Citroen C-Zero Confirmed For £5,000 Government Electric Vehicle Grant
Dec 15, 2010
Citroen has welcomed the UK Government's latest announcement concerning the £5,000 grant for customers choosing plug-in electric vehicles from 1st January, 2011. Earlier today, the grant was confirmed for nine plug-in and electric cars, including Citroen's new all-electric C-ZERO. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi I-Miev 'Pure EV' Is Confirmed Eligible For Government Plug In Car Grant
Dec 15, 2010
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is pleased to announce that the first fully electric vehicle to the UK market, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV has been successful for the Government's Plug In Car Grant (PICG) of £5,000. The i-MiEV met a wide range of safety, emissions and performance standards and other criteria set by OLEV to qual ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo: Local Athletics Coach Wins Top Award
Dec 15, 2010
Peter Meredith from Wadebridge, Cornwall, has been selected from over 14,000 athletics coaches nationwide, to win the Alfa Romeo Cuore Sportivo (Sporting Heart) Coach Award, and with it a year in a brand new Alfa MiTo. ... Continue reading
Audi Breaks U.S. Sales Record; on Pace to Exceed 100,000 Vehicles Sold in America for the First Time
Dec 15, 2010
HERNDON, Va., Dec. 14, 2010 HERNDON, Va., Dec. 14, 2010 -- Audi broke its annual vehicle sales record in the U.S. Monday evening when it recorded its 93,507th transaction of 2010. The sale eclipsed the old U.S. record of 93,506 vehicles sold in 2007. "This is truly an historic moment for Audi as the brand continues on ... Continue reading
Innovative Volkswagen Taxi Concept Makes Its Debut In London
Dec 14, 2010
A conceptual twist on a British institution has been unveiled in the form of the Volkswagen Taxi Concept - the latest evolution in a series of 'World Taxis' based on the underpinnings of the forthcoming UP! city car. ... Continue reading
Subaru Drivers Perform Heroic Duties As Country Grinds To A Halt
Dec 14, 2010
With the recent Arctic blast wreaking wintery havoc across the entire UK, All-Wheel Drive Subaru dealers and owners have been forced to take matters into their own hands. ... Continue reading
Lexus Brings Its Quiet Revolution To The World's Most Famous Luxury Store
Dec 14, 2010
For a prestige brand such as Lexus the windows of Harrods, the world's most famous luxury store, provide a perfect showcase. From now until 15 January Knightsbridge shoppers will be among the first to enjoy a close-up view of the new CT 200h as part of a four-window Lexus display. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Welcomes Plug-In Vehicle Announcement
Dec 14, 2010
Chevrolet has welcomed the UK Government's commitment to a £5,000 grant for customers buying plug-in electric cars. ... Continue reading
Skoda Superb Estate Is Fifth Gear's Family Car Of The Year
Dec 14, 2010
Skoda UK is celebrating a Superb ending to 2010 as the brand's flagship model was named Family Car of the Year by Channel 5's hit show Fifth Gear. ... Continue reading
Saab GB Announces Specification Upgrades For New 9-5
Dec 14, 2010
Saab GB is pleased to announce a number of specification upgrades for the new 9-5 Vector SE models with immediate effect. ... Continue reading
CARB Approves THINK City Zero-emission Vehicle
Dec 14, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 13, 2010 DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 13, 2010 -- The California Air Resources Board has approved the THINK City as a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV). Â The approval paves the way for THINK to sell the all-electric THINK City in California, 12 other states and the District of Columbia that have adopted Cal ... Continue reading
Nissan Delivers Southern California's First 100% Electric Nissan LEAF to San Diego Consumer
Dec 14, 2010
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13, 2010 SAN DIEGO, Dec. 13, 2010 -- On the heels of the world's first Nissan LEAF delivery, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) is bringing sustainable mobility to Southern California with the region's first delivery of the all-electric Nissan LEAF. Thomas Franklin, a patent attorney with a specialization ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches Equus Owner's Manual Applications on the App Store
Dec 13, 2010
Hyundai is redefining the luxury vehicle ownership experience with the launch of the Equus Owner's Manual App for iPad®, iPhone and iPod touch. This is a clean-sheet approach to the luxury sedan's key features that also includes live service scheduling, video tutorials and location-based dealer locator. The app ... Continue reading
Ford of Europe Sales Increased by 0.5% November 2010
Dec 13, 2010
COLOGNE, December 13, 2010 â Ford of Europe sales across its 51 markets increased by 0.5 per cent in November due to strong sales momentum in Eastern Europe and in Russia and Turkey, offsetting a continuing weak market in Western Europe, particularly in the south of Europe. Ford sales in Turkey, Russia and Eastern ... Continue reading
Citroën C-ZERO Becomes the First All-Electric Production Car to Use Eurotunnel
Dec 13, 2010
Citroën's C-ZERO, the Company's new battery-powered city car, braved snow and sub-zero temperatures earlier this month to become the very first all-electric production vehicle to use the Eurotunnel's shuttle service. ... Continue reading
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