Car News
Land Rover G4 challenge: UK competitor selected for 2006 competition
Brian Reynolds, a railway engineer from Chesterfield in Derbyshire, has beaten two other UK finalists in the Land Rover G4 Challenge 'International Selections' to take his place as the UK representative on the 2006 global competition.
Innovation and design set the tone for new Toyota models at Geneva
Urban Cruiser, bold new concept for a mini SUV
Lex Vehicle Leasing Enjoys Double Success at National Awards
Lex Vehicle Leasing (Lex) is celebrating a double success after scooping top honours for its leasing and fleet management services at this year’s ‘Fleet Excellence Awards’ organised by Quest Publications.
First Iveco’s join Watson Petroleum fleet
Brinkworth, Wiltshire-based Watson Petroleum has taken delivery of its very first Iveco Stralis, which is operating out of its depot in Louth, Lincolnshire.
Another record year for Volvo Trucks
2005 was another record year for Volvo Trucks. The company delivered a total of 103,696 (97,264) trucks - the highest ever recorded in the history of the company – which represented an increase of 7% on the previous year. The increase resulted primarily from a strong demand for heavy trucks at North America.
Refocussed management team strengthened
With immediate effect, Hartshorne Group, the Midland’s premier supplier of commercial vehicles, has restructured its Senior Management team at Board level. The move involves Group Managing Director David Bachelor taking overall responsibility for the company’s Volvo Truck and Bus new and used vehicle sales operations in addition to his current aftermarket duties. At the same time, Sales Director Brian Bachelor has taken on overall responsibility for replicating Hartshorne’s success in the heavy truck market with the Volvo franchise by maintaining and developing the company’s rapidly growing VW Van business in his new role as Managing Director of Hartshorne Van Services Limited.
Under pressure? Don’t ignore your tyres
We all know that tyres are among the most unfashionable items on the car. But that doesn’t mean that we should ignore them.
Renault Altica Concept car: A sporty estate with the accent on style
Renault has taken the wraps off its new concept car, Altica, a sporty estate that combines flowing lines with a spacious interior. Its dynamic stance is underpinned by a long bonnet and curved forms, while its modular interior ensures outstanding load capacity.
Peugeot 1007 the small car with ‘ESP’
Modern car safety systems are making driving in wintry conditions much safer.
Peugeot Contract Hire (PCH) announce 407 Coupé contract hire prices
Following in the footsteps of great Peugeot Coupés of the past, the 407 Coupé rewrites the rules for a large grand touring coupé. Available in three trim levels and with four power train options, it is the must be seen in coupé of 2006.
Vertu forms partnership with Porsche Carrera Cup GB
Porsche Cars GB races into the 2006 season with a new partnership with Vertu, the world’s first and only manufacturer of handcrafted luxury mobile phones. The agreement will create a Vertu-branded guest car that will compete in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship to be driven by a selection of high-profile motoring personalities.
New Car, Longer Races and Bigger Prizes Boost Porsche Carrera Cup
Competitors in the 2006 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship, which begins at Brands Hatch circuit in Kent on April 8/9, will not only enjoy the thrill of racing the new Type 997 911 GT3 Cup for the first time but will also be racing for longer and for bigger cash prizes.
4x4 For You
From the mountainside to the school-run, the 4x4 is the vehicle of choice for millions of motorists across the world.
Perodua & Cartakeback provide ELV solution
Following the introduction of the new ELV legislation, Perodua UK are delighted to announce that they have entered into an agreement with Cartakeback.com Ltd to provide Perodua owners with a free take back network for their qualifying End of Life Vehicles.
Perodua is top choice for value
Perodua UK is delighted to announce that the Kelisa EX has returned to the number one spot in CAP’s running cost league table. According to the independent motor research specialists, the Kelisa EX costs a remarkably low 14.1 pence per mile to own and run over 3 years/60,000 miles including purchase price, running costs and depreciation.