Car News
Maserati goes mobile to promote Quattroporte Automatic
Maserati, the luxury Italian car manufacturer, has today announced that it will be using 10Duke, the online and mobile multimedia technology provider, as part of the launch campaign for the new Quattroporte Automatic. Using 10Duke’s unique technology, Maserati prospects can receive exclusive video footage of the Quattroporte direct to their mobile, which they can show or send to their friends or work colleagues.
Too much automation on the road - Too many automatons on the road
Over recent years there has been a trend for manufacturers to load cars with automated features. Many of these can be useful, some can be lifesaving. With UK road safety stalled, the ABD advises drivers to be on the lookout for the pitfalls and to engage brains at all times regardless of other systems in use.
Toyota Yaris SR
The Toyota Yaris SR 1.8 is a new flagship model for the Yaris range, bringing sports performance, style and refinement to a car that’s already a leader in terms of safety, equipment and comfort.
Lexus IS 250 named Best Executive Car
The Lexus IS 250 has been named the top Executive Car at the AXA Northern Ireland Car of the Year 2006/2007 awards.
Toyota Aygo wins AXA Northern Ireland Car of the Year
The Toyota Aygo has been named AXA Northern Ireland Car of the Year 2006/2007.
More Toyotas – just what the doctors ordered
Doctors have been given the green light to use the latest Toyota cars in a fleet that has proved highly reliable in getting them out and about to patients. The five new vehicles will enable the successful out-of-hours GP service supplied by Take Care Now (TCN) Ltd in East Anglia to be extended across the country – to South Worcestershire.
Victory for Drive & Survive in the Fleet News Awards
Leading UK driver risk management specialist, Drive & Survive, has won the 'Best Risk Management Company' category in this week's prestigious 2007 Fleet News Awards. The members of the judging panel described Drive & Survive as "genuinely innovative and we admire the way it continues to contribute to the fleet industry."
Kia appoints Poundgates
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd has announced the appointment of PoundGates Vehicle Management Services Ltd as their dedicated transit damage vehicle surveyors and claims agents with effect from 1st April 2007.
North Lanarkshire Council turns to Tracker to improve its fleet
North Lanarkshire Council is stepping up a gear in its bid to improve the efficiency, and reduce the emissions, of its vehicle fleet.
Land Rover supports 180 Degree Pole to Pole Challenge
Land Rover will provide a fully-equipped Defender 110 to support the 180 Degree Pole To Pole Challenge – a world-record attempting manpowered expedition from the geo-magnetic North Pole to the geo-magnetic South Pole.
New registrations lead to bumper taxi orders
Monthly sales of the new TX4 taxi, launched by manufacturer LTI Vehicles last October, are expected to top 400 for the first time in March.
Mouton makes rare UK appearance in hillclimb winning Audi
Rare Audi quattro to be demonstrated at Stoneleigh by history-making French lady driver.
Hat-trick for Vauxhall at Fleet News Awards
Vauxhall chalked up a hat-trick of awards at the 2007 Fleet News “Oscars” with the Corsa, Zafira and Astravan all picking up best-in-class accolades.
Diesel duty harmonisation for trucks remains an elusive goal
The Freight Transport Association has expressed disappointment at plans by the European Commission to address the competitive distortions created by wide variations in diesel duty across the European Union.
Range Rover Sport clinches AXA Car of the Year Award
The Range Rover Sport has once again proved its versatility by winning the AXA ‘Leisure Car’ category of the 2006/2007 AXA Car of the Year awards in Northern Ireland.