Car News
All-new Mitsubishi L200 pick-up set to take 2006 by storm
The model line-up and pricing for the stunning new L200 pick-up have been announced by Mitsubishi Motors UK. In showrooms from the end of February, many prices have been reduced from the outgoing range with prices now starting at £12,249 CVOTR for the 4Work 4WD single cab rising to £19,999 CVOTR for the new range-topping double cab Elegance.
Hakkinen, Alesi and Kristensen return to Brands Hatch
Mika Hakkinen, Jean Alesi, Tom Kristensen and Gary Paffett will compete on British soil next summer when the popular DTM touring car series visits Brands Hatch on July 2.
2006 will be a huge year for Chrysler Jeep and Dodge
2006 will be Chrysler Group’s biggest ever year in the UK with no less than six new right-hand drive vehicles going on sale in the first seven months of the year, together with the launch of the new Dodge brand.
Val di Sangro passes three million mark
The Sevel light commercial vehicle plant (Società Europea Veicoli Leggeri) in Val di Sangro, Italy – a 50-50 joint venture between Fiat Auto and PSA – has just passed the production landmark of three million vehicles.
Citroen Relay - What Van? Minibus of the Year 2005
The Citroen Relay has just been named What Van? Minibus of the Year 2005, the second year in a row that the Relay minibus range has gained this prestigious What Van? magazine award.
Sleek, tough diesel Grand Vitara powers in
Customers of the all-new Suzuki Grand Vitara – launched three months ago – now have the option of diesel power in the shape of the 1.9 DDiS 5-door model with manual transmission. At £16,999 on-the-road, it is as much as £2,750 less expensive than its similarly sized, Japanese four-wheel drive competitors.
‘Legendary’ Volvo Truck wins top award
The Volvo F88, a truck that was first launched in right-hand drive form the UK in 1968, has topped a nationwide reader’s poll in ‘Commercial Motor’ magazine to win the unprecedented award of the Greatest Truck Ever.
Kelisa rallies again with district nurse at the wheel
The Perodua Kelisa has proved its versatility once again with a resounding success on the Lombard RAC Revival Rally. District nurse Karen Young, who previously excelled in the World Cup Rally and Welsh Endurance Rally, guided the Kelisa into 28th place overall with her husband Nigel as co-driver. Karen also achieved a ranking of third in class despite stopping to offer her assistance to an injured competitor!
Automatic value with Perodua SE packs
Perodua UK have always provided unbeatable value for money but have never compromised on equipment levels. Therefore, Perodua are delighted to announce the launch of their new SE models which provide even higher levels of specification at remarkably low prices.
Sandwell MBC show ‘true grit’ with their first Volvo Trucks
Hartshorne Motor Services have supplied the Highways Department of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council in the West Midlands with seven new Volvo trucks, five FLE 4x2 rigids and two FLE 6x4 rigids for use across a wide range of applications.
Johnny Herbert and maserati GB present the Trofeo Audemars Piguet Maserati Europe 2006
Johnny Herbert was the guest of honour at the London launch of the Trofeo Audemars Piguet Maserati Europe 2006.
Production volumes double for Halewood Transmission's six-speed gearbox
Halewood Transmission Plant is gearing up to double the number of transmissions built for the Ford Transit, thanks to a new £8 million investment.
First foot on the Mitsubishi Motors training pathway
Ten trainee automotive technicians have embarked on the first term of Mitsubishi Motors UK’s four-year Advanced Modern Apprenticeship programme. The apprentices aged between 16 and 19, including Laura Underwood Mitsubishi’s first female applicant, will complete a combination of ‘on the job’ training and residential courses based from Mitsubishi’s head office in Gloucestershire. Around 120 students from across Great Britain have already successfully completed the programme since its creation in 2000.
New road safety fund must be used wisely
RoadSafe welcomes the announcement by Transport Secretary Alistair Darling that more money and more flexibility for local authorities to deliver safety on the roads.
UK drivers refutes link between new roads and traffic growth
The completion of the M25 widening works between the M3 and M4 has led to predictable claims by the anti-roads lobby that increasing highway capacity just creates more traffic. This simplistic argument is totally false.