VOLVO CAR CORPORATION TO INTRODUCE PLUG-IN HYBRIDS IN 2012
Volvo is introducing a series-produced plug-in hybrid as early as 2012. Pure electric power from the battery will cover the daily transport needs of 75 percent of European drivers. For longer distances, an efficient diesel hybrid engine automatically takes over when the battery energy levels start to run low. The total combined range is approximately 745 miles, whilst carbon dioxide emissions will be less than 50 grams per kilometre,...
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT NAMED USED CAR OF THE YEAR BY WHAT CAR?
Volkswagen has been honoured with two class victories and the Passat has been named overall Used Car of the Year by What Car? magazine. The What Car? Used Car of the Year judging panel was made up of experts from all areas of the motor industry including car dealerships, auction houses and experts from What Car? The 2005 five door Golf GTI claimed victory in the highly competitive Sports Car category, while the 2006 Passat 1.9-litre...
GREEN MOTION SUPPORTS THE GREEN FLEET CAPITAL ARRIVE AND DRIVE 2009
Green Motion, the pioneers of low CO2 car and van rental, is pleased to support, for the third year running, Green Fleet’s Capital Arrive and Drive event at the Guild Hall, London. Launched in September 2007, Green Motion has steadily developed its national network of franchised locations offering customers, both leisure and corporate, the opportunity to hire vehicles featuring the latest in class-leading, low CO2 and fuel saving...
VOLKSWAGEN TRIUMPHS WITH NEW GOLF
Volkswagen has won the top prize at The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards, with the sixth-generation Golf, which went on sale in January this year, claiming the £16,000-£20,000 price category as well as the prestigious title of Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2010. The winning model, the Golf SE 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS, particularly impressed the 10 judges with strong performances when towing in a variety of situations, practicality...
Kia Soul wins at Towcar of the Year Awards
The Kia Soul has made it into winning ways once more – this time taking a class victory in the 2010 Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards, announced today. The Soul was victorious in the highly competitive under £16,000 category. Entrants to Towcar of the Year awards are tested at Millbrook Proving Ground by a number of specialist motoring judges. Evaluations cover the towing ability, acceleration, braking and capability with...
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