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Mitsubishi Motors creates ‘company car specialist’ dealer network

More than half (60%) of the Mitsubsihi dealer network has signed up be ‘company car specialists, which means they have been specifically trained to help company car drivers who are considering a Mitsubishi as their next company car.

14 Jul

Volvo’s new XC90 SUV to offer CO2 emissions of 60g/km

Volvo’s new XC90, which launches later this year, will feature a range of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains with CO2 emissions starting at 60g/km.

8 Jul

Affinity Water signs solus deal with Ford

Water company Affinity Water has signed a solus deal with Ford for the supply of commercial vehicles and cars, citing Ford’s wide range of recently introduced models as a key factor in its choice.

8 Jul

Volkswagen takes over BlackBerry's European R&D centre

The Volkswagen Group has taken over BlackBerry's European research and development centre in Bochum, Germany as it looks to expand its expertise in vehicle connectivity.

7 Jul

Mercedes-Benz Fleet launches comparison tool

Mercedes-Benz Fleet has launched a new tool which enables fleet managers and company car drivers to compare any Mercedes-Benz model with the three nearest like-for-like competitors, or any vehicle they choose.

4 Jul

Volvo Cars adds Android Auto to its next generation of cars

Volvo Cars has joined the Open Automotive Alliance to make the Android smartphone platform available to drivers through its new user interface.

27 Jun

Ford reveals production version of 2015 Edge SUV

Ford has revealed the production version of the Edge SUV that will go on sale in Europe in 2015.

26 Jun

Toyota reveals production version of 2015 fuel cell car

Toyota has revealed the exterior design of its hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Sedan, following the car’s appearance in concept form at motor shows since October 2013.

25 Jun

Peugeot to slash model range by half

Peugeot plans to halve the number of models in its line-up, from 26 to 13, over the next few years as part of a new strategy to move the brand upmarket and focus on profitable channels.

20 Jun

Birmingham City Council trials Nissan Leaf

Birmingham City Council has launched a six-month trial of the Nissan Leaf to widen its fleet of ‘green’ vehicles.

19 Jun

All new Volkswagen cars now fitted with DAB

Volkswagen is now fitting DAB radio and electronic stability control as standard to its entire car range.

9 Jun

Five-door Mini to boost fleet sales, say bosses

Mini is seeking to boost its share of the small car market in the fleet sector with the first five-door version of the Mini hatchback, which is now available to order.

9 Jun

Growth in new car market continues

May's registration figures mark the longest ever period of sustained growth in the new car market.

5 Jun

Mini reveals five-door hatch

Mini has confirmed a five-door version of its hatchback model will go on sale later this year.

5 Jun

New roles for Mercedes fleet bosses

Nick Andrews, head of fleet at Mercedes-Benz Cars UK, will be taking up a new role as fleet and remarketing director.

4 Jun

Volvo reveals new XC90 interior

Volvo is the latest car manufacturer to extend the PR campaign of a new model by revealing only the interior of the new XC90.

28 May

Lexus reveals pricing for new luxury crossover

The new Lexus NX mid-size crossover will be priced between £29,495 and £42,995 when it goes on sale in the UK in October.

27 May

First technical details of 2015 VW Passat announced

Volkswagen has revealed the first technical details of the all-new Passat Saloon and Estate, ahead of the cars' unveiling in July and their public premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October.

27 May

Audi reveals A7 Sportback facelift

Audi has refreshed its A7 Sportback range with a new 60mpg V6 TDI ultra model, new engine configurations, new transmissions, new headlights and tail lights and upgraded infotainment systems.

23 May

Nissan reveals Pulsar - new Focus and Astra rival

Nissan will drive back to the future later this year when it mounts a fresh challenge to Ford and Vauxhall with a new mid-size hatchback model range.

Nissan 21 May