A clean van makes a good first impression

Leading van specialist, Vanarama, is cautioning tradesmen that the condition of their work car is likely to have a dramatic impact on whether they get a job or not. From electricians and plumbers to joiners and painters, Vanarama has cautioned that the condition of a company van is important in making a good first impression, drawing parallels with turning up to a job interview wearing a smart t-shirt and tie.…

VW group to cut European dealer network and move focus online

The Dieselgate scandal continues to hit Volkswagen group in the pocket as bosses from the German manufacturer informed news agency Reuters that the firm plans on reducing the size of its European dealer network and put more focus on selling automobiles online.  The dealership cuts will affect all 12 Volkswagen AG brands across the network of 3,000 European dealers. VW’s target is to increase profitability and efficiency across the dealership…

Agile Automotive might put Denmark on the sports vehicle map

Agile Automotive – a little business operating in Denmark – is aiming to catch a slice of the light sports vehicle market pie with the statement of two new designs for both road as well as track. The SC122 – which can be purchased either in road-legal or track-only develops – includes a 3.5-litre V6 engine which creates a useful 419bhp, as well as can be fitted with either a…

New 2018 Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupe identified in disguise

Mercedes-AMG has a large portfolio of hot designs on sale, so we’re utilized to spying prototypes – as well as the current to emerge is the facelifted C 63 Coupe. The BMW M4 rival receives a light freshen for the 2018 design year together with the rest of the C-Class range.  Advertisement – post continues below The outside tweaks aren’t promptly visible on this test mule, however they are there.…

Extreme 700bhp Bentley Continental GT Supersports blasts in

Bentley is gearing as much as introduce an all-new version of its Continental GT later this year – but in the meantime, the existing model is going to bow out with the most powerful production automobile the company has ever made: the new Supersports. The Crewe producer declares that the new Conti Supersports is the world’s fastest four-seater. available in hard-top and convertible layouts, the automobile benefits from additionally revisions…

Touring Superleggera Arese RH95 celebrates 95th anniversary of Italian design house

Italian coachbuilder Touring Superleggera has revealed its newest creation, the Arese RH95. It’s full unveiling will take place at London’s beauty salon Prive event in September, celebrating the firm’s 95th birthday.  Touring has remained coy on the Arese RH95’s specifications, although the design is unmistakably similar to recent mid-engined Ferrari models, such as the 488 GTB. given the relationship between Touring and Ferrari over the years it’s probable this new…

UK to invest big in electric car battery research

The government has revealed plans to invest heavily in developing state-of-the-art batteries for electric vehicles. £246 million will be made available for firms to design, development and manufacture the current battery technology for use in multiple industries, including cars, over four years. Known as the Faraday Challenge, named after the innovator of the electric motor, it is hoped the programme will bring cutting-edge EV batteries to market. Advertisement – post continues below…

Tokyo motor show 2013: top 5 cars

In years gone by a trip to the Tokyo show was as much about gawping at Japanese oddities as getting hands-on with the latest production cars bound for Europe. This year, it’s clear manufacturers are moving towards a more global product line-up, which meant there was plenty of metal relevant to UK buyers. Obscure Japanese Kei cars could still be found of course, but we’ve sifted through those to bring…

Hot Peugeot 3008 won’t be a ‘GTI’ but will get 300bhp hybrid power

It’s not a GTi as we know it, but Peugeot bosses have confirmed to automobile express that a high-performance plug-in hybrid version of the new 3008 SUV, with around 300bhp, will be launched in 2019. The model will be one of the most powerful SUVs on sale from a mainstream brand, but it’s not expected to carry the GTi badge.  Advertisement – post continues below The French maker has already…

Conversion-ready version Ford Ranger pick-up introduced

Ford has introduced a new chassis cab version of the Ranger pick-up truck, which the firm states can offer the basis for a broad variety of specialised cars within the building as well as healing industries. It’ll be offered to purchase from January next year, with very first deliveries expected to show up during the spring. Advertisement – short article continues below Ford states the platform cab Ranger can support…