Lexus is reinforcing its sporting character with the world premiere of a new GS F at the US International Auto Show Detroit on 13 January. The GS F will be the next addition to Lexus’s ‘F’ line, joining the recently launched RC F coupe. The new model combines a refined, four-door design with the speed and agility of a premium sports car. The GS F shares the same platform as the Lexus GS, but … [Read more...]
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Mazda2 special editions in showrooms
New special edition 5-door Mazda2 models, the Black Edition and White Edition, are on sale at £12,145 on-the-road. Embodying the model's energy and spirit, the Black Edition and White Edition bring more than a dash of extra urban chic to the Mazda2 line-up with sporting styling cues and a host of unique specification features. The new Black Edition and White Edition are powered by Mazda's … [Read more...]
L200 Challenger takes on price fight
Mitsubishi has announced a new L200 Challenger - its best value for money pick-up ever. The Mitsubishi L200 pioneered the pick-up segment with its refined engine and high levels of safety, comfort and equipment. The company continues to innovate in the pick-up market by adding the L200 Challenger to its already robust, versatile and appealing range. The L200 range comes with the longest … [Read more...]
Bus blaze probed as possible arson
Investigations are underway into the cause of a fire which destroyed 36 buses and other vehicles in South Wales. Police will study close circuit television images of the 1st Call Coaches, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil depot after the blaze was reported early Sunday morning where the vehicles were closely packed to hinder vandalism and fuel theft. … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz electric car is wired for UK sales
The first volume production electric car by Mercedes-Benz – the B-Class Electric Drive – is now available to order. Split into two model lines – Sport and Electric Art – the B-Class Electric Drive is capable of travelling up to 142-miles on a charge. It can accelerate from rest to 62 mph in 7.9-seconds thanks to its 180 hp and 340 NM of torque generated by an electric motor. Yet it retains … [Read more...]
Government boost EV charging network
Government confirmed its commitment to developing a comprehensive national network of chargepoints for electric vehicles this week by announcing that motorists will be no more than 20 miles from a chargepoint on the UK’s trunk roads, effectively bringing an end to ‘range anxiety’. An investment of £15 million by the Highways Agency will expand the existing chargepoint network to ensure that for … [Read more...]
Fleets facing bigger fines for safety breaches they can avoid
Smaller vehicle fleets are putting safety on the back seat and not being proactive to protect themselves from potentially huge claims. Brake and Licence Bureau questioned 228 fleets about driver education and the topics they cover, including mobile phone use and speeding. Around half (49%) operate fewer than 100 vehicles and they found a third are failing to educate or train their drivers in … [Read more...]
Lorries get higher speed limit next year
The government plans to raise the national speed limit from 50 mph to 60 mph for lorries travelling on dual carriageways, following the increase in speed limits for HGVs on single carriageways announced in July this year. The announcement will ensure that as of 6 April 2015, lorry drivers have speed limits that are better suited to a modern transport network. Transport Minister Claire Perry … [Read more...]
VW step up help for their van users
With the annual threat of wet and windy winter weather already looming, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is launching a new, free initiative that will help drivers stay safe, warm and mobile when the temperatures take a turn for the worse. And, as a thank you for visiting, drivers will be offered a warm drink in a complimentary thermal mug. The 29-point Express Visual Check (EVC) aims to … [Read more...]
Greener buses coming on the fly
In an important step towards affordable, low emission buses, GKN plc and Alexander Dennis Limited have signed a deal that will see the introduction of 250 greener, cleaner vehicles to transport fleets across the UK during the next two years. As part of the agreement ADL – Britain’s biggest bus and coach manufacturer – has chosen GKN Hybrid Power as a preferred partner and committed to the … [Read more...]