20 Years of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: "Edition Sprinter"
Jun 5, 2015
The Sprinter is celebrating its birthday â and everyone is invited to join the party. When it made its debut in 1995, it marked the start of a new era for vans: this highly successful model from Mercedes-Benz Vans has long since become synonymous with a particular breed of van with a gross vehicle weight of a ... Continue reading
Milestone for Mercedes-Benz Vans in Russia: 10,000 Sprinter Classic produced in Nischni Nowgorod
Jun 4, 2015
It is a milestone for Mercedes-Benz Vans in Russia: just one and a half years after the start of production in September 2013, the 10,000th Sprinter Classic has rolled off the assembly line in Nischni Nowgorod. In 2014 a record figure of 6600 vehicles were sold. This makes the Sprinter Classic the most popular van from ... Continue reading
UK Pricing and Specs for the Renault Kadjar
Jun 4, 2015
Renaults new C-segment crossover, the All-New Kadjar, will be priced from just £17,995 when it reaches UK showrooms in September this year. Kadjar, which was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2015, will complement Renaults hugely successful B-segment crossover, Captur. Kadjar is being offered in an 18-ver ... Continue reading
New SKODA Superb Estate: Pricing and Specifications
Jun 3, 2015
sKODA has announced UK full pricing and specifications for the all-new Superb Estate. The new model is available to order later this month with the widest range of engine, transmission and trim level options ever offered to buyers of ŠKODA’s flagship model. First UK deliveries are expected in September. ... Continue reading
Jun 3, 2015
BMWs compact Sports Activity Vehicle, the X1, has been a huge success since its launch in 2009. More than 730,000 were sold globally of that first generation with nearly 40,000 new owners of X1 in the UK over the same period. Now an all-new BMW X1 has been unveiled and features dynamic BMW X styling, a sporting chara ... Continue reading
20 Years Young: The New Volkswagen Sharan
Jun 3, 2015
Volkswagen Retailers will begin taking orders for the new Sharan MPV today, ahead of first UK deliveries in October. Prices for the new model start at £26,300 RRP OTR. The seven-seat people-carrier, the first generation of which was unveiled in 1995, has been refreshed and now features improved specification as well a ... Continue reading
Welsh Drivers Revealed as the Best UK Parkers
Jun 3, 2015
Whether theyre reversing in Rhyl or parallel parking in Prestatyn, Welsh drivers are officially the safest and accurate in the UK, according to a new survey carried out by Nissan. The brand renowned for its advanced range of parking technologies asked 9,177 motorists in Italy, Spain, Germany, France and the UK ... Continue reading
Bentley to Expand Dealer Network in Russia
Jun 3, 2015
Third city location opens in Moscow Strong interest drives growth in Russia Avilon announced as authorised partner (Crewe, 2nd June 2015) Bentley Motors has reinforced its commitment to the companyâs key Russian market, by announcing the opening of its third dealership in the countryâs fast-growing capital, M ... Continue reading
Renault Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Renault 16
Jun 2, 2015
2015 marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most ingenuous cars of its day â the Renault 16 R16 was first prestige vehicle to feature a tailgate, providing unprecedented versatility for its day Modern and avant-garde equipment specification Voted âCar of the Yearâ in 1966 Over 1.8million were made duri ... Continue reading
Mitsuoka to Launch Classic Roadster in the UK
Jun 2, 2015
In mid June 2015, Mitsuoka Motor's "classic" Mitsuoka Roadster will be making its European debut as it launches in the UK under the exclusive distribution of T W White & Sons and will be on display in a number of their showrooms located across Surrey, South London and Kent. Developed by pushing the boundaries of conven ... Continue reading
New 7th Generation Vauxhall Astra
Jun 1, 2015
These are the first images of Vauxhalls seventh-generation Astra, which will reach production later this year from the companys Ellesmere Port manufacturing plant in Cheshire. Based on an all-new lightweight vehicle architecture with a new design, powertrains and technology, Astra will receive its world premiere at ... Continue reading
Q by Aston Martin Creates a Unique Vanquish Collection
Jun 1, 2015
Seven bespoke sports cars commissioned by collector Carbon fibre-themed personalisation pushes manufacturing boundaries Painstaking process to design, engineer and build the luxury models GRAYDON, UK -- June 1, 2015: The Q by Aston Martin bespoke personalisation service is celebrating the fulfilment of a longstanding a ... Continue reading
Electronic Toll Payment Now Possible with FleetBoard Telematics in Hungary
Jun 1, 2015
Throughout almost all of Europe, fees must be paid for using motorways, tunnels and bridges. The different fee collection and toll systems in the EU are increasing the burden on, and costs incurred by, fleet operators. But toll payment has now been made simpler for the Hungarian road network thanks to the Daimler Fleet ... Continue reading
Battery Technology for Daimler is Accelerating the Transition to Renewable Energy Generation
Jun 1, 2015
Daimler is entering into business in the field of stationary energy storage plants with its one hundred percent subsidiary Deutsche ACCUmotive. The first industrial-scale lithium-ion unit is already on the grid and is being operated by the partner companies The Mobility House AG and GETEC Energie AG. For business with ... Continue reading
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