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Skoda Roomster Scout - pricing and spec announced

There’s a second addition to Skoda’s new Scout family – the stylish Roomster Scout. The robust compact MPV shares the chunky body protection and increased ride height of its larger Octavia sibling, but retains the Roomster range’s standard two-wheel drive system.

Road charging will hit rural communities hard

Our major road system after decades of neglect suffers from severe congestion. Under road charging plans being pushed by the government congested roads will be charged the most. It therefore inevitably follows that drivers will seek to avoid these charges by taking alternative routes along country lanes and through smaller towns and villages.

A1 Team China take first podium finish

A1 Team China has scored its first ever podium finish at an A1GP event, finishing the Sydney Feature race in third place behind Germany and New Zealand. After taking the lead on lap ten as the rest of the field pitted, a quick stop for China saw the car leave the pit lane in sixth place, while the team’s strategy of waiting until later in the race for their mandatory tyre change meant that driver, Ho-Pin Tung, was able to move up the field as he benefited from the grip provided by his fresher tyres.

Ford Fiesta Limited Edition Chequered Flag model

Ford is offering a new high specification version of its Zetec S to mark 30 years of sales success for Britain's favourite small car. The Fiesta Zetec S "Anniversary" edition model will be a limited run of just 400 vehicles and will be on sale in March.

First major order for Citroen’s new Grand C4 Picasso

Citroen’s acclaimed, newly launched compact MPV - the Grand C4 Picasso - has just won its first major fleet order, with Helphire Group plc ordering 300 1.6HDi and 2.0HDi diesel powered models.

Norwich taxis are greener

Passengers in Norwich are being driven around in style thanks to local drivers investing in the latest generation of purpose-built taxis.

Volvo Trucks celebrate record year in 2006

Volvo Trucks had a record year in 2006 by delivering more than 105,000 trucks worldwide - two per cent more than in 2005.

Mitsubishi Motors at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show

A few weeks after the successful world premiere of the Lancer sports sedan at the Detroit Motor Show, the 2007 Geneva will be another occasion for celebration at Mitsubishi Motors.

Lex warns urban fleets to be vigilant with new exhaust particulate filters

Lex is warning fleets who buy new generation diesel engines with Exhaust Particulate Filters (EPFs) that they risk reliability problems if they do not heed manufacturer operating recommendations.

Environmentalists oversee Land Rover CO2 offset programme

Leading international environmental figures from government, business and education have signed up to oversee Land Rover's industry leading carbon dioxide offset programme.

It’s good to talk, Nanjing tells MG enthusiasts

Only days after Nanjing Automotive Corporation (NAC) confirmed that MG car production was set to resume at Longbridge, enthusiasts of the legendary British marque, are being given the opportunity to speak directly with NAC representatives in the UK and in China.

Volvo V70 - redefining the premium estate sector

When the all new Volvo V70 arrives in UK showrooms this September it will reinforce Volvo’s dominance of the luxury estate market with a car that offers a combination of head-turning Scandinavian design, luxury, athleticism and uncompromised load-carrying versatility.