Special Edition Ministry of Sound Nissan Juke

Nissan have teamed up with an unlikely partner, the music producer Ministry of sound. The product of this combination is the new special edition Ministry of sound Nissan Juke. The Juke is available in all the existing engine variants and comes in two colours – black or white.

The Juke comes with 17-inch white alloys, white Mirror caps, white centre console, white door handles and white stitching on the leather seats and steering wheel. You will also receive an 8GB Apple iPod Touch and Ministry of sound headphones with an inbuilt docking station.

All of this kit comes as standard which is quite generous, but being a Ministry of sound special edition, we thought we would hear more about a new sound system being fitted into the Juke. But confusingly there seems to be no mention of this.

Can we really call it a Ministry of sound edition when the music kit does not include a new sound system, the addition of the iPod and headphone are very nice, but many of us already have these and are looking for a bit more than that.

Nissan have also introduced a stop-start system as a £200 option on manual cars with the entry-level 1.6-litre petrol engine.

Prices start from £17,895, and you will have to get onto this quickly as Nissan have said that only 250 will be produced. The addition improves economy by 1.6mpg, to 48.7mpg, and reduces CO2 emissions by 3g/km, to 136g/km, paying for itself after 45,797 miles.

So if you are a fan of Ministry of Sound, this may just be the car for you. It is a great mixture of driving pleasure and music pleasure.

The Best Car Manufacturer?

J.D. Power, one of the worlds leading market research companies, recently done some digging on who the best vehicle manufacturer is, and the results are in.

The C-X16

Jaguar customers voted the prestige-dealer network more highly than any other manufacturer on the market. Customers and clients commented on the clean, comfortable waiting areas, the helpful staff and the precise, streamline process which left nothing to be worried over. XF drivers were particularly glowing in their praise for Jaguar and service advisors were especially praised for their top-notch service.

The only negative knocks on Jaguars otherwise gleaming performance was the cost of service repairs, which have been noted as being quite the bit higher than many other manufacturers out there. Then again, you have to consider that Jaguar use higher-quality materials than many for their prestige-brand, thus the cost should be expected to be slightly more.

Iconic X-Type

Nevertheless, Jaguar still reign as number one with Lexus and Skoda coming in second and third respectively. More impressively for Jaguar, as it’s worth noting that their feature car, the X-Type, isn’t even made anymore.

Jaguars’ next big thing is to be the C-X16, which was also voted ‘Most Exciting Car of 2012’ from WhatCar? Magazine.

The future is bright for Jaguar and we’re excited to see how they develop their brand. 

Written by the team at Alternative Route Finance
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Business Owners:- Whats the Car for You?

There are plenty of vehicles out there to wet the appetite of the businessman or woman today. Petrol to diesel, estate to saloon – the choices can be quite overwhelming.

Is there a right and wrong car to pick for business owners? The short answer is no – it’s your money; you spend it how you want. However, there are some pretty good options out there that you might not know about…

These are my top three recommendations for the business owner – you deserve it.

BMW 5-Series 520d EfficientDynamics

The performance of this BMW is something to behold. The diesel engines powerful enough for anyone, with the entry-level model producing 181bhp. If you’re really keen on pushing the speed limit to the very max, you can have this car with a very lovely, rip-roaring V8 Turbo.

The 5-Series

With the engines being so powerful you’d expect them to be noisy when you’re driving, or at least letting off a bit of a rumble – you’d be wrong however. BMW have thought about the refinement of this vehicle in a meticulous manner. Engine, tyre and suspension are noiseless – it’s just so smooth.

Inside the 5-Series you’ll find a detailed, logical, clear and precise dashboard – it’s the epitome of perfection. The iDrive system ensures that you have access to a wealth of multimedia entertainment and driver aids to make your ride even more enjoyable. Every model also comes with electrical adjustment for the seat height and backrest angle – so this car will be suitable for anyone, no matter what your height or size is.

Aerodynamic wheels, low rolling resistance tyres and longer gearing all give the 5-Seires that added va-va-voom. Coming in at a massive 62.8mpg and an incredibly low 119 g/km, this car is simply amazing.

• Target Price: £30,030 all the way up to £55,915 
• Fuel will cost you around (don’t quote us) £10-£22 per 100 Miles
• CO2: 119
• Tax Band: C-L

Commendable Mentions:

Jaguar XF

Jaguar XF 2.2D:- The Jaguar XF effortless combines class and sport to produce one of the best executive cars you can buy on the market right now. Stylish looks, gorgeous cabin, impeccable handling and a supply, smooth ride. Plus, it’s a Jag. Prices start from just under £30,000.

A7 Sportback

Audi A7 Sportback:- A dream machine for anyone that loves technology, the A7 is loaded with goodies inside it’s beautiful cabin. Crafted carefully by Audi, you can see and feel the effort gone into developing it – blistering speeds, low fuel consumption and a light-weight body frame - prices from starting from a respectful £39,000.

CLS 

Mercedes CLS:- Anyone will tell you that Mercedes-Benz are known for their quality and comfort, and the CLS does not disappoint. Hugely desirable, the CLS was made for the business person. Head-turning looks, incredible practical, refined engine and impressive steering. Stunning car, prices started from £43,575 for entry level models.

 If you’re considering a new car, then these really are the crème da le crème, and if you’ve worked your way to the top then we think you deserve something that really will make your driving something quite special.