May 31, 2011
In a collaboration with #5 Magazine, Suzuki GB Plc is giving away a one-off Suzuki Swift Sport to celebrate Rio Ferdinand reaching one million Twitter followers. Suzuki GB have teamed up with #5 Magazine, Rio Ferdinand's lifestyle magazine which is the first digital magazine featuring sports personalities, fashion, mus ... Continue reading
Hyundai Santa Fe 'Best Medium AWD SUV'
May 31, 2011
Australian specialist magazine, OzRoamer 4WD & SUV Guide 2011, has awarded the Hyundai Santa Fe R-series Car of the Year 2010 'Best Medium AWD SUV' in its Car of the Year Awards. The Santa Fe scored maximum points in the areas of performance, practicality, fit for purpose and value for money. ... Continue reading
Open to the World: IET Electric Vehicles Conference Goes Virtual
May 30, 2011
LONDON--The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) said that its 2011 Electric Vehicles seminar will be run simultaneously as a virtual event so that delegates from all over the world can participate from their desks. The new virtual events option is designed to allow a more global audience at the event by rem ... Continue reading
The Nederlands Gets Electric Cars
May 30, 2011
As part of the 75-EV-RO project, the Rotterdam government plans to purchase 75 new energy vehicles of different types to create a new energy fleet in Rotterdam. These projects will not only popularize the concept of electrified transportation, but also resolve public concerns over vehicle safety, charging technology an ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Ring Automotive Goes Racing
May 30, 2011
Ring Automotive is pleased to announce that it has formed a partnership with the Marussia Virgin Racing Formula One team. ... Continue reading
Seat Is A Hit At Influential Music Week Awards
May 30, 2011
With the parade of award silverware marching into SEAT UK showing no signs of tailing off, the Spanish car brand is celebrating yet another win - this time for its successful marketing activity in the shape of ground-breaking entertainment show On Track with Seat. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Hits Five Million Sales In Europe
May 30, 2011
Hyundai has sold five million vehicles in Europe since the first Hyundai Pony was imported in 1977. The five millionth vehicle was an i30, which was launched in 2007 and has subsequently sold just over 320,000 units across the european dealer network. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall's Greenest Insignia Dips Below 120g
May 30, 2011
Vauxhall's European Car of the Year-winning Insignia range is now an even more compelling choice for private and business users with the addition of an ultra-low emissions ecoFLEX diesel model and a new-to-range 1.4 Turbo petrol engine. ... Continue reading
'Yeti' Another Award as Skoda Crossover Wins Car of the Year
May 30, 2011
The multi-award winning Skoda Yeti Crossover has done it again, taking the coveted 'Car of the Year' title at the first ever Honest John awards. ... Continue reading
Getting Back to Normal: Saab Automobile Restarts Production
May 27, 2011
TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, May 27, 2011 -- Saab Automobile today restarted production at its production facility in Trollhattan. A first batch of around 100 cars is planned for this first day of production since April 6 and Saab Automobile plans to increase the daily production rate in the coming weeks in parallel with the f ... Continue reading
May 27, 2011
LONDON, May 27, 2011 -- Despite economic pressures on both auto manufacturers and consumers, vehicle ownership satisfaction in the UK has increased from 2010, with improvement occurring across all aspects of the ownership experience, according to the J.D. Power and Associates/What Car? 2011 UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfa ... Continue reading
J.D. Power And Associates Ranks Skoda A Top Three Brand On Customer Satisfaction
May 27, 2011
Skoda has been placed joint third with Jaguar out of 28 car brands in the annual UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study (VOSS) carried out by respected independent research firm J.D. Power and Associates. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Inaugurates New Vehicle Assembly Plant In Pune India
May 27, 2011
Jaguar Land Rover today officially opens its first assembly plant in India ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile Restarts Production
May 27, 2011
Saab Automobile today restarted production at its production facility in Trollhättan. A first batch of around 100 cars is planned for this first day of production since April 6 and Saab Automobile plans to increase the daily production rate in the coming weeks in parallel with the full re-establishment of the supply c ... Continue reading
Honda's Swindon Plant To Resume Normal Production
May 27, 2011
It is the intention of Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd (HUM) to return to their normal daily production plan during September. This follows the period of parts supply interruption and reduced production levels following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Associates and suppliers have all made tremendous efforts dur ... Continue reading
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