Caterham® has unveiled the new Seven 340 for the European and Japanese markets.
Sitting above the Seven 170, Seven 340 continues the brand’s tradition of offering the perfect balance of power and confidence-inspiring performance.
Superseding Seven 275 following the discontinuation of the Ford Sigma engine, Seven 340 features a naturally aspirated, four cylinder, 2.0-litre Duratec engine, producing 170bhp and a 25% uplift in power compared to the outgoing 275 model.
Meanwhile, Seven 340 buyers can pick from two packs, S and R.
The road-going Seven 340S is for the more laid-back driver who wants a fun grand touring experience. It comes with a five-speed gearbox, road suspension pack, 14” classic alloy wheels, full windscreen, hood and side screens and black leather seats.
Meanwhile, 340R is best suited to the track day fanatic fitted with a limited-slip differential, sport suspension pack, 15” Orcus alloy wheels, four-point road harnesses, carbon-fibre dashboard a composite aeroscreen.
The availability of the S and R packs in the middle-of-the-range Seven means 340 truly is a vehicle that appeals to all potential customers, making it the ultimate ‘do everything Caterham’.
Seven 340 is offered in standard and large chassis sizes and is only available in factory-built form.
EU prices for Seven 340S and Seven 340R start at €45,700.00 and €47,200.00, respectively. Customers in the Japanese market should contact their local retailer for further information.
CEO of Caterham Cars, Bob Laishley, said: “We are delighted to expand our EU range with the new Seven 340 following sustained demand to fill the gap in our range left by the discontinuation of Seven 275.
“Thanks to Seven 340 being available with an S and R pack, it really is the do everything Caterham. It’s a car that lends itself perfectly to those long road trips and Sunday drives, while the R version is more than capable of setting blistering lap times across Europe’s premium race circuits.”
Find out more information on dealer locations and Caterham’s latest models here.
*Article Source http://www.uk.caterhamcars.com
Overworking causes van drivers to experience mental health issues with 1 in 5 overwhelmed daily
The UK’s van drivers are at risk of burnout with half experiencing mental health issues in the last year, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles*.
Research found the last year had seen those suffering with mental health issues rise to half from a third compared with the previous year. Overworking and struggling to maintain a work-life balance were the biggest causes, with side effects including sleep problems, stress headaches and panic attacks.
The stress is coming from van drivers working beyond their regular hours half of the time, compared to the average UK worker who clocks longer hours a third of the time.
The longer hours are causing 1 in 5 van drivers to feel overwhelmed by work on a daily basis with 94% saying they had felt overwhelmed at least once in the past year. Positively, three-quarters of those who suffered issues had sought professional support to help them cope.
To manage your mental health and restore the balance, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is urging the UK workforce to take time out and practise wellbeing – whether in the form of taking up a new hobby, exercising, talking to friends or getting outside.
Last year, the manufacturer launched its #DownTools campaign to raise awareness of the risks of burnout and, as part of a continued partnership with Mental Health UK, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is supporting its customers to shut up shop, put down the hammer, and close the laptop at the end of the working day.
Kate Thompson, Head of Marketing at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, commented: “Mental health in the workplace is an incredibly important topic, and one we’re proud to continue exploring, with the aim of normalising discussions and promoting best practice.
“Our research over the years has really cast a light on the prevalence of mental health issues within the workplace and particularly with men and small business owners, and the difficulties of establishing an effective balance. So we hope that by raising awareness, we will encourage people to prioritise their wellbeing and provide the resources to regain a productive work-life balance.”
For more information and support on how to look after your mental health, visit: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/volkswagen-commercial-vehicles/
*Article Source http://www.volkswagen.co.uk
