Kia Motors Europe has introduced a range of design enhancements and new engines for the new Kia Optima, for both its saloon and estate models. The Optima range benefits from two new powertrain options: Kia’s all-new ‘U3’ 1.6-litre CRDi (Common-Rail Direct injection) diesel engine, and a 1.6-litre T-GDi (Turbocharged Gasoline Direct injection) engine. As well … Continue reading “Kia Optima Gets Fresh For Spring!”
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The Geneva Motor Show will see the all-new PEUGEOT 508 raise the bar in the D-class segment with its radical new aerodynamic design. Breaking the mould of the traditional, four door saloon silhouette this exciting new model combines a bold new low coupé design with the enhanced practicality of five doors. Striking new-look Peugeot 508 … Continue reading “Peugeot shakes up classic saloon silhouette with New 508”
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A further dip in business growth confidence, pointing towards a less optimistic outlook for the year ahead, has been recorded as part of the Mercedes-Benz Vans Business Barometer. An independent sample of 2,000 van drivers, owners, operators and fleet managers – including tradespeople and service engineers to delivery drivers and entrepreneurs – were asked about … Continue reading “‘Confidence dip’ for Britain according to Mercedes-Benz Vans Business Barometer”
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Depending on your dictionary, a ‘bridge’ may be defined as “anything providing a connection between different things” or “something that forms a connection between one group and another”. Mercedes-Benz Van Boss On-The-Road Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd Managing Director Steve Bridge has fostered his own, personal brand of ‘connectivity’ between the manufacturer and some of its … Continue reading “Mercedes-Benz Van Boss Puts In A Shift With DPD”
READ MOREJaguar’s SVO-developed XE SV Project 8 is now the world’s fastest four-door car, following a production-intent prototype’s record lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The incredible time of 7min 21.23sec is nearly 11 seconds quicker than the previous fastest sedan around the legendary 12.9-mile German circuit and puts the 600PS Project 8 ahead of some of … Continue reading “Watch the Fastest Jaguar Go: XE SV Project 8”
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READ MOREROAD SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging all road users to see and be seen through the coming winter months. Darker days bring poor visibility and higher risk of collisions, simply because it can be harder to spot hazards. However, a combination of straightforward actions can reduce these risks for drivers and those they meet … Continue reading “Safety Advice For Drivers During Darker Days : See and Be seen”
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On a bright summer’s day in June 1967, the combined genius of Colin Chapman, Jim Clark, Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth changed the course of Formula 1 racing when Clark drove his Lotus 49 to a resounding win in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. It was the first outing not only for the Chapman-designed … Continue reading “Golden anniversary for the Cosworth DFV”
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