Car News
Mercedes Benz GL-Class unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new highlight in the luxury Sports Utility Vehicle market segment: the GL-Class. The seven-seat premium off-roader offers excellent handling both on and off-road and pampers occupants with its extremely spacious accommodation with the comfort of a luxury saloon. The GL-Class sets another milestone with PRE-SAFE®, the comprehensive safety system, a first in this market segment.
Flash Interface set to be standard on new Jaguar XK
Alpine’s first production application of Macromedia Flash enhances infotainment experience for Jaguar sports car.
National award for Jaguar and Land Rover commitment to women in the workplace
Jaguar and Land Rover were this week named as winners of the first Women in Science Engineering and Technology (SET) Award at the Working Families Employer of the Year Awards in London. The prestigious accolade presented by Meg Munn MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Women and Equality, recognises industry-leading practices in relation to gender equality in the workplace.
New CUV gives Ford the edge in hottest market segment
The Ford Edge crossover utility vehicle is expected to be one of the stars of the 2006 North American International Auto Show in January. Edge’s bold, American design will turn heads in the CUV market – the fastest-growing vehicle segment – in a year that CUV sales are expected to surpass traditional SUVs.
Volvo toys and treats
With remote control cars, models, iPod adapters and winter kits available, Volvo has plenty of toys and treats – for you and your car.
Audi A4 and A6 range update
Travelling in the Audi A4 or A6 will in future be an even more civilised experience as both model ranges enter 2006 with more on-board luxuries and enhancements to exterior styling. The revised A4 and A6 Saloon and Avant models are available to order now for delivery early in the New Year.
Skoda sales continue to storm ahead in November
Skoda sales continue to outpace the market, with a November total of 2,560 sales, resulting in year-to-date sales of 34.989. Coming shortly after an all-time record-setting month in September, Skoda has maintained its 1.5% market share and is already ahead of total 2004 sales.
New sights and sounds from Vauxhall
Vauxhall has added a number of new audio and satellite navigation systems to its accessory range to enable owners to upgrade their cars and vans with the latest in-car entertainment and route guidance.
Nissan brought in to refurbish fleet
Trills Services, part of the Earlplace Group, has agreed an exclusive three-year contract with Nissan. Five Kubistars, Nissan’s small panel van, will be supported by its more commodious sibling, the Primastar, with a Cabstar, Nissan’s compact truck, brought in to handle heavy cargo.
Rolls-Royce celebrates 2000th Phantom
Employees at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated the production of the 2000th Phantom today. Everyone assembled in the courtyard at the award-winning manufacturing plant at Goodwood - in the design of the number ‘2000’ - for a group photograph.
Iveco fleet pulls pints for Carlsberg
Following a comprehensive review of its transport requirements, major brewer Carlsberg UK is taking delivery of 30 new Iveco's which have been carefully specified to ensure maximum productivity and safety in operation.
Second British supercar emerges from the Ascari stable
Ascari, creators of the stunning KZ1 supercar, has just revealed that it has a second car in development – the 600bhp A10 – a road going version of Ascari’s Spanish GT Race Car.
Consensus builds that Govt. speed policy is wrong
The Institute of Advanced Motorists today issued its strongest ever attack on Government roads policy, criticising both a "plague of speed cameras" and low speed limits for damaging road safety.
Volvo Trucks demonstrates alco-lock at EU seminar
Volvo Trucks yesterday participated at a seminar on alco-locks in Brussels. The aim of the meeting was to both to demonstrate how the equipment works and to persuade the EU to introduce the alco-lock as standard on all commercial vehicles.
Car cover renewal warning this Christmas
With the country’s Christmas mailbag set to top the 2 billion mark, Privilege Insurance is advising motorists not to overlook their car insurance renewal notice in favour of more exciting deliveries.