Car News
Volvo Trucks takes gold in Chinese logistics competition
Two of the latest models from Volvo Trucks – the Volvo FH and Volvo FM – took the top prize recently, in a competition organised by The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, owing to their excellent technical ability and outstanding environmental and safety characteristics.
Renault rent’s success continues to grow
Renault’s vehicle rental programme, Renault Rent, continues to go from strength to strength with two more Renault dealers set to offer the service and many dealers now increasing their rental offer to include Renault cars as well as LCVs to meet customer demand.
Fiat launches new approved bodyshop programme
Fiat Auto UK has joined forces with Akzo Nobel Coatings Limited and Fusion Management Solutions Limited to launch a new Approved Bodyshop Programme.
Mercedes-Benz introduces new engine to the CLK 200 KOMPRESSOR
The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Coupe and Cabriolet range is enhanced with the introduction of a new CLK 200 KOMPRESSOR engine.
F J Need purchase their 1st Volvo
Cheshire-based, FJ Need (Foods) Limited has a new addition to their fleet – their first-ever Volvo truck – which was delivered at the end of October.
Six What Van? Awards for Ford commercial vehicles
Judges at Britain's well known van magazine, What Van?, have awarded six gold winner badges to Ford's 2006 range of commercial vehicles.
The World’s Fastest Diesel
Diesel engines no longer provoke derision from petrolheads. Their performance on both racetracks and motorways has dispelled the old myths about poor power output. Diesel engines are no longer regarded as fit only for lorries, white vans and diggers. Although taking the engines from two JCBs and setting a land speed record with them did seem to be stretching credibility a bit far.
Hyundai winter offers – time’s running out
New car buyers are running out of time to make the most of Hyundai’s range of enticing winter offers.
Volkswagen Touareg successfully tows a Boeing 747
A Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI has succeeded in towing a Boeing 747-200 weighing approximately 155 tonnes. Watched by engineers, Volkswagen personnel and bemused passers-by, the Touareg V10 TDI completed seven complete runs on the auxiliary runway at Dunsfold Aerodrome, 40 miles south west of London.
Renault Trafic ‘Best Small Panel Van’ at What Van? Awards 2006
Renault’s revised Trafic van has only just gone on sale, but it’s already winning awards, not just new customers. This time, it’s taken the highly coveted ‘Best Small Panel Van’ title at the What Van? Awards 2006, for the third time.
Renault refreshes Kangoo range for 2007 model year
The characterful Renault Kangoo continues to be one of the most popular practical vehicles around, so to maintain its enduring appeal it is being subtly revised for the 2007 model year. The new range offers improved value for money, with extra standard equipment added for free as prices for the new models remain the same as those for the outgoing versions.
Mitsubishi LCVs score double-top in 2006 What Van? Awards
Mitsubishi has taken the double at the What Van? Awards emerging as winners in two vehicle categories: Best Pick-up – for its new L200 and Best 4x4 Van – for its Shogun 4Work. This is the 8th time in 12 years that Mitsubishi has won the pick-up category, but the first time for the revolutionary new model launched in March 2006.
Skoda Auto at the International Automobile Salon Skoda in Beijing
Skoda Auto is officially presenting the Octavia model designed for the Chinese market at the International Automobile Salon in Beijing. In addition to the current range of products, visitors to the Automobile Salon will also have the opportunity to discover the Skoda history and traditions of over one hundred years.
Antonov update on supercharger drive and SEMA show
The Board of Antonov plc is pleased to announce that its distribution partner, Wheel to Wheel Powertrain, successfully demonstrated Antonov's 2-speed supercharger drive system at the SEMA show in Las Vegas earlier this month.
Subaru announces Rally Hero Special Edition
Subaru has announced a new special edition Impreza WRX STI in memory of rally hero Richard Burns who died in November last year of cancer.