Monthly Archives: April 2012
Carlsberg UK renews Michelin tyre contract
Carlsberg has confirmed it will use Michelin tyres to ensure it manages to get its drinks to customers across the UK for the next 12 months. The new deal covers approximately 320 commercial vehicles and 147 urban trailers. Carlsberg has … Continue reading
Audi reveals new RS Q3 concept
Audi is pushing the boat out when it comes to maximising the appeal of its Q3 SUV: the Garman giant will unveil an RS concept of the Q3 in Beijing. The RS Q3 concept — which Audi insiders say “explores … Continue reading
Mercedes reveals new G63 AMG
Mercedes has revealed official images of its al-new G63 AMG, ahead of its official unveiling at the Beijing Motor Show. It may still resemble something akin to a flying brick, but it’s a blisteringly fast ‘brick’, thanks to its 536bhp … Continue reading
Roadtest: Peugeot 208 1.2
There was a time when Peugeot, in the shape of its iconic 205, set the benchmark for small cars. While the 205GTi was a seriously stunning piece of kit, even the most basic 205 was fun to drive. Somehow though, … Continue reading
Gridlock means a year wasted for workers
How was your drive to the office this morning? Frustrating? Stuck in the daily traffic jam? Well, according to a study by Continental Tyres, motorists in the UK will spend 58 working weeks, or more than a year, of their … Continue reading
New Dacia Duster orders open in June
Dacia, the budget brand owned by Renault, will make its new Duster available to pre-order online with a deposit of just £100 from June. The manufacturer, which will launch its first car into the UK in January next year, has … Continue reading
New Mazda2 limited edition confirmed
Mazda has launched a new limited edition of its Mazda2. Based on the five-door Tamura model, the new Mazda2 Venture Edition carries a £500 premium to cover all the extra goodies: it costs £12,995. But for that you get gunmetal-coloured … Continue reading
Hankook adds Euro F3 to DTM
Hankook, already the sole tyre supplier to the DTM (German Touring Car Championship), has confirmed it will also exclusively supply tyre to the European Formula 3 Championship. Both championships start ton April 28/29 at Hockenheim in Germany, and both titles … Continue reading
BMW’s new LWB 3-series
BMW will lift the wraps from a new long-wheelbase version of its BMW 3-series. But the model, which will be shown at the Beijing Motor Show later this month, is exclusively for the Chinese market. The 3-series wheelbase has been … Continue reading
Fiat chooses Nexen as new tyre supplier
Fiat has chosen Korean manufacturer Nexen as a new original equipment supplier for tyres. The new agreement means Nexen will supply tyres for Fiat’s Multipla model range, scheduled for production from March 2013, as well as Fiat’s Doblo light commercial … Continue reading
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