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New car market growth continues in October

UK new car registrations rose 12.1% to 151,252 units in October, bucking current demand trends in Europe.

7 Nov

Toyota appoints BCA as remarketing partner from 2013

BCA has been awarded the contract to deliver vehicle de-fleet and remarketing services to Toyota from 1st January 2013.

7 Nov

Volkswagen Group UK approves Pure in-car digital radio adapter

The Pure Highway 300Di in-car digital radio adapter has been approved for installation into vehicles sold through Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Skoda and Seat franchised dealerships in the UK.

6 Nov

First drive: Jaguar XF Sportbrake 2.2 D

Jaguar has been absent from the estate car sector since the demise of the X-type estate. The XF Sportbrake addresses this hole in Jag’s range and also takes the XF further into battle with its key rivals, the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series.

2 Nov

Toyota and Lexus introduce a new fleet charter

Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services has drawn up a new fleet service charter, which sets out how it intends to meet and exceed business customer needs and expectations.

1 Nov

Arsenal adds two all-electric models to the Club’s vehicle fleet

The Premier League club recently took delivery of a pair of C-Zero models, Citroën’s 100% electric city car, adding to the existing vehicle fleet that Citroën provides as Official Car Supplier to Arsenal.

1 Nov

Cash for cars: Why diesel company cars are here to stay

'We would expect the black nozzle on the forecourt to be busier than ever,' says Chris Chandler, principal consultant at Lex Autolease.

25 Oct

BYD and greentomatocars to debut pure electric minicabs in London

BYD and greentomatocars have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create London's first fleet of all-electric minicabs.

25 Oct

Mondeo delayed until 2014 as Ford restructures

Ford has confirmed the next-generation Mondeo would be delayed until late-2014 if planned closure of its Genk plant goes ahead, while it announces two UK facilities will close next year.

25 Oct

Skoda adds new variant to Superb range designed for winter conditions

Skoda has boosted the appeal of the Superb Estate with a new variant designed to offer enhanced grip in winter conditions.

24 Oct

Green vehicles: Lower CO2 not always the key to cutting costs

Comparisons show that depreciation has larger effect on costs than use.

Fleet procurement 23 Oct

Volkswagen unveils SUV concept at Sao Paulo Show

Volkswagen’s latest concept car, the Taigun, has been unveiled at the Sao Paulo motor show.

23 Oct

Europcar adds Range Rover Evoque to Prestige fleet

Europcar is set to bring fleets and businesses travellers more choice in executive travel, with the addition of the Range Rover Evoque.

18 Oct

Vauxhall to launch Cascada convertible

Vauxhall aims upmarket with new Cascada four-seat convertible, targeting Audi and BMW.

17 Oct

Market ‘not ready for electric cars’

Toyota shelves plans for EVs as it says plug-in hybrids are a better solution.

16 Oct

Worldwide sales of Honda hybrid's surpass one million

Honda has announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles broke the 1 million mark at the end of September 2012.

16 Oct

Hyundai adds new Premium trim level to New Generation i30 range

Hyundai has added a new range-topping Premium trim to the existing New Generation i30 line-up.

16 Oct

New Vauxhall Corsa reduces CO2 to 88g/km

The new three-door Corsa 95PS 1.3CDTI ecoFLEX Start/Stop now achieves 85.6mpg while emitting 88g/km of CO2.

16 Oct

Mitsubishi announces new dealership in Cornwall

Mitsubishi has confirmed the appointment of Hawkins Mitsubishi who yesterday opened their doors at Park Garage, Browns Hill, Penryn, TR10 8DW.

16 Oct

New Golf Bluemotion reduces CO2 to 85g/km

In late summer 2013, Volkswagen will launch the 1.6-litre TDI Bluemotion Golf. This all-new engine reduces emissions from 99g/km to 85g/km, with fuel efficiency of 88.3mpg.

15 Oct