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A fleeting victory for Vauxhall’s cars and vans!
The World Cup may still be a few weeks away, but Vauxhall has already scored a hat trick. The Luton-based manufacturer netted three pieces of silverware at the prestigious Fleet World and Commercial Fleet World Honours 2006.
Renault scores a hat-trick at the 2006 Fleet World Honours
Renault has triumphed in the Fleet World Honours 2006 scoring a hat-trick of awards with Espace winning ‘Best MPV’, the Trafic van is Commercial Fleet World’s ‘Best Medium Van’ for the fourth consecutive year, and for the second year in a row, Renault also scoops the ‘Safety Award’.
Iveco adds Daily Minibus to popular driveaway options range
Iveco has added a 17 seat Daily minibus to its popular DriveAway Options range, enabling operators to order a new minibus and have it on the road almost immediately.
BMW confirms innovative and exciting plans for British International Motor Show
The BMW Group (BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars) has announced its plans for the 2006 British International Motor Show at ExCeL in London’s Docklands. The three stands, set outdoors within the 11,000 square metre BMW Group Plaza, are set to re-write the rule book on how a company presents its products and activities at a motor show.
Local businessman wins Iveco Daily van in national competition
Ian Bennet, a local businessman from Leeds, has won a brand new Iveco Daily panel van just days after the engine in his Nissan Cabstar failed terminally, leaving him without a commercial vehicle.
Buy a pick-up and get a van as well
Proton Cars is offering over £1,300 worth of extras totally free to customers who purchase its popular half-tonne, two door Jumbuck pick-up during May and June.
Mitsubishi L200 picks up top award
Mitsubishi Motors UK has been presented with the Best Pick-Up award in the 2006 Commercial Fleet World Honours. Beating off all opposition in its class, the new L200 pick-up was announced as the category winner at a high-profile awards ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London’s Pall Mall.
Triple success for Volkswagen in 2006 Fleet World honours
Volkswagen cars and commercial vehicles, plus the Fleet Services department have all claimed awards at the 2006 Fleet World and Commercial Fleet World Honours.
Alfa 159 wins Design Award
The new Alfa 159 has won the Design Award in the 2006 Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, on Thursday 18 May.
Jaguar XJ Diesel wins Best Luxury Car in the 2006 Fleet World honours
The Jaguar XJ has picked up the award for Best Luxury car in the 2006 Fleet World Awards for a third consecutive year. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall on Thursday 18 May.
A&A Group calls for measures to protect teen motorists
Teenage drivers are nearly twice as likely to make a claim in their first year behind the wheel than drivers of 25 and older, according to shock new figures.
Turbo boost tops the wish list for motorists
A new and more powerful turbo tops the wish list of motorists according to a new survey into motoring habits.
Volvo Group's safety knowledge to reduce traffic accidents in humanitarian aid transports
The Volvo Group is initiating co-operation with 40 humanitarian aid organisations worldwide to increase awareness of traffic safety issues and reduce the number of accidents in humanitarian aid transports. Among other actions, the Volvo Group's own accident research team will contribute with analyses.
Elton John Bentley, as featured in ‘Nikita’ video, to be auctioned by H&H
The Tudor Red 1985 Bentley Continental Convertible once owned by Sir Elton John is to be auctioned by H&H Classic Auctions at Syon Park, London, May 24. This suitably flamboyant motorcar famously starred in the video for Elton’s hit song Nikita.