Vehicle news - Page 32

With the release of the SMMT’s latest new car figures showing just under 173,000 registrations in July, Glass’s predictions for continued growth in the new car market have been realised for the 7th consecutive month.

Volvo will be developing active safety systems, which help to prevent accidents, at a new proving ground in Sweden, bringing it closer to its goal that by 2020 no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car.

Prices and specifications have been announced for the revised Volkswagen Touareg luxury SUV, which opens for orders on August 27, ahead of first deliveries in November.

In line with Glass’s predictions, the UK car market has seen its record-breaking run of 27 consecutive months of growth in new vehicle registrations extend to 28.

Smart has announced the latest fortwo two-seater model, along with the return of the forfour four-seater vehicle, which shares a platform with the Renault Twingo.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.