Leeds is going to be one of the only cities in the UK to showcase a brand new car from Evans Halshaw Hyundai Leeds.
As one of the UK's electric friendliest cities, according to Evans Halshaw Hyundai Leeds, Leeds is the perfect place to showcase a new high-performance electric vehicle.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is not only the topgear.com Car of the Year, but also the first all-electric N Model and has been dubbed as the car that's 'setting new benchmarks for high performance electric vehicles'.
For those that want to check out the brand-new motor in the flesh, Evans Halshaw Hyundai Leeds, on Gelderd Road (just outside Leeds City Centre in Holbeck), will be hosting an exciting sneak peek preview event this Sunday 10 March 2024, from 11am.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. / Images: Supplied
You'll get the opportunity to speak with dedicated Hyundai specialists who will be on hand to talk guests through the car – a vehicle that's 'created for and by people who truly love cars', featuring a sleek and sporty design and newly designed N steering wheel and N Bucket Seats.
Sounds pretty impressive right?
So, whether you've been on the hunt for a new electric car for a while or want to spend Mother's Day looking for a vehicle that's the perfect family ride, Evans Halshaw Hyundai Leeds has something at the special preview event for everyone.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. / Images: Supplied
Not only can you view the car, but there’s plenty to keep you entertained, including a race simulator from Hyundai UK. And for the lucky person that takes the car around the simulator race track the fastest, there's going to be the chance to win a Red Letter Days or Virgin Experience voucher worth £150.
Of course inspecting cars is hungry work, but fear not as local burger van The Otley Burger Company will be there to rustle up its locally renowned smash burgers.
Images: The Otley Burger Company via Instagram
This event is a great opportunity to find out more about the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, and to speak to the team about flexible finance on all vehicles, its broad selection of used vehicles, or securing a new electric vehicle.
Paul Augey, Head of Business at Evans Halshaw Hyundai Leeds, said: “We are thrilled that Hyundai has chosen to launch the HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 N with Evans Halshaw, right here in Leeds giving our customers the chance to see the car up close first hand.
"Leeds is one of the most electric friendly cities in the UK so it's the perfect place to showcase this wonderful car.”
To find Evans Halshaw Hyundai Leeds, head down Geldard Road, and you'll find the venue situated next to Kwik fit. The walk is around 30 minutes from Leeds Train Station, or you can hop on the 229 bus.
Leeds is set to welcome an exciting new addition to the city’s interactive gaming scene, as Prison Island prepares to open its first northern venue.
The new multi-activity entertainment venue at the Merrion Centre will make itself at home inside an 11,000 sq ft unit across two floors, with Prison Island being at the heart of the action.
Prison Island is an immersive team challenge that sees players in teams of up to five tackle a series of themed cells designed to test physical ability, skill, teamwork, and problem-solving, and unlike a traditional escape room, teams can take on a variety of challenges that enable them to create a different experience with every visit.
The internationally established concept will also offer a range of additional competitive experiences - including interactive darts and interactive golf.
Leeds will join a global network of more than 110 Prison Island locations, and will become the concept’s fourth venue in the UK and first venue in the North of England - joining existing locations in Belfast, Maidstone, and Camden.
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Prison Island Leeds - which will create 18 jobs once it opens - will be operated by the team behind the hugely successful Belfast venue, which opened seven years ago and has established itself as one of Northern Ireland’s leading attractions.
Suitable for groups of friends and families, as well as celebrations, corporate events, and team-building activities, the venue is joining the Merrion Centre and wider Arena Quarter’s growing leisure and entertainment offer.
Ryan Lyttle, director of Prison Island Leeds, said: "We’re most looking forward to finally bringing the Prison Island experience to Leeds. We’ve seen how well the concept works in Belfast, particularly because it appeals to such a broad audience and every visit can be completely different.
Global interactive action game Prison Island to open first northern venue in Leeds / Credit: Supplied
"With Prison Island alongside a range of additional activities, we’re excited to create a venue where people can come together, compete, have fun and discover something they haven’t experienced before."
Prison Island Leeds is expected to be open in time for Christmas, with the team promising special plans to mark its arrival in the city, although details are being kept firmly under wraps for now.
Further information on the opening, including launch plans, will be announced in due course.
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Government to investigate companies like Trainline and Virgin Atlantic for ‘misleading’ pricing
Emily Sergeant
The Government is investigating a number of companies for 'misleading' pricing practices.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched three new consumer protection investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and RED Driving School over concerns that customers were not shown the total price upfront when buying things like train and coach tickets, holidays, or even driving lessons.
The investigations are part of a wider CMA clampdown on misleading pricing practices - in this instance, where mandatory charges are separated from the headline price, or added later in the buying process, which is known as drip pricing.
These practices leave consumers facing 'unexpected' costs or having to calculate the so-called true cost themselves.
Such practices can also impact competition between businesses, as a firm using drip pricing may falsely appear to be cheaper than a competitor pricing correctly, and therefore attract more customers.
Trainline is being investigated over whether all mandatory fees have been included in the upfront prices displayed to consumers buying tickets in advance on its app and website, while Virgin Atlantic's investigation will focus on whether mandatory resort fees and local taxes have been included in the upfront prices shown to customers buying package holidays.
Trainline and Virgin Atlantic are among the companies being investigated for 'misleading' pricing / Credit: Northern | Aric Cheng (via Unsplash)
RED Driving School is being investigated over how a mandatory booking fee and 'digital' fee have been displayed to people booking driving lessons - specifically whether these fees have been included in the total upfront price.
"At a time when many households are watching every pound they spend, it is important that people are not surprised by extra fees," commented Emma Cochrane, who is the Executive Director for Consumer Protection at the CMA.
"Clear pricing helps people compare offers confidently and choose the option that works best for them.
"Unexpected mandatory charges make this much harder, which is why the CMA initially put these firms on notice over concerns about their pricing practices and is now opening formal investigations."
The CMA says it's at the beginning of its investigations and has reached no conclusions about whether these firms have broken the law.
If it finds there has been an infringement of the law, the CMA can order businesses to pay compensation to affected customers or be charged up to 10% of global turnover.
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7th March 2024 
