LAND ROVER has started the new Defender’s first expedition before it’s even been launched. The next generation of the legendary Landie has started out on a trip to the Frankfurt Motor Show – where it will get its public debut – all the way from Kazakhstan. Offering a first glimpse of the eagerly awaited new Land Rover, the Defender tackles the Valley…
VOLKSWAGEN has given its all-electric Golf a boost, reducing its price by almost £3,000. The e-Golf now starts at £27,575 after grants, making it more accessible for drivers looking to go electric. There are also some interesting leasing deals that are now being promoted: from sub-£200 a month (plus VAT). With a range of 144 miles available between charges, the e-Golf will…
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…
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’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…
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…
LONDON-based Kew Vehicle Leasing has updated the look and feel of its logo with a refresh of the brand. “The new look coincides with the imminent change for our website which will also have a fresher appearance,” explained managing director, Lee Jones. “We also wanted to reflect our locality better as we’re based in Richmond, close to Kew Gardens where we took…
THE former head of fleet sales at Honda, Marc Samuel, has joined leasing company Pendragon Vehicle Management, effective August 01, 2019. In his new role at Pendragon, Marc will be director of B2B. He will be responsible for the direct sales activities of new business, product development and existing customers. Marc commented: “I’m excited to join the team at Pendragon Vehicle Management…