Motors in Crewe

Do your alloys look like a dog has been chewing on them? The new Fisker could make kerb damage to your precious wheels a thing of the past, thanks to a sophisticated radar warning system.

The Fisker Ocean, which had its European debut this week, has what Fisker describes as "ground-breaking Digital Radar technology" with five high-definition sensors on the four corners and the front of the car to provide 360° coverage.

IT was a very busy day for a number of local car dealerships, owned by Swansway Motor Group on new registration plate day on Tuesday, March 1.

With the release of brand new 22 Plate vehicles, there were lots of excited customers ready to collect their new cars.

Last week, the latest additions to the Swansway Motor Group family gathered together at Nantwich Town FC for their induction to the business.

Hosted at Nantwich Town FC, team members were treated to a presentation from Swansway Motor Group Director Peter Smyth, which was accompanied by a complimentary breakfast.

We head over to Crewe Audi for this week's Car of the Week which is this stand-out RS E-tron GT.

Here's what a member of the sales team had to say about the vehicle:

One of the key attractions for many electric car buyers is the simplicity of the driving experience. No gears to stir, no clutch to pump, just a pedal to go and another to stop. Because electric motors deliver full power and torque from 0mph to 100+mph, most electric cars only need a single gear.

That hasn't stopped Toyota filing a patent application in the US for what is effectively a manual gear selector for an electric car. The move, which has baffled automotive engineers (especially in America where manual gearboxes are a rarity), could pave the way for a Toyota electric car with a fully functional manual gearshift.

With recent changes to the Highway Code, many of us will have been reading up on the updated rules of the road, but if you own a campervan (or are looking to purchase one), do you know the rules surrounding campervans?

There's no harm in having a quick refresh before you get behind the wheel to set off on your next adventure!

This week we head to Crewe SEAT for our Car of the Week - a fantastic SEAT Leon FR Sport.

The Leon has recently been named as the winner for the What Car? Best Family Car awards and it's not hard to see why.

Tesla has opened its Supercharger network to non-Tesla drivers living in four more countries as the brand expands its trial. Selected sites in France, Germany and Norway have been opened up all to electric car owners following a successful trial in The Netherlands last year. Although Belgian electric car owners can access the new sites, no Supercharger sites in Belgium have been opened up.

The move, which has been welcomed by non-Tesla drivers in the countries where the network has opened, marks the start of a new phase of the trial.

This week's Car of the Week from Swansway is a spectacular Ford Puma 1.5T EcoBoost ST (s/s) 5dr, finished in Magnetic, which has recently arrived into stock at Motor Match Crewe - having covered just 4,302 miles!

This gorgeous example offers some great exterior features such as the amazing 19" 5-spoke magnetite machined finished alloy wheels (with striking red brake calipers) which compliment this vehicle exceptionally well, in addition to the breath-taking 'ST' front/rear styling kit and rear privacy glass which is ideal for back seat passengers.

The Volkswagen Golf GTE is one of those cars that seems like it has every imaginable box ticked. It'll do 40 miles of pure electric running (according to official WLTP figures) courtesy of its 13kWh battery, before a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine kicks in to keep the GTE functioning like any 'normal' petrol car.

Due to the Golf's charging rate being capped at 3.6kW, the fastest you'll be able to charge that battery is just under four hours from a dedicated home wallbox, or some five hours from a normal three-pin domestic socket. The cables are provided for both of these charging methods, and it's reassuring to know that the Golf GTE's Type 2 charging socket is compatible with most public car chargers.