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Posted by Diesel Car on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:29:20 GMT
Toyota Prius sales explosion
The Toyota Prius February sales total of 538 units serves as further proof that UK motorists have faith in Toyota quality and reliability and acknowledge the real-world benefits delivered by Hybrid Synergy Drive. February 2010 sales are comfortably more than double the previous best for the month which was 237 in February 2008. Customers have repeatedly ranked Prius highest in satisfaction and reliability surveys across the world. The thir...More
Posted by Diesel Car on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:50:54 GMT
Beaulieu hosts Simply Ford event in May
The first Beaulieu ‘Simply Ford’ event takes place on Sunday 2nd May and promises to be a great day out for all Ford enthusiasts. All Ford owners are invited to come to Beaulieu in their vehicle and become part of the event. Any model is welcome, from the new Focus RS to the old MK 1 or 2 Escort RS or even a Model T! All Ford owners taking part have an opportunity to enter the Pride of Ownership competition with the winner receiving a £100 ca...More
Posted by Diesel Car on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:21:31 GMT
Lexus upgrades IS range for 2010
Sharper looks and new high-tech on-board features are central to Lexus’s revision of its best-selling IS sports saloon for 2010. Inspired by the ultra-high-performance IS F, the IS range has been extended with a new F-Sport grade that focuses on highly desirable sports styling features. The new F-Sport grade, takes its cue from the high impact styling of the IS F and is positioned in the IS line-up between the established SE-I and SE-L models....More
Posted by Diesel Car on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:13:53 GMT
Vauxhall go it alone with next Agila
By Adam Sloman Vauxhall’s next Agila small car will be a wholly GM developed car, according to head of sales and marketing Alain Visser. Speaking at Geneva to Automotive News Europe, Visser confirmed that the deal that sees the Agila and it’s twin, the Suzuki Splash built at Suzuki’s Hungarian factory is due to expire soon, and that the follow-up, will be developed without collaboration from the Japanese manufacturer. And with Suzuki Mot...More
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