Vehicle news - Page 40

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.

New car registrations in 2013 were the highest for six years as the UK consolidates its position as the second largest car market in Europe.

Peugeot has revealed the 308 SW, as estate version of the new model launched in the UK this month.

Mitsubishi's UK boss has set out ambitious plans for growth in the next four years fuelled by new products and a more favourable exchange rate.

Seat has appointed Peter McDonald as head of fleet and business sales.

Toyota Fleet Services has signed a deal with GMB that will see it supply more than 250 Auris Hybrid hatchback and Touring Sports estate models, replacing Toyota Prius hybrids on the union’s fleet.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new lighter and more efficient C-Class due to make its public debut in Detroit in January 2014.

The Infiniti Q50 has proved itself to have one of the most advanced standard fit collision avoidance systems according to Thatcham.

The decision to withdraw Chevrolet from the European car market is unlikely to have a significant impact on residual values, according to Glass's.

The new car market is on course for growth of 10% as registrations beat 2012's total in 11 months.