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Darker, sleeker image for Guy Salmon Prestige Rental
Luxury car rental specialist, Guy Salmon Prestige Rental has unveiled a fresh, sleeker and sexier image for its advertising activity in a move to broaden its appeal and enhance its service offering across the UK.
Record deliveries for Volkswagen Group
The Volkswagen Group delivered 3.09 million vehicles to customers throughout the world in the first six months of 2007, an all-time sales record for the company for the first half of a year. This corresponds to an increase of 7.8 percent over the same period last year.
Driving for excellence with Chichester College
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has begun working with Chichester College to help it in its quest for excellence in education. This builds on the company’s existing partnership with the college following the launch of the Rolls-Royce apprenticeship programme last year.
Thatcham celebrating Industry Excellence Award
Thatcham, were celebrating this week after accepting the ‘Industry Excellence’ award at Wednesday’s 2007 Motor Trader Industry Awards ceremony.
GMUK responsible for Cadillac, Corvette and HUMMER in the UK
General Motors UK operational headquarters in Luton has assumed responsibility for sales, marketing, distribution and aftersales for Cadillac, Corvette and HUMMER in the UK market following a strategic review by the official European importer, Kroymans Corporation and General Motors Europe.
Fiat re-invents the online automotive experience
In partnership with AKQA, Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd has unveiled a new website at fiat.co.uk, revolutionising the online automotive experience.
The all new evolution of X-Trail
The all new X-TRAIL, on sale from 1 September, will have a starting price of £18,795 for the entry level 2.0-litre petrol TREK rising to £26,720 for the more luxurious upgraded AVENTURA 150PS 2.0dCi automatic.
New service will help dealers ‘measure the mystery’
An exclusive partnership between Experian, the global information solutions company, and Location Based Telecom Ltd (LBT), an advanced telecoms systems company, has been launched to enable dealers to take advantage of a new service that will help them measure and improve their marketing return on investment.
Seat Ibiza FR leads the pack on power-for-money
No other sporty supermini in its class can offer the same amount of power per pound as the lively SEAT Ibiza FR 1.8 20V T. Coming in at just £12,195 (RRP on the road) and fitted with a punchy 150 PS turbocharged, 20-valve petrol engine, this sprightly Spaniard leads its ‘warm hatch’ rivals in the bang-per-buck stakes.
eBay sees record price paid for personalised number plate
The personalised number plate, CEO 1, has sold for £154,100 on eBayMotors.co.uk, the highest price ever paid for a number plate on the site.
Balfour Beatty high-flyers take to the skies to help prevent road death
Daring employees of Sheffield-based Balfour Beatty Utilities (BBUL) are taking part in a 10,000ft tandem skydive to raise vital funds for road safety charity Brake.
BEN Trafalgar to Red Square Rally
Only a few days are now remaining before the first ever BEN Trafalgar to Red Square Rally commences. The Rally teams will all meet at the SMMT’s headquarters, Forbes House, Halkin Street, London on Saturday 14 July at 2.30pm before their departure at 3.30pm.
Peugeot’s first SUV – The new 4007
The Peugeot 4007 is the first SUV to be launched by Peugeot and extends the brand virtues of style, dynamism, innovation and quality. Positioned in the heart of the SUV market, 4007 has been designed to attract new customers who are looking for something distinctive.
All going on a safe summer holiday
As thousands of families across the UK hit the road to head off on their summer holidays, car care company, Comma, is helping motorists ensure a safe journey.
It’s win, win, win for garages, motorists and UK factories
More franchised car dealerships and garages are fitting recycled parts keeping British factories in business. And motorists are saving as much as 65% by fitting a remanufactured product compared to buying a brand new part claims a recent report.