AUTO TRADER GROUP has announced that it has acquired KeeResources, the software solutions, data, and services provider to the automotive industry. The UK’s largest automotive marketplace already used KeeResources data within its platform, but has now brought the company into its portfolio. KeeResources provides Auto Trader with a detailed vehicle taxonomy data-set for new and used cars across its platforms. Auto Trader…
AGILITY FLEET is celebrating its 15th year in the vehicle leasing business. Agility Fleet was established in 2004. Since then the privately-owned leasing company has grown and is now rated 41 in the FN50 with a fleet of 2401 vehicles. The nationwide car and van leasing company provides funding to selected leasing brokers as well as a range of services, including fleet…
Select Car Leasing has launched its new website. The custom built platform has been designed to allow Select to give customers the best leasing service around. The existing website has been completely overhauled in terms of look and functionality. New features have been added, such as the ‘Find My Perfect Car’ search tool. Leasing guides and a leading green, hybrid, and electric…
VANARAMA has launched this year’s Manarama campaign, and have signed Vinnie Jones as ambassador. The new team member will be the public face of the campaign, which is raising money in support of Prostate Cancer UK. As sponsors of The National League, Vanarama has again temporarily changed the competition name to the Manarama National League. It follows a successful initial season last…
BMW has released a new version of its popular 1 Series. The premium hatchback is now in its third generation, and loses the German brand’s traditional rear-wheel drive from its set-up. Powered by a range of two petrol and three diesel engines, the front-wheel drive set-up frees up space inside. Overall, the new 1 Series is a fraction shorter but wider and…
ASTON Martin’s DBX has entered the final stages of development. The British brand’s first SUV will be powered by a 550hp 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 – the most powerful V8 in the current line-up. Testing has been taking place at Aston Martin’s two key engineering centres at Silverstone and the Nürburgring. Cornering speeds at the latter German track have been recorded as…
FORD has fitted its plug-in hybrid technology on the Transit and Tourneo ranges. First to bring plug-in power to the market, the Transit Custom has a 35 mile electric-only range, and more than 310 miles combined. Fitted with a 1.0 litre EcoBoost petrol engine, the Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid van can run in electric, hybrid, or petrol modes. The electric motor is…
CITROEN’S Spacetourer has been given a new engine and transmission option. Available to order now, the French firm’s 2.0-litre BlueHDi 120 diesel is available with the EAT8 eight-speed automatic gearbox. It’s expected to prove a popular choice with customers. The new variant is only £1,700 more than the 1.5-litre BlueHDi 120 diesel with six-speed manual. Benefits include an improved towing capacity. The…