News - Page 1137

The Silverstone Classic is delighted to announce a new partnership with the AA (the Automobile Association). As from 2012 the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival will be known as the ‘Silverstone Classic powered by the AA’.

Independent parts distributor Motor Parts Direct (MPD) has taken delivery of 25 Citroën Nemo HDi 75 manual Stop & Start LX vans.

Following the launch of the new and highly acclaimed V-Strom 650 ABS earlier this year, Suzuki is delighted to announce the availability of three new accessory packs, giving owners of the new adventure bike a pack for the daily commute, weekend away or continental tour.

A rare 1933 Talbot 110 Alpine Replica, estimated between £130,000 to £160,000, and a 1964 Ford Lotus Cortina FIA race car, estimated between £70,000 to £80,000 are among the first cars to be registered for Silverstone Auctions’ next event, the Race Retro and Classic Car Sale.

Ford of Europe continues its World Rally Championship programme for 2012 and 2013.

Hyundai has given a first glimpse of its new i-oniq concept car, which will preview the next evolution of the brand’s ‘fluidic sculpture’ form language.

With the completely redeveloped SL, Mercedes-Benz continues a tradition that began 60 years ago.

Daily rental companies report that they have avoided the lengthy lead times fleets have had to endure.

The BVRLA has welcomed the first results of the Government’s Red Tape Challenge, which could have major benefits for the vehicle leasing and rental sector.

More than nine out of ten people who responded to the Government’s own “red-tape challenge” and who raised the MOT issue opposed proposals to reduce testing frequency, according to DfT papers released today.

IAM chief executive Simon Best said: “We welcome the changes to reduce motorists’ red tape.

The BVRLA is calculating fleets could save time and money thanks to greater choice and flexibility in how they deal with the DVLA, after proposals were published by the Government.

Mycompanyfleet says that because of rising costs, new banking regulations, Government cutbacks and the continued crisis in the eurozone, 2012 will be a tough year for many fleet operators.

FleetMatics has announced that The City Bin Co., based in Dublin, Ireland, has selected FleetMatics to deliver GPS monitoring solutions to improve operational efficiency while reducing costs.

Fleet management and contract hire specialists Inchcape Fleet Solutions has announced the signing of a long-term contract hire agreement with Briggs Equipment UK.

BCA has passed 100,000 online sales in 2011, reaching that figure nearly a month earlier than in 2010.

The New Year could mark a sea change in company car demand due to a combination of significant revisions to benefit-in-kind taxation and the continuing tough economic climate increasing pressure on personal budgets, according to ACFO.

Cold weather tyre sales have quadrupled in the build-up to winter 2011/2012, says ATS Euromaster, with strong demand nationwide from private motorists and fleets

Drivers are to be released from reams of red tape currently required by government, Transport Secretary Justine Greening announced today.

Isotrak is now offering the Bike 2 Work scheme to its employees as part of the Government’s Green Transport Plan.

Fleet Assist and Autodata Limited has created a partnership to provide information to help those companies to improve the way that they handle and contain service and maintenance costs.

Skoda has built the 1,500,000th Octavia of the second generation.

Siemens has chosen Nissan LEAFs to become the first electric vehicles on its UK fleet.

Ford’s former Bridgend engine production manager, John Oldham, has been appointed as the new plant manager at Ford Southampton, UK home of the Ford Transit.

Completion of a comprehensive training programme and a passion for customer service has seen aftersales technician, Luke Parlett of W H Brand Chevrolet in Spalding named Chevrolet Top Technician 2011.

Volvo Trucks’ newly-launched Dealer Locator smart phone ‘app’ makes it easy for customers to find information about their nearest dealer or service workshop.

New 204PS V6 TDI versions of popular seven-seat luxury SUV arrive alongside lavish new range-wide S line Plus specification.

With Britain poised to succumb to winter’s icy grip for another year, owners of All-Wheel Drive Subaru vehicles will once again be called upon to become motoring Good Samaritans – rescuing friends, neighbours and fellow motorists stranded in the ice and snow.

Nissan’s record-setting year in Europe is continuing with November 2011 sales 16% up on 2010.

Joint administrators, David Baxendale, Rob Hunt and Chris Pillar of PwC have announced the sale of the business and assets of Rapid Car Parts to Unipart Automotive.