Car and automotive new articles 
Euro Car Parts wins contract to supply RAC Patrols with parts and consumables
With over 2,000 Patrol vans, RAC needs a fast supply of all types of parts for any vehicle, so that urgent repairs can be carried out at the roadside. RAC Motoring Services has appointed Euro Car Parts as the supplier of replacement parts and batteries to its Patrols nationwide. This contract was formerly held by Unipart Automotive and is worth up to £10m a year. Mark Johnson, parts, tools and equipment manager at RAC, commented: “Euro Car Parts will provide the availability of parts to further improve our industry-leading roadside repair rate. We are particularly impressed with their h... [more]
On-board wireless internet connectivity for new Citroen models
Citroën has announced the availability of on-board wireless internet connectivity for its New C3, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C6 and DS3 models. Available as an accessory, Citroën’s new WiFi On Board system enables multiple devices to connect to the internet whilst on the move, or when the vehicle is stationary. An installed WiFi box, which houses a 3G or 3G+ SIM card - that can be purchased from any mobile internet provider - creates a wireless network within the vehicle allowing multiple WiFi devices such as laptops, smart phones and portable games consoles to simultaneously check e... [more]
Renault-Nissan Alliance and Bajaj Auto partnership takes a step forward
At the end of last year, the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Bajaj Auto Ltd. announced their intention to partner on the development of an innovative new four-wheel product for the Indian and other emerging markets. The project recently took another step forward with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two partners. The signing of the MOU follows discussions between both partners to define the product, manufacturing plan and distribution agreements. As stated when the project was confirmed in November, the design, engineering, manufacturing and supply-base exper... [more]
The Hyundai i20 is getting greener
Minor changes to the Hyundai i20's aerodynamics and engine have resulted in a boost in fuel efficiency for all engines, while the interior is now more stylish and better equipped. The best-selling 1.2-litre petrol engine, already one of the most efficient in the class, drops its emissions by 5g/km to 119g/km. This results in a tax disc costing just £30 and company car tax benefit-in-kind rates of just 10%. Buyers wanting the extra power of the 1.4-litre version will see even greater savings, with the Style models dropping by 13g/km to just 129g/km. This results in a drop of two Vehicle E... [more]
Kia introduces two new black and white themed special editions
Kia has introduced two new special editions – ‘Domino’ and ‘Echo’ – that both play on classic black and white colour schemes and are now on sale across the UK Kia dealer network. Domino, available on the Picanto and Rio superminis, offers additional equipment for less whilst the Echo, available on the Soul urban crossover, comes with an array of luxury features more usually associated with larger vehicles. Picanto Domino & Rio Domino The Domino special edition is available on Kia’s two practical and stylish five-door superminis –Picanto and Rio. Picanto Domino is available with a 1.1-... [more]
