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Firow hook up with Volvo for their expanding fleet

Firow hook up with Volvo for their expanding fleet

For over twenty years Cheshire-based, Firow Limited have been serving the waste disposal industry across the UK. Supplying a range of vehicles including hook loaders, skip loaders, front end loaders and rear end loaders the company specialise in the contact hire and spot rental of municipal vehicles.

Jaguar cars joins Wallpaper for annual Design Awards

The international design, fashion and lifestyle magazine, Wallpaper, has signed Jaguar as headline partner of its annual Design Awards – the Oscars of the design world.

Taxi factory veteran Basil sees in the new TX4

Taxi factory veteran Basil sees in the new TX4

A former factory worker who saw one of the first ever London taxis roll off the production line in the 1940s was invited back for a VIP tour to see how the latest model is made.

Taxiwise welcomes updated black cab

Taxiwise welcomes updated black cab

The launch of the next generation London taxi, the TX4, has been welcomed by Taxiwise, the national campaign for the safe use of taxis.

SPANCO chooses Tranman to operate Malaysian Government fleet

VT Software Solutions has secured a £220,000 contract to supply its market-leading Tranman fleet management software to SPANCO, who provide outsourced fleet management services to the Malaysian Government.

Lexus launches 2007 with new RX 350 limited edition

Lexus launches 2007 with new RX 350 limited edition

Lexus ushers in 2007 with a new addition to its RX range, the RX 350 Limited Edition.

Fiat Panda 4x4s Contest Dakar 2007

Fiat Panda 4x4s Contest Dakar 2007

Two factory-built Fiat Panda 4x4s have been prepared to contest the gruelling Dakar 2007 rally raid, which starts in Lisbon this Saturday (6 January).

Record number of “banned drivers” predicted for 2007

Record number of “banned drivers” predicted for 2007

Eighty-six percent of motorists admit to breaking motoring laws that could ban them from driving. It is only by luck they don't get caught – new research reveals drivers’ luck is about to run out with record motorist disqualifications predicted for 2007.

Driving stress means no happy New Year for motorists

If you’re dreading the return to work after New Year, you’re not alone – driving officially stresses us all and returning to the commute is the most stressful activity many of us will undertake this week, according to research by intelligent driving experts, Trafficmaster.

Big price savings on selected Daihatsus

Big price savings on selected Daihatsus

Japanese manufacturer, Daihatsu is starting the New Year with a bang, offering big price savings on selected models as a lead-up to its 100-year celebrations.

Volkswagen Touareg prices announced

Volkswagen Touareg prices announced

The new Touareg is now available to order ahead of its arrival in showrooms on 1 March 2007. With a host of new technologies and fresh styling Touareg prices will start from £29,465 on the road RRP for the 2.5-litre TDI 174 PS with DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) before rising to £57,535 for the range-topping Altitude 5.0-litre V10 TDI DPF.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé at Detroit

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé at Detroit

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its new Phantom Drophead Coupé at the Detroit Motor Show on Sunday 7 January. Production of the new car will start at Goodwood in the summer of 2007.

Nightmare On Any Street: White Van Man vs Boy Racer

‘White van man’ and ‘boy racers’ are Britain’s most feared motorists, according to research from general insurer Royal & SunAlliance (R&SA).

Renault Megane and Scenic special editions

Renault Megane and Scenic special editions

Those on the hunt for a bargain in the New Year sales should make sure they visit their local Renault dealer, as several special editions hit the showrooms shortly.

Renault launches biodiesel Trafic and Master vans

Renault launches biodiesel Trafic and Master vans

Renault has just launched its first biodiesel-compatible vehicles with the unveiling of Trafic 2.0 dCi B30 and Master 2.5 dCi B30 in France.