Fill her up, plug him in!

Alternative Fuel?

Electric vehicle registrations are up, diesel registrations down, production and exports are up. Any surprises....not really!

While there are certain to be changes in buying habits in the near future, Lannon Automotive takes a look at some new models due to hit the roads during the next few months:

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Alfa Romeo's first SUV has been engineered with a focus on driving dynamics. It will launch in hot Quadrifoglio form, sharing an engine with the Giulia saloon.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain

High-riding, off-road styled version of the E-Class luxury estate has specially tuned four-wheel drive system and bigger tyres to improve ride comfort on rough roads. It will cost from around £45,000.

Range Rover Velar

Radically styled, road-biased mid-sized SUV-coupé will sit between the Evoque and Sport as a rival to the Porsche Macan. Inside, it features three large touchscreens.

Jaguar E Pace

Audi Q3-rivalling baby F-Pace similar in size to the Range Rover Evoque. It's expected to use 2.0-litre petrol and diesel JLR Ingenium engines. The E-Pace is expected to cost from slightly less than £30,000.

Yet another baby SUV set to hit the market with Alfa's Stelvio and the new Volvo XC40 (due later in 2017). Having seen the E Pace in the flesh at an exclusive showing, Lannon can report that its absolutely gorgeous, edgier than the F Pace and built in the UK, it could and should be the car of choice in this sector.

London Taxi Company TX5

Zero-emissions range-extender electric taxi uses the 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine due to be used in the Volvo XC40 small SUV to generate electric power, meaning cabbies won't have to stop and charge up during their working day.

Another great UK manufacturing story, the TX5 rolling off the production line at the new £300 million pound Geely funded factory in the midlands. No coincidence the power train is shared with XC40, Geely also own Volvo.

E Class Cab

Open-top version of the new E-Class saloon is bigger, stiffer and promising relaxed but powerful performance. It should cost from around £37,000.

With motor manufacturers offering more and more models and derivatives, the choice for the private and fleet motorist has never been greater.

Original manufacturer parts are produced to a higher standard, service intervals are increasing while supported by inbuilt telematics, fuel efficiency is ever improving (if you still believe the published figures) and the knock on effect is theoretically, cheaper running costs for the consumer.

All would appear good news but what more does the future hold?

Electric vehicles for sure, autonomous vehicles certainly, watch this space for upcoming features on both!