Media Round Up - September 18-25
Ford to release Plug-in Hybrid Ranger in 2025
Ford will offer customers a plug-in hybrid version of its Ranger with production starting in late 2024 and deliveries to customers taking place in early 2025. The new model will mark a significant step forward in Ford’s plans to offer a full range of powertrain options for customers in the mid-sized pick-up truck segment.
Order books open again for KAMM 912c
Budapest restomod brand KAMManufaktur’s recreation of the iconic Porsche 912, known as the KAMM 912c, has now opened build slots for the car in 2024. The car recently completed a five month tour of the UK where it was displayed at a number of events including the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Porsche shows, Shelsley Walsh hillclimb and places like Caffeine and Machine and Bicester Heritage.
The lightweight, modern interpretation of the 912 has been highly praised a year after its launch and its entire 2023 build allocation has already sold out with cars heading to Europe, the US and Australia. Journalists praised the 912c for its driver focused approach, whilst being equally comfortable on the track and as a daily driver.
Maserati opens first UK new store concept
Maserati celebrated the opening of its first UK new store concept near London with an appearance from Global Brand Ambassador, David Beckham. The official launch comes as the brand gears up for the highly anticipated launch of its fully electric Folgore range. The new location in Hatfield, Hertfordshire is 20 miles north of central London and is the twelfth site in the Maserati UK retail network.
As well as marking the official opening of the new retailer, the evening also showcased some of Maserati’s other models like the GranTurismo coupé, MC20 Cielo super sports car and mid-size luxury SUV, Grecale.
Skoda research shows capacity concerns
Research by Škoda has revealed that one in three UK motorists (33%) feel their car boot is too small for their daily needs. More than a quarter (29%) of drivers also admitted they have travelled at least once with an item partially hanging out of their boot.
Specifically when furniture shopping, 64% of UK motorists said they’ve had to leave something behind has it was too big to fit in their car, the most common items being flatpack wardrobes, bed frames, and TVs. No wonder the number of new SUV’s are on the rise!
Bentley launches 6-in-1 Mulliner Tricycle
The chance to become the world’s greatest parent has opened up thanks to the release of Bentley’s 6-in-1 Mulliner tricycle. Suited children between six months and five years old, thanks to its adjustable seat, the £595 trike contains a number of features shared with Mulliner cars and new ones developed specially.
The stand out feature is the seat which was developed specifically for this trike. It simulates the shape of the car seat and has the same diamond handmade quilting design and Bentley badge stitched into the headrest. The air-pumped wheels follow the Mulliner design and, again, the Bentley logo can be seen in the middle.
Other new Mulliner features can be seen on the trike including a chrome emblem at the hood, a diamond-in-diamond quilted push handle bag, and a unique colour: White Sand.
Words: Mike Booth
Pictures: Ford, KAMManufaktur, Maserati, Skoda & Bentley