New car lines - Wheels Within Wales

	Fiat’s popular range of city cars is to be further enhanced with the introduction of a powerful new 1.3-litre 16-valve MultiJet diesel engine. The Fiat 500 range’s out-going 75bhp MultiJet unit is being replaced with a more potent but also more environmentally-friendly 95bhp ‘MultiJet II’ version, which not only boasts improved mpg and CO2 emissions figures, and will become the most powerful diesel unit available in the A segment.
The new unit introduces an innovative variable geometry turbocharger that enables it to deliver 95bhp at 4000rpm and 200Nm of torque at only 1500rpm. This output significantly improves the car's performance, taking its top speed to 112mph (from 103mph) and reducing the 0-62mph acceleration time from 12.5 to just 10.7 seconds. Fuel consumption is improved from 67.3mpg to 72.4mpg in the combined cycle, while emissions drop to 104g/km of CO2 (from 110g/km). Together with Start&Stop, the engine also includes a DPF particulate filter for improved emissions efficiency and effectiveness from a cold start. “This remarkable new diesel engine will add even greater excitement to the fantastic 500 range, but without adding to the cost of ownership,” says Andrew Humberstone, managing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd. “In fact, with greater fuel economy and lower emissions, everyone will benefit from this new variant.”

	The all-new Volvo S60 makes its international debut at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday 2 March 2010. It launches into one of the automotive world's most competitive segments backed by an elegant new coupé-like design, dynamic driving characteristics and ground-breaking Pedestrian Detection safety technology. In its overall shape, the all-new S60 is a coupé; sportier and more distinct than any previous Volvo.
In its design, it promises excellent driving characteristics, even before you get behind the wheel. To deliver the highest levels of driving enjoyment, the chassis team have refined every single detail that influences a car’s driving properties and fine-tuned the driving experience to offer the most dynamic ride ever seen before on a Volvo. The all-new S60 range will be available from launch with a choice of two diesels and one petrol engine, including an uprated high-performance 3.0-litre T6 petrol version with 304bhp, a 2.4-litre 205bhp D5 and a 2.0-litre 163bhp D3 powerplant. A DRIVe version powered by a 1.6-litre diesel engine with CO2 emissions of approximately 115g/km and fuel economy of up to 65.7mpg (combined cycle, preliminary figure) will join the range later in 2011.


The Nissan Juke has been unveiled to the world. Nissan has revealed a ground-breaking new model that brings all the benefits of the Qashqai in a more compact package and will be seen for the first time at Geneva motor show next month. Adding another valuable addition to the UK’s biggest car plant, the two or four wheel drive Juke will be built in Britain alongside its Qashqai big brother for sale in the UK in October. First revealed as the Qazana show car at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show 12 months ago, Juke has developed into a production model merging the rugged appeal of an SUV with the emotive appeal of a sports car. There will be a choice of petrol and diesel engines as well as drive systems and cutting edge trim levels.

Audi has shrink-wrapped everything it stands for to create the new A1, a more compact and city-friendly three-door premium hatchback. The A1 will make its World debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and will be available to order in the UK from May for late 2010 deliveries. A1 will initially be available with three impressively frugal units, all optimised by engine start-stop and energy recuperation systems.
The new 1.2 TFSI petrol engine linked exclusively to a five-speed manual transmission kicks off the range, its 86PS and 160Nm peak power and torque outputs enabling a 0-62mph time of 12.1 seconds and a 111mph top speed, delivered with 55.4mpg capability and low CO2 of 119g/km. The A1 will offer a choice of equipment packages and customisation options for exterior and interior using an array of colours, materials and equipment to make each car feel unique and personal.Prices will rise from about £13,000.