New light-alloy wheels from Mercedes-Benz Accessories

High-sheen bichromatic wheels and large wheels up to size 53.34 cm (21-inch) continue to enjoy great popularity. Accordingly, Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH is expanding its range of these light-alloy wheels. Just in time for the changeover from winter to summer

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Unique crash test procedure ensures Ford B-Max door system is as safe as it is innovative

Ford developed and implemented a unique test procedure to ensure the new B-Max’s Easy Access Door System is as safe as it is innovative.

The B-Max integrates central body pillars into hinged front doors and sliding rear doors to create best-in-class

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Yamaha off-road dealer network expands in UK

Yamaha is very pleased to announce that its off-road dealer network has expanded for 2012. The Keighley branch of Colin Appleyard and more recently, Midlands-based Tamworth Yamaha, have both been appointed as official off-road dealers for Yamaha's

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Zipcar expands car sharing to San Jose, CA

Zipcar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIP), the world's leading car sharing network, announced the company's expansion into the city of San Jose, CA. The new Zipcar program will provide San Jose residents, visitors and businesses with increased access to affordable, convenient

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Britain’s Chinese revolution begins with Great Wall

Great Wall Motor Company – one of the most successful car manufacturers in China – this month becomes the first Chinese automobile brand to commence volume vehicle sales in the UK, with the launch of the 2012 Steed pick-up.

On sale through a newly-appointed

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Mazda Car Insurance launches 50 per cent off promotion

Equity Insurance Partnerships (EIP) relationship with Mazda UK is bringing low-cost motor insurance options to Mazda customers. From April 1 to July 31, 2012 customers buying a new Mazda can benefit from 50 per cent off their car insurance if they finance their car with

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Citroen DS line success; 200,000 sales in two years

Just two years after its launch, the three-model DS line - consisting of DS3, DS4 and DS5 - has already sold over 200,000 examples worldwide, with 25,000 sales in the UK alone.

To celebrate the occasion, Citroen recently visited 10 cities across the UK with a selection

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Skoda voted ‘Best Manufacturer’ for fourth time in a row

It’s four on the bounce for Skoda! The Czech brand has been voted ‘Best Manufacturer’ again in the influential Auto Express Driver Power customer satisfaction survey.

It’s Skoda’s second success in a week as the popular magazine reveals its annual questionnaire

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Hyundai secures major fleet deal with Enterprise PLC

Hyundai has secured a significant fleet conquest deal following the order to supply 500 new cars to Enterprise PLC.

Enterprise PLC, a Blue Chip company and one of the UK’s largest providers of maintenance and front-line services to the public sector and utility industry,

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Record European sales for Hyundai in Q1

Hyundai registered a record number of new cars in Europe between January and March 2012 – 114,571 units – resulting in a European market share high for the first quarter of 3.3 per cent.

According to figures released by European industry body ACEA, Hyundai’s

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The new Peugeot 208 available to order

Peugeot announces prices for the eagerly awaited new 208, starting from only £9,995 (for the 3-door VTi 68 bhp Access model). The new Peugeot 208 presents a great opportunity in a pivotal segment of the UK market and is available on Peugeot’s

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