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Alfa gives the MiTo extra oomph for UK drivers
Alfa Romeo is driving the technology game forwards, bringing MultiAir technology to the UK for the first time, and numerous technical innovations to its sporty and compact MiTo. The Euro 5-ready 1.4-litre MultiAir engine, developed by Fiat and already sold in 34 countries on five continents, first appeared in the MiTo late last year, and will [...]

Volkswagen promotes new Highline Plus to fleets
German carmaker, Volkswagen has  launched a new advertising campaign on industry website, FleetDirectory.co.uk. The campaign aims to promote the new trim level on its Passat and Passat Estate range, called Highline Plus. The carmaker expects that the new trim, which went on sale in January, will prove popular with fleets and user-choosers thanks to its [...]

Fiat Professional launch sitcom!
The commercial vehicle arm of Fiat UK has commissioned the filming of a new sitcom, called “The Fleet”, which will get its first three minute airing in a special centre commercial break during News At Ten next Monday (15 March). In total 10 episodes have been filmed of the comedy, with the nine further shows to [...]

3 in 4 people would report concerns on elderly family drivers
An IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) online poll has found that 73 per cent of people would report elderly friends or relatives to the authorities if they had concerns over their driving standards. The poll of 1,628 IAM members and non-members also found that 68 per cent believed mandatory re-testing of drivers over the age of [...]

Land Rover backs bid to break world speed record
Not content with being one of three people to ski solo to the North Pole, British intrepid explorer Ben Saunders is getting togged up to go back to the Arctic Circle, but this time with the ambition of setting a world speed record to get there. Leaving the UK next Monday, March 15, Saunders will undertake [...]

Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi ecoFLEX Exclusiv Nav road test
Vauxhall’s inspired replacement for the functional yet incredibly dull Vectra, the Insignia, has certainly blown away the design cobwebs at the manufacturer. It is without doubt one of the prettiest cars on the road at the moment, and it isn’t just an attractive face either as there’s plenty of brains in there too. Bags [...]

Audi business deals take centre stage
There are a number of excellent drop-top Audi deals on ContractHireAndLeasing.com at the moment, so if you’re after some wind in the hair excitement then now is the time to have a look at the deals on offer from Butlers Vehicle Solutions. Perennially popular on the website is the Audi A3, and currently the cabriolet version [...]

New rules for UK road works announced
Plans published today by the Government show that all road works will need to be clearly signed and meet strict rules for safety in the future. Utility firms already have to provide information at road works – including a contact telephone number and details of who is carrying out the works – as well as meeting [...]

Football reg plates auction kicks off at Old Trafford
Keen footie fans will be given the chance to bid for Premiership related registration plates such as UTD 805S and FER 661E at an event being held at Manchester United’s home of Old Trafford this month. On top of that, attendees will have the opportunity to see, and have their photos taken with, the coveted [...]

Toyota employees back to full-time work
Employees at Toyota’s Burnaston, Derbyshire & Deeside, North Wales sites will be returning to full-time working from April 1, the Japanese car manufacturer has said. Toyota has been operating a 10 per cent reduction in hours and pay since April 1, 2009 and the announcement follows the conclusion of Toyota Manufacturing UK’s annual salary review [...]