Vehicle news - Page 107

Ford unveils 'global' version of 2012 Kuga in all new Ford Escape in North America.

LeasePlan has become the first UK leasing company to trial the production prototype Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid prior to its launch in the autumn next year.

Seat is working on its first electric car designed, developed and manufactured in Spain.

The Volkswagen Group has moved a key step closer towards realising its goal of an integrated commercial vehicles group consisting of MAN, Scania and Volkswagen by the acquisition of the majority shareholding in MAN SE.

Nissan is accelerating plans for a European-wide Quick Charge (QC) network for electric vehicles by giving away 400 new quick charging stations free of charge.

The strength of the fleet sector helped new car registrations rise by 2.6% in October to 134,944 units, the second increase in three months.

All Audi A4 models get a new look for 2012, including Allroad and S4, with improved efficiency, more safety options and reduced emissions.

Vauxhall Retailers are offering a range of accessories in preparation for the winter months.

Infiniti has officially unveiled their sixth Centre in Leeds, Yorkshire, the second retail outlet to open in the North West of the country within the last fortnight.

The Winter months and lower temperatures are not far away, so Peugeot UK is following in the tyre tracks of its continental counterparts by launching its own Cold Weather Tyre Programme.