Car News - Page 42

Buy British plea ‘unrealistic’

Sentiment is one thing; reality another. That is the fleet industry response to a call from the Unite trade union that public sector fleets should support the British motor industry by buying more vehicles manufactured domestically.

12 Jun

Digital radio is top must-have item for drivers

Digital radio is the must-have item for motorists in their next car, according to a new poll conducted by leading motoring publication What Car?

12 Jun

Vauxhall targets company car drivers with new Mokka

Vauxhall has announced that there will be a fourth trim line of its Mokka SUV aimed at company car drivers, called Tech Line and costing £15,995.

11 Jun

Volkswagen offers Bluetooth as standard

All Polo models from the BlueMotion up will now come fitted with the Touch Phone Kit, which was previously a £245 option.

11 Jun

Kia hits new May sales record

Kia Motors hit a new record of 5,176 sales in May - a market share of 3.19% - taking sales for the year-to-date in the UK to 27,507 and a market share of 3.17%.

11 Jun

Ford growth outpaces UK market

UK market leader Ford benefitted from a surge in commercial vehicle (CV) sales in May to ensure that its total vehicle sales and share were up for both the month and for the year-to-date compared with 2011.

11 Jun

Volkswagen reveals new Caravelle Business

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed its latest people - the Caravelle Business – which it describes as a mobile conference room.

11 Jun

Truckman launches new hardtops for 2012 Ford Ranger

Auto Styling Truckman has unveiled a new range of hardtops for Ford’s 2012 Ford Ranger.

11 Jun

Europcar guarantees diesel cars for corporate customers

Europcar is guaranteeing the availability of diesel vehicles for corporate reservations.

7 Jun

Fleet sector used car values fall 1.2% in May, reports Manheim

The latest Manheim Market Analysis reports that average used car values in the fleet sector have fallen by 1.2% (£78 to £6,634) in May.

6 Jun

Volkswagen launches new leasing campaign

Volkswagen has launched a new Small Business Leasing programme, aimed at opening up new fleet opportunities for Volkswagen Retailers.

29 May

BCA warns motorists that car customisation could cost more than they expect

Adding car modifications remains a popular hobby, particularly for younger motorists, but this could seriously devalue a vehicle when it comes to its resale price, warns British Car Auctions.

29 May

Skoda steps up for 100km charity challenge

Skoda UK Fleet Sales team completes the 100km London 2 Brighton Challenge in 29 hours and 20 minutes.

29 May

Ford announces prices for new Focus ST

Ford’s new 250PS Focus ST will go on sale from 1st June 2012, priced from £21,995 on the road.

29 May

New council leader urges employees to support MG

MG Motor UK is launching a special scheme for employees of local industry, councils and other organisations.

24 May

Toyota and Lexus full hybrid worldwide sales top 4 million

Total global sales of Toyota and Lexus full hybrid vehicles have topped the 4 million mark as of April 30.

24 May

Bridgestone announces partnership with Volvo Car Corporation

Bridgestone Europe has started supplying Volvo Car Corporation with original equipment tyres after securing its first partnership with the Swedish manufacturer.

24 May