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Efficient Peugeot Van Range Delivers On New 2014 Co2 Targets

Efficient Peugeot Van Range Delivers On New 2014 Co2 Targets

Peugeot UK welcomes the new set of CO2 targets for light commercial vehicles agreed by the European Parliament, safe in the knowledge that its fleet of efficient HDi-powered vans already meets the initial target, set for 2014 and Peugeot's smaller vans even come under the longer term target, set for 2020. ... Continue reading

Ford Franchise Is Voted Best By Dealers

Ford Franchise Is Voted Best By Dealers

Ford won Franchise of the Year in a new category at the 20th AM awards as decided by the magazine's readers working in automotive retail. ... Continue reading

Hybrid Power Extends Porsche Panamera Range - VIDEO ENHANCED

Hybrid Power Extends Porsche Panamera Range - VIDEO ENHANCED

The Panamera S Hybrid marks the beginning of a new chapter of Porsche Intelligent Performance, as well as continuing the success story of the four door Gran Turismo. ... Continue reading

Smart Customisation Programme Is Made Foryou

Smart Customisation Programme Is Made Foryou

Smart has unveiled the perfect solution for owners who literally have designs on making their smart fortwo even more individual. ... Continue reading

Charged, But Not Guilty - The Nissan Micra DIG-S

Charged, But Not Guilty - The Nissan Micra DIG-S

Nissan's focus on reducing emissions is not just restricted to creating electric vehicles such as the award-winning Nissan LEAF. The company now introduces a new petrol engine which produces just 95g/km of CO2 making it one of the lowest in the world today. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Tiguan - Take A Closer Look...

Volkswagen Tiguan - Take A Closer Look...

Following the first images of the new Tiguan which were revealed earlier this month, Volkswagen has released more details about the latest compact SUV model, ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show on 1 March. ... Continue reading

Carbon Fibre Audi Skis Have the Edge in the Alps

Carbon Fibre Audi Skis Have the Edge in the Alps

Decades of Audi expertise gained in developing quattro models that resolutely hold the road even on snow and ice have just been invested in two skis rather than four wheels for the first time. ... Continue reading

Skoda Recognises Top Retailers At Prestigious Prague Ceremony

Skoda Recognises Top Retailers At Prestigious Prague Ceremony

On Wednesday 9th February, Skoda UK hosted its annual Retailer of the Year Awards at Zofin Palace in Prague and BBC News Presenter Kate Silverton was there to present the much deserved winners with their prestigious awards. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Supports The Sustainable Living Festival

Mitsubishi Supports The Sustainable Living Festival

Mitsubishi's all-electric i-MiEV city car will give visitors to this year's Sustainable Living Festival - held in Melbourne until February 27 - a look at not just the future for sustainable transport solutions, but the present as well. ... Continue reading

i See The i40 At Geneva

i See The i40 At Geneva

Hyundai Motor Company has revealed the first images of the all-new i40, ahead of its world premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show ... Continue reading

Mazda3 With SKYACTIV-G And SKYACTIV-DRIVE To Debut In Toronto

Mazda3 With SKYACTIV-G And SKYACTIV-DRIVE To Debut In Toronto

The sky's the limit at Mazda's display at the 2011 Canadian International AutoShow. ... Continue reading

'Great Britons' At Shannons March Auction

'Great Britons' At Shannons March Auction

The best of British sporting brands, including Aston Martin, Bentley, Bristol, Jaguar and Riley are all crossing the block at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction on Monday, March 7. ... Continue reading

South Miami Launches PayByPhone Parking

South Miami Launches PayByPhone Parking

SOUTH MIAMI, Fla.--Drivers now have a new innovative way to pay for on-street parking in South Miami. Verrus PayByPhone and the City of South Miami are pleased to announce the official launch of PayByPhone parking. When paying by cell phone, motorists can receive a text message reminder a few minutes before their parki ... Continue reading

Vehicle Inspections Help Consumers Fill Gaps in Vehicle History Reports

Vehicle Inspections Help Consumers Fill Gaps in Vehicle History Reports

PR Newswire LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 17, 2011 LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 17, 2011 -- The vehicle history report has revolutionized used car shopping for buyers and sellers. Having accident and title history, DMV records and repair information has shined a light on what used to be a "he said/she said" account about a vehi ... Continue reading

All-New 2012 Honda Civic Emphasizes Style, Fuel Economy and Performance

All-New 2012 Honda Civic Emphasizes Style, Fuel Economy and Performance

PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2011 -- Featuring the widest array of engine choices available in its class, the 2012 Civic is designed to even better meet the diverse needs of the compact-vehicle buyer when it launches this spring. The entire redesigned ninth-generation Civic lin ... Continue reading

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