Car News - Page 36

Petrol set for comeback, says Mitsubishi MD

Over recent years diesel has dominated fleet new car sales, but petrol is due a comeback according to Mitsubishi managing director, Lance Bradley.

4 Oct

Toyota launches recycling initative for end-of-life disposal

Toyota has launched Rewarding Recycling to ensure that end-of-life vehicle recycling is carried out to the highest environmental standards and in line with legal requirements.

3 Oct

V40 City Safety technology lowers insurance rating

The all-new Volvo V40 will be given a lower insurance rating following extensive testing of the model's City Safety technology at the industry research centre in Thatcham.

3 Oct

New Kia Carens: seven-seater only?

Kia is deliberating whether to take only the seven-seat option when the new Carens is launched next year.

3 Oct

Jaguar Land Rover sets course for fleet growth

Devising the strategy and tactics to achieve Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) growth aspirations in fleet falls to head of corporate sales Jon Wackett.

3 Oct

Capital allowance changes do not concern Infiniti

Infiniti has shrugged aside concerns over next year’s reduction in the CO2 threshold related to capital allowance and lease rental restrictions.

3 Oct

Auction supply remains tight

The shortage of good quality used cars in the wholesale market is likely to ease in the final quarter of the year, but not by as much as some are expecting, says CD Auction Group.

3 Oct

New Honda models confirmed for UK plant

High performance Civic Type R and Civic estate variant will be built at Honda's Swindon factory.

2 Oct

Upmarket spec for 2013 Discovery

A new Land Rover Discovery model will become available exclusively to the UK for 2013, along with a special Black option pack.

2 Oct

Mitsubishi furthers green commitment with new Outlander PHEV

The Outlander is the first car to be designed by Mitsubishi from the outset for internal combustion engines and plug-in hybrid EV technology combined.

2 Oct

Thrifty Car and Van Rental removes upper age limit

Thrifty Car and Van Rental has decided it’s time to review their policy on senior drivers and remove the upper age limit for rental.

2 Oct

Motability and rental help Skoda grow in fleet

Skoda is looking to increase sales to Motability customers to boost its sales in feet next year.

2 Oct

Kia puts fleet customer service in spotlight

Kia has set up a team to focus on improving customer service for both retail and fleet customers. The initiative will form a key part of its strategy for 2013.

2 Oct

2013 G will double Infiniti sales

Infiniti is already preparing the ground for the launch of the G model towards the end of 2013 – its most important car to date in the fleet sector.

2 Oct

Jaguar Land Rover condemns capital allowance changes

The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision to lower the lease rental restriction/capital allowance threshold from 160g/km to 130g/km has been heavily criticised by Jaguar Land Rover.

2 Oct

New Lexus IS ousts diesel

Diesel is set to be ousted by petrol-electric power next year when Lexus launches an all-new IS range.

1 Oct

DS3 production struggles to meet up with demand

Citroen dealers across Britain are on the point of selling out of the French firm’s most successful car.

1 Oct

Mazda aims for fleet growth

Officials at a Japanese car firm are drawing up plans for a major assault on the UK fleet market.

1 Oct

New models to help win back Vauxhall market share

Trendy new car models are set to win back the market share Vauxhall will lose this year after pulling out of low-profit deals with major fleet operators.

1 Oct

Honda has high expectations for new Civic

More than 10,000 fleet buyers are expected to opt for a Civic powered by a class-leading new Honda engine next year.

1 Oct