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Fiat launches updated Doblo van range

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FIAT Professional has refreshed its Doblo line-up, with improved efficiency and a new 1.3 MultiJet engine added. The 80hp unit joins the existing 95hp 1.3 MultiJet diesel and 1.6 MultiJet, which is available with 105hp or 120hp. These four engine options are matched by four trim levels: Standard, SX, Tecnico, and Sportivo. A new Eco pack is included, which adds Stop&Start, a…

Order books open for new Peugeot 208 and e-208

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PEUGEOT is now taking orders for its new 208 supermini, with a £500 deposit putting customers in line to pick their new model. The 208 will come with a choice of 100hp PureTech petrol or BlueHDi diesel engines initially, plus the all-electric e-208, which features a range of more than 200 miles on a charge. Trim levels will consist of Active, Allure,…

Volvo adds new engine and trim options to S60

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VOLVO’S S60 saloon has been given two new trims and a new powertrain for customers to pick from. Joining the existing T5 petrol engine is the new flagship in the range – the T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The new T8 Twin Engine model produces a combined 390hp from its four cylinder petrol engine and electric motor. Performance is brisk at…

BVRLA members have a month to update company details online

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THE BVRLA is encouraging all members to log in to the association’s website and update their records by September 23, 2019 to make sure the correct information is held. A new secure online system looks to provide a quick way to keep business information up-to-date. This includes elements such as company registered and trading names, corporate logo, fleet size, address information, branch…

Auto Trader focuses on relevance with upgraded search

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AUTO Trader has made changes to its search algorithm to prioritise relevance for a user’s search. The updates have been rolled-out following testing, which showed that 10% more leads would be created than when price was given a priority over relevance. Other elements such as website clicks, and map & location views performed better, as well as account ‘saves’. Auto Trader has…

MP advocates electric cars with Alphabet & BVRLA

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As part of his mobile ‘summer surgery’ in North Herefordshire, Bill Wiggin MP is promoting electric vehicles (EVs) by using an AlphaCity BMW i3. Fitted with Alphabet’s vehicle sharing technology, Bill Wiggin has been out and about in the i3, advocating the use of EVs in the region as part of a government scheme. The MP won the chance for an extended…

Pricing announced for new Mercedes GLB

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Mercedes Benz has confirmed pricing and specifications for its new GLB SUV, with models starting at £34,200. All models bar one come with seven seats as standard, and the GLB will come with a choice of one petrol and three diesel options. Sitting between the GLA and GLC in the Mercedes model line-up, the GLB is expected to compete with the likes…

VW unveils T-Roc Cabriolet

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