Car News
First Citroen Berlingo XTR+ vans for Forestry Commission
Citroen’s first 35 Berlingo 2.0HDi 600 XTR+ enhanced traction vans are now being delivered to the Forestry Commission. The XTR+ vans are being operated by the Forestry Commission’s Mechanical Engineering Services business unit and are part of a major order for some 100 Citroen Berlingos, which also includes 2.0HDi vans in LX and Enterprise trim.
Grantley Sawmill’s 21 year old timber treasure
Grantley Sawmills near Ripon, Yorkshire, are still operating a 21-year old Volvo FL7 which the company bought new from local Dealer Crossroads Commercials in 1986. The long-wheelbase 8x4, chassis number 8000096, was one of the first FL-cabbed trucks to go into service in the UK and has spent its entire working life hauling timber.
Toyota honours its top apprentices
The skills of Toyota and Lexus apprentices from across the country have been put to the test in the 2006 Toyota Apprentice of the Year Competition. The two-day event took place at the Toyota Academy in Nottingham on 27 and 28 July, with 24 entrants vying for top honours.
Kelisa hits back at rising motoring costs
As fuel prices continue to rise this summer, there’s a new reason why cash conscious car-buyers are able to rely on Malaysian manufacturer Perodua to help them keep motoring costs down.
Mazda RX-8 enters 24 hour Britcars Endurance Race
Mazda has taken the challenge yet again to put three production Mazda RX-8 four-door sports coupés through their paces with the second Silverstone Britcar 24 Hour Endurance Race on 9 and 10 September 2006.
Hyundai’s World Cup radio campaign proves a winner
An inspired round of promotional activities held in conjunction with Virgin Radio for the two months leading up to this summer’s World Cup Final has highlighted Hyundai’s official association with the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Brits waste £456 million every year buying the wrong car
Britons waste £456 million pounds a year on bad purchasing decisions when it comes to used cars simply because they don’t do their homework.
European premiere for Volvo’s comprehensive new truck range
The international truck show in Hannover on 21st-28th September 2006 marks the premiere showing of Volvo’s entirely new truck range to a wider public. It is a product renewal programme that was implemented in less than ten months and has resulted in one of the most modern product ranges in the truck industry.
Winner of the Avis “Longest Drive” competition at the 2006 KLM Open Announced
Avis Europe joined forces with its airline partner KLM to sponsor the Dutch leg of the 2006 PGA European Tour. As part of the tournament, Avis organised the first ever “Longest Drive” competition at the 12th hole of the Kennemer Golf and Country Club near Zandvoort. The winner of the Avis prize of a BMW 116i car was Daniel Vancsik from Argentina.
Watford Special Constables go ‘green’ with Toyota Prius
Hertfordshire Special Constabulary has taken delivery of a new Toyota Prius T3, which has been donated by Andrew Rowley Toyota in Watford and will be used primarily to carry out daily ‘nuisance patrols’ to help combat anti-social behaviour.
Female motoring club introduces new classic car service
For a limited period, award-winning FOXY Lady Drivers Club is including a FREE membership voucher in all new member packs.
Citroen revamps its C8 MPV diesel line-up
Citroen has revamped the diesel line-up of its C8 people carrier with the introduction of two new economical and Euro IV compliant diesel engines. With over 80% of all C8s currently sold in the UK equipped with diesel powerplants, these new models are set to further increase the desirability of this popular and versatile large MPV.
Talex navigation system shows the way
Embedded Technology, makers of award-winning Talex global positioning (GPS) speed camera warning systems, has extended the Talex product range with new GPS satellite navigation systems combining leading edge technology with ultra-competitive prices.
Faster, cheaper & cleaner
Cheaper motoring is high on the agenda for most motorists. Combine that with cleaner fuel and enhanced performance and you’ve got the dream car.
The Nissan apprentice of the year is….
This is the moment where 170 apprentices from Nissan dealerships have the opportunity to be awarded the accolade of ‘Apprentice of the Year 2006’ and this year the chosen few are – Darren Lee from Sunwin Motors in Nottingham as the 3rd year apprentice, Daniel Kirkland from Wessex garage Newport who is a 2nd year apprentice and Carrie Crombie a parts consultant from Reg Vardy in Aberdeen.