A slightly quieter week for the motoring industry dawned on week 45, but never without something to talk about luxury car manufacturers Aston Martin and Audi gave us three new announcements this week.
Aston Martin reveal TimelessTM programme
Aston Martin earlier this week unveiled full details of its new global certified pre-owned sports car programme: TimelessTM. Established to offer customers of pre-owned Aston Martin sports cars the very highest levels of quality, assurance and confidence, the new programme is being launched internationally across the brand’s 164-strong dealer network1.
With the programme covering all Aston Martin models from the last ten years, Timeless offers customers the opportunity to purchase modern classics such as the DB9, DBS and V12 Vantage with the peace of mind such a purchase deserves. For those aspiring something a little more exotic, the exclusive V12 Zagato and iconic One-77 will also be covered by the scheme.
In addition to the services previously offered, the new Timeless programme includes:
- A comprehensive one-year warranty, with full roadside assistance
- An exhaustive technical inspection including full hardware and software updates
- An Aston Martin provenance certificate
- Verification of the car’s service history
- A VIP handover pack
- Valuable discounts on Aston Martin accessories for three months from the date of purchase
Audi unveil new Q2 & A5 models
Audi have unveiled the new Compact Audi SUV, the Q2, which channels the family genes and technological assets in a new design direction set to take to UK roads in November. It is available to order now, priced from £22,380 OTR wit the first UK cars set to arrive from November 12.
The ever popular open-air A5 returns to the fold lighter, more rigid, more comfortable and even more elegant than ever before. With an elegant design, larger interior, more comfort and convenience, the A5 is set to please Audi fans. Initially it will be introduced with three engines ; 2.0 TDI 190PS, 3.0 TDI 218PS, 2.0 TFSI 252PS – 2.0 TFSI 190PS and 3.0 TDI 286PS to follow.
The complement is now full once again – the all-new successor to the Audi A5 Cabriolet rejoins the recently launched Coupé and five-door Sportback models this week to bring the range noted for delivering everyday versatility with unalloyed elegance back to full strength. And on the subject of strength, the S5 Cabriolet powered by the same, brand new 3.0-litre TFSI engine seen first in the latest S5 Coupé and S5 Sportback also makes its debut simultaneously, bringing 354PS, 500Nm of torque and quattro-enhanced agility to the fore.
