Longer range, lower CO2 with Vauxhall's new Vivaro ecoFLEX

Vauxhall’s new British-built Vivaro ecoFLEX Euro-5 panel vans, with low CO2 emissions of just 180 g/km and combined fuel economy of 40.9 mpg, are in showrooms now.

Based on the short wheelbase standard roof models, but with some subtle specification

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New Chrysler 300C prices announced

The stunning new Chrysler 300C executive saloon, flagship of the resurgent Chrysler brand, will go on sale here in June. Already the proud possessor of a hatful of awards since its US launch at the Detroit Auto Show in 2011, the eagerly-awaited new 300C will become

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Subaru announces pricing for BRZ sports car

Subaru UK has announced highly competitive prices and a choice of two model variants for its new BRZ sports car, ahead of its arrival in UK showrooms in the summer.

The BRZ has already been acclaimed for delivering a thoroughbred driving experience, due

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Renault Trucks joins forces with Thompson Commercials for Tip-ex 2012

Renault Trucks, in conjunction with Thompson Commercials, will be showcasing three trucks on its stand at Tip-ex this year. As well as the new Renault Premium Lander demonstrator vehicle, a Renault Kerax 430.32 and Renault Premium 460.25 with tipping

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Yamaha India continues to pursue a high growth trail, records 6 per cent growth in April

Buoyed by the success of its premium and deluxe segments, India Yamaha Motor has yet again garnered an increase in its sales in April, 2012. The company has recorded a growth of 26,944 units in its domestic market in April 2012 v/s 25,817 units last year thereby

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New timing belt and water pump kits from Fiat Group Automobiles UK

A new range of timing belt and water pump kits has been introduced by Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd.

Just as the engine timing belt system and tensioner bearings wear through use and age, so does the engine’s water pump. So when it comes to replacing the timing belt it is

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Nissan & Infiniti open new dealerships in downtown San Francisco

Expanding into a key sales market that is known for a strong interest in leading-edge technology and environmentally smart products, Nissan and Infiniti have appointed a new Nissan dealer and a new Infiniti dealer in the heart of downtown San Francisco.

The new

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Infiniti US sales increase 5.4 per cent for April

Infiniti reported US sales of 7,129 vehicles for the month of April, an increase of 5.4 per cent versus 6,761 units a year earlier. Calendar year-to-date sales for Infiniti are 33,349, down 3.6 per cent from 34,597 units in 2011.

April marked the first full month of availability for

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Green Motion celebrates the official opening of Birmingham Central location

Award winning car rental firm celebrates the offical opening of Green Motion's latest rent a car location at Birmingham Central (supporting New Streeet Railway Station) which was marked by a guest appearance by the Aston Villa team Captian and

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Honda celebrates 500 new employees starting work as Swindon Plant introduces second shift

There were celebrations at Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd (HUM) in Swindon as they introduced a second shift within their Car Plant 2 facility. As announced in December 2011, 500 new Associates were being recruited, they began their new roles within the Plant. This brings

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Kia records 26 per cent increase in Q1 profits and 12 per cent increase in global sales

Kia Motors Corporation has announced major increases in sales volumes, revenue and profit for the first quarter of 2012.

With 635,000 vehicles sold across the world – an increase of 12.4 per cent over 2011 – the company recorded revenues of 11.8-trillion

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