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Aspiring premium car-makers must understand that the ownership experience is as important as the quality of the cars they launch, according to CAP Consulting.

Land Rover will continue its global humanitarian partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) for a further five years.

Forrest, the social housing regeneration business, has added two electric vehicles to its fleet as it looks to strengthen its commitment to the environment.

Styling changes and improved specification mark an upgraded Peugeot 5008 for 2014.

Kia’s designers have added a package of styling and equipment upgrades to The Sportage for 2014.

The Qoros 3 has been confirmed by the Euro NCAP as the best performing small family car in its crash test programme of 2013.

True fleet sales of Vauxhall’s Insignia were up by more than 50% in the second half of 2013 over the first half of 2013.

Mazda UK witnessed sales growth of 19% in 2013 from 2012 levels driven by demand for the Mazda CX-5 crossover and Mazda6 saloon and Tourer.

Renault UK group car sales in 2013, including Renault and Dacia brands, increased a record 55.3% to 63,319 units, up from 2012’s total of 40,760, according to SMMT figures.

Audi sales in the UK reached a new peak of 142,040 cars in 2013. This represents a 14.9 per cent year-on-year increase and equates to a record 6.27 per cent share of the market.