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Rolls-Royce confirms further details for RR4
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed further details about the production version of 200EX, the experimental car shown at the Geneva motor show early in March 2009.
Suzuki Alto celebrates 30 years of low cost motoring
The introduction of the new Alto city car this month marks 30 years since Suzuki Motor Corporation first launched the name in 1979. A car spearheaded by current Chairman and CEO Osamu Suzuki, the model was designed for the Kei Class in Japan to provide motorists with low cost and enjoyable motoring, an ethos which has remained a core feature of the car’s DNA over three decades.
Art car to star at Heritage Centre Drive it Day!
Fans of classic and vintage vehicles are gearing up for ‘Drive it Day’ – the one day a year where owners of old cars, bikes and trucks are encouraged to take to the road and celebrate the freedom of motoring.
1320 - Major Citroen C1 AccuRead order
1,320 Citroen C1 cars are now being supplied to AccuRead, the UK’s largest meter reading company, which is owned by G4S plc. AccuRead will distribute the five-door Citroen C1 1.0.i Rhythm cars - which boast CO2 emissions of just 106g/km and an exceptional 60+mpg combined cycle fuel economy - amongst its 2,000 employees, who collect data on behalf of major gas, electricity and water companies across the UK.
ReMIT launches consultancy and outsourcing division
ReMIT, the training and business services arm of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) has launched ReMIT Resourcing, an organisation that will offer specialist knowledge and outsourced teams that enable Automotive businesses to achieve their performance aspirations.
Citroen’s new special edition C4 ‘by Loeb’
Citroen’s popular C4 Coupe has been given the WRC treatment for a new limited, special edition. The Citroen C4 ‘by Loeb’, named after the world’s most successful rally driver ever - Sebastien Loeb - features sporty new interior and exterior designing, dynamic body colours and a well specified equipment list.
TV coverage to be extended for Renault Sport UK Championships
ITV Sport has announced its plans to provide the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship and ELF Renault Clio Cup with Michelin with extended, prime-time television coverage. Live broadcasts will also be increased boosting both Championships’ exposure when the season starts at Brands Hatch on 4th/5th April.
Jonathan Kelsey designs for Vauxhall
Renowned shoe designer Jonathan Kelsey completes his Vauxhall Collective commission with a luxurious driving set available to buy. Hailed as the "British Louboutin", shoe designer Jonathan Kelsey brings glamour and sophistication to British drivers with his luxury driving set, consisting of key fob, driving gloves and steering wheel cover in his trade mark metallic leather and heavy black stitching.
Fiat fits Start&Stop system to its stylish 500
Fleets choosing a new version of the Fiat 500 city car could enjoy even greater financial rewards now the company has introduced its Start&Stop technology.
A wheely good workout
For many of us, finding time to exercise is a struggle. Busy lifestyles, time spent travelling and probably a hint of laziness all means getting healthy can fall by the wayside.
The man from Mercedes maps out the route
There's a man from Mercedes, probably right now, driving down a back street in some European village, not just checking the vehicle's performance, but also making sure the navigation system has been properly mapped. He might even be outside your house.
MINI's summer pick-me-up
There might be doom and gloom in much of the car industry at the moment, but with a hint of spring in the air, MINI, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is more optimistic than most as it gears up for the launch of the all-new Convertible on March 28, the same weekend as the clocks go forward to mark the start of summer time.
BMW to launch Megacity range of green vehicles
With the electric MINI already on trial in the United States, BMW says it will launch a range of near-zero emission vehicles within the next few years.
Car dealers urged to keep a neighbourhood watch
As the used car industry works harder and finds evermore ingenious ways to overcome today's harsh economic realities, Exchange and Mart is calling on dealers to look local.
Act on scrappage now RMIF tells Government
‘The fact that the Government is continuing to seriously consider the implementation of a Vehicle Scrappage Scheme in the UK is encouraging, but it must act soon as the lack of action could have serious long-term consequences for the motor industry in the UK,’