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Frankfurt Motor Show: Vauxhall to slash Ampera price by £3k
The announcement follows a similar price reduction for the model in Germany. Vauxhall chairman Duncan Aldred told news agency Headlineauto: ‘So far the market for EVs … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford to bring US hybrid unit to Europe
The strategy, which operates under the One Ford banner, has so far concentrated on shipping cars and technology from Europe to the United States, but in … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Kia displays Juke-rivalling concept
The model is based on an all-new platform created at Kia's Frankfurt Design Studio with the European market in mind. Gregory Guillaume, chief designer at Kia's … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Renault hints at next Espace with Initiale Paris
The sixth concept car in the design strategy initiated by Laurens van den Acker, the concept has a clear stake on the premium sector. At 4.85m … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Audi nanuk quattro concept to combine high performance & offroad capabilities
The two-seater nanuk – which means “polar bear” in Inuit –has been designed in collaboration with Italdesign Giugiaro (which is owned by Audi), and is built … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Suzuki unveils Juke rival
The iV-4 – of which “i” stands for “individuality”, “V” for “vehicle”, and “4” for “4 wheel-drive” – features the carmaker’s trademark SUV clamshell hood and … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Infiniti aims Q30 concept at young-minded
The carmaker says that the Q30’s compact premium segment is forecast for significant growth with the entry of young-minded affluent customers. ‘We are becoming the younger, … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Lexus LF-NX makes world debut
The concept, said to be exploring the potential for this kind of vehicle in the line-up, features sculpted crossover styling using the Lexus "L-finesse" design but … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Vauxhall makes ‘statement of intent’ with Monza concept
Revealed by news agency Headlineauto, Neumann told the Zeit conference future summit that the concept reveals a new philosophy for the ‘in-car integration of daily life’ … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Mazda3 pricing revealed
The new model, which is once more available in both hatchback and fastback (saloon) bodystyles, will be offered in five trim levels in the UK – … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Jaguar announces 2015 launch for sub-XF saloon
Codenamed iQ[Ai] the car will be based on a new modular, scalable platform shown as the C-X17 SUV Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, a design … Read More »
MINI UK appoints Chris Brownridge as new director
Brownridge succeeds Jochen Goller, who becomes senior vice president MINI, based at the company’s headquarters in Munich, Germany, and responsible for all worldwide activities for the … Read More »
Government's electric car grants undermine RVs, says CAP
Entitled “Impact of government subsidies for electric vehicles on used market values”, the report analysed the used market performance of the Nissan LEAF in the UK, … Read More »
Fleets advised of benefits of using BVRLA member organisations
The BVRLA has launched a new campaign advising fleets of the benefits of using a BVRLA member organisation when renting or leasing a car or commercial … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Skoda Rapid Spaceback & refreshed Yeti to premiere
The unveiling of the vehicles forms part of Skoda’s strategy for the arrival of eight new or facelifted models before the end of 2013. The carmaker … Read More »
Automatic braking technologies could make multi-car crashes history, says Thatcham
So say the experts at Thatcham Research – the motor insurers’ automotive research facility – following a 130-vehicle pile-up on the Isle of Sheppey last week. … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Renault releases first official pictures of new Mégane line-up
The revised Mégane Hatchback, Sport Tourer and Coupé models carry the latest front-end styling seen on the Clio along with new elliptical headlights. The Mégane Renaultsport … Read More »
Toyota’s Ewan Shepherd to cover fleet & retail sales in new role
Previously general manager of sales operations at the brand, Shepherd now gains responsibility for the delivery of Toyota’s sales aspirations in retail and fleet channels, and … Read More »
Days Contract Hire to supply London Fire Brigade fleet in latest public sector win
The Swansea-based fleet solutions company has been appointed to a panel for the provision of leased and short-term hire vehicles to London Fire Brigade, which runs … Read More »
Enterprise Rent-A-Car to promote EST services to fleets under new partnership
Helped by funding from the Department for Transport (DfT), the Energy Saving Trust offers a range of options to help businesses analyse how they use vehicles … Read More »
New business start-ups boost subprime fleet market
Figures produced by subprime fleet specialist Ultracar reveal that the company is receiving more than 60,000 website hits per month – many of them young start-ups … Read More »
RAC enters fleet telematics arena
Available from just a few pence per day per vehicle, the in-car unit can be installed in minutes according to the company and provides benefits including … Read More »
BVRLA says new ultra-low emission vehicle strategy should factor in leasing & rental
The strategy sets out a longer-term approach to the incentives, policies and initiatives needed to create confidence for EV buyers and manufacturers. In response, BVRLA chief executive … Read More »
Brake to run fleet webinar on CSR & road safety
Hosted by road safety charity Brake, the low-cost webinar is being held on Thursday 3rd October at 10.30am – 12pm GMT. The webinar will discuss approaches … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford to launch premium sub-brand
Dubbed Vignale (pronounced: Vin-ya-lay), the premium product will combine unique interior and exterior design touches, premium craftsmanship, exclusive specification and technologies along with an enhanced ownership … Read More »
Fleets play major role in new £500m ultra-low emission vehicle strategy
Dubbed “Driving the Future Today”, the roadmap sets out five pillars to use the funding to help support ULEV take-up, including with fleets, and grow the … Read More »
Registrations still up ahead of September plate change
In total, 65,937 cars were registered last month according to the SMMT, compared to 59,433 for August 2012 and marking the 18th consecutive month of rises. … Read More »
Thousands still driving despite having 12 points or more on licence
The latest figures from the DVLA also reveal many other drivers who have over twice the permitted penalty points but have not been banned due to … Read More »
Four-star rating for Vauxhall ADAM in latest Euro NCAP tests
The supermini – the brand's rival to the Fiat 500 – scored 87% for adult protection, with figures of 72% for child occupant, 65% for pedestrian and 81% … Read More »
RAC pilots "universal" spare wheel
The move follows the "disappearance" of the spare wheel on vehicles, with many manufacturers now providing a tyre inflation kit instead. As a result, the number … Read More »
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