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...
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...
Mazda6 Estate wins at Towcar of the Year 2010
The Mazda6 Estate has proved its towing ability, for the fourth time, at The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2010. Awarded for its practicality and excellent towing ability the judges said: “The Mazda6 is a very worthy class winner.” The results of the Competition were announced at The Caravan Club’s annual awards ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London today (23 September). The Mazda6 Estate impressed the judges in the...
NEW DIESEL ENGINE OFFERS FLEETS PERFECT CRUZE CONTROL
Chevrolet Cruze gets new 125PS diesel engine 145g/km, 51.4mpg 20% diesel band for BIK tax The introduction of a new 125PS VCDi diesel engine to the Chevrolet Cruze range enables business car decision makers to lessen their impact on the environment while taking advantage of additional cost savings. The benefits to fleet operators are clear, as well as offering excellent fuel economy, with a combined mpg figure of 51.4, increasing to...
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