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3008 cleans up again with Nilfisk advance contract
Nilfisk Advance, a Danish manufacturer of professional powered floor cleaners, polishers, vacuums and pressure washers has selected a fleet of 25 Peugeot 3008 Sport Hdi 110s for its UK sales force.
More images of the all-new Suzuki Swift
Suzuki have released some further images of the new, third generation Swift which goes on sale in the UK in the autumn. Images include action; profile and a view of the interior design.
Astra Sports Tourer turns down price, turns up volume
The new Astra Sports Tourer will enter the UK market later this year priced at just £16,575, over £500 less than the current entry-level Astra Estate, yet incorporating a long list of additional standard kit.
MINI Convertible car insurance from £99
MINI Financial Services is offering customers who treat themselves to a new MINI Convertible this summer a year’s car insurance from only £99.
Star drivers line up for Abarth celebrity race
Stars from TV, radio, sport and music will line up on the grid this week (23 July) to race Abarth 500 cars for charity at the world-famous Silverstone Circuit.
Kia Picanto is most reliable new car says Which?
The Kia Picanto has been judged Britain’s most reliable new car according to Which? magazine.
Ford sets the standard in new advertising campaign
Ford has launched a new advertising campaign that emphasises the value of its cars. Following the recent announcement of reduced recommended list prices across the range of Ford's passenger cars, matched by lower promotional discounts, the new Ford standard campaign highlights the level of technology and equipment included on Ford vehicles.
Citroen DS3 Streetseekers competition
Citroen has launched ‘DS3 StreetSeekers’, an innovative on-line competition that invites entrants to search for four pieces of the new DS3 - plus a complete car - across the virtual landscape of Google’s Street View platform. The top prize is a brand new DS3 White 1.6 VTi 120hp. Xbox 360 and iPod Touch prizes are also up for grabs.
New Nissan advertising challenges rival German manufacturers
Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd has launched a challenging new series of poster and print adverts to highlight the fact that the Nissan 370Z and the flagship Nissan GT-R have superior performance and yet cost less than their comparable German rivals.
Mazda sets the pace with touch-screen info
Waters Mazda, the new north London dealership in Barnet, is pioneering a new customer service using touch screens to let customers know product information and what cars are in stock.
Vauxhall Ampera encounters HRH Prince Michael of Kent
It comes as no surprise that the much talked about extended range all-electric vehicle, Vauxhall’s Ampera, was recently in line for an audience with the Royal Family’s most ardent car enthusiast, Prince Michael of Kent.
Seat celebrates victory at Motability Supplier Awards
SEAT is celebrating after scooping the award for best Manufacturer Partner at the fifth annual Supplier Awards presented by Motability Operations – the company which operates the Motability car, powered wheelchair and scooter scheme.
Citroen DS3 Ecomedy Tour
Citroen’s DS3 is going on tour - transporting comedians Dan Adams and Christian Ancliff to their first ever Edinburgh Fringe Festival (6th to 30th August). The Citroen DS3 Ecomedy Tour will see the two stand-ups piloting a DS3 DStyle 99g and gigging all the way from London to Edinburgh - a journey of over 500 miles - all on a single tank of fuel.
Germany’s best quality car is… a Hyundai
When the Germans think of a quality car, there’s only one brand that now springs to mind – Hyundai. Leading German motoring magazine AutoBild, has awarded Hyundai the honour of first-place in its annual AutoBild Quality Report for 2010.
Let Mercedes-Benz World make your summer special
An exhilarating line up of summer activities at Mercedes-Benz Word gives families the ultimate family day-out this summer.