Motors in Sidmouth

Kia has finally killed off the 'First Edition' of the Soul EV which has been on sale since the car's launch and replaced it with a new 'Maxx' model. The Maxx has been cunningly priced at £34,945 on-the-road, making it eligible for the UK Government's £2,500 Plug-in Car Grant for electric cars costing less than £35,000. This reduces the price that customers pay to £32,445.

The equipment list still includes black leather upholstery, heated front seats and steering wheel. The 'Maxx' also receives two new metallic paint colour options including Snow White Pearl as standard. Fork out extra cash and you can opt for two tone colours.

BMW has set a record by revealing a new version of a car it hasn't actually launched yet. The iX3 has been given a 'facelift' to bring it into line with the newer version of the petrol-powered X3, with a new look at the front and rear.

Deliveries of this new car will begin in December, while the first UK versions of the 'old' car will be delivered in September – meaning it will be on sale for just three months.

Every week, Sidmouth Nub News publishes its Car of the Week courtesy of Hamilton Garage in Sidford.

This week we're showcasing a used 2019 Toyota C-HR, priced at £24,995.

Every week, Sidmouth Nub News publishes its Car of the Week courtesy of Hamilton Garage in Sidford.

This week we're showcasing a used 2017 Skoda Rapid, priced at £9,995.

Every week, Sidmouth Nub News publishes its Car of the Week courtesy of Hamilton Garage in Sidford.

This week we're showcasing a used 2014 Vauxhall Mokka, priced at £7,995.

Every week, Sidmouth Nub News publishes its Car of the Week courtesy of Hamilton Garage in Sidford.

This week we're showcasing a used 2017 Nissan Qashqai, priced at £17,995.

Every week, Sidmouth Nub News publishes its Car of the Week courtesy of Hamilton Garage in Sidford.

This week we're showcasing a used 2019 Toyota C-HR, priced at £24,995.

Every week, Sidmouth Nub News publishes its Car of the Week courtesy of Hamilton Garage in Sidford.

This week we're showcasing a used 2019 Jeep Renegade, priced at £16,995.

Every week, Sidmouth Nub News publishes its Car of the Week courtesy of Hamilton Garage in Sidford.

This week we're showcasing a 2021 used Nissan Juke hatchback in a beautiful sunset red, priced at £23,495.

We talk to Hamilton Garage, the car dealership that has been operating from its site in Sidford for over 40 years – and some local residents have been customers since it started. It is one of the longest established Nissan dealerships in the whole of the UK, with four decades of experience in selling and servicing Nissan vehicles. General Manager Terry Jennings and Sales Manager Tony Veasey have both been working there for more than 20 years, and some of the mechanics for almost as long.

We are pleased to welcome Hamilton Garage, who will be sponsoring our new Motors section with regular content including 'Car of the Week' and other high-quality motor articles. This will be in addition to regular articles from Ginny Buckley, the first female motoring editor of a national newspaper and former Sky News anchor.