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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS with 408 hp and AWD
The new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS combines a 408 hp 3.8-litre flat six engine with intelligent all-wheel drive that delivers a further exhilarating dimension to the dynamics of the iconic rear-engined sports car.
Audi A1 wins ‘Best Small Car’ at Fleet World Honours
The Audi A1 looks set to continue its dominance of the awards circuit as it celebrates its fifth title of the year – Best Small Car at the 2011 Fleet World Honours.
BMW crowned Fleet Manufacturer of the Year 2011
BMW picked up the accolade for Fleet Manufacturer of the Year at the prestigious 2011 Fleet World Honours, for the second year in a row. While being crowned with the top award, BMW was also honoured with the prize for Best Executive Car.
Renault electrifies Cannes
From 11th to 22nd May, ten Renault fully-electric Fluence Z.E models will be chauffeuring actors and film professionals to the foot of the famous red carpet in Cannes, in style and serenity, and naturally, silence.
Toyota Hilux wins Best Pick-Up Award
Toyota Hilux has won the Award for Best Pick-Up in the 2011 Van Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall today.
Renault secures twin titles at 2011 Fleet World Honours
Renault is celebrating multiple award wins at Fleet World Honours, this time for Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer and Van Manufacturer of the Year.
Fiat 500 continues to take top business awards
The Fiat 500 continues to scoop top industry accolades, after taking the award for Best City Car in the 2011 Fleet World Honours, announced today in London.
Fuel-saving eco:Drive Fleet wins another top award
eco:Drive Fleet, Fiat’s in-car device that helps business drivers save fuel and money while cutting down on exhaust emissions, has won another top industry honour.
Mercedes-Benz awarded a pair of Fleet World Honours
Mercedes-Benz landed a stunning ‘winning double’ in the 2011 Fleet World Honours automotive awards, to reaffirm its leadership of the sector’s luxury car and light commercial vehicle segments.
Volkswagen Golf claims coveted Fleet World honours crown
The Volkswagen Golf has claimed the coveted Fleet World Honours Award for Best Lower Medium Car of 2011, adding another title to its name. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony at the Royal Automobile Club in London today.
Skoda Superb Estate scoops another top honour
Skoda’s Superb has triumphed in the annual awards from respected magazine Diesel Car, taking the title of Best Estate Car 2011.
Double top for Ford in the 2011 Fleet World Honours
Ford has scooped a double win at the 2011 Fleet World Honours for all-new Focus and Transit.
BMW 328 turns 75
Few cars can claim to hold as much fascination in the eyes of the public 75 years after their premiere as the BMW 328. Built between 1936 and 1940, the BMW 328 laid down a milestone in automotive history and was the most suc-cessful sports car of the 1930s on the racing scene.
Ford looks to put dandelion roots to use in rubber
When homeowners see dandelions sprouting, they start thinking of ways to get rid of the weed, but researchers at Ford and The Ohio State University see a plant that can serve as a new sustainable resource for rubber.
SEAT Alhambra scoops two more key awards
SEAT is celebrating not one but two highly significant award wins for the newest member of its range: the practical Alhambra MPV.