Archive for May, 2008

Skoda’s fleet market share on the up

Skoda’s fleet market share on the up

30 May 2008

In April Skoda achieved its highest fleet market share on record at 2.2 per cent, having registered 2,015 new fleet vehicles in the UK.
So far this year, the …

Citroen displays sporting history and Supercar future at 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Citroen displays sporting history and Supercar future at 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed

30 May 2008

Citroen will be displaying two very special vehicles at this year’s Festival of Speed at Goodwood, exhibiting both the rich racing pedigree and forward thinking, environmentally considerate design …

Porsche celebrates 60 years of Sports Cars

Porsche celebrates 60 years of Sports Cars

30 May 2008

Exactly 60 years ago, the cornerstone was laid for a family-operated company, whose rise from modest beginnings into one of the most important sports car marques in the …

Gentex SmartBeam to be offered on new Audi models

Gentex SmartBeam to be offered on new Audi models

30 May 2008

Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has announced that its SmartBeam® High-Beam Headlamp Assist system - called “Fernlichtassistent” (FLA) by …

Yamaha vity – the solution to the fuel crisis?

Yamaha vity – the solution to the fuel crisis?

30 May 2008

With fuel prices going through the roof, congestion charges on council agendas everywhere and vehicle tax on the rise, what a great time for Yamaha to bring to …

Modern-day classic puts in a compelling performance: G-class – the show goes on

Modern-day classic puts in a compelling performance: G-class – the show goes on

30 May 2008

Stuttgart – It has been the definitive cross-country vehicle since 1979. It has won the Paris-Dakar Rally, is deemed a worthy means of transport for the Pope, ranks …

The Fiat 500 is one year old: celebrations throughout the world and new treats for the community

The Fiat 500 is one year old: celebrations throughout the world and new treats for the community

30 May 2008

The Fiat 500 is one year old, there will be great celebrations throughout the world on 5 July. From Italy to Japan and France to South Africa, all …

Fuel economy key driver in purchasing behaviour says Motorpoint

Fuel economy key driver in purchasing behaviour says Motorpoint

30 May 2008

Almost two thirds of UK motorists say fuel economy is the number one priority when buying a new car according to a new survey by Motorpoint.
The poll by …

Find your Suzuki test ride online

Find your Suzuki test ride online

30 May 2008

Suzuki GB has launched a new nationwide dealer demonstrator locator enabling customers to find the bike they wish to test just by logging on to www.suzuki.co.uk
Available …

Cars need fuel ......and roads

Cars need fuel ……and roads

30 May 2008

Motorists are getting poor value for money from today’s ‘high tax - low investment’ economy, according to a new analysis released today by the Royal Automobile Club Foundation …

Changes in Volkswagen and Audi Communications

Changes in Volkswagen and Audi Communications

30 May 2008

Peter Thul (45) will become the new Head of Brand and Product Communications for Volkswagen AG effective June 1, 2008. He succeeds Hans-Gerd Bode (47), who is leaving …

Kimi Raikkonen:

Kimi Raikkonen: “We have to go to Montreal and pay back”

30 May 2008

“Sometimes things go well and sometimes they don’t,” says Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen. “But what happened to us at Monaco was something no one could have foreseen. I left …



left cornright corn