t be put off by the title, as this is a wonderfully accessible compendium for everyone, packed full of facts and photos of the world’s most beautiful cars. Author Roach’s style expresses the passion he has for the topic and draws you in; so much so, it’s as if you came along for the ride. Everyday Modifications For Your VW Bay Window Van Rob Hawkins (Crowood, crowood.com) Price: £19.99 (paperback) Rating: THIS is Hawkins’ second guide for VW campers; this time, he looks at upgrades. The book invites any camper fan to attempt a modification, from reducing the noise to improving the ride.…

Q Doors rattling on 3 Series THE doors on my 2014 BMW 330d are rattling on the move. The dealership cleaned the door seals, but the problem persists. Is this a known issue with BMWs? What can I do about it? David Ring, E-mail A THIS seems to be a common problem on the 3 Series. Cleaning the seals helps, but other owners have found lubricating the seals can reduce rattling further. This will prolong the life of the seals, too. Some drivers have found Sil-Glide to be particularly effective. QHyundai warranty battle MY Hyundai i30’s air-con failed last year when it was still under warranty. I had it regassed, yet when I started using it this summer, it was broken again. Should I still be covered? Vance Spence, E-mail…

THE thousands of miles of rail roads that Beeching and BR cruelly closed down and abandoned half a century ago need converting into pedestrian-free highways for cars, light vans and cycles. Even the defunct single-track routes are – when weeds and dumped rubbish have been cleared – usually broad enough for a bike path, a no overtaking car/van lane, plus some sort of emergency hard shoulder. Riders and drivers could then, under strict min/max speed limits, travel in one direction (towards town) from say, 2am-2pm, before pedalling or driving back from 2.01pm-1.59am. Derelict two-track routes would be simpler as they’re wide enough to operate as normal roads, with two-way traffic. Gangs of under-employed workers, tons of tarmac, gallons of white paint for road markings and a few entry/exit slip roads…

Green new 2008 is a big hit for kit PEUGEOT has revealed a new special-edition 2008 crossover. The Urban Cross (above) is based on Active trim and offers a choice of 108bhp 1.2 PureTech petrol or 99bhp 1.6 BlueHDi diesel engines – the latter emitting only 95g/km of CO2. Available to order now, from £16,495, it’s finished in metallic emerald, and has 17-inch alloys and black mirrors. Inside is a leather steering wheel and gearknob with emerald contrast stitching. Sub-£7k price for new base Celerio SUZUKI has introduced a more basic version of its Celerio city car. The new entry-level SZ2 costs just £6,999 – that’s only £1,000 more than the UK’s cheapest car, the Dacia Sandero. It includes six airbags, electric front windows, central locking, ESP and a DAB…

HOW do you fancy getting your hands on a stylish new hatchback that celebrates an important landmark for Kia? As we reported in Issue 1,376, the brand recently built its millionth Cee’d at its Slovakian factory, and we were on hand to get the next million on the way – by helping to build number 1,000,001! And now you can win that car, a stylish 98bhp 1.4-litre pro_cee’d SR7 in Fusion White paint (below). Log on to www.autoexpress.co.uk/winakia to enter and for full terms and conditions.…

Five-year wait for SEAT plug-in models SEAT is ready to embrace plug-in hybrid and electric models, its CEO has revealed – but not before 2020, when an SUV based on the 20V20 concept (above) will arrive. Jürgen Stackmann told us: “It’s a question of time, not a question of if the brand will turn electric. But currently we have zero demand for electric cars. “So we are focusing on our 1.0-litre TSI three-cylinder engine and our TGI compressed natural gas engine. We think we can get to 2020 without having a lot of electric propulsion systems.” Massive interest in return of TVR TVR announced its return last month, with a Cosworth V8-powered sports car already under development, and now it’s taking orders for its first new model, due in 2017…

Video watch AT autoexpress.co.uk/videos  this week, we take a look at the all-new Audi A4 and put VW’s Touran through its paces. The five things you need to know on A4 AS you have seen on Pages 10-12, Audi has finally taken the wraps off its new A4 saloon and Avant. And while the styling may be uninspiring, there is plenty to get excited about. In this video we reveal the five key things you need to know about the new model. Is it good enough to take on the likes of the new BMW 3Series and Jaguar XE? Our video has the answers. Does new Touran tick all the boxes? YOU can read what we think of the new VW Touran on Page 38 – and then…

HOT TOPIC BMW i3’s Euro road trip FROM: Janner TO date, the average fuel economy on my i3 is 540mpg. I regularly charge on the road, but sometimes there aren’t chargers or they’re broken, and that’s when I have to use petrol. Without refuelling, the range on my i3 ReX is 180 miles; with refuelling it’s infinite. FROM: OskarMatzerath I REALLY want to buy into the future of the electric car. However, as your feature and video highlight, the charging times and range are still very much in their infancy. I’m not sure if battery technology will ever develop to an acceptable standard. Join the debate at www.autoexpress.co.uk • “Ridiculous! To buy electricity one needs a special card. What is wrong with paying with a credit or other…

SCOTLAND, you may have noticed, has increasingly been going its own way in recent times. And one area where it is undoubtedly leading the rest of the UK is in the fight against drink-driving. On 5 December last year, it introduced a new, lower blood-alcohol limit of 50mg per 100ml for drivers, falling in line with many other European countries, and leaving England and Wales, alongside Malta, as the only nations on the continent still supporting the higher 80mg limit. (Legislation is shortly due in Northern Ireland that will also cut its limit to 50mg.) These new, tougher laws mean just one drink can push drivers over the legal limit. More than half a year on from the landmark decision, it seemed a good time to find out what the…

WHEN a manufacturer says its latest model is ‘new’, that’s not necessarily what you get. But this third-generation Touran – despite its familiar design – is completely new from top to bottom. It’s built around the VW Group’s versatile MQB platform, which has allowed VW to create more space inside, without having to make it larger on the outside. It’s been two years since the Touran was last given a revamp, and this latest incarnation has brought it in line with the rest of the VW range. It’s got a little bit longer and lost a chunk off the top, while also inheriting the brand’s trademark light signature and pronounced body lines. You wouldn’t call this look sporty, but it’s sharper than its predecessor. Inside, the Touran has received the…

Jonathan Burn Jonathan_Burn@dennis.co.uk @Jonathan_burn IF you were one of the 100,000 UK buyers who shelled out on a first or second-generation Smart ForTwo, putting up with the sluggish automated manual gearbox was one of the sacrifices you had to make. Lethargic and speed-sapping, the old five-speed auto was one of the dinky car’s biggest foibles, but Smart now has the solution in the shape of a new twin-clutch transmission for the all-new model. And at £995, it’s reasonable value – especially considering that the car will spend the majority of its time battling city congestion and contending with stop-start traffic. You can specify the new six-speed auto with either of the Smart’s engine options, but we drove the punchier 0.9-litre three-cylinder turbo. You only need to spend a few minutes…

EQUIPMENT Mid-range Excite gets goodies like heated seats, heated steering wheel, cruise control and touchscreen as standard CABIN Practicality is good, but those regularly carrying passengers will likely opt for five-door for improved rear seat access Essentials Vauxhall Corsa1.0 Excite On fleet since: December 2014Price new: £14,275Engine: 1.0-litre 3cyl turbo,113bhpCO2/tax: 114g/km/£30Options: Metallic paint (£545)Insurance*: Group: 12 Quote: £273Mileage/mpg: 8,688/42.9mpgAny problems? Frozen touchscreen *Insurance quote from AA (0800 107 0680) for a 42-year-old in Banbury, Oxon, with three points. Going the distance WE’RE confident Corsa can tackle European road trip with ease after surprising us with comfortable ride on long drives, and that’s exactly what Rich is gearing up for WE LIKE We’ve covered over 8,000 miles in supermini, but long motorway journeys have been comfortable, and sixth gear helps make…

LET LOOSE As with all the venues, Loseley Park in Surrey provides range of challenges for young drivers, all under the watch of CRB-checked driving instructors NEW PRODUCT Start Off-Road Land Rover Experience RRP: From £43 Contact: www.startoff-road.com SOME teenagers can’t wait to get behind the wheel, so Land Rover’s new experience might be just the answer as it allows 11-17-year-olds to take a Range Rover Evoque for a spin. Start Off-Road is a new all-terrain driving experience aimed at youngsters, and has nine locations in England and Scotland, from Honiton in Devon to Strathallan Castle in Perthshire. With a CRB-checked instructor to guide them, kids tackle the challenging off-road courses in an automatic Evoque. It’s designed to be fun, and the youngsters get to slalom, reverse, brake and steer…

Sumptuous Bentley phone answers call BENTLEY has released the second mobile phone as part of its five-year partnership with Vertu. The Vertu Signature features materials and finishes inspired by the Mulsanne Speed, including carbon fibre, polished stainless steel and Beluga black calf leather. Owners also get a subscription to the 24-hour Vertu Concierge personal assistant service, accessible via the phone’s ruby button. It’s available to pre-order now, priced at £14,500. Fast-fit tyre centres forced into go-slow FAST-fit centres are only half as quick as they were 10 years ago due to the wide range of tyres now on the market, according to automotive technology specialist epyx. It found that only 40 per cent of motorists visiting a fast-fit centre got tyres replaced on their first visit, with the rest having…

PRODUCT GROUP TEST 8 |7 | 2015 Every week, we extensively test all the latest car kit from tyres to trim cleaners. Log on to www.autoexpress.co.uk to look through our huge online test archive. Kim Adams CLEAN alloys are the finishing touch to a sparkling car, but you want those good looks to last – so why not keep your rims shining for longer by applying a wheel sealant? Not only should these products hold the brake disc dust and road grime at bay by making it harder for particles to stick to the rim, but that slippery coating should also ensure the wheel is easier to clean when the time comes. Traditionally, sealants have been similar to conventional waxes, but, just like on paintwork, synthetic products have joined in…

AUDI has revealed the all-new version of the A4 – its best-selling model globally. And to keep the opposition on its toes, it’s also pulled the wraps off the big-booted A4 Avant estate – the first time both models have been revealed simultaneously. The A4, based on a new MLB platform, is now in its fifth generation and Audi’s focus has been on refinement improvements, automated driving tech and efficiency gains. Fuel economy is improved by up to 21 per cent across the range, with power increased by up to 25 per cent at the same time. Frank Rimili, Audi Exterior Designer, told us there was a desire to make the A4 more masculine. “Today’s car is a little soft,” he said. “This is sharp and more masculine and that’s…

WE won’t see a fully undisguised production version of the Jaguar F-Pace SUV until September’s Frankfurt Motor Show, but thanks to a pair of official pictures we now have an extremely good idea of how it will look. Released along with an announcement that cycling’s Team Sky is running an F-Pace as a support car in the Tour de France, the images show an F-Pace prototype with production bodywork covered in Team Sky’s famous black and blue livery. The barely disguised crossover was seen in public for the first time on Saturday, where it supported the riders on Stage One, carrying the likes of the sports director, team doctor and mechanic, as well as drinks, energy gels, clothing, tools and spare parts for the nine Sky riders. However, as Auto…

CAMERA-patrolled car parks might not have the human touch when it comes to fair ticketing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t appeal to someone’s common sense if you think you have a strong case. That was certainly how one Auto Express reader felt when he contacted us to say he’d been issued with a £100 fine by a hotel’s parking contractor after a delayed check-in took him 57 seconds over the ANPR camera’s 15-minute grace period. That was clearly unreasonable, and thankfully the reader contacted Auto Express and we persuaded the hotel to cancel the fine. However, many might be worried about appealing, due to aggressive wording on the ‘ticket’. The paperwork implied the charges were enforceable, and included financial incentives to pay quickly. We agree that it’s easy to…

THE following provide help with motoring problems. Some services are free, others charge a fee or operate on premium-rate lines (p), while some offer advice for members only (m). Legal AA: 0906 010 1300 (p) RAC: 0870 5533 533 (m) Which?: 01992 822 800 Consumer Direct: 0845 404 0506 Local Trading Standards Local Citizens Advice Bureau Used car inspections AA: 0800 085 3007 RAC: 0800 085 2529 Technical advice AA: 0870 606 1619 (m) Driving licences DVLA: 0300 790 6801 Car registration/history HPI: 01722 422422 AA: 0800 316 3564 DVLA: 0300 790 6802 RAC: 0800 975 5867 Traffic information AA: 09003 401100 (p) RAC: 09003 444999 (p) Problems with dealers Motor Codes: 0800 692 0825 RMIF: 0845 839 9205 (m) Scottish Motor Trade Association: 0131 331 5510 Problems with makers…

REINVENTING the world’s most famous small car should have been a major gamble for BMW, but the little British car that captivated the world first time round has proven an even bigger phenomenon in its second coming. The Mini name was the one good thing BMW salvaged from its ill-fated purchase of the Rover Group, yet the German giant still needed to start from scratch in 2000. BMW has transformed MINI from cheap and cheerful basic transport to the world’s first premium small car and one of the biggest success stories of the last decade. Nearly 1,000 MINIs roll off the Oxford production line every day, and more than three million have been sold in just 14 years since BMW relaunched the brand in 2001. MINI has also become one…

SHAUN LEMMON “I completely accept the new limit. It’s a maturity thing –you know you shouldn’t drink-drive and that’s it. I’d never have done it anyway, and I’m even less likely to now.” JUNE WATT “The conscientious are now even more aware, but I don’t think it stops hardened drink-drivers, so I have mixed feelings. It spoils your enjoyment of a glass of wine with a meal. Now I don’t have a thing.” THERESA McLEAN “The general consensus is that it has made people more responsible. Previously I might have had a couple of glasses of wine in the evening and driven the next day. Now you really think about what you’re drinking.” WENDY MACKIE “I knew the limit had been lowered, but wasn’t aware it was lower here than…

FLUID CHECK Inspecting the oil, plus coolant and screenwash, is the least you should do under the bonnet before a long summer journey. It’s a good idea to get a service TYRE CHECK It’s essential that you check your tyre pressures and tread depths before you leave, and keep watch on them if you’re covering a long distance on holiday FOREIGN TRAVEL If you’re heading abroad, ensure you have all the kit required for countries you’re driving through – from warning triangles to spare headlight bulbs INSURANCE Ensure your policy provides peace of mind this summer, too. Tesco Bank Car Insurance has a range of features and benefits to do exactly that…

THE car you’re looking at, Porsche’s new £60,459 Boxster Spyder, could well be the most exciting sports car we’ve driven this year. Powered by the same sensational 3.8-litre flat-six engine (borrowed from the 911) that you’ll find in a Cayman GT4, and boasting the kind of soundtrack and performance that will make grown men go weak at the knees, the Spyder looks absolutely gorgeous in the metal. And on the road, it’s nothing short of extraordinary. Unlike the broad talents of the Boxster GTS, the Spyder isn’t a car that will appeal to everyone, and nor is it intended to. Its suspension is both 20mm lower and stiffer than that of a regular Boxster, while there’s just one transmission option: a six-speed manual. Plus, the roof must be raised or…

Engines THE C 63’s powerplant is based on the same 4.0-litre V8 as the AMG GT uses, with twin-turbos mounted in the ‘V’ of the engine. However, the GT’s race-bred dry sump oil system is replaced by a more conventional wet sump. With its natural aspiration, the RS4 can’t match the AMG for power and efficiency, but the 4.2-litre does rev to 8,500rpm. Load capacity BOTH our contenders feature powered tailgates and the same 490-litre boot capacity with the rear seats in place. The C 63 has more space with the back bench folded and boasts handy hooks for shopping. However, the Audi hits back with its £155 optional sliding rail load divider system. Exhaust OPTIONAL sports exhausts are available on both cars. The AMG’s £1,000 system is activated by…

CHILD SEATS Inflatable rear seatbelts mean Isofix-only seats are suitable for the very young. Graham had to get a rotating Cybex Sirona to replace daughter Erin’s Maxi-Cosi Axiss, as it simply wasn’t compatible Essentials Ford MondeoTitanium 2.0 TDCi 180 On fleet since: May 2015Price new: £24,545Engine: 2.0-litre 4cyl diesel,178bhpCO2/tax: 115g/km/£30Options: See Issue 1,373 orautoexpress.co.ukInsurance*: Group: 27 Quote: £367Mileage/mpg: 4,291/40.3mpgAny problems? None so far *Insurance quote from AA (0800 107 0680) for a 42-year-old in Banbury, Oxon, with three points. WE LIKE Sharp styling, lovely Ruby Red paintjob and classy touches like Dynamic LED headlamps (part of Titanium X pack) ensure Mondeo looks great WE DON’T Plastic connector on parcel shelf is broken already, while fatigue alert is intrusive. Lots of light in cabin shows up fingermarks on touchscreen (left) A…

In-car dog hair dilemma Q I’VE agreed to look after my friend’s dog while she goes travelling, but I’m worried about it making my car dirty. I can’t regularly vacuum as I live in a fifth floor apartment. What can I do? James Fodham, E-mail A CLEANING up after dogs can be a drag, but we’d recommend a car seat cover. They’re on sale in pet shops or car accessory stores like Halfords from £7.99. You could also invest in a cordless vacuum, like the Black & Decker Dustbuster Flexi PD1820LGB (Issue 1,354, above). It’s priced at £99.99. See www.blackanddecker.co.uk. Classic chrome bumper KO Q MY father passed away earlier this year and left me his Riley Elf. It’s a beautiful little car, but I’ve noticed some damage on the…

BIKE racks are a must when loading your car up for a family holiday, and boot-mounted versions are the cheapest. New to the market is the JetBlack Three-bike Boot Rack. Is it a better buy than our Issue 1,314 test winner, the Exodus Rear High Mount Three-Cycle Carrier? We were looking for sturdiness, ease of use, storage and security. Value for money was also rated, with prices taken from a variety of sources as we went to press. We tested the racks on a range of cars, yet found we had to switch the straps on the JetBlack to suit the longer rear screen of our Ford Mondeo, while the Exodus seemed a bit big for our Renault Twingo, even though the instructions said it was compatible. In the end,…

Dear Lawrence, I’m a building site co-ordinator and am looking for a practical and reliable double-cab pick-up. What should be on my shortlist for £12,000? Roger Hawkins, Aylesbury, Bucks Contact: Lawrence_Allan@dennis.co.uk CARS THE COMFORTABLE CHOICE Nissan Navara FOR: Decent cabin, rides well, lots of kit AGAINST: Not quite as rugged as rivals IF you’re after a pick-up that drives well on the road, consider Nissan’s Navara. Before the VW Amarok and new Mitsubishi L200 came along, it was our class leader, mixing on-road refinement, decent off-road ability, practicality and the most car-like cabin here. The torquey 2.5-litre diesel is the best option, as it’s reasonably smooth, punchy and capable of 30mpg. Our classifieds search unearthed a 2011 2.5-litre dCi Acenta with 62,000 miles for £11,495. THE ROBUST CHOICE Toyota…

CITROEN will withdraw from either the World Rally Championship (WRC) or the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) at the end of the 2016 motorsport season, its CEO Linda Jackson has confirmed. “For 2016 we have our two disciplines: world rally and world touring,” she stated. “I can safely say that we’re reviewing the decisions and for 2017 nothing has been decided. But we have made the decision that Citroen will only be officially involved in one of those disciplines for 2017.” The company recently revealed that its DS luxury brand would enter the FIA Formula E electric racing championship in 2016, with DS CEO Yves Bonnefont saying at the time of the announcement only that “each brand would pursue its own motorsport strategy”. Citroen has been involved in the current…