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11,111,111th Volkswagen Polo rolls off production line in India

One of the most popular cars in history has passed an iconic number, as VW’s evergreen Polo reaches 11,111,111 units ever produced.
The Volkswagen plant in Pune, India was where the car rolled off the production line and celebrate the historic occasion Prof. Dr. Horst Köhler, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, on a state [...]

Author: Richard Lawton, February 9, 2010
Filed under: Volkswagen

Volvo drives the new S60 forwards

Volvo is making a big statement with the new S60 by saying its sportier and more distinct than, not just its previous model, but all previous Volvos. It makes its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month and launches into one of the car world’s most competitive segments with a new coupé-like design and [...]

Author: Alison Bell,
Filed under: Latest news, Volvo

Renault’s Kangoo van family grows with the Maxi and Trafic

Renault has become the first manufacturer to offer the same van in three different sizes with the launch of the new Kangoo Van Maxi and the new Trafic.
Firstly the Maxi. At nearly 40cm longer than its smaller relative, the Kangoo Van, the Maxi gets its name from its extra cubic metre of load volume and [...]

Author: Alison Bell,
Filed under: Latest news, Renault

New CO2 low for the smart fortwo city car

The super small city car has moved back to the top of the ‘green’ charts with news that the engineers at smart have shaved 2g/km of CO2 off its official emissions figure so that the diesel engine now emits only 86g/km.
For several years the smart fortwo has been at the forefront of the emissions table, [...]

Author: Richard Lawton,
Filed under: smart

Toyota recall third generation Prius

The pressure has been mounting on Toyota to recall its celebrated third generation Toyota Prius and now the official recall has been announced – which will involve some 8,500 cars in the UK.
While no accidents have been linked to this braking issue the Japanese car maker has announced a gloabl recall on all Prius built [...]

Author: Richard Lawton,
Filed under: Toyota

Fiat sign deal with British Cycling

Italian car maker Fiat has sealed a three year deal to become the official supplier of vehicles to British Cycling, which includes Great Britain Cycling and Para-Cycling teams.
British Cycling, the internationally recognised governing body for cycling and cycle sport in the UK, and organisers of the Olympic medal-winning GB Cycling Team, will have the use [...]

Author: Richard Lawton, February 8, 2010
Filed under: Fiat

Peugeot RCZ voted most beautiful car of 2009

Peugeot forthcoming coupé, the RCZ, has been awarded the title of most beautiful car of 2009 in an online poll. As part of the 25th International Automobile Festival, an online competition was held to find the most beautiful car of 2009. Over 100,000 internet users cast their vote from 62 countries around the world, with [...]

Author: Richard Lawton,
Filed under: Peugeot

RRG Suzuki opens in Stockport

Suzuki has hit the 150 dealership mark with the opening of RRG Suzuki in Stockport, Cheshire a few days ago.
The new dealership is situated on Rooth Street in Stockport and is ideally situated just off the M60 Motorway in its new purpose built facility. RRG Suzuki is now open for business and can be clearly [...]

Author: Richard Lawton,
Filed under: Car leasing companies, Dealer news, suzuki

HPI CrushWatch saves Audi R8 from crusher

With 1 in 8 cars seized by police because of tax or insurance evasion recorded as having outstanding finance against it, HPI’s CrushWatch is helping finance companies protect their assets by reclaiming vehicles before they get crushed. HPI CrushWatch recently recovered three vehicles worth over £100,000 to motor finance companies, including a high performance Audi [...]

Author: Richard Lawton,
Filed under: Car finance, Finance methods, Latest news

New Porsche 911 Turbo S: The ultimate 911?

Set for its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March the Porsche 911 Turbo S, just might be the ultimate 911. In response to customer demand the German manufacturer has built upon the 911 Turbo to create a car with a huge 530 hp, and a peak torque of 700Nm, which means that [...]

Author: Richard Lawton,
Filed under: Porsche

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