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Steve_Fowler@dennis.co.uk @stevefowler “This is a good-looking car that drives well, too – suspension tweaks give it a real GT feel” KIA’S posh push to become a premium mainstream player continues apace with the arrival of a sleek new ProCeed model next year, and Auto Express was invited for a first taste of an early, camouflaged car. The ProCeed follows on from the concept of the same name unveiled a year ago at the Frankfurt Motor Show. As well as dropping the ungainly underscore and apostrophe from its predecessor’s name, it has transformed from three-door coupé into five-door shooting brake – comparisons with the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake are unavoidable. Kia has done a fair bit of number-crunching to realise people spend more on their CLA Shooting Brakes than regular A-Class…

Hugo_Griffiths@dennis.co.uk @hugo_griffiths DRIVERS with failing eyesight face having their licences revoked by the roadside, after three police forces launched a joint campaign targeting motorists who are unable to read a number plate from 20 metres – the minimum legal distance. The month-long campaign is being carried out by Thames Valley, Hampshire and West Midlands constabularies, with road policing officers submitting every driver they stop to the 20-metre test. Those unable to read a plate from that distance will lose their licence “within an hour”, and face prosecution for failing to meet the “standards of vision for driving”. “Joint campaign targets drivers unable to read a reg plate from legal minimum of 20 metres” Sergeant Rob Heard, the police officer representing the three forces taking part in the campaign, said he…

James_Brodie@dennis.co.uk @jimmybrods RENAULT has thrown the wraps off a refreshed Kadjar SUV, updating its Nissan Qashqai rival with a handful of minor design and ergonomic changes, a small bump in tech and a revised engine line-up including a new petrol unit. Since launch in 2015 the company says more than 450,000 Kadjars have been sold across the globe. While that doesn’t match its Qashqai sister model for total volume, it’s still a hugely important car for Renault. The Kadjar’s subtle redesign is most evident at the front. As with most facelifts these days, new headlamps with new LED lighting signatures appear, while the foglights are now rectangular, housed in a revised front bumper. The grille has changed, too, and is now completed with chrome inserts. New LED indicators, reversing lights…

TOYOTA has begun a massive global recall of over a million cars. The fault centres on a potential fire risk in the hybrid systems of the C-HR Hybrid, the Prius and the Prius Plug-In. A total of 32,393 UK models are being recalled, while over half a million cars in Japan and more than 200,000 in the US are believed to be affected. A company spokesman told Sky News: “A portion of the wire harness without a protector could contact the connector cover and wear over time, possibly causing an electrical short circuit.” Toyota explained recalled cars will be inspected by dealers for signs of fault-related damage, and if none is found, a protector will be fitted over the affected section of the harness. The spokesman continued: “If damage is…

mail@autoexpress.co.uk @AutoExpress Write to: Watchdog/Letters, Auto Express, Dennis Publishing Ltd, 31-32 Alfred Place, London WC1E 7DP FROM: Rhys Blaney THE Jaguar I-Pace has been the only electric car that can keep up with Tesla’s offerings when it comes to performance and reliability. So it makes sense to put an electric drivetrain into the second-best Jaguar of all time (after the D-Type). FROM: Harry Collier THE price may mean this a plaything for the wealthy, but the Jaguar E-Type Zero proves an important point: if future regulations make running classic cars difficult or impossible, there is a way forward for them. Still, I’ll miss the V12 engines. Join the debate at www.autoexpress.co.uk ■ “Jaguar should make all-new models rather than using already rare existing cars.” Josephe Lynn ■ “For £350,000, I…

Richard_Ingram@dennis.co.uk @rsp_ingram HYBRID pioneer Lexus has been building electrified powertrains for decades. It was also one of the first makers to offer a luxury SUV, when it launched the original RX back in 1998. Now, just three years after unveiling its second soft-roader, the NX, a third SUV is on the way. As the crossover’s popularity shows no signs of slowing, Lexus has brought the compact UX to market; the Mercedes GLA-inspired small model will be introduced next month, priced from around £30,000. On the outside, the UX has a whiff of first-generation BMW X1 about it. Lower but longer than most of its main rivals, it cuts a profile more akin to the current crop of coupé-SUVs. That reduced roofline is reflected inside, where the low driving position gives…

Alex_Ingram@dennis.co.uk @AxleIngram THERE’S a new range-topping Abarth 124. The GT is limited to just 50 units in the UK, and the most striking thing that sets it apart from the regular model is its hard-top roof. The new carbon-fibre lid weighs just 16kg, and Abarth claims that it adds a little structural rigidity to the open-top chassis, and more body control as a result. A wider rear screen makes the GT easier to see out of, but the roof is removable, so if you still want open-air thrills, it’s just a few screws away. While the extra mass might seem like a bad thing, it doesn’t adversely affect weight distribution. The gain is offset by the GT’s eye-catching 17-inch OZ wheels, too. Each one weighs 4kg less than the 124’s…

MODEL TESTED: Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Titanium PRICE: £21,550 ENGINE: 1.0-litre 3cyl, 123bhp THIS fourth-generation Focus promises to address the Mk3’s packaging and infotainment flaws. We’re testing the £21,550 1.0 EcoBoost 125 in Titanium trim, which is likely to be a big seller. Design & engineering THE new Mk4 Focus is based on Ford’s latest C2 platform, which has brought a 20 per cent improvement in torsional rigidity. It uses a MacPherson-strut front suspension layout, while the rear end is controlled by a torsion beam on our test car; there is a multi-link set-up for higher-powered models, harking back to the original Mk1 Focus. The engine is carried over from the old car. In this case it’s a 123bhp 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo version of Ford’s award-winning EcoBoost petrol unit.…

Ford Focus SYNC3 DAB Standard Key features: Sat-nav, connectivity TITANIUM trim gets an eight-inch colour touchscreen with built-in sat-nav as standard to match the Focus’s Volkswagen and Vauxhall rivals. The set-up offers good graphics and a simple menu layout, while this model’s large display makes the information it shows easy to read. The screen is in a better position than the Golf’s, placed higher up on the dashboard. The smartphone connectivity works equally well, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrating with your device easily and seamlessly. This tech comes fitted as standard, so there’s not necessarily any need for the built-in sat-nav, but it’s nice to have and is slick. It’s a bright display, too, and the screen responds quickly to your inputs, so you rarely have to wait…

Pete_Gibson@dennis.co.uk I’M seeing double: two Volvo XC60s! No, the picture above isn’t a trick of the light or smoke-and-mirrors magic; that really is another Swedish SUV next to the car on our fleet. You’ll recognise our XC60 D5, which has featured in our test pages since we got the keys in March. As I was putting on a lot of miles on my travels around the country for photo shoots, that car has now gone back to Volvo because it was nearing a mileage limit. But rather than that being the end of our story with the car, we’ve decided to make the most of it by running an XC60 T8 plugin hybrid for the next few months instead. I couldn’t wait to get behind the wheel to see how…

Scalextric joins in BTCC birthday fun THE British Touring Car Championship marks 60 years of racing in 2018, and Scalextric is celebrating by launching a range of top touring cars and their drivers, each limited to 250 units. They are Matt Neal’s 2015 Honda Civic Type R, Jason Plato’s 2015 Volkswagen Passat and the 1988 Ford Sierra RS500 (above), driven by Steve Soper. Each costs £40.99; they are available from www.scalextric.com. Carly turns up heat on diesel BMWs A NEW adaptor and Android app claim to unlock performance for diesel BMW owners. The Android version of the Carly Tuning app connects to an on-board diagnostics port (OBD) and promises to remap the engine in less than 10 minutes. Carly says the power boosts can cut 0-60mph times by up to…

PRODUCT GROUP TEST 12|9|2018 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 REMOVING grime you can’t see sounds like a waste of time, but that’s what a clay bar does and it’s vital for preparing paint for a wax or sealant. Iron particles, brake dust and tree sap are just some of the minute contaminants left behind by even the most thorough of washes, and are found most often on horizontal panels like the bonnet and roof. These can reduce the bond between paint and any protective coating applied. If you can’t see these contaminants, how do you know you need to clay? Slip a finger in a plastic bag and…

VOLKSWAGEN has presented its new Polo GTI R5 rally car to its first customers, with 15 examples of the new contender already sold to teams based in countries including Austria, Belgium, Finland, Italy, Paraguay, Portugal and Sweden. The presentation took place at the Sulingen test centre near VW Motorsport HQ in Hannover, Germany, with test driver Dieter Depping at the wheel. The car (below) will be homologated as of 1 October and is expected to make its competition debut early in 2019.…

● BMW X5 rival to make debut at next month’s Paris Motor Show ● Will launch with diesel and petrol engines; hybrid to follow Richard_Ingram@dennis.co.uk @rsp_ingram MERCEDES’ product onslaught continues: a week after the firm revealed its Tesla-rivalling electric EQC, the wraps are off its all-new GLE SUV. Making its public debut at the Paris Motor Show next month, the new GLE will go on sale in early 2019 with a range of four, six and eight-cylinder engines, as well as plug-in hybrid powertrains. Externally, the GLE is still recognisable as the brand’s mid-size SUV. The new rival to the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 takes an evolutionary approach to design, with a big, bold front end, large grille and sharp LED lights. The back end gets a subtle update…

Jonathan_Burn@dennis.co.uk @Jonathan_burn BMW has bookended its SUV portfolio with two new additions: a performance version of its X2 crossover and a plug-in hybrid version of the new X5. And both models will arrive in UK showrooms in the coming months. First up is the X2 M35i, which acts as a flagship variant in the crossover range and the first ever M-branded model to feature a four-cylinder engine. It’s powered by a 2.0-litre petrol turbo developing 302bhp and 450Nm of torque. This sends power to BMW’s all-wheel-drive system via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. When fitted with launch control, it can sprint from 0-62mph in a claimed 4.9 seconds. Alongside the performance upgrade, chassis and suspension revisions are said to have sharpened the handling, while a tweaked steering system aims to deliver…

AN official reveal of the Volkswagen T-Roc R is edging closer because the hot SUV has been spied testing at the Nürburgring featuring its production body. Our spy shot shows the model wearing deeper and more aggressive bumpers, plus we can report that four exhaust tailpipes hint at what’s beneath the disguise. It’s likely the car will be powered by VW’s 296bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine linked to a seven-speed DSG auto gearbox and four-wheel drive. The disguise is expected to come off at the beginning of next year.…

James_Batchelor@dennis.co.uk @JRRBatchelor First drive video report on Lexus UX ANOTHER week, another SUV. This time it’s the new Lexus UX – a small premium SUV designed to take on the BMWX2 and the Jaguar E-Pace. It’s a tough sector to crack, so is the sharp-looking UX a winner? Read Richard Ingram’s drive on Page 26, then log on to watch the video. Full details as Tesla Roadster revealed TESLA has its eye on further world dominance with the new Roadster. It’s been unveiled in Europe for the first time, and when it arrives in 2020, founder Elon Musk wants it to be the fastest-accelerating production car on the planet – expect 0-62mph in under two seconds. Our man Jonathan Burn has the full details. You can watch any of our…

Steve_Fowler@dennis.co.uk @stevefowler “THERE has to be a better way than this.” These were the words of one regular air traveller to Volvo’s senior vice-president of design Robin Page as they both queued at London Heathrow Airport security – and the words that inspired Page to get back to the office and start designing a better way. The result is the Volvo 360C concept – a vehicle that Volvo claims could transform it from a traditional car maker into a transport firm rivalling airlines, train companies and bus operators with a first-class, door-to-door service. Auto Express was invited to sit back and relax in the 360C and learn more about Volvo’s vision of the future of transport. Autonomous cars are nothing new, of course. We’re currently at level two autonomy, with…

Jonathan_Burn@dennis.co.uk @Jonathan_burn IF you want a practical Audi that isn’t an SUV, then the new A6 Avant is the biggest of the bunch. This is the all-new, fifth-generation model, and like every version that went before, it bundles all the tech, refinement and luxury of the saloon into a more family-friendly body. The newcomer is wider and taller (but slightly shorter) than its predecessor. Only millimetres separate it from its BMW 5 Series Touring and Mercedes E-Class Estate rivals, but on paper the Audi is the least practical car of the trio. Its 565-litre boot is no larger than the outgoing model’s, and dropping the rear seats reveals an identical 1,680-litre capacity. The Mercedes, by comparison, offers 640 and 1,820 litres respectively, so it has a significant and noticeable advantage…

Alex_Ingram@dennis.co.uk @AxleIngram Running costs 46.3mpg (official) £80 fill-up Performance 0-62mph/top speed 9.1 seconds/127mph THE Jeep Cherokee is one of the longest-running names in the SUV world. With the first edition making its debut all the way back in 1974, it’s got 15 years on the Land Rover Discovery. But has time been kind to it? This fifth-generation model has been treated to a mid-life facelift: there’s revised styling, the suspension is mildly updated and the infotainment set-up is improved in a bid to keep it fresh against mass-market crossovers such as the Ford Kuga and Volkswagen Tiguan, plus more premium rivals like the Audi Q5 and BMWX3. Some of the styling changes will no doubt be welcome – the old car’s pointy face didn’t sit well at all on a…

MODEL TESTED: Volkswagen Golf 1.0TSI SE Nav 5dr PRICE: £21,025 ENGINE: 1.0-litre 3cyl, 108bhp VOLKSWAGEN’S famous Golf is our current favourite family hatch, so the Focus is going up against the best. In 1.0 TSI SE Nav trim we’re testing here – a direct rival to the Ford – the Golf costs from £21,025, so is slightly cheaper. Does the Volkswagen offer more for less? Design & engineering THIS Mk7.5 Golf is a tried-and-tested recipe by now. Launched back in 2017, it was a mild update to the most recent generation. This means VW’s family five-door is based on the MQB platform, but following the Dieselgate scandal a new engine was introduced: the 108bhp 1.0-litre TSI three-cylinder turbo petrol tested here. It’s the pick of the range, and while it’s…

Stuart_Morton@dennis.co.uk Performance 0-62mph/top speed 9.4 seconds/127mph Practicality Boot (seats up/down) 506/1,620 litres Running costs 40.9mpg (on test) £75 fill-up/£140 or 31% tax THE Mazda CX-5 has been on our fleet for nearly a whole year, but now it’s time to say goodbye. When we took delivery back in October 2017, it was one of several diesel SUVs in our car park. While petrol was starting to edge ahead of diesel in terms of popularity then, that process has accelerated so much in 2018 that the CX-5 is now one of the only diesel models we’re running. And as so many small SUVs such as the SEAT Arona and Citroen C3 Aircross have been launched recently, the Mazda is also one of the bigger cars on our books. Not that this…

Citroen C3 Aircross AFTER covering over 1,000 miles on a recent trip to Scotland, Carbuyer content editor James Howe found himself pleasantly surprised by our Citroen C3 Aircross’s long-distance abilities. Good seats, compliant suspension, well-judged gear ratios and excellent motorway refinement made his journey comfortable. James was particularly impressed by the Aircross’s 1.2-litre PureTech 130 petrol engine. With its strong mid-range torque, it took the steeper sections of the A93 in the Cairngorms in its stride. Mixed surfaces also brought the car’s supple suspension to James’ attention; most imperfections are soaked up well, but larger bumps can overwhelm the Citroen’s softer damping. On an 11-hour return leg to London, James picked up on some smaller details like the effectiveness and clarity of the head-up display. But a lack of usable…

Got a query? products@autoexpress.co.uk @AE_Consumer Q What do M-way signs mean? I’VE just passed my test and started driving on motorways. I saw some small signs on the roadside with the motorway’s name and other letters and numbers. What do they mean? Mark Deane, E-mail A THESE are location signs positioned every 500 metres so you can let emergency or breakdown services know where you are. The top line is the motorway, the second line, usually A or B, the direction you are travelling and the last figure is the distance in kilometres from a given point, such as the Dartford Crossing on the M25. Q Running in my new car I’M due to take delivery of my first new car. Friends have talked in the past about running in new cars. Is…

YOUR VIEWS ON YOUR CARS 18th PLACE 2018 Results VW Golf Factfile Years: 2012 to present CO2: 120g/km Fuel economy: 54.3mpg (SE 1.4 TSI 125) Best options: Metallic paint, reversing camera, keyless go, dual-zone climate Used prices: From £5,400 OVERALL SCORE 91.86% Bars show where model finished out of 75 vehicles in our 2018 new car survey. The longer the bar the better GOOD “MUCH quieter than my old SEAT Leon. Far less tyre and road noise.” “Totally underrated looks. One of the sleekest cars around.” “Love the way the reversing camera pops out of the VW badge.” “High-quality fit and finish wherever you look, inside and out.” “Superb performance from just a 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine.” “Interior is sleek and no-nonsense – exactly how I like it.” “Excellent ride quality…

Motoring’s most outspoken and opinionated columnist sounds off “It seems humble front-line cops have been given the legal OK to snatch licences from drivers who’ve held them for decades” IMAGINE a Britain in which someone called a “policing officer” is given the power to stop Brits and non-Brits in the street, before immediately and cruelly revoking the passports, ID cards and other essential documents those citizens legally hold, whether they’ve committed crimes or not. It shouldn’t, couldn’t and wouldn’t happen, of course. Yet it seems humble front-line cops on public highways (not to be confused with more powerful magistrates and judges in court rooms) have been given the legal OK to snatch back driving licences from some drivers who’ve held them for years, if not decades. This I do not…

Steve_Fowler@dennis.co.uk @stevefowler “Fully electric cars will make up 15 to 25 per cent of our range by 2025”DIETER ZETSCHE Chairman of the board, Mercedes THE new Mercedes EQC is only the beginning in what will be a whole family of electric cars as the German brand confirmed its intentions to launch a total of 10 new EVs in the next four years. The multi-billion-pound investment will see Smart launch three all-electric models with hard and soft-top versions of its ForTwo, plus an all-electric ForFour, and Mercedes is expected to follow the EQC with a smaller EQA hatchback, previewed by the concept (above). Mercedes’ board member responsible for research and development, Ola Källenius, confirmed that there will be “several sedans in the EQ family”. Auto Express understands a small van and…

New 4dr A-Class names its price THE new Mercedes A-Class saloon (above) will cost from £27,875, the firm has revealed. Initially, the Audi A3 rival will be available with two engines and in two specs. The petrol-powered A 200 uses a 161bhp 1.3-litre turbo, while the A 180d has a 116bhp 1.5-litre diesel. Both models come with twin seven-inch displays, climate control and alloys as standard. Sales soar ahead of test rules switch SALES of new cars rocketed by 23.1 per cent in August as buyers took advantage of big dealer discounts ahead of new emission regulations coming into force. From 1 September, new cars couldn’t be sold unless they were tested under the new WLTP regime, leading to many dealers offering heavy discounts on models tested under the old…

“The two hybrid options are expected to be the big sellers” TOYOTA has added a second model to the new Corolla line-up. The Touring Sports estate will make its debut at next month’s Paris Motor Show and will rival the load-lugging Ford Focus and VW Golf when it goes on sale early next year. The newcomer’s 598-litre boot space is larger than its predecessor’s, but is slightly down on the Focus Estate’s 608-litre offering. Toyota will offer the Touring Sports with three powertrains: two hybrids and one petrol engine. The hybrid options, expected to be the big sellers, consist of a 120bhp 1.8-litre unit and a new 178bhp 2.0 litre. Toyota’s 114bhp 1.2-litre turbo petrol motor is also an option, however. Multi-link rear suspension has also been added to the…

FORMER Rolls-Royce design director Giles Taylor has taken over as the chief creative officer at Chinese car giant FAW Group. FAW, China’s first established major car maker, has hired Taylor to oversee the design direction of the group’s Hongqi luxury brand. The ex-Rolls stylist will lead the establishment of a new FAW Advanced Design Centre in Munich, which will be responsible for shaping new concepts and production models. After 13 years at Jaguar, the Brit joined Rolls in 2012, and oversaw the design of the latest Phantom and Cullinan SUV.…

Hugo_Griffiths@dennis.co.uk @hugo_griffiths TENS of thousands of heavily-polluting diesel-powered refrigeration generators are running on the UK’s roads every day, producing harmful emissions equivalent to roughly 1.8 million cars. They’re totally unregulated, and the diesel they run on is subsidised by Government to the tune of £100million a year. Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs) are coolers that chill and freeze food in vans and lorries, making deliveries to supermarkets and convenience stores. Around 34,000 of these TRUs are powered by generators running on ‘red’ diesel, so their fuel attracts duty of just 11.14 pence per litre, not the 57.9ppl of regular diesel. The unregulated status of TRUs also means the amount of nitrogen oxide (NOx), non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC) and particulate matter (PM) they pump out is far higher not only than a diesel…

APPEALING though Volvo’s 360C Concept is, it has one flaw in the battle against many flights: it’s land-based. That’s not concerning some car companies, who are looking at ways of getting us airborne with the creature comforts we’ve become accustomed to from today’s premium automotive brands. Earlier this year, Aston Martin teamed up with Rolls-Royce and Cranfield University to reveal the Aston Martin Vision Volante Concept (below), a “luxury concept aircraft with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities”. And at March’s Geneva Motor Show, Audi, Italdesign and Airbus presented the Pop.Up Next, an electric concept for “horizontal and vertical mobility”. With other car makers experimenting, too, the days of the flying car may not be far off.…

James_Brodie@dennis.co.uk @jimmybrods Performance 0-62mph/top speed 10.9 seconds/117mph Running costs 47.1mpg (official) £63 fill-up IT’S been three years since Fiat’s 500 family was bolstered to span a trio of distinct models. Although the brand’s immortal city car is undoubtedly the frontman, larger and more practical options are available. Here, we drive the facelifted 500X for the first time. Technically a B-segment car, the model remains a crossover sandwiched between two established classes. It’s longer than a Nissan Juke or a Renault Captur, at 4,248mm nose to tail, but remains noticeably smaller than the Skoda Karoq and Peugeot 3008. The sloping roofline cuts into headroom, while the 350-litre boot is smaller than you’ll find in a SEAT Arona. Design changes to the 500X are limited, with only minor alterations to the lights…

MODEL TESTED: Vauxhall Astra 1.0i Turbo SRi Nav PRICE: £21,910 ENGINE: 1.0-litre 3cyl, 104bhp THE Vauxhall Astra is one of the most versatile family hatchbacks on sale, and when we last tested this 1.0-litre turbo variant we’ve got here (£21,910 in SRi Nav trim), it beat its rivals. So it’s in with a strong shout against the Focus and Golf, two cars it’s been battling with for years. Design & engineering THIS seventh-generation Astra went on a weight-loss programme during its development. It lost up to 200kg over its predecessor and is the lightest car on test, with a kerbweight of 1,188kg. It matches its rivals with MacPherson-strut front suspension, but the rear uses Vauxhall’s compound crank set-up, which helps packaging. There’s a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol unit under the…

THE latest Kia Picanto is the best version yet, having been redesigned to add more space, technology and a relatively wide range of engine options for a city car. It’s the 66bhp 1.0-litre model we’re testing here, which is the entry-level motor, aimed at those wishing to save on running costs and especially insurance premiums if they are young drivers. The three-cylinder engine is smooth and fun to use, although it’s not as peppy as the Aygo’s 71bhp unit. However, shorter gearing means it is significantly more flexible than the Toyota. In our performance tests the Kia was 0.8 seconds faster than the Aygo from 0-60mph, but it also performed strongly in gear. While its rival took a glacial 14.1 seconds to cover 30-50mph in fourth, the Picanto posted a…

Alex_Ingram@dennis.co.uk @AxleIngram Performance 0-62mph/top speed 8.1 seconds/130mph Practicality Boot (seats up/down) 265/947 litres I WAS pretty chuffed when I found out that the first model I’d be running on the Auto Express fleet would be a Suzuki Swift Sport. While some people prefer huge, wafty barges, I’ve always had a thing for small, sporty hatches. It’s a big part of the reason why, when I’m not using a test car, I have my own 1989 Peugeot 205 XS to enjoy. Despite the almost 30 years’ worth of development (and scruffiness) that separates the Swift and my 205, there are a number of similarities. Both have a 1.4-litre petrol engine, both are among the lightest cars of their contemporaries and both are positioned a step below the full-on hot hatches of…

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Great cars: Volkswagen Beetle Richard Copping (Veloce Publishing, www.veloce.co.uk) Price: £40 THIS book is a formulaic look at one of the most widely researched and catalogued cars ever, and doesn’t really offer anything new. But it covers the basics and has some really great photography. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Matteo Licata (Self-published, www.amazon.co.uk) Price: £21.87 PRINT quality is the problem with this self-published book; it feels more like a magazine. But the content inside is great – concise, informative and sure to get any Alfisti hot under the collar. There’s enough detail to satisfy enthusiasts, without alienating casual readers. Bumper.io Available for: iOS, Android Price: Free AS with most. io online multiplayer games, Bumper is addictive and, depending on your opponents, very tricky. For every rival you knock off the platform,…

Sponsored by Got any car queries? Hugo_Griffiths@dennis.co.uk @AE_Consumer Q Replacing car’s blown LEDs THE rear lights on my car comprise several individual LEDs. A couple of these have burnt out. Can I replace the blown LEDs, or do I have to buy a whole new light cluster? D Sholto, E-mail A YOU’LL probably have to replace the whole unit because most LED clusters are ‘sealed for life’. An auto electrician may be able to cut open the cluster and replace the diodes, but this is likely to be time-consuming, costly and could affect your warranty. Your cheapest option is to look online for a second-hand replacement cluster. Q Stop/start works randomly MY new car is the first vehicle I have owned with stop/start. The system has a mind of its own, restarting the…

Stephen_Errity@dennis.co.uk LANDO Norris, the 18-year-old Somerset racer confirmed as a McLaren-Renault race driver for 2019, is trying to keep his feet on the ground since news of his deal was confirmed. The young Brit is currently competing in the FIA Formula 2 series, where he’s locked in a championship battle with fellow countryman George Russell. He’ll complete his F2 campaign, at the same time as making free-practice appearances for McLaren over the rest of the 2018 season as part of his role as official test and reserve driver this year. Then he’ll join Carlos Sainz in an all-new line-up for the Woking squad when Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne depart at the end of the season. Commenting on the signing of Norris, who has been part of the McLaren Young…