< Previous40 Business Link www.blmforum.net AUTOLINK Future As we move toward the end of 2024, it’s worth taking a look at the future to see what motors are being revealed and what we can look forward to seeing on our roads. www.blmforum.net Business Link 41 AUTOLINK Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e With a higher battery capacity, 50kW DC charging at fast-charging stations, and an electric range of up to 88 miles, the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e has received a comprehensive technology upgrade. Its intelligent drive management ensures outstanding efficiency, high recuperation performance, and emission-free local driving in everyday life. The compact plug-in hybrid drive management is designed for high efficiency. Starting is always electric, even when the temperature drops down to -28° C. The driver can prioritize the electric drive with the EV button in the switch panel or by selecting it in the MMI, which enables the vehicle to operate like a fully electric model. In “Auto Hybrid” mode, the primary operating mode, the combustion engine and electric motor share the work intelligently - purely electric driving at low speeds, with the TFSI engine taking priority at higher speeds and often both drives together. 42 Business Link www.blmforum.net AUTOLINK MINI Cooper Convertible Following the successful launch of the all-new MINI family throughout the past year, the new MINI Cooper Convertible completes the brand’s new model family. Offered in a choice of two new petrol models, the MINI Cooper Convertible will begin production at MINI Plant Oxford later this year, following a nine- year hiatus. With clean surfaces, a fully automatic soft top roof and a minimalist yet innovative interior, the MINI Cooper Convertible offers drivers an added dose of spontaneity, with the ability to drop in the roof in seconds. When the soft top is open, the MINI Cooper Convertible has a luggage compartment volume of 160 litres, while when the soft top is closed this expands to 215 litres. To assist with loading, the tailgate opens downwards and the wind deflector behind the driver and passenger seats reduces wind noise and unwanted air turbulence when driving. The interior design of the new MINI Cooper Convertible focuses on fewer components, clever design, and high-quality workmanship. Three key elements structure the cockpit: a sporty steering wheel, the central OLED display, and the newly designed toggle switch bar. Škoda Elroq Distilling all the qualities of the multi- award-winning Enyaq into a more compact package, the Elroq also brings Škoda’s acclaimed practicality and value to one of the most competitive sectors in the new car market. It will also be the first Škoda model to feature the brand’s striking new ‘Modern Solid’ design language - a dramatic new look that will influence the design of future Škoda models. Inside, the SE features Škoda’s striking Loft design selection that comes with fabric and artificial leather upholstery, grey headlining and a two-spoke leather multifunction steering wheel. Drivers benefit from a large 13-inch touchscreen display, digital cockpit and single-zone climate control as standard. The SE also offers a generous quota of convenience and safety systems as standard, including a rear-view camera with rear parking sensors, traffic sign recognition and blind spot detection. Subaru Forester Subaru has released details of the All- New Subaru Forester, which is set to be launched into the UK market in Spring 2025. The Forester has been a key model in the Subaru lineup since it was first launched in February 1997. With over 5 million units sold globally over the past Subaru Foresterwww.blmforum.net Business Link 43 AUTOLINK 27 years, and currently the third-biggest- selling Subaru model in Europe, the all- new Forester preserves the heritage of this capable, go-anywhere SUV, that has been redesigned in a more sophisticated and refined package. The all-new Forester features improved on-road driving dynamics and off-road capability and will be powered by Subaru’s e-BOXER mild-hybrid powertrain. An optimised direct-injection 2.0-litre horizontally opposed four- cylinder normally aspirated petrol engine, that is paired with a Lineartronic transmission. Subaru’s EyeSight Assist Technology and Driver Monitoring System have both been upgraded with newly added functionality. This will also now include an Emergency Driving Stop System, which can bring the vehicle to a complete stop if needed and in a safe way, if the driver can no longer control the vehicle in an emergency situation. Škoda Elroq MINI Cooper Convertible44 Business Link www.blmforum.net AUTOLINK New Aston Martin Vanquish The most potent flagship The new Vanquish is here – and it’s described as the “most potent flagship” in Aston Martin’s 111-year history. I n an era where plug-in hybrids and electric cars are starting to dominate, the famous marque from Warwickshire is hailing the rebirth of its legendary V12. It boasts 5.2 litres, a twin-turbo and a staggering 835PS – yes, you read that last figure right. As if that wasn’t enough, a 0-62mph time of 3.3 seconds, 1000Nm of torque and a top speed of 214mph – the highest ever on an Aston Martin production car – tells you all you need to know. The car is rear-wheel drive and sits on 21-inch alloy wheels. It features an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox and an 80- mm-extended wheelbase. An electronic rear limited slip differential maximises grip from the rear wheels, providing greater agility and better control of oversteer. It also increases the car’s rotation in corners, making for faster cornering speeds. The expansion of the front grille – a feature of a handful of recent Aston Martins – continues on the Vanquish. The rest of the car’s silhouette is unmistakeably familiar, including bulging shoulders above the rear wheel arches. A curved black carbon fibre strip wraps around the back, and the taillights have thin blades on either side. The number plate sits low, flanked by two pairs of large, slightly squared-off tailpipes. The interior is gorgeous. It houses hand-trimmed leather and looks fantastic. It has plenty of piano black surfaces and a menacingly authoritative centre console. The infotainment screen is slanted diagonally, bridging the gap between the centre console and the dashboard, while thin air vents sit above the touchscreen. A second screen - the digital instrument display - replaces the more traditional analogue dials behind the steering wheel. You had better have deep pockets if you want a Vanquish, though. Aston Martin only makes 1,000 of them each year, and the 2025 model will cost upwards of £335,000. The Vanquish looks like it’ll live up to its name then, certainly as far as your wallet is concerned.www.blmforum.net Business Link 45 AUTOLINK Fast Facts New 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish Max speed: 214 mph 0-62 mph: 3.3 secs Fuel economy: 20.7 mpg Engine layout: V12 5.2-litre twin-turbo Max. power (PS): 835 CO2: 274 g/km Price from: £335,000 On the Road 46 Business Link www.blmforum.net events ISBE Conference 2024 Wednesday 6 - Thursday 7 November The Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield Delivered by business experts, the conference will explore new pathways for transformative collaborations among university, industry and public sectors to create a more equitable world. For more information visit www.scci.org.uk/events/isbe- conference-2024/ Taking Action on Net Zero: Building Decarbonisation Plans Thursday 7 November Online Are you a small-medium business owner in Lincolnshire or Rutland who wants to work towards Net Zero? If so, join this 2-hour interactive workshop. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights from experts, to ask questions relevant to your organisation, meet other local businesses, and learn about support from the Low Carbon Lincolnshire programme – with further virtual and in-person workshops taking place during 2024. For more information visit www.businesslincolnshire.com/events/event- details/?id=4369&navigatedFromSearch=true Lincolnshire Construction & Property Network November Tuesday 19 November HMP Lincoln, Lincoln From sole traders to large housing associations, construction and property businesses come together to talk business at the Lincolnshire Chamber’s Construction Network. 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For more information visit www.scci.org.uk/events/market- entry-to-the-uae-and-saudi-arabia-201124/ £3 million South Yorkshire Innovation Programme launch Monday 25 November Sheffield Hallam Owen Building, Sheffield This event will unveil full details of the trailblazing South Yorkshire Innovation Programme (SYIP): a £3 million initiative designed to foster innovation and drive economic growth across the region. For more information visit www.scci.org.uk/events/3- million-south-yorkshire-innovation-programme-launch/ Protecting Your Business Legacy – Contingency & Continuity Planning Friday 29 November Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, Rotherham Setting up a business can be one of the best feelings in the world, but what happens when things go wrong? From accidents and unexpected absences to cyberattacks and global crises, your business needs a strong contingency and continuity plan to weather the unexpected. 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