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More than 300 fleet operators speak out on the “Dieselgate” scandal
Sewells Research and Insight can today reveal the immediate impact “DieselGate” is having on UK fleet decision makers. 95% of fleet decision makers believe the…
Demand for British-built CVs continues growth in August
The UK’s commercial vehicle manufacturing sector continued its recovery in August, posting a seventh consecutive month of growth, latest figures from the Society of Motor…
FTA Van excellence encourages leadership & professionalism
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) today launches its Van Excellence Report 2015/16 with the message that strong leadership and professionalism are key to improving the…
DR. Herbert Diess, CEO of the Volkswagen passenger cars brand, explains: “We are working at full speed on a solution.”
In the press release dated September 22, 2015, the Volkswagen Group announced that Volkswagen Group vehicles worldwide are affected by the current issues regarding emissions.…
Statement by the supervisory board of Volkswagen AG
The Volkswagen Supervisory Board consulted intensively on the current situation at its meeting today. There is absolutely no excuse for the manipulations which have deeply…
“Amazing” Sprinter nets a 20th birthday awards hat-trick
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter enjoyed a night of stunning success at the prestigious Commercial Fleet Awards 2015, scooping three trophies including the most coveted accolade for…
Luca De Meo, new Chairman of the Executive Committee of Seat, S.A.
Luca de Meo (Milan, 1967), currently Executive Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at AUDI AG has been appointed as new Chairman of the Executive Committee…
The Volkswagen Group is restructuring: Supervisory Board passes resolutions for new organization
The Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG approved a new management structure for the Group and the brands as well as for the North America region…
Transport secretary statement on vehicle testing, Thursday 24 September
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: “The government takes the unacceptable actions of VW extremely seriously. “My priority is to protect the public as we go through the…
Jaguar driving legend and oldest ever contestant enters MPG marathon
Norman Dewis, OBE, chief test driver and development engineer for Jaguar Cars from 1952 to 1985, is set to become the oldest ever contestant when…
Top-performing dealers receive awards for Outlander Phev sales
Four Mitsubishi dealerships have received Outstanding Achievement awards in recognition of their sales success. The awards, for sales of the Outlander PHEV, were presented by…
UK car manufacturing gets back to business in August
UK car manufacturing output increased 40.6% in August, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Some 99,910 cars were…
Statement by Prof. Dr. Winterkorn
“I am shocked by the events of the past few days. Above all, I am stunned that misconduct on such a scale was possible in…
Mitsubishi Motors launches new ‘Harebrid’ model
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is delighted to announce the launch of its new ‘Harebrid’ model, a five foot hare statue, to support the ‘Hare…
Driver shortage and driver CPC are biggest challenges for transport managers
Driver shortages and the Driver CPC are the most challenging issues faced by transport managers, according to a survey conducted for the Freight Transport Association…
MG is the latest addition to the ‘House of Cars’ deck
Nathaniel Cars, known locally in Bridgend as the ‘House of Cars’, is the latest dealer to join the MG franchise. The Wales based family-run garage,…