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POLO R WRC: 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]

POLAR recharging network: ELEKTROMOTIVE WELCOMES ELECTRIC CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION

(21/10/2011)

"Pay As You Go" EV charging schemes will be key to consumer buy-in Elektromotive, the Brighton-based electric vehicle (EV) recharging point manufacturer, has welcomed the announcement that a privately funded EV network is to be rolled out across the UK over the next 12 months. Chargemaster’s introduction of the POLAR recharging network plans to bring over 4,000 charging points to British towns and cities throughout 2012, and Elektromotive believes this news will help build consumer confide... [more]

Peugeot 908 HYbrid4: THE 908 HYbrid4 TAKES TO THE TRACK

(20/10/2011)

Following its unveiling at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March, the Peugeot 908 HYbrid4 underwent its first track test at Estoril on October 11. A positive maiden test One month after its convincing shakedown run at a private PSA Peugeot Citroën venue on September 16, the 908 HYbrid4 underwent its first genuine track test at Estoril, Portugal, in October. The car completed a little more than 300km in the hands of Nicolas Minassian, Stéphane Sarrazin and Alexander Wurz. ”Our aim wasn’t to put... [more]

public transport: As more people turn to public transport, bus companies need to be particularly vigilant of battery failure

(19/10/2011)

As more commuters turn to public transport as a means to save money amidst rising fuel prices and general vehicle upkeep, bus companies need to be particularly vigilant when it comes to battery maintenance to avoid failure and inconveniencing travellers, warns CTEK, a leading global brand in the care and maintenance of vehicle batteries. Efficient battery charging of buses in the public transport network is essential as it can have a significant impact on their productivity. Should a battery ... [more]

Picanto: Picanto completes the hat-trick with Scottish Car of the Year award

(18/10/2011)

Kia's all-new Picanto has done the hat-trick, being named Best Small Car by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers at their Car of the Year Awards in Glasgow. Following on from the What Car? Green Awards win in the supermini segment and the Northern Group of Motoring Writer's Car of the Year accolade, the Picanto has clearly won the hearts and minds of Britain's motoring media this year. Launched in five door form in June and joined just recently by the three-door version, the Picant... [more]

Pay No VAT campaign: PAY NO VAT WITH SEAT

(11/10/2011)

Dynamic Spanish car maker SEAT has revived its hugely popular ‘Pay No VAT’ campaign as it seeks to continue its most successful year to date and attract even more new car buyers to the brand. The new offer covers two of the Barcelona-based car company’s most popular models – the stylish Ibiza 5dr 1.4 SE Copa supermini and the sporty Leon 1.6 TDI S Copa family hatchback. Like all SEATs wearing the ‘Copa’ badge, both cars boast as standard many hundreds of pounds’ worth of the most sought-af... [more]