Automotive and Pickup Truck Leasing News

Hummer Sale Collapses

Hummer Sale Collapses

February 26 2010, 10:07AM by Colin Wingfield

Hummer, one of the most prominent names in the American 4 x 4 sector has begun to wind down its operations, following the failure of General Motors sale...

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VW Amarok - First Drive Impressions

VW Amarok - First Drive Impressions

February 24 2010, 04:06PM by Colin Wingfield

Although not released in the UK until September this year, the VW Amarok has already raised eyebrows around the world. The vehicle is likely to be available...

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Amarok provides Dakar Rally support

Amarok provides Dakar Rally support

February 17 2010, 10:26AM by Colin Wingfield

Volkswagen have recently supplied the support vehicles for the 2010 Dakar rally, which started from Argentina on January 1st. 35 all new VW Amarok pickup...

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Free driver eyesight regulations available

Free driver eyesight regulations available

February 03 2010, 12:18PM by Colin Wingfield

Many pickup truck drivers may be unaware that new legislation is to be introduced next year which will change a number of elements of motoring including...

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Used 4 x 4 prices on the increase

Used  4 x 4 prices on the increase

February 03 2010, 11:56AM by Colin Wingfield

Many auction houses have reported that the recent spate of cold weather seems to have contributed to an increase in the secondhand values of quality and...

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App to avoid traffic

App to avoid traffic

January 27 2010, 10:37AM by Colin Wingfield

UK Motoring organisation, the RAC, have launched an exciting FREE application for users of Apple's iPhone and the Google Android mobile phones. The...

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Trips at the Top of the World

Trips at the Top of the World

January 19 2010, 10:31AM by Colin Wingfield

Arctic Trucks, the specialist company that created the BBC Top Gear's 'Arctic Challenge' Toyota Hilux are starting to offer trips through the frozen wastes...

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Grit rationing continues

Grit rationing continues

January 13 2010, 10:10AM by Colin Wingfield

The Highways Agency and Local Authorities have agreed to a 25% cut in grit use last Friday, as the freezing weather conditions continue. The Government's...

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Over 30% of motorists don't clear their windscreens

Over 30% of motorists don't clear their windscreens

January 05 2010, 02:30PM by Colin Wingfield

Recent statistics from Continental Tyres have revealed that over six million near misses will be caused this winter by motorists who fail to adaquately...

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Tighter Penalties for Reckless Driving

Tighter Penalties for Reckless Driving

December 23 2009, 10:56AM by Colin Wingfield

Jack Straw announced today that the maximum penalty for reckless driving is to be raised from its current level of two years to a maximum of five years...

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Gritting row erupts

Gritting row erupts

December 22 2009, 12:15PM by Colin Wingfield

A row erupted yesterday after many Local Authorities were blamed for failing to ensure that principal roads were kept free of ice and snow. The head...

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Safe Driving in the Snow

Safe Driving in the Snow

December 18 2009, 10:08AM by Colin Wingfield

With the first real snowfall of the winter hitting much of the home counties today, many tyre manufacturers and distributors are reminding motorists of...

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Speed Limit Review to be Conducted

Speed Limit Review to be Conducted

December 17 2009, 09:56AM by Colin Wingfield

Local Authorities have been instructed by the Government to conduct extensive speed limit reviews of their rural roads. The review must be conducted by...

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AA concerned over UK Road Salt Stocks

AA concerned over UK Road Salt Stocks

December 16 2009, 10:22AM by Colin Wingfield

The AA have expressed concern over data it has obtained that Britain's Local Authorities have 250 million tonnes less road salt in stock than they would...

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Clarion Launch dedicated CV Sat Nav

Clarion Launch dedicated CV Sat Nav

December 16 2009, 09:57AM by Colin Wingfield

Clarion - one of the leading lightsin Satellite Navigation technology have launched a unique portable Sat Nav device, the MAP690TRK CV, which has been...

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New Award for L200

New Award for L200

December 16 2009, 09:10AM by Colin Wingfield

Mitsubishi have been awarded 'Pickup of the Year' at the recent What Van? awards ceremony, a feat that is becoming a habit. This is the fourth consecutive...

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Hilux Revisions

Hilux Revisions

December 08 2009, 12:59PM by Colin Wingfield

Toyota have released information about the 2010 Hilux pickup truck range. The new models are to be fitted with updated and revised equipment levels, together...

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Amarok Details Released

Amarok Details Released

December 02 2009, 03:00PM by Colin Wingfield

Volkswagen's foray into the Pickup market will be their AMAROK model, initially available as a 4 door double cab, with a single cab version becoming available...

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Thatcham issue TQA to Diesel Key

Thatcham issue TQA to Diesel Key

December 01 2009, 03:39PM by Colin Wingfield

Thatcham, the Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre announced that they have issued a certificate to a device by Tullman Design which will prevent motorists...

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Public want action against dishonest motorists

Public want action against dishonest motorists

November 26 2009, 11:40AM by Colin Wingfield

The Association of British Insurers (the ABI) have released the findings of a YouGov opinion poll which has identified that motorists who continue to...

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