03 June 2008, 04:13 PM
It was in 1901 that Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG), the company founded in 1890, delivered the now legendary first 35 hp Mercedes to Emil Jellinek; designer Wilhelm Maybach then immediately set about turning his thoughts to the future. At the top of his list of priorities were a higher power output, greater operational convenience and increased reliability, which even in those days were hallmarks of Daimler vehicles. And so it came about that
03 June 2008, 04:05 PM
A 40-tonne truck has turned the dream of a ‘one-litre car’ into reality: as the result of a test drive at Nardo in southern Italy, the new Actros tractor-trailer from Mercedes-Benz has set a world record as the most fuel-efficient truck in its category. The Actros was driven around the clock for seven days hauling a 25-tonne payload at an average speed of 80 km/hr for a total distance of nearly 13,000 km.
Its fuel consumption around the test course was exactly 19.44 litres of diesel per 100 km, or the equivalent
03 June 2008, 03:54 PM
The Jeep Patriot already stands out – 42.2mpg; only £15,995 and even some green awards – but what do you do if you want your ride to stand out even more?
Jeep is now offering a range of accessories for the Patriot including a Startech chrome grille and a bodykit – or for the ultimate ride, sports suspension and 20-inch alloys.
Simon Elliott, Managing Director of Chrysler UK Ltd, said: “People love to personalise their cars. This new range of accessories for the Jeep Patriot will be availab
03 June 2008, 01:27 PM
New Volvo XC60 goes on tour across the UK this summer
Volvo Car UK announces preliminary prices1 for the new XC60, the safest and most stunning Volvo ever. This new crossover vehicle combines XC capability with sports coupe styling and will start at £24,750 for the 2.4D S.
The Volvo XC60 will arrive in dealer showrooms and be available for customer test drives this October, with first customer deliveries arriving in November. For those wanting an early preview, the car will be on display at several shows
03 June 2008, 01:19 PM
Three-door version with larger front doors and a new rear side window design for a sportier character. Drag coefficient of only 0.31 and coefficient of lift (CLF) of just 0.02 contribute to low fuel consumption. Sports Appearance Package available (depending on market) with special front bumper, side sills and rear roof spoiler
Comfort, Functionality and Equipment
Walk-in functionality for front passenger seat, which slides forwa
03 June 2008, 01:01 PM
Ford Motor Company has today completed the sale of its Jaguar Land Rover operations to Tata Motors.
The sale is the culmination of Ford’s decision last August to explore strategic options for the Jaguar Land Rover business, as the company accelerates its focus on its core Ford brand and “One Ford” global transformation. It also allows Jaguar Land Rover to focus on delivering what is best for its business.
As part of the overall sale agr
03 June 2008, 12:54 PM
One of the first fleet orders for the new Citroen C5 saloon has just been delivered to Egton Medical Information Systems Ltd (EMIS). The company, one of Citroen’s longest-standing fleet customers, has ordered 15 new C5 1.6HDi and 2.0HDi VTR+ saloons as part of its 90 strong 2008 vehicle purchase programme.
This year’s EMIS Citroen order also includes 55 C4 five-door hatchbacks, as well as Berlingo vans and C4 Picasso MPVs. All the vehicles are being purchased outright and have been supplie
03 June 2008, 12:40 PM
The Windrush Volkswagen Group based in Slough and Maidenhead supplies around 80 cars a year through the Government-run Motability scheme for the disabled.
Those receiving the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) at the higher rate are eligible for the scheme, for which Windrush is an official supplier. Motability cars don’t have to be driven by the person to whom they are assigned, who can nominate up to two members of their family or friends to
03 June 2008, 10:51 AM
The all-new 2008 Saturn Vue crossover SUV and the 2008 Saturn Sky roadster, which have helped lead Saturn’s aggressive product renaissance, have won their respective segments in the 2008 Auto Pacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSAs).The Vue, totally redesigned for 2008, placed first in the Compact Crossover SUV segment. The Sky roadster, introduced in 2006 and the first vehicle to usher in Saturn’s dramatically revised product lineup, won the S
03 June 2008, 10:28 AM
The new buildings at the BMW Plant Leipzig are taking shape - the right point to celebrate the topping-out ceremony, today, 30 May. The high point of the ceremony for the pressing facility and the production building for doors, bonnets and tailgates is raising the topping-out wreath and delivering the topping-out speech. The new Minister President of Saxony, Stanislaw Tillich, Leipzig's Mayor Burkhard Jung and the President of Leipzig District Administration Walter Christian Steinbach, as well as other representati
03 June 2008, 10:19 AM
Reflecting the sentiments of automobile consumers, on May 28 BMW was named the top leader of Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index™ in the categories of Best Brand and Luxury Utility for its 2008 X5 Sports Activity Vehicle. The San Diego research firm based its Total Quality Experience™ rankings on the ratings receive
03 June 2008, 10:00 AM
The Life Ball MINI is traditionally created by the fashion designer responsible for the fashion show in the opening event - and in 2008, this was the British lingerie label Agent Provocateur. This year, the new MINI Cooper Clubman was selected as the basis for this exclusive, unique design. "The new shape is so reminiscent of the old English Mini police van that we were immediately inspired to create an Agent Provocateur styled interior that you really would want to get banged up in! A classic y
