New Honda Civic awarded the maximum 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating

The new Honda Civic has been rated one of Europe's safest cars in the independent crash testing results from Euro NCAP. In addition, Euro NCAP have announced that they are extending Honda's Euro NCAP Advanced reward for its Collision Mitigation

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Range Rover Evoque scoops Car of the Year Award

MSN Cars announced that the Range Rover Evoque has been named the winner of the eighth annual MSN Cars Car of the Year award.

With a top speed of 135 mph and the ability to go from 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds, the iconic Range Rover Evoque roared to the top of

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Audi Q3 is top of the class in 2011 Euro NCAP crash tests

The Audi Q3 has been rated best in class in the ‘Small Off-Road 4x4’ category by the European consumer protection initiative Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme). The Q3 received five stars – the highest possible score – for passive crash safety.

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Total solution for Brinor International Shipping & Forwarding Ltd

When Brinor International Shipping & Forwarding Ltd was looking to replace two tractor units, the management took the decision to purchase Volvo FH-460 4x2s, not only because of the competitive pricing, but also the strength of the existing relationship

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Shark introduce two new helmets into its 2012 collection

With the winter weather on the way out, it will soon be time blow away the cobwebs with a blast in the spring sunshine. For the 2012 summer season, Shark Helmets has added two further offerings to its already extensive 2012 collection – the Evoline S3 and

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Plain sailing for partnership between Renault and Dame Ellen MacArthur

On behalf of her Foundation, Dame Ellen MacArthur has just taken proud delivery of one of the first 100 per cent electric Kangoo Van Z.E.s in the country, presented by Renault UK Managing Director, Thierry Sybord, at the marque’s largest UK showroom in West London.

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Santa Pod backs young automotive talent with free event entry

Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European Drag Racing, has announced a commendable initiative to reward students and apprentices who are part of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) new online communities; namely free passes to this year’s FIA

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Volvo trucks’ deliveries rose 5 per cent for January 2012

Volvo Trucks’ deliveries for January rose 5 per cent to 6,822 trucks, compared with the year-earlier period.

In total, deliveries in Europe amounted to 2,961 trucks in January (up 6 per cent, year-on-year). In Western Europe the deliveries decreased

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Ducati UK announce Monster 0 per cent & low rate finance offers

Ducati UK announced the launch of 0 per cent and low rate finance offers for both the Monster 696 and 796.

The Monster 696 and 796 are both now available with ABS and are the perfect choice for not only novices but also experienced riders looking for a stylish, iconic

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mia electric qualifies for Government’s Plug-In Car and Van Grants ahead of entry into UK market later this year

mia electric welcomes announcement that all three of its vehicles now qualify for the Government’s ‘Plug-In Car’ and ‘Plug-In Van’ Grants.

This follows months of close consultation and cooperation with the Office for Low Emissions Vehicles (OLEV) which has now

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Toyota FT-Bh Concept: Taking efficiency to new heights

Toyota’s FT-Bh Concept breaks new boundaries in small car efficiency. It’s as spacious as an average five-door supermini, but produces about 50 per cent less CO2, and tipping the scales at under 800 kg, its weighs less than a three-door Aygo.

These feats have not been achieved by using exotic materials or expensive techniques, from the

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