MPV and people carrier car news articles 
SEAT launches low CO2 versions of Altea, Altea XL and Leon
SEAT debuts low CO2 versions of the recently-revised Altea, Altea XL and Leon at next week's Frankfurt Motor Show. The three newcomers, which join Ecomotive versions of the Ibiza supermini and Alhambra seven-seat MPV, are the latest offerings in the Spanish maker's mission to produce among the world's most environmentally responsible vehicles. All three new models feature significant economy-minded improvements to further boost their frugality an... [more]
London Taxis built in Shanghai introduced to Saudi Arabia
The first London Taxis built in Shanghai have been introduced to drivers and passengers in Saudi Arabia. The news signals exciting times ahead for its makers, LTI Vehicles, as a joint venture in China is set to transform the Coventry-based firm into a global brand. Ordered by LTI’s Distributor in the Kingdom, Ujra Holdings, they will be operated as the London Taxi Service from the Four Seasons hotel, where ten of the famous black cabs will be... [more]
New 2010 specification Renault Koleos Dynamique S available to order
Renault has released specification improvements for Koleos. Launched last year and with sales of over 2,000 so far this year, Koleos continues to boast MPV levels of comfort and interior space combined with robust exterior styling and genuine off-road ability. The Dynamique S 2.0 dCi 150 4x4 already featured equipment such as climate control, Renault hands free key card, electrically heated and folding door mirrors, front and rear parking sen... [more]
Renault Espace celebrates twenty-fifth anniversary
This summer marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Renault Espace first going on sale. Sales of the groundbreaking vehicle, which started the MPV revolution back in the early Eighties and has had four distinct generations, have now reached almost 1.2 million since its launch in 1984, 80,000 of which are in the UK. Originally conceived by Renault and its partner, Matra, the first Espace appeared in 1984 and was initially greeted with a combi... [more]
Up to £2,000 off with Civic summer savings
Civic customers can save up to £2,000 off their favourite model this summer, thanks to a range of scorching offers from Honda (UK). With its sporty looks, the 1.4-litre i-VTEC Civic Type S appeals to younger customers that want the Type R look, with more affordable running costs. Customers can save £1,200 this summer, with the model now priced at £13,550 on-the-road. Its five-door counterpart is equally economical thanks to the new 1.4-litr... [more]
MPV and people carrier car in the news
Review: Volkswagen Sharan MPV
Tuesday 27th July 2010, 10:30AM BST. Few people would consider a large people carrier as being a particularly ‘green’ method of transport writes Brian Vertigan.
Review: Citroen Nemo Multispace
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Exora gets sporty
Friday, July 16th, 2010 20:51:00 The highly popular Proton Exora Multi-Purpose Vehicle received its first upgrade and refresh this week as the national carmaker continues to capitalise on the strong market interest in their people carrier. The most obvious change comes in the form a unique new paintjob, the plum red finishing gives the popular vehicle an exclusive appearance that was not obvious ...
TEST DRIVE: Freed-om for families
The Malaysian auto industry agrees that the Multi Purpose Vehicle market is under-represented; they believe that it can grow to be as large as 30 per cent of the overall industry volume compared to the current 15 to 20 per cent of sales.
