< Previous70 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYChangesThe alterations to VED,otherwise known as road tax,will affect you if you purchase anew car from April. The changeswere instigated by previousChancellor of the Exchequer,George Osbourne, as a reactionto decreasing CO2 emissionslevels from new cars in Britain.Under the current VED system,most new cars are paying amodicum of tax, or no tax at all– costing the governmentmillions of pounds. The newroad tax rules will mean highertax rates for all new cars in thefirst year of registration, and aflat rate of £140 for themajority of cars after that.ExpenditureIn reality, the new tax ruleswill add over £500 to the long-term running costs of the UK’smost well-liked andenvironmentally friendly cars,while offering substantialbenefits for some of the mostpolluting vehicles. This meansThis year we see the new rules for VED (Vehicle Excise Duty)kick in. But what does this mean for you?What do the new VEDchanges mean for you?C&C AUTOSVolkswagen & Scooter SpecialistsTel: 01205 367565The Autobarn Broadfield Industrial Estate Broadfield Lane Boston PE21 8DR cncautos@live.co.ukwww.cncautos.co.ukBritain’s most popular selling car– the Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost100PS - will cost £540 extra totax over four years, whilepurchasers of the Ford MustangV8 will save £245 over the same48-month period. This is inspite of the fact that the mostpowerful Mustang producestriple the amount of CO2 thanthe resourceful Ford Fiesta.‘Green’ CarsUp to now, zero VED hasbeen offered by thegovernment to attract buyersinto ‘green’ cars, but, with 74%of new cars emitting under130g/km of CO2, thegovernment has made areversal on its strategy and hasinitiated rules to make buyers ofnew, economical cars fork-outmore. Under the present taxregulations, cars that emitunder-99g/km meet therequirements for zero VED forthe first year and cost zilch forevery year after that. But, from1 April 2017 the governmentwill substitute the existing 13band tax system with threebands – zero, standard,premium – coupled with asurcharge for electricvehicles with a list priceexceeding £40,000. This meansall new cars purchased after 1April with below-99g/kmCO2 emissions will qualify forroad tax. This equates to a costof £540 more in the long termrunning costs of some of theUK’s least polluting and mostecologically sound cars.PollutersConversely, while you’ll beforced to pay an extra £310 ayear for cars over £40,000 forfive years, a loophole in the taxlaw will enable some of Britain’sleast green cars under the£40,000 price threshold toprofit. Buyers of the Nissan370Z, for example, will savehundreds under the newarrangement.70-71_Layout 1 21/02/2017 11:29 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY71COUNTY MOTORINGFour Popular Cars Hit By2017 VED Changes1) Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 100PS ZetecExisting VED cost over four years: £0From 1 April 2017 VED cost over four years: £5402) Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi 95PS ecoFlex DesignExisting VED cost over four years: £0From 1 April 2017 VED cost over four years: £5403) Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi 120PS ZetecExisting VED cost over four years: £0From 1 April 2017 VED cost over four years: £5404) Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi 110PS VisiaExisting VED cost over four years: £0From 1 April 2017 VED cost over four years: £540UnawareMotoring journalist, Tim Barnes-Clay, said: “Lots of motorists areoblivious to the changes that arecoming for road tax, but the fact isthis – the structure is changing, andcars with low emissions won’t be astax efficient as they once were. It’s abit of a confusing message to raisetax on efficient cars, while loweringit on less environmentally friendlymotors, when the government istrying to boost consumer interest inlow and zero-emissions vehicles.”70-71_Layout 1 21/02/2017 11:29 Page 272 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCOUNTY MOTORINGSEE THE BIGGER PICTURE.MINI FINANCIAL SERVICES.Listers BostonSleaford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 7PQ To discover more, please call 01205 357725 or visit www.listersbostonmini.co.ukOfficial Fuel Economy Figures for the new MINI Cooper Countryman: Urban41.5 mpg (6.8 l/100km). Extra Urban 58.9 mpg (4.8 l/100km). Combined 51.4mpg (5.5 l/100km). CO2Emissions 126 g/km. Figures are obtained in a standardised test cycle. They are intended for comparisons between vehicles and may not be representative of what a user achieves under usualdriving conditions.Listers Group Limited is a credit broker and not a lender. *Initial rental £4,159. Price shown is for a 48 month Personal Contract Hire agreement for a MINI Cooper Countryman,with a contract mileage of 40,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 5.66p per mile. Applies to new vehicles orderedbetween 1 January and 31 March 2017 and registered by 30 June 2017 (subject to availability). Retail customers only. Atthe end of your agreement you must return the vehicle. Excess mileage, vehicle condition and other charges may bepayable. Hire available subject to status to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required.Terms and conditions apply. Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. Hire provided by MINI FinancialServices, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. You will have a 14 day statutory right towithdraw from the agreement. Listers Group trading as Listers Boston, commonly introduce customers to a selectedpanel of lenders including MINI Financial Services. We may receive commission or other benefits for introducing you tosuch lenders. This introduction does not amount to independent financial advice. Any information provided by ListersGroup Limited or any of its representatives is done so on a non-advised basis. Listers Group Ltd is not a credit lender.Listers Group Limited, Othello House, Stratford-upon-Avon Business and Technology Park, Banbury Road, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7GY is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. THE MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN WITH MONTHLY RENTALS FROM £249 (PLUS INITIAL RENTAL*).Taking the fight to arch rivals, like theMercedes GLA, the Audi A2 and the BMWX1, this fresh MINI has ballooned furtherin quality and physical size. The mostobvious change is the Countryman’slength – now boosted by 200mm. It’s alsotaller and broader than before.The only element that isn’t bigger isthe tailgate but it works well, thanks tocylinder petrol turbo powered unit hits62mph in 7.2 seconds and tops out at138mph. More importantly, this versionof the new MINI Countryman will return44.1mpg and emits 146g/km CO2.The eight-speed automatictransmission changes through the cogsseamlessly, making the drive utterlyrelaxed. But, actually, due to the extralength, this MINI’s ride is composedanyway - even on scarred sections ofrural or urban tarmac. The steering alsogives you a sense of confidence,weighting up nicely as the car gatherspace. But it lightens up well at slowerspeeds, making parking in tight spaceseasy. The tastiest talent, though, is theCountryman’s grip – this is thanks to thecar’s excellent all-wheel-drive system.There’s no denying that BMW, MINI’sparent company, has made theCountryman better than ever before.Not only is the model roomier, it is morecomfortable and loaded with tech - andlet’s not forget the solid, classier interior. Chic newCountrymanthe extra tech that has been added. Thewizardry involves a foot operated system,that just requires you to perform a slightkick under the bumper, and ta-da! – opensesame. Then there’s a bigger surprisewaiting for you – literally. The load spaceis 100 litres (bigger than the exitingCountryman), and it includes a ‘picnicbench’ option beneath the floor. Thisfolds out to provide a cushion on whichto perch while putting on boots, orwhatever you need to do.The cabin has been reworked so thatthe result is quality through and through.Lots of soft touch-points and a largemulti-information screen. Interior kit alsoincludes DAB Radio, Bluetooth, and cruisecontrol as standard. On the outside,factory fitted equipment encompassesroof rails, 17-inch alloy wheels and a rear-view camera.Naturally, there are a few engineoptions, and we drove the awesome 2.0-litre Cooper S ALL4, fitted with an auto‘box and paddle shifters. The 192PS, four-72-73_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:44 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY73COUNTY MOTORINGThe UltimateDriving MachineTHE NEW BMW 5 SERIES.A car designed with the ambition to be the most innovative car in its class - to connect driver, road andoutside world in a truly seamless way. Thanks to its extremely lightweight core, the car’s driving dynamicshave been fine-tuned to provide maximum stability, class-leading efficiency and sublime agility.For more information, visit www.listersbostonbmw.co.ukListers BostonSleaford Road, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 7PQ01205 350000 Official fuel economy figures for the new BMW 5 Series range: Urban 60.1-29.7mpg (4.7-9.5l/100km). Extra Urban 74.3-47.8mpg(3.8-5.9l/100km). Combined 68.8-39.2mpg (4.1-7.2l/100km). CO2emissions: 108-164g/km.Figures are obtained in a standardised test cycle. They are intended forcomparisons between vehicles and may not be representative of what a user achieves under usual driving conditions.This seventh incarnation of thisBavarian tour-de-force shows the likes ofMercedes-Benz and Audi that the 5 Serieswill always be a tough cookie to beat.Lighter and quicker than the outgoingversion, it’s also more efficient. Naturally,the car is stuffed with better tech thanbefore and it’s also been given a boost inthe comfort department. On the road, the BMW 5 Series iseverything you’d hope for – and more.It’s agile, even though it’s longer by36mm and 6mm broader - and the six-cylinder 530d SE we drove pulls like afreight train. Zero to 62mph arrives in 5.4seconds – and when fitted with BMW’sall-wheel-drive system – xDrive, the cargrips to corners like a koala bear to aEucalyptus tree.Turn into a twisty section of tarmacand the new BMW 5 Series replies rapidlyto the precise steering, whilethe car’s Comfort, Sport andECO PRO modes - eachaltering the throttle andsteering response – will fityour mood, as well as roadand weather conditions,perfectly.But, let’s face it; the BMW5 Series is more likely to beused as a motorway milemuncher than a sports carstrung through switchbacks.We certainly had no worries cruising at70mph up and down the test routes wewere allocated. The 5 Series irons outlumps and bumps, making any roadsurface - even the less than mirror-smooth ones - feel brand new. Behind the wheel, you sit low down,and the wraparound dash and clearclocks make you feel as though you’re ina jet fighter. All the switchgear falls easilyto hand and it operates with an effortlessaction. And since this fresh, powerful modelgives off only 132g/km of CO2 - you’ll bepleased hear, it will return up to 56.5mpgtoo!7th Generation5 Series72-73_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:44 Page 2Range RoverAll models inc EvoqueDiscoveryFreelanderDefender Parts service for Triumph, MG Rover and Jaguar also availablefrom 1998 onAll the parts and accessories you will ever needFree CataloguesVisit our website for prices and availability:www.rimmerbros.co.uktel:01522 568000fax:01522 567600email:lrsales@rimmerbros.co.ukTriumph House, Sleaford Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN4 2NA. 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ADD EXPLORING.ADD STORIES.The new, bigger MINI Countryman has arrived at Soper of Lincoln.From spontaneous days out to week-long road trips, our latest model is as adventurous as you are. All-wheel driving options and higher suspension gives you a perfect view of the mountain road or the dirt track. Whatever you’re into, innovative technologies like MINI Connected and MINI Navigation available as standard, plus the optional MINI Picnic Bench and Driving Assistant package help you take the road less travelled. Visit our showroom to explore our biggest, boldest model to date, or call 01522 688889 for a test drive*.Soper of Lincoln Roman Way, South Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9UH www.sopermini.co.ukTHE NEW BIGGER MINI COUNTRYMAN. WHO’S IN?Official Fuel Economy Figures for the new MINI Countryman range: Urban 30.1–58.9 mpg (9.4–4.8 l/100km). Extra Urban 45.6–68.9 mpg (6.2–4.1 l/100km). Combined 38.2–65.7 mpg (7.4–4.3 l/100km). CO2 Emissions 113–169 g/km. Figures are obtained in a standardised test cycle. They are intended for comparisons between vehicles and may not be representative of what a user achieves under usual driving conditions. *Test drive subject to applicant status and availability.76-77_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:43 Page 1ĂĂĂĂThe UltimateDriving MachineDRIVEN BY AMBITION. FUELLED BY INNOVATION.THE NEW BMW 5 SERIES. This is a car that has been designed with pure ambition. Ambition to be the most innovative car in its class, and connect driver, road and outside world in a truly seamless way. Thanks to its extremely lightweight core, the car’s driving dynamics have been To find out more or to book a test drive*, please visit www.soperbmw.co.uk or call 01522 690000. !"#$ $ %& '()*+' -()++/011234 & +)5)5+ -#(6*/011237 6('0+0' -)''/01123894:7 ' %0*++*/2894:; < = SOPER OF LINCOLN> "$ 92 ? ?@*(&9CAR OFTHE YEAR201776-77_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:43 Page 2NEW ADVENTURES ARE WAITING ON THE HORIZONDISCOVERY SPORT MONTHLY PAYMENTS FROM £269.00 PLUS DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENTIt’s time to adventure out and experience something new. The Discovery Sport PURE Special Edition includes Front Fog Lamps, 18” Five-Spoke alloy wheels and Privacy Glass at no extra cost.Built for weekend adventures, the Discovery Sport features 5 configurable seats, Terrain Response technology, up to 600mm wading depth and with a host of other innovative features, it’s more than ready to take you anywhere – and everywhere. So your next adventure could be closer than you think.Book your test drive today.Duckworth Land Rover (Market Rasen)Racecourse Garage, Willingham Road, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire LN8 3RE(01673) 799393Duckworth Land Rover (Boston)Kirton Distribution Park, Wash Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 1QQ(01205) 449758www.duckworthlandrover.co.ukOfficial Fuel Consumption Figures for the Discovery Sport range in mpg (I/100km): Urban 44.1-50.4 (6.4-5.6); Extra Urban 60.1-62.8 (4.7-4.5); Combined 53.3-57.7 (5.3-4.9). CO2 Emissions 139-129 g/km. The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer’s tests in accordance with EU legislation. A vehicle’s actual fuel consumption may differ from that achieved in such tests and these figures are for comparative purposes only. Representative Example relates to a Discovery Sport SE Pure. Representative 6.9% APR available on Discovery Sport SE Pure models registered between 1st January to 31st March 2017 at participating Retailers only. With Land Rover Freedom Personal Contract Purchase you have the option at the end of the agreement to: (1) return the vehicle and not pay the Optional Final Payment. If the vehicle has exceeded the allowed mileage a charge per excess mile will apply. In this example, 14p per excess mile up to 4,999, or for excess mileage of 5,000 or more, a charge of 28p will apply to each excess mile above the allowed mileage. If the vehicle is in good condition and has not exceeded the allowed mileage you will have nothing further to pay; (2) pay the Optional Final Payment to own the vehicle or (3) part exchange the vehicle subject to settlement of your existing credit agreement; new credit agreements are subject to status. Representative example is based upon an annual mileage of 10,000 miles. Credit is subject to status and only available to UK residents, 18 plus only. This credit offer is only available through Black Horse Limited trading as Land Rover Financial Services, St William House, Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff CF10 5BH. We can introduce you to Land Rover Financial Services and a limited number of other lenders to provide funding for your vehicle. We may receive commission or other benefits for introducing you to such lenders.Discovery Sport PURE Special Edition PCP Representative ExampleOn the Road Price£28,995.00Finance Deposit Allowance£0.00Customer Deposit£8,360.00Total Amount of Credit£20,635.00 Purchase Fee (incl. in final payment)£10.0036 Monthly Payments£269.00Optional Final Payment£14,603.00Total Amount Payable £32,647.00Duration of Agreement 37 monthsRepresentative APR %6.9% APRInterest Rate (Fixed) %6.69%The model pictured is a Discovery Sport PURE Special Edition with optional metallic paint (£625) at an On the Road price of £29,620.Duckworth Land Rover is a trading style of Martin Duckworth Limited who is acting as a credit broker and not a lender.78-79_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:42 Page 1Official fuel consumption for the Jaguar XF 2.0d 163ps Prestige Manual in mpg (l/100km): Urban 58.9 (4.8); Extra Urban 78.5 (3.6); Combined 70.6 (4.0). CO2 Emissions 104 g/km. Official EU Test Figures. For comparison purposes only. Real world figures may differ.†Representative Example relates to the Jaguar XF 2.0d (163ps) Prestige Manual. Representative 4.9% APR available on the Jaguar XF Saloon range registered between 1 January and 31 March 2017 at participating Retailers only. With Jaguar Privilege Personal Contract Purchase you have the option at the end of the agreement to: (1) return the vehicle and not pay the Final Payment. If the vehicle has exceeded the allowed mileage a charge per excess mile will apply. In this example 14p per mile for any excess mileage up to 4,999 miles and 28p per mile for any excess mileage exceeding 4,999 miles. If the vehicle is in good condition and has not exceeded the allowed mileage you will have nothing further to pay; (2) pay the Final Payment to own the vehicle or (3) part exchange the vehicle subject to settlement of your existing credit agreement; new credit agreements are subject to status. Representative example is based upon an annual mileage of 10,000 miles. Credit is subject to status UK residents, 18 plus only. This credit offer is available from Black Horse Limited trading as Jaguar Financial Services, St William House, Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff, CF10 5BH. We can introduce you to Jaguar Financial Services and a limited number of other lenders to provide funding for your vehicle. We may receive commission or other benefits for introducing you to such lenders.THE JAGUAR XF FROM £349 A MONTH PLUS DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT.There is nothing usual about the Jaguar XF. From its lightweight Aluminium Intensive Architecture, to its extraordinarily efficient Ingenium engine and state of the art connectivity. Contact us today to book your test drive.Duckworth JaguarUnit 1, Kirton Distribution Park, Wash RoadKirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1QQ01205 449758www.duckworthjaguar.co.ukDuckworth Jaguar is a trading style of Martin Duckworth Limited who is acting as a credit broker and not a lender.THIS IS NOTBUSINESS AS USUALJAGUAR XFXF 2.0D (163PS) PRESTIGE MANUAL REPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLE†On the Road Price††£32,300Finance Deposit Allowance£1,100Customer Deposit£5,999Total Amount of Credit£25,201Purchase Fee (Included in final payment)£1036 Monthly Payments£349Optional Final Payment£15,676Total Amount Payable£35,339Duration of Agreement (Months)37Representative APR4.9% APRInterest Rate (Fixed) %4.78%††Vehicle shown is the Jaguar XF 2.0d Prestige (163ps) Auto RWD with optional Rhodium Silver metallic paint (£690) and optional Privacy Glass (£385), on the road price £33,375.78-79_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:42 Page 2Next >