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Toyota Electric Vehicle III: Toyota reinforces its position as an environmental technology leader

(18/11/2011)

Toyota is using the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to reinforce its position as an environmental technology leader with three concept cars, one near future, one mid term and one way out there. Near Future… Based on the Toyota iQ, the FT-EV III (Future Toyota – Electric Vehicle III) is a 4-seater electric vehicle concept suitable for short-distance trips. Toyota is developing EV technology with the aim of launching a vehicle suitable for short-distance travel in 2012. Equipped with a lithium-ion ... [more]

tread depth: Tread carefully in wet weather

(17/10/2011)

As we enter the wettest four months of the year, motorists are being urged to check the tread depth on their tyres to ensure they stay safe on the roads. Normally, the UK experiences its highest monthly rainfall levels from October to January and drivers who do not have adequate tread depth face potentially fatal consequences warns TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation. “Adequate tread depth is essential for grip in wet conditions,” explains Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe... [more]

Transit ECOnetic: Speedy Hire selects Ford's Transit ECOnetic vans

(20/07/2011)

Speedy Hire has taken delivery of 19 of Ford’s super-efficient Transit ECOnetic vans. The Ford Transit ECOnetic was selected for its superior fuel economy, tax benefits and best-in-class CO2 emissions.The Ford Transit ECOnetic vans, supplied through Ford dealer Gordons of Bolton, will be used by Speedy’s engineers to provide rapid and efficient transport for maintenance calls around the UK. They join a fleet of around 2,000 vehicles – exclusively Ford. Ian Leonard, Speedy’s transport and logi... [more]

Tiguan: New design, engines and technology for Volkswagen's Tiguan compact SUV

(07/07/2011)

The first images of the new Tiguan were revealed in February, ahead of the car making its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The Tiguan is Volkswagen’s fourth best-selling model (after Golf, Polo and Passat), and in the four years since launch nearly 600,000 have been sold worldwide. Volkswagen’s revised Tiguan compact SUV is now on sale, with prices starting from £21,085 and rising to £28,020 (RRP OTR). The first customer deliveries arriving in the UK in September. Like th... [more]

Twizy: Renault's Twizy is more agile than a car with an acceleration comparable with that of a scooter

(27/05/2011)

With UK prices from only £6,690 on-the-road, Renault's Twizy looks set to send shockwaves through the corridors of rival city car and scooter manufacturers. In higher specification Technic trim it will cost £7,400. The monthly battery lease cost for both versions will be £40 including VAT for a 36 month/4,500 miles per year agreement. Twizy makes city motoring easier and safe: Twizy gets around town faster than a traditional city car thanks to its unprecedented ultra-compact dimensions... [more]

Twingo: Renault Bizu limited edition for customers looking for even greater value for money

(26/01/2011)

Renault has launched Bizu, a new limited edition, to tempt customers looking for even greater value for money. Available until June, the limited edition versions run across the Twingo, Clio, Mégane and Scénic ranges, with austerity measure-busting prices up to £3,870 lower than the entry-level versions of the same model. The Twingo 1.2 16V 75 for example, is available for only £6,595, a full £2,300 lower than the standard Expression. For comfort and safety, every Bizu comes fitted with ABS... [more]