Brit-Built Vivaro Adds to its Awards Haul
Sep 28, 2015
Vauxhallâs Brit-built Vivaro won the award for best medium panel van at this yearâs Commercial Fleet Awards, held at The International Centre, Telford on Thursday. Judges described it as âan excellent fleet packageâ. They commented: âVauxhall took a risk when it completely re-engineered this va ... Continue reading
Isuzu D-Max Scoops Up Another Fleet Award
Sep 28, 2015
For the second year running, the Isuzu D-Max has won the âPick-Up Truck of the Yearâ prize at the Commercial Fleet Awards. The triumph was announced at the ceremony held last Thursday at The International Centre in Telford. Stephen Briers, Commercial Fleet editor, commented: âIsuzu specialises in pick-up ... Continue reading
Kenny Brack Signed as Development Driver with McLaren Automotive
Sep 28, 2015
The relentless research and development programme at McLaren Automotive has been further strengthened with the appointment of Kenny Brack as Test and Development Driver. With the introduction of the Sports Series, McLaren Automotive has recently confirmed its three tier product range as the brand extends its offering i ... Continue reading
Bosch Helps Drivers Find the Perfect Parking Space
Sep 28, 2015
The perfect parking space is situated close to where a driver wants to go, offers enough space for their car − and is unoccupied. To find that parking space, however, can be extremely frustrating − especially in urban areas. In Germany, the average search for a suitable free parking space takes ten minutes. ... Continue reading
Arthur D. Little: Is the Car Industry about to Change for Good?
Sep 28, 2015
New survey sheds light on end customersâ view of car sharing, autonomous driving and electric mobility LONDON--In their new âGlobal Automotive Mobility Studyâ, experts from strategy and innovation consultancy Arthur D. Little shed light on the three megatrends of autonomous driving, electric mobility and ... Continue reading
Volkswagen: "We are working full speed on a solution."
Sep 28, 2015
In the press release dated September 22, 2015, the Volkswagen Group announced that Volkswagen Group vehicles worldwide are affected by the current issues regarding emissions. The internal evaluation revealed that approximately five million Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand vehicles are affected worldwide. Certain models ... Continue reading
Volvo: Zara Larsson Performs New Song in a Video Recorded on Gothenburg's Electric Bus Route
Sep 26, 2015
âIt was a very special recording session, partly because of performing âBetter Youâ Unsuspecting passengers could hardly believe their eyes when they boarded the bus on 7 September and stepped right into a Zara Larsson concert. During the Silent Bus Sessions, the Swedish artist performed unique versions ... Continue reading
Jaguar Driving Legend and Oldest Ever Contestant Enter the MPG Marathon
Sep 25, 2015
Norman Dewis, OBE, chief test driver and development engineer for Jaguar Cars from 1952 to 1985, is set to become the oldest ever contestant when he drives in this yearâs MPG Marathon â at the tender age of 95! Dewis, who was born in 1920, will be entering this yearâs event, rated as the UKâs most p ... Continue reading
Renault Captur Crowned Towcar of the Year
Sep 25, 2015
The Renault Captur has been awarded the title of Best Towcar of the Year in the £17,500 to £22,000 category at the 2016 Caravan Club Awards. The Captur, in Dynamique Nav dCi 110 guise, beat five competitors to secure the win having been put through its paces to test true caravanability. The judging criteria inclu ... Continue reading
MG6 is Names a Class Winner in the Towcar Awards 2016
Sep 25, 2015
BIRMINGHAM, UK -- Sept. 25, 2015: Yesterday (Thursday 24 September), the MG6 S scooped the âUnder £17,500â class winner award at the Caravan Club Towcar of the Year event. During rigorous testing, that took place in July at the Millbrook Proving Ground, the MG6 wowed judges and was named winner of its clas ... Continue reading
Ford to Produce New Family of High-Tech Petrol Engines at Bridgend
Sep 25, 2015
Ford has approved an investment of £181 million at its Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales to produce a family of all-new, technologically-advanced, fuel-efficient petrol engines. The investment includes Welsh Government support of £14.67 million, with production planned to start in late 2018. The Ford announcem ... Continue reading
Top of the Class: Nissan Pulsar
Sep 25, 2015
Students leave for university with personal items worth more than £4,350 Bikes, TVs and games consoles the most popular Nissan Pulsar is the perfect family car for taking students to university with huge rear leg space and boot capacity RICKMANSWORTH, UK -- Sept. 25, 2015: As millions of students set off for Univers ... Continue reading
Daimler Categorically Denies Any and All Allegations of Manipulation
Sep 25, 2015
In light of the ongoing assertions from the Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH), a non-government organisation, and the related speculation, Daimler AG once again clearly states that: We categorically deny the accusation of manipulating emission tests regarding our vehicles. A defeat device, a function which illegitimately redu ... Continue reading
BMW Group Statement Concerning the Current Discussion of Diesel Engines
Sep 25, 2015
BMW Group is committed to observing the legal requirements in each country and fulfilling all local testing requirements. In other words, our exhaust treatment systems are active whether rolling on the test bench or driving on the road. Clear, binding specifications and processes are in place through all phases of deve ... Continue reading
GM Reaches Agreement with U.S Attorney's Office Over Ignition Switch Defects +VIDEO
Sep 24, 2015
DETROIT - General Motors Co. confirmed today that the company has reached a settlement in the form of a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Attorneyâs Office for the Southern District of New York regarding the companyâs handling of the ignition switch defect in certain older model vehicles. âThe ... Continue reading
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