Car News
‘Two in a week’ awards double whammy for Skoda
Skoda’s multi-award winning line-up has secured two category wins in a week from highly respected motoring titles on both the consumer and corporate sides of the publishing industry.
Vauxhall Astra to be installed with Toughbook rugged PCs
Vauxhall is taking its technology offerings to the next level, by offering fleet customers the option of a built-in Panasonic Toughbook in its Astra model.
First podium finish for new Peugeot 908 in 12 Hours of Sebring
The new Peugeot 908 sets pole position and earns its first podium finish in its very first race this weekend.
Skoda sales increase by 25% in the first two months of 2011
With growth of 24.6%, Skoda has increased its sales by almost 25% in the first two months of 2011, when compared to the same period last year. In total, the Czech manufacturer delivered over 132,000 vehicles to customers throughout the world in the months of January and February (Jan/Feb 2010: 106,000).
Audi A8 L prototype gets state-of-the-art broadband connection
Audi has unveiled an even more technologically-advanced edition of the long wheelbase A8 luxury saloon, which has been engineered to feature broadband internet with long-term evolution (LTE) technology.
Audi R15 TDI shows strong performance in “farewell” race
The Audi R15 TDI was on par with the new LMP1 sports cars from Peugeot and Acura/Honda in its last ever race. But Audi Sport Team Joest missed racing luck in the season opener of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (ILMC) at Sebring (U.S. state of Florida).
Galaxy underlines starring role on minicab fleet
Europe’s largest private hire firm, Addison Lee, has taken delivery of the first of the 1,200 Ford Galaxy Multi Purpose Vehicles which will join its fleet this year.
Skoda plans to continue growing in 2011
After a record year in 2010 with over 762,000 vehicles sold, Skoda expects to continue this growth in 2011. By 2018, the Czech manufacturer plans to double its annual sales to at least 1.5 million units.
Nissan begins deliveries of LEAF to British customers
Nissan has begun deliveries of the first 100% electric, mass produced, affordable family car, the Nissan LEAF, to customers in the UK.
Order book opens for Porsche 918 Spyder
Today is the day that Porsche confirms further details regarding the 918 Spyder super sports car with its innovative plug-in hybrid drive. Production development is proceeding apace in the wake of the outstanding customer response to the concept car unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2010.
Peugeot 207 is most reliable European car
As Europe’s leading motoring showcase, the Geneva Motor Show, comes to a close, Warranty Direct has revealed that the most reliable car to come out of our great continent is the Peugeot 207.
Oh yes, wait just a minute Mr Postman… for this Beetle
When The Beatles covered The Marvellette’s 1961 hit ‘Please Mr Postman’, they probably never dreamed it would be the perfect tribute to a Beetle exhibit in the Volkswagen Automuseum nearly 50 years later.
No holes in latest Polo offers, and now extended until 14th April
Volkswagen’s award-winning Polo has always offered superb value for money. And until 14 April there’s an even greater deal for customers, with £500 off, competitive finance packages, three years’ free servicing and free insurance.
Peugeot cleans up with Fleet News Award and EV supply deal
Peugeot has added to its prominent cabinet display of silverware collected over the last year with perhaps one of the most important awards in the calendar - the Fleet News 2011 Awards ‘Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year’ accolade.
BAC MONO - designed and built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts
Enthusiasts the world over dream of designing and building their own car. What set the Cheshire-born brothers Neill and Ian Briggs apart from most, is that they had the automotive qualifications and experience to do just that, and put the result into production for others to enjoy – enter the BAC MONO.