Jul 7, 2015
Mercedes-Benz has now been involved in the world of international fashion for two decades. The Stuttgart-based automotive company first sponsored the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia in Sydney and Melbourne in 1995, and the number of its alliances and initiatives has grown continuously ever since. Today, the Merced ... Continue reading
Global Light Vehicles Forecast to Exceed 100 Million Units in 2019
Jul 7, 2015
Euromonitor International released today new data on the global automotive industry. Light vehicle sales grew 3.9 percent in 2014 to reach 85 million units and forecast to exceed 100 million by 2019. âKey social changes such as urbanisation, increased female employment, smaller households and an ageing population ... Continue reading
Norway Leads Global Electric Vehicle Market
Jul 7, 2015
Norway continues to lead the global electric vehicle/plug-in hybrid vehicle (EV/PHEV) market, according to recent analysis by IHS Automotive, a global provider of critical information and insight to the automotive industry and part of IHS Inc. . âIn addition, low fuel pump prices are adversely influencing EV/PHEV ... Continue reading
New Fiat 500 launched with TomTom Live services and connected navigation
Jul 7, 2015
The new Fiat 500 will offer Uconnect ⢠LIVE embedded infotainment system with five years Traffic and TomTom services included ~ AMSTERDAM -- July 7, 2015: TomTom (TOM2) today announces the availability of its complete TomTom connected navigation solution in the new iconic âMasterpiece reloadedâ Fiat 500 ... Continue reading
Scania Adds Norway to its Gas Bus Market
Jul 7, 2015
Scania has delivered 36 gas-powered buses to passenger transport company Nobina in Norway. This marks a Scania break-through for gas buses in Norway. Norway is the newest market to which Scania delivers gas buses. Recently, public transport companies in Colombia and Indonesia have also taken deliveries of Scania gas bu ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Uk Continues to Build on Strong Sales Growth
Jul 6, 2015
Sales of Mitsubishi passenger vehicles in the UK continue to outperform the market. According to SMMT figures released today for the calendar year through June 2015, Mitsubishi Motors (UK) sales are up 117 per cent compared to the same period last year, against an overall market increase of 7 per cent. The company is s ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Transporter Order books Open Today in the UK; First Deliveries from September
Jul 6, 2015
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened the order books for all panel van and passenger carrying versions of the new Transporter, ahead of first deliveries in September. Boasting a sharper new look, refined and more efficient engines, and a host of safety, comfort and convenience features, the sixth-generation Transp ... Continue reading
Nissan Celebrates 10,000 Leaf Sales in the UK
Jul 6, 2015
Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd is today celebrating a significant milestone as figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturing and Traders (SMMT) confirm that more than 10,000 Nissan LEAFs have been sold in the UK since the vehicle came to market. Launching in 2011, the Nissan LEAF quickly established itself as the nations pu ... Continue reading
Nissan Sets UK Sales Record in First Half of 2015 with 88,000 Vehicles Sold
Jul 6, 2015
Nissan announced today passenger car sales for the first six months of 2015 of more than 88,000 units, an increase of 15% compared to last year. This represents a market share of 5.7% for the calendar year-to-date. In June, Nissan passenger cars sales topped 15,000, up 15.6% versus June 2014. ... Continue reading
Ford Records Best UK June Car Sales Since 2003
Jul 6, 2015
Ford total vehicle sales and share increased in June, compared with June 2014, stretching its sales lead over its nearest competitors and notching up the best June sales for Ford for more than 25 years. ... Continue reading
Jul 6, 2015
Introducing a new generation of subcompact SUV to the marketplace, the all-new Honda HR-V delivers a unique proposition to the crossover segment: stylish coupé looks with the tough stance of an SUV, the space and versatility of an MPV, sophisticated-yet-fun driving dynamics and fuel-efficient performance. Honda antici ... Continue reading
Jul 6, 2015
Renault unveils its new D-segment saloon Talisman The evocatively named Talisman ticks all the boxes that D-segment customers have come to appreciate, while taking wellbeing and driving enjoyment to a new level. ... Continue reading
The Mercedes-Benz A Class: More Comfortable, More Sporty and Available to Order in Europe
Jul 6, 2015
Striking contours, dynamically sweeping surfaces and coupé-like window lines characterise the exterior of the A-Class. With a new, more arrow-shaped front bumper, new LED High Performance headlamps and modified tail lights, the new generation emphasises the sportiness and dynamism of the successful compact-class model ... Continue reading
Record Half-Year sales for Mercedes-Benz
Jul 6, 2015
With 898,425 vehicles delivered to customers in the first six months of 2015 (+14.7%), Mercedes-Benz recorded the highest half-year sales figures in the companyâs history. The second quarter of the year also exceeded all previous quarters in terms of sales figures. In June, the brand with the star handed over 169, ... Continue reading
Porsche 911 GTS Wins Auto Express Best Performance Car Award
Jul 6, 2015
Auto Express New Car Awards win for 911 GTS:The Porsche 911 continues to fascinate sports car fans, more than 50 years after it was first launched. The legendary silhouette and rear-mounted, charismatic flat-six engine remain distinctive features that set the benchmark coupe apart from its rivals. Auto Express magazine ... Continue reading
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