Vehicle news - Page 36

Volvo Car Group has completed a research project using magnets in the roadway to help a self-driving car determine its position.

Škoda has signed an agreement to supply 110 Octavia estates to Trinity Fire and Security Systems.

Nissan’s new Qashqai has greatly reduced running costs with CO2 emissions of 99g/km on the 1.5 dCi, putting it into the one of the lowest company car tax bands.

The BMW i3 has lifted the top prize at the first-ever UK Car of the Year Awards.

Nissan enjoyed a strong lift in both car and LCV fleet sales in 2013 with 55,776 and 8,140 vehicles sold respectively.

A four wheel-drive model blitz is under way at BMW as the company attempts to catch up on the quattro success achieved by arch-rival Audi in the UK market.

Citroën has taken the wraps off the second-generation C1 model ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Ford has revealed a revised version of the Focus with sleeker looks, new engines and new technology.

A new version of the Volkswagen Golf will use plug-in hybrid technology to achieve 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds with fuel consumption of 188mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 35g/km.

Mazda will show a smaller capacity Skyactiv diesel engine at the Geneva Motor Show, as well as a concept car offering clues to the next Mazda2.