11:53 am, January 22, 2014
ISSUE 71 of Car Dealer is now ready and waiting for you to download onto your iPad – completely FREE of charge.
In the February Issue of Car Dealer, we bring you the latest concepts and car new from the Detroit Motor Show, James Batchelor tries out Nissan’s brand new Qashqai and we launch Car Dealer Power 2014.
Since the Austin FX3 in 1948, London is renowned for its iconic black cabs. Now, 66 years on, Nissan has produced the sixth generation taxi London taxi. Designed in Paddington, the new NV200 will hit the streets of the capital in the coming months and Glyn Hopkin will become the exclusive taxi dealer.
The Car Dealer Power survey is back and we need your help to find the best suppliers and car manufacturers to represent. And because we know filling in a survey isn’t always the most exciting experience, we’ve arranged a few prizes for you.
Sophie Williamson-Stothert drives the all-new Ford Ecosport, Leon Poultney gets behind the wheel of the latest version of the Porsche 911 Turbo S and Daljinder Nagra tests the latest edition to the Jaguar XJ range – the XJR.
Also in this issue, we ‘torque’ business. Now one of the quickest-growing segments in the UK, the premium hatchback sector is filled with strong contenders. But which one is the best? Car Dealer puts five of the top-selling premium hatchbacks to the ultimate test to find out.
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Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Motor GB’s managing director Jim Wright is bowled over by the new Qashqai and he hopes that buyers will be too. He talks to Car Dealer’s editor, James Batchelor about the next generation model and whether or not Nissan will hold onto the number one spot in the crossover charts. Read more on page 46.
Business Torque
With drivers now presented with an array of compact hatchbacks that boast powerful yet frugal engines, luxurious interiors and the premium factors you’d usually expect to find from larger saloons, it’s time to find out which one you should buy. Turn to page 54 for the full test.
Detroit Motor Show
James Baggott reports on the new car debuts breaking cover in Motor City. It’s one of the most iconic car shows on the motoring calendar and as the covers came off the cars, we were treated to some key new model introductions and not just from the American brands. The Europeans, Japanese and Koreans were all there with some stellar debuts. Find out what’s new on page 28.
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