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Volkswagen: FIRST OUTING: VOLKSWAGEN STARTS TESTING PROGRAMME WITH POLO R WRC

(07/11/2011)

Volkswagen has successfully started the tests with the new Polo R WRC. Dr Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Volkswagen Board of Management for Technology, and the two-time World Rally Champion and Dakar winner Carlos Sainz (Spain) completed the first test kilometres in the vineyards of Veldenz near Trier, the location that normally plays host to the ADAC Rallye Deutschland, without any problems today. Prior to competing in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) from 2013 onward, Volkswagen will i... [more]

Vauxhall: VAUXHALL’S NEW COMBO PANEL VAN BREAKS COVER

(21/10/2011)

Vauxhall’s all-new Combo panel van is set to become a firm favourite of owner-drivers and large fleets alike with its combination of state-of-the-art technology and class-leading features. Available in two wheelbases, two heights, two gross vehicle weights (2,000kg and 2,300kg) two trim levels and with four engine choices, Combo boasts the highest payload (up to 1,000kg with driver), large load volume (up to 4.2m3), highest rear axle capacity (1,450kg) and longest wheelbase in its sector. ... [more]

Volvo: GET A GRIP WITH VOLVO'S WINTER WONDERLAND

(20/10/2011)

With the cold months not far away, forward planning is essential to ensure drivers can get to their destination safely. With Sweden being famous for its cold climate and harsh winters, Volvo is in an ideal position to draw from its extreme testing and homeland experience to ensure its customers in the UK are prepared to face what Mother Nature has in store for them. Volvo Car UK has launched its 2011/2012 Winter Programme - a complete offering to help drivers face the upcoming months in comp... [more]

Viezu: ‘Blue Optimize’ revolutionises the environmental drive

(19/10/2011)

CO2 reductions of up to 20% promised with no loss of performance or power Drivers of large, high-powered or performance vehicles can now make dramatic guaranteed cuts of up to 20 percent from their CO2 emissions and significantly improve their fuel economy thanks to the launch of Blue Optimize, a new tuning service from leading performance specialists Viezu Technologies. The award-winning service promises to deliver a superior driving experience, offering increased responsiveness and more ... [more]

Vauxhall: EVs and hybrid cars remain too expensive for many

(21/09/2011)

Research from TheGreenCarWebsite has found that, in spite of concerns over charging infrastructure, just a small majority of motorists would prefer one these cars over a fully battery-dependent model. Just 52 per cent said they would be more likely to buy one of these combustion engine-supported models than a full electric car, assuming these vehicles were all priced around the same. As the UK prepares to welcome the first plug-in hybrid models and range-extended cars, motorists are only m... [more]

Volvo: Volvo XC90 with the latest refinements available to order from October 2011

(19/09/2011)

Volvo's XC90 was launched in 2002 and offered a unique blend of attractive styling, practicality and seven-seat versatility that saw it become an overnight hit. Since then, the XC range has grown with the XC70 and the introduction of the award winning XC60. I Volvo have announced further refinements to the exterior and interior of the Volvo XC90. Now in its ninth year of production, the XC90 continues to be a great sales success, having its most successful year ever in 2010. The new refine... [more]