SUZUKI INTRODUCES THE NEW ACROSS
Suzuki is launching the new Across in Autumn 2020, a robust and sporty SUV equipped with a sophisticated Plug-in Hybrid system and E-Four electronic 4×4, delivering uncompromising performance and efficiency with the capability and styling of a full-fledged modern SUV. The Across is the first model supplied from Toyota Motor Corporation under the collaborative business […]
Kia reveals first images of all-electric Niro
Kia has unveiled a new all-electric version of Niro at the 5th International Electric Vehicle Expo in Jeju, Korea. Due to receive its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in September, the sporty and versatile Kia Niro EV combines driving enjoyment with eye-catching design and functional utility. Designed at Kia’s design centres in California, […]
New gearbox broadens VW Amarok appeal
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has broadened the appeal of its Amarok pick-up, introducing a manual gearbox option to the range in combination with the 204 PS engine. This reduces the entry price of the range by over £650 to £25,600 (basic RRP exc VAT and OTR), and so broadens the appeal of the popular pick-up to […]
Brake calls for compulsory rural driving lessons for learners
Road safety charity Brake is today calling for compulsory lessons on rural roads for learner drivers, as part of a graduated licensing system, to reduce fatalities and serious injuries. In 2015, the last year for which statistics are available, 120 young drivers lost their lives in crashes – 80 per cent of these occurring on […]
Range Rover Sport SVR: Gripping acceleration whatever the terrain
Come rain or shine, grass or gravel, snow or sand, the Range Rover Sport SVR delivers devastating pace. Merging legendary all-terrain capability with 550HP V8 power and advanced traction technology provides Land Rover’s fastest vehicle with unique real world performance. Since going on sale in February 2015, the Range Rover Sport SVR has showcased the […]
Polaris ATV launch special offer on Sportsman 450
Polaris has announced a special introductory offer price on the new Sportsman 450 H.O. of only £4,500.00 excluding VAT. Members of the NFU, NFU Scotland and Ulster Farmers’ Union can enjoy the additional 5% discount available to them on the purchase of new Polaris ATVs, bringing the price down to £4,275.00 excluding VAT. This is […]
Sales of utility ATVs & Side by Sides rose by 5.1% in 2015
The number of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) and Side by Side units recorded by the AEA ATV/Quad Group increased by 5.1% in 2014 to 11,310 units. (The machines covered in this enquiry are those of a type sold mainly into agriculture and do not cover leisure or sports units). Group Chairman, Rupert Archer-Smith of […]
KIA prepares for the all-new Sportage marketing campaign
Ahead of the All-New Sportage going on sale today, Kia Motors (UK) Ltd are kicking things off with a fully integrated marketing campaign for the new model. With an investment of £5million, promotional activity will be across television, radio, web and print. Mark Hopkins, Marketing Director Kia Motors (UK) Ltd said: “Since its launch in […]
Land Rover Defender takes over London
Londoners were delighted when they spotted a one-of-a-kind Land Rover Defender ‘taxi’ driving through the streets of the capital. The Defender, one of the world’s best loved 4x4s, was starring in a commemorative film to celebrate the global automotive icon and to promote the forthcoming charity auction of the Defender 2,000,000 being held at Bonhams […]