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green automotive remanufacturing: FER To Forge Links With Other Automotive Remanufacturers

(09/11/2011)

The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers hopes to attract many more remanufacturers to join its ranks and help raise the profile of "green" automotive remanufacturing. For example, diesel pump, turbocharger and fuel injection systems remanufacturers will be among a wide range of specialists that should benefit from the recruitment campaign. The campaign will highlight the benefits of a united voice and emphasise the opportunities and commercial advantages that an expanded organisation mi... [more]

Gordini: Renault unveils new Gordini version of Wind Roadster

(21/07/2011)

Renault’s new Gordini versions and rest of the revised Wind Roadster range are available to order now. Renault has unveiled new top-of-the-range Gordini version of Wind Roadster, priced from £15,195. Timed to coincide with open-air summer driving and the imminent arrival of the two new Gordini versions, Renault has also reduced the list price of Dynamique and GT Line versions of its coupé-roadster, making the entry-level version now just £12,995. Of course, should the heavens open, the chic ... [more]

Golf Cabriolet: New Golf Cabriolet goes on sale

(01/07/2011)

The new Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet is back after a nine year absence and in better shape than ever. The first customer deliveries due to take place at the start of September. Prices for the new model range from £20,720 (RRP OTR) to £26,595. With total sales of around 1.42 million units, Volkswagen is one of the world’s most successful producers of convertibles; from 1979 to 2002, 684,000 Golf Cabriolets were sold. The new model will be built at Volkswagen Osnabrück (formerly the Karmann comp... [more]

Greener Vehicle Discount: The distaste for diesels in London is contrasted by an interest in hybrids

(27/06/2011)

As hybrid cars proved to be more popular with Londoners than in any other region in Britain, it suggests that the old congestion charge exemption rules may still be prominent in people’s minds. Under the old Alternative Fuel Vehicle Discount rules, all hybrid cars were automatically exempt from the charge, regardless of emission level while all diesel cars paid the charge. However, according to a new survey from ContractHireAndLeasing.com, just 18 per cent of people in the London area would o... [more]

GT-R: Free three year servicing plan and RAC cover for Nissan GT-R

(06/06/2011)

Nissan is now offering a three year servicing plan, along with three years RAC cover, for the 2011 version GT-R. The free offer of the servicing plan is included when purchasing a GT-R through Nissan’s own personal contract plan (PCP) known as Preferences. Should you choose to finance your car any other way, or indeed you already have a 2011 GT-R, then the servicing plan can be purchased for a low cost payment of just £499. The Nissan servicing plan only applies to the 2011 version of the GT-... [more]

Gocompare.com: 8 in 10 British drivers regularly break the speed limit

(23/05/2011)

Speeding, eating or drinking while driving and not wearing a seat belt are the most common crimes we commit during our day-to-day lives. Other car crimes which take place regularly include jumping red lights, parking on double yellow lines and driving someone else's motor without the proper insurance cover. Downloading music illegally, texting or chatting while driving, and cycling without lights on are also offences we regularly commit. In total, according to Gocompare.com, the average Brit ... [more]