Europe’s new car market grows 8.9% in Q1 2015
Volkswagen’s Golf was Europe’s best-selling car in the first quarter of 2015 as more than 3.6 million new cars were sold across the continent. Europe’s new car market grew by 8.9% in the first th...
Contract Hire and Leasing News by John Simpson
VW hints at tomorrow’s saloons with new plug-in hybrid
This latest plug-in concept is as long as the Phaeton and uses a petrol-electric drivetrain to deliver a 8.6 sec 0-62mph sprint and up to 122mpg.
Volvo unveils ‘the ultimate executive accessory’ in Shanghai
Volvo's Lounge Console lets rear passengers essentially replace the front passenger seat with a foot-rest.
Severe drop in penalty points for motorists using phone illegally
Police forces in England and Wales have been accused of turning a blind eye to motorists using their mobile phone behind the wheel. The number of drivers handed fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for th...
Talks over LeasePlan’s change of ownership terminated
Discussions regarding a possible change of ownership for LeasePlan Corporation have collapsed, the fleet management and driver mobility company has announced. A group of unnamed investors had been ...
2015’s most and least reliable cars revealed
Honda has been named the most reliable used car manufacturer for the ninth consecutive year following research by Warranty Direct and What Car?. Six of the top ten car makers in the 37-strong list...
Ex-company car values exceed £7k for third month running, Manheim says
Used company car values held steady throughout March with de-fleeted vehicles selling for £7,318 on average. That’s just £1 less than in February and the third consecutive month that average de-fle...
First test drive cars confirmed for May’s “bigger and better” Fleet Show
Attendees to the Fleet Show will have the chance to be some of the first people to drive the new Jaguar XE in the UK.
Facelifted Seat Alhambra coming this summer
Seat’s Alhambra MPV will be available with new engines and improved comfort from this summer. The revised seven-seater MPV will pinch the touchscreen infotainment system, steering wheel, and some ...
Prices confirmed for Range Rover Evoque facelift, due September
The 'baby' Range Rover gets new engines, safety kit and restyled interior as part of its mid-life facelift.
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