The arrival of the October half term will spark an ‘autumn rush’ on the roads with drivers taking an estimated 19.4m separate leisure trips between Friday and Sunday, according to RAC Breakdown. The survey of 1,400 drivers suggests that Saturday will be the most popular day on the roads with drivers planning an estimated 5.6m ‘getaway’ journeys, followed by Sunday (4.6m) and Friday (4.3m) with … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 May
Vauxhall is continuing its journey towards electrification with the new Grandland X all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. The new Grandland X Hybrid4 is Vauxhall’s first-ever plug-in hybrid and features state-of-the-art plug-in hybrid technology using a 200hp, 1.6-litre turbocharged direct injection four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric drive system with two electric motors … [Read more...]
Christmas in California on wheels
Families are spending less and less time together with 43% struggling to find time to eat as one - all of which means Christmas dinner is one of the rare occasions where everyone sits around the same table. To encourage families to switch off this Christmas and share quality time, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles challenged chef and founder of the 5 O’Clock Apron blog, Claire Thomson, … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 November
VW is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its acclaimed camper van. It’s introduced the most exclusive special edition California model with a run of 999 units and just 30 allocated to the UK from £64,307 including extra equipment, a numbered plaque and three drivetrain choices. The tenth annual Bangers4Ben sale at BCA Blackbushe raised nearly £20,000 for Ben, an independent charity and … [Read more...]
VW camper holds strong residuals for “staycations”
Owners of Volkswagen California camper vans are sitting pretty after data from automotive experts reveals that the vehicles are experiencing very little depreciation, making them a much sought after investment for motorists who love life on the road. Based on the 2.0 California TDI BlueMotion Tech Beach 150 5dr DSG model (1767 plat), the depreciation is 3% of its original cost new (£44,022) … [Read more...]