Volkswagen launches the most fuel-efficient petrol-powered Golf yet

Until now, Volkswagen’s Bluemotion badge has been exclusively applied to diesels. This new Golf Bluemotion TSI is the first petrol-engined car to wear it.

Posting 99g/km CO2 emissions and a 65.7mpg economy figure it’s the most fuel-efficient petrol Golf ever.

The engine – a turbocharged version of the 999cc three-cylinder unit already seen in the Up city car – weighs just 89kg, 10kg less than the Golf Mk 7’s four-cylinder 1.2-litre TSI engine. Other fuel-saving techniques include a 15mm lowering of the chassis, deployable flaps ahead of the radiator, underfloor panels and a new spoiler to minimise air drag and low rolling-resistance tyres.

Inside, the cabin is typically excellent, with as much space and comfort in the front as in many larger cars. The seats are wide and relaxing, storage space extensive and the turbine-like engine is virtually silent, seamlessly and all but imperceptibly stopping and starting. .

The compellingly high construction quality means there’s no disputing this Golf’s appeal as an excellent business transport tool.

For more information contact Pulman Volkswagen:

enquiries@pulmanvolkswagen.co.uk

Blog adapted from Chronicle Live:
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/motoring/car-reviews/volkswagen-launches-most-fuel-efficient-petrol-powered-9573522

Pulman annual charity Golf Day raises £40,000

The Pulman Group charity golf day has smashed all previous records at the event held on Monday 29th June 2015 at Close House. The event raised £40,000 for two fantastic North East charities CHUF (Children’s Heart Unit Fund) and the Heart Unit at the Freeman Hospital. Both organisations perform life-saving procedures to save so many lives both regionally and nationally, Pulman Group are extremely proud to support them.

The day saw 96 players take to the Lee Westwood Filly course at Close House for 18 holes of golf, with 13 on-course competitions. There were three hole–in–one competitions all to win Pulman Group cars, nearest the pin, longest drive and beat the pro competitions! Additionally there was on-course acoustic guitarists, bars, bacon breakfast rolls, the day finished with a BBQ and live evening music from local band North Star. 

Mike Pulman, Managing Director at the Pulman Group was generous enough to cover all costs of the day to ensure that 100% of the funds raised went to the charities. Mike commented “It was a fantastic day overall and I’m so pleased everyone enjoyed themselves and had great fun, all whilst raising money for two very worthwhile causes. It beat the previous year’s record and that is a great achievement resulting in the total raised over the past nine years of £185,000.”

CHUF is an exceptionally important charity, being only one of two cardiac units to operate on babies and small children in the UK. All funds raised are donated to keep the unit functional to offer this amazing help to young children and their families. Chris Gray, Head of fundraising at CHUF reiterated her thanks “Every penny counts and we are so grateful for the help and continued support to this phenomenally important charity from the Pulman Group.” 

Pulman have the support of many sponsors for the event and without them the day would not be anywhere near as successful! Mike Pulman commented “We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors for their fantastic support! We also received a lot of help from fantastic volunteers from across the region, without their help on the day it would not have ran so smoothly!” Prize donations were also given to facilitate our evening auction which added fantastic value to the money raised.

Close House also made fantastic donations and contributions and really helped to make the day very special. Close House Managing Director John Glendinning says of the day “It was a very special day for a brilliant cause, and anything we could do to help out, we were more than happy to accommodate to make it happen.” 

For more information please email: enquiries@pulmangroup.co.uk

New SKODA Superb forecast to have sector-best RVs

SKODA Superb forecast to have sector-best RVs

The SKODA Superb is officially forecast to have the strongest residual values in the mid-size sector


Four service providers - CAP, EurotaxGlass's, DAT and IBS Automotive - compared the new, third-generation Super against the Ford Mondeo, Hyundai i40, Vauxhall Insignia, Citroen C5, Toyota Avensis, Peugeot 508 and Mazda 5 in the UK and six other key European markets . The results showed the SKODA would be the most resistant to depreciation over the course of three years and 60,000 miles.

Thanks to a retained value that is forecast to be eight per cent higher than the outgoing model, the new Superb is expected to be worth up to £2,650 more after three years and 60,000 miles than its rivals.

In the UK, CAP Gold Book is forecasting than the high-spec Superb SE L Executive 2.0 TDI 150PS will be worth nearly £1,200 more than the outgoing model after three years and 60,000 miles.

Jeff Knight, forecasting editor for CAP, said "With the new Superb SKODA has been added even more space, higher equipment levels and cutting edge technology to a high-quality interior. Enhanced safety features and more efficient power trains, finished off with a dynamic and stylish exterior, make it a compelling choice in the upper-medium sector."

"These figures show the confidence that the industry places in the new Superb - and that comes from recognition that the Superb is the best SKODA ever. The new Superb offers new levels of comfort, space, practicality ad style. It also offers all the characteristics SKODA customers have come to expect: great value, and high levels of safety - as recognised by a top five-start rating from Euro NCAP. All these attributes combine to make a car that will attract new customers to the brand," said Patrick McGillycuddy, head of fleet for SKODA UK.

Article from Fleetworld.com

http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2015/Jul/Skoda-Superb-forecast-to-have-sector-best-RVs/0434020588 

Italian Police Force puts its faith in the SEAT Leon

SEAT has won the contract to supply the new Leon to Italian Police Forces!

SEAT has won the fleet contract to supply new Leon cars to Italian police forces The first 206 vehicles will start to be handed over in Verona this Friday, with an initial 106 service vehicles being delivered to the Carabinieri and a further 100 to the Polizia di Stato. Overall, the contract includes the option for up to 4,000 vehicles over the next three years. So far, they have taken orders for 925 cars.

This marks the first time that both police forces in Italy have tendered and selected the same brand and the same vehicle. Major factors in this decision included the Leon’s low fuel consumption and emissions figures, as well as its high quality and excellent total cost of ownership – all core competences of the SEAT brand.

“We are honoured by the trust given by the Italian police in SEAT and the Leon. And we are very proud to be able to contribute thanks to reliable, secure and high quality vehicles to public safety” Jürgen Stackmann, Chairman of the Executive Committee of SEAT. “The contract is also a good example of the great success and major growth of the SEAT brand within the fleet business sector”.

The basis for the new Italian police cars is provided by the five-door Leon powered by the punchy 110 kW / 150 hp version of the 2.0 TDI engine. The law enforcement vehicle also needs excellent pulling power supplied by high torque, as the front end of the Leon will be armoured against small arms fire.

Special safety tyres are a further element of the equipment package, with the suspension adapted perfectly to suit – at the end of the extensive day. The Italian security forces will also be calling upon the Leon’s light-footed dynamics. The service vehicle is rounded off by warning and alarm lights, radio and communications equipment, weapons carriers and other items of equipment. The back seat is also laid out as a secure “prisoner cell”, with police officers seated in the front protected by a dividing partition.


For more information or to book a test drive of the SEAT Leon contact Pulman SEAT:


Pulman SEAT,
Burntland Avenue,
Southwick,
Tyne and Wear,
SR5 2ET,

0191 549 2926

enquiries@pulmanseat.co.uk

http://pulmanseat.co.uk/



Article provided by SEATCupra.net

http://www.seatcupra.net/wp/index.php/2015/07/04/armour-plated-leons-for-the-italian-police-force/

SEAT Leon wins two awards from Auto Express!

Third year of glory for Leon with two more Auto Express Awards

‘Best Compact Family Car’ and ‘Best Hot Hatch’

The SEAT Leon has made it three years of Auto Express New Car Awards honours, after being awarded with 2015’s ‘Best Compact Family Car’ and, for its flagship CUPRA incarnation, ‘Best Hot Hatch’. Both titles have been retained for a second year, continuing a winning streak for the Leon that began with it being named Car of the Year in 2013.

Steve Fowler, Auto Express Editor-in-Chief, said: “This hat-trick of wins against such talented opposition is testament to the all-round qualities of the Leon. It’s a clear winner as far as family car buyers are concerned, offering great value, bags of space, generous kit and superb quality. It knocks spots off of its rivals when it comes to looks, too – it’s a seriously stylish car.” 

He had equally warm praise for the Leon CUPRA’s winning qualities, too: “A hot hatch has to be many things, but fun is top of the agenda and the Leon CUPRA delivers that by the bucketload.

It’s brilliant on road and surprisingly capable on track, yet when it comes to its sensible side it offers family-friendly space, reasonable running costs and the sort of tech and quality you’d expect from a supercar rather than a hot hatch.”

 Jürgen Stackman, SEAT SA President and CEO, accepted one of the awards at the presentation ceremony in London last night. He was joined by Richard Harrison, SEAT UK Director, who said: “We’re delighted that in such a fiercely competitive market, Leon remains the benchmark for others to aspire to, witnessed now by three years of success in the Auto Express New Car Awards. We’ve started rolling out the successful Leon formula across other models in the range, including the upcoming New Ibiza, so I’m confident there’s a great chance we’ll be back on the podium next year.”

Success in the Auto Express New Car Awards follows directly on from this year’s Auto Express Driver Power survey, in which Auto Express readers and website visitors also voted Leon 'best compact family car' and the model with the 'best in-car tech'

For more information on the SEAT Leon or to book a test drive contact Pulman SEAT:

Pulman SEAT,

Burntland Avenue,

Southwick,

Tyne and Wear,

SR5 2ET

0191 5492926

Email: enquiries@pulmanseat.co.uk

Article sourced from SEAT UK

The SKODA Octavia Pulls in Victory at the Tow Car of the Year Awards

The Octavia has taken victory in the ‘Up to 1,400kg’ category at the Tow Car of the Year Awards, making this the third year in a row an Octavia has won a Tow Car award, following overall victory in 2013. The Octavia which won was the 2.0TDI 150PS SE Business model.

Competition for the Tow Car Awards was rigorous. Judges included editorial staff from Practical Caravan and What Car? magazines and technical experts from The Camping and Caravanning Club. Each car went through a series of towing tests, including acceleration, braking, hill starts and an emergency lane-change test.

Cars aren’t just rated for their towing ability; the What Car? team score each model for regular driving, safety, running costs and value for money. The Camping and Caravanning Club’s technical team check practical details such as boot space, how easily extension mirrors can be fitted, and whether the spare wheel provision is suitable for towing. The aim is to find cars which are great to tow with, but also good value and easy to live with every day.

Speaking on behalf of the panel, David Motton, Tow Car Editor, Practical Caravan, said “The ŠKODA holds on to its crown as our favourite tow car weighing less than 1,400kg, and does so in some style. As you'd expect of a former overall winner, it tows beautifully. It’s also immensely roomy, with more than enough space for tall adults to travel comfortably in the back.”

Alasdair Stewart, ŠKODA UK Brand Director, commented: “The Octavia is an exceptionally practical family car with broad appeal. This latest award shows it continues to offer an ideal combination of credentials for towing.”

To book a test drive at Pulman SKODA call 0191 383 7500
Alternatively email: enquiries@pulmanskoda.co.uk

www.pulmanskoda.co.uk

Volkswagen introduce a new petrol engine to the Golf family!

Volkswagen are introducing a new petrol engine to the Golf family, offering customers even better fuel efficiency and some great specification 

As of 9 June, customers are able to order the 1.0 TSI 115PS petrol BlueMotion engine for Golf Hatch, Golf Estate and Golf SV. This frugal engine returns 65.7 mpg on the combined cycle with CO2 emissions of just 99g/km in the Golf Hatch. Also available for the first time with a BlueMotion engine is the option of a DSG automatic gearbox

Golf Hatch Match BlueMotion

• Current BlueMotion exterior but with Match alloys (16-inch Dover)
• Current Match interior (but only Cruise Control; not Adaptive CC, and no Driver Profile Select)

Golf Estate SE BlueMotion

• Current BlueMotion exterior (but with silver roof rails) and SE alloys (16-inch Toronto)
• Current SE interior (but only Cruise Control; not Adaptive CC, and no Driver Profile Select)

Golf SV SE BlueMotion

• Current BlueMotion exterior (but with no roof rails) and SE alloys (16-inch Toronto)
• Current SE interior (but only Cruise Control; not Adaptive CC, and no Driver Profile Select)

Engine and economy

These cars combine the economy benefits of a diesel with the upfront price benefits of a petrol. First deliveries of these cars are due in September.

At the heart of the TSI BlueMotion is a 1.0-litre (999 cc) three-cylinder turbocharged TSI engine from the EA211 series.  This generates 115PS from 5,000 to 5,500rpm, taking the car from 0 to 62mph in 9.7 seconds. Top speed is 127 mph.  At 200Nm, the TSI BlueMotion has the highest specific torque of any large-scale production series of petrol engines. This is available from 2,000 rpm, though 150Nm is already delivered from just 1,500rpm.

The impressive economy of these cars is achieved through a number of aerodynamic measures, as well as substantial engine development.  By lowering the chassis by 15mm, adapting the radiator grille, optimising the cooling airflow and fitting special underfloor panels and a rear spoiler, the Golf TSI BlueMotion’s Cd value (drag) has been reduced to 0.28 (from 0.29 in the standard Golf).  The car also features super low rolling resistance tyres.

The engine incorporates an ultra-rigid crankcase made of lightweight die-cast aluminium. Its compact construction with three cylinders make the 1.0-litre TSI around 15kg lighter than a comparable four-cylinder engine. The exhaust manifold has been fully integrated into the cylinder head and fitted with a cooling jacket to make the best possible use of exhaust gas energy during the warm-up phase and to cool the exhaust gases even more effectively at high loads.

The TSI BlueMotion is also fitted with a toothed belt which, compared to a chain drive, reduces friction by around 30 per cent. The maximum injection pressure of the 1.0-litre TSI is high for a petrol at 250bar, and advanced five-hole solenoid injectors ensure precise fuel injections and faster energy conversion.

The Golf TSI BlueMotion also features:  

• Electronic Stability Control
• XDS electronic differential lock
• Seven airbags
• Automatic Post Collision Braking System
• PreCrash system
• Cruise control
• Start-stop with battery regeneration and driver alert

Note:  ACC and Front Assist are not available.

In the Golf Estate and Golf SV, predicted fuel economy figures are 65.7 mpg and 99g/km (103 for DSG) for the Estate, and 62.8 mpg, 105g/km (61.4/105 for DSG) for the SV.