Car News
Skoda drives off with Which? Award
Affordable, solidly built cars and great customer care have consigned Skoda gags to the history books once and for all.
Renault Clios available at 1990s prices – for one weekend only
As part of a 20-day festival to mark the iconic Clio’s 20th birthday, between 21 and 23 May 2010, Renault dealers will sell 1,000 Clio Extreme 1.2 models for the same price as a Clio RL 1.2 from the early 90s.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Sprinter retain Fleet World Honours
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been crowned Best Luxury Car at the 2010 Fleet World Honours and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter scooped Best Large Van. Both vehicles retained their awards from 2009, whilst Sprinter now enjoys a three-year reign.
Citroen’s blue period - farewell to Xsara Picasso
Having been on sale in the UK for more than 10 years - and with over 270,000 examples sold - Citroen UK is bidding a fond farewell to one of the most popular MPVs of all time - the Xsara Picasso.
Double victory for Nissan in Fleet World Honours
Make way for two more trophies in the Nissan awards cabinet! With a growing range of class leading models, it should come as no surprise that the 2010 Fleet World Honours judges had no choice but to award not one, but two awards to Nissan.
Five million cars built at Fiat’s Melfi plant
Another historic manufacturing landmark has just been passed by the Fiat Group as the five millionth vehicle rolled off the production line at Fiat’s SATA plant in San Nicola di Melfi, Italy, one of the world’s most dynamic automotive factories.
Value-added Match model joins Volkswagen Golf range
Reinforcing the ‘Unbelievable value’ message of its latest marketing campaign, Volkswagen is adding a new model to the Golf line-up. Using the familiar Match name, the new variant replaces the SE trim level, and adds over £1,600 worth of extra equipment while costing just £300 more than the outgoing car.
Audi range insurance premiums are lowest of the ‘big three’
Audi drivers can expect to pay considerably less to insure their cars than owners of equivalent models from the German premium sector brands, according to data sourced from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) group ratings database.
Subaru headline sponsor of Houghton International Horse Trials
The Houghton International, one of the country's most exciting horse trial events, has a seriously sure-footed title sponsor for 2010.
BMW crowned Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
BMW has been presented with the top award at the prestigious 2010 Fleet World Honours, picking up the accolade for Fleet Manufacturer of the Year for its EfficientDynamics programme. With the introduction of a specialist small fleet division, the BMW fleet buying experience has been simplified and has put the focus back on to the customer.
Vauxhall Astra ‘Best New Car’ at 2010 Fleet World Awards
The 2010 Fleet World Awards held on 18 May at the Royal Automobile Club in London saw Vauxhall’s all new Astra win the highly coveted ‘Best New Car’ Award.
'Dream Factory' supports launch of CR-Z hybrid
Honda (UK) has launched 'Dream Factory' - a celebration of the UK's most exciting cultural innovators. Each of the pioneering individuals - musicians, artists, filmmakers and social entrepreneurs - share common traits with Honda's new CR-Z, the world's first sporty hybrid.
Hyundai 2010 FIFA World Cup national team slogans
More than 52,000 football fans around the world have participated in a competition to create slogans for the teams of countries which have qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Mondial Assistance wins major Volvo contract
Volvo has appointed Mondial Assistance in the UK as roadside assistance provider for new and used cars, bringing its customers an added value service from a proven provider.
Peugeot RCZ Sports Coupe wins Fleet World ‘Design of the Year’
The Peugeot RCZ Sports Coupe has been voted ‘Design of the Year’ in the 2010 Fleet World honours held today at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, to celebrate the top performers of the fleet industry; adding to the impressive list of accolades for the stylish and dynamic French brand: