Car News
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Manufacturer news 9 Feb 2015Škoda records 50% growth in true fleet
Škoda UK’s fleet operation is celebrating its most successful year ever with fleet sales of 38,332 and true fleet sales growth of 50%.
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Manufacturer news 6 Feb 2015Nissan’s fleet car sales increase 49%
Sales of Qashqai, Juke, Note, and Leaf helped Nissan record 5,651 passenger car fleet registrations in January – a 49% increase on the same month last year, taking the brand to fifth place ahead of Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
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Fleet industry news 4 Feb 2015Ford announces new research projects for mobility and autonomous vehicles
Ford has announced new research collaborations to drive innovation in mobility and autonomous vehicles and help solve future global transportation challenges.
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Manufacturer news 29 Jan 2015Hyundai ix35 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to be put to the test in Norway
Eight Hyundai ix35 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be put to the test in Oslo, Norway during 2015 as part of Hydrogen Transport in European Cities (HyTEC) project.
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Manufacturer news 20 Jan 2015Jaguar Land Rover drivers will get a ‘tap on the shoulder’ to warn of cyclists
Jaguar Land Rover is developing a range of new technologies to alert drivers to potential hazards and help prevent accidents involving bicycles and motorbikes.
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Fleet industry news 22 Dec 2014Jaguar Land Rover targets best-in-class running costs
Improving residual values is key to manufacturer’s plans to win more fleet sales
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Manufacturer news 3 Dec 2014Prius Plug-in joins the ranks of London's private hire vehicles
Private hire company Openstart has ordered 80 Toyota Prius Plug-ins, making them available to private hire operators for the first time through the Public Carriage Office (PCO).
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Manufacturer news 28 Nov 2014Toyota reveals future safety technology packages
Toyota has revealed some of the new technologies and systems it will be featuring in future Toyota and Lexus models to make driving safer.
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Manufacturer news 7 Nov 2014Tesla opens Birmingham store and expands Supercharger network
Tesla has opened a Birmingham store and service centre, a five-minute drive from A45 and A38.
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Manufacturer news 6 Nov 2014First fleet contracts mark ‘transformation year’ for MG
Rejuvenated carmaker confident of increasing fleet business with new models.
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Manufacturer news 29 Oct 2014Pointer celebrates 21-year association with Peugeot
Peugeot and Pointer, an independent specialist fire and security integrator, are celebrating 21 years of doing business together.
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Manufacturer news 21 Oct 2014Germany could be fined over Mercedes air-con gas row
German vehicle manufacturers want to introduce alternative CO2-based coolant.
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Manufacturer news 13 Oct 2014All-new Mazda2 set for European launch
Mazda is set to launch its next-generation supermini with CO2 emissions starting at 89g/km.
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Manufacturer news 12 Sep 2014Barnwell switches to Toyota hybrids
M Barnwell Services, a stockist and distributor of fluid sealing products, is switching its fleet of diesel vehicles to Toyota hybrids.
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Manufacturer news 28 Aug 2014Suzuki to unveil new SUV at Paris Motor Show
Suzuki will hold the global premiere of its all-new small SUV model, Vitara, at the Paris Motor Show in October.
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Manufacturer news 21 Aug 2014Volvo approaches crash-free future with opening of new test facility
Volvo will be developing active safety systems, which help to prevent accidents, at a new proving ground in Sweden, bringing it closer to its goal that by 2020 no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car.
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Manufacturer news 18 Aug 2014Prices for new Volkswagen Touareg to start at £43,000
Prices and specifications have been announced for the revised Volkswagen Touareg luxury SUV, which opens for orders on August 27, ahead of first deliveries in November.
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Manufacturer news 14 Jul 2014Mitsubishi Motors creates ‘company car specialist’ dealer network
More than half (60%) of the Mitsubsihi dealer network has signed up be ‘company car specialists, which means they have been specifically trained to help company car drivers who are considering a Mitsubishi as their next company car.
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Manufacturer news 8 Jul 2014Volvo’s new XC90 SUV to offer CO2 emissions of 60g/km
Volvo’s new XC90, which launches later this year, will feature a range of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid drivetrains with CO2 emissions starting at 60g/km.
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Manufacturer news 8 Jul 2014Affinity Water signs solus deal with Ford
Water company Affinity Water has signed a solus deal with Ford for the supply of commercial vehicles and cars, citing Ford’s wide range of recently introduced models as a key factor in its choice.
