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MINI: Looking for drivers to test the UK's first electric MINIs(27/05/2010)
The search is on for 20 drivers to take part in phase two of a trial to test the UK’s first ever electric MINIs. Phase one of the trial is currently underway, the first 20 MINI E pioneers took ownership of their electric MINIs in December 2009 and are due to hand them back in June. People living in a triangular geographical area between Andover, Oxford and West London will be able to take part in the project. The Government-backed trial, run by a BMW Group-led consortium including Southern E... [more]
Mazda: Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible(17/05/2010)
Britain is the biggest convertible vehicle market in Europe, despite the notoriously unreliable weather. According to statistics from Carmony.co.uk, the Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible, ranking highest in the top 10 most searched models. Top 10 most searched for convertibles, by model are: 1. Mazda MX5 2. MG MGTF 3. BMW 3 Series 4. MINI Cooper 5. Lotus Elise 6. Volvo C70 7. BMW M3 8. Saab 9-3 9. Ferrari 360 10. BMW 1 Series Top 10 most searched for convertib... [more]
Mitsubishi Motors: Mitsubishi announces pricing and specification of ASX urban crossover vehicle(11/05/2010)
Mitsubishi Motors (UK) has announced the pricing and specification of its all-new urban crossover vehicle, the ASX. Mitsubishi’s Managing Director, Lance Bradley, commented that “This is the right car, at the right time, at the right price and specification. The CO2 reducing technologies will appeal to fleets, user-choosers and retail customers alike – indeed, early customer reaction has been very positive with advance orders already taken. “We’re targeting customers who would traditional... [more]
Maserati: Used luxury cars not impacted by surge in UK petrol prices(04/05/2010)
Current pump prices are at record highs. British motorists paid a then-record 120 pence per litre for unleaded petrol in July 2008, and the price is now exceeding this figure. However, unlike in 2008, this time around there have not been any notable repercussions for the upper echelons of the used car market. According to Glass’s, the recent sustained surge in UK petrol prices is not having a detrimental effect on the market for used luxury cars, large prestige SUVs and supercars – the seg... [more]
MINI: The search is on for drivers to take part in trials of the electric MINI(14/04/2010)
A Government-backed trial, run by a BMW Group-led consortium including Southern Electric and regional development agency SEEDA, aims to evaluate the technical and social aspects of living with an all-electric car in every day life. The search is on for 20 drivers to take part in phase two of a pioneering trial to test the UK’s first ever electric MINIs. Phase one of the trial is currently underway, the first 20 MINI E pioneers took ownership of their electric MINIs in December 2009 and are du... [more]
Mercedes: Prototype electric version of the Mercedes Vito Taxi ready for trials(30/03/2010)
A prototype electric version of the Mercedes Vito Taxi has been designed and built by a consortium of British technology companies. Part-funded by the UK Government’s Advantage Niche Vehicle Research & Development Programme, the prototype vehicle meets the demanding requirements of the London Carriage Office and can carry up to six people more than 120 kilometres on a single six hour charge. The E-Vito taxi uses a new 70kW version of Zytek’s electric drivetrain and a custom-designed Vocis gea... [more]
Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes-Benz increases market share in the 1.8-3.5 tonne segment(16/02/2010)
Mercedes-Benz has reported its market share increased last year - despite the recession - in the 1.8-3.5 tonne segment. Following a strong 2009 sales performance by the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito model range, the brand secured market share of 14.96%, increasing its five year market share average by a remarkable 3.4 percentage points. Although not immune to the falling market (Mercedes-Benz experienced a drop in new van sales of 27% in 2009), the brand still registered over 20,000 vans, ... [more]
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