True to its core principle of continuous improvement, Toyota is aiming to achieve a 10 per cent improvement in the fuel efficiency* of its hybrids and other electric-powered vehicles using a new power semiconductor technology. Semiconductors are important in the […]
Category Archives: Manufacturer Updates

Will your self driving car make better decisions than you?
So you think you’re a good driver? What about testing yourself against a self driving car then?

Is eCall black box in European cars Big Brother or Life Saver?
“EU to bug every car in UK with tracker chips – and Ministers admit they are powerless to stop the Big Brother technology” screams the headline in the Daily Mail. Under EU plans, every new car sold in Europe from […]

BMW M5 30 Jahre Edition
To celebrate 30 years of the BMW M5 – the founder member of the high-performance business Saloon segment – the German carmaker has created an exclusive, special-edition of the current, fifth-generation model boasting performance that sets it apart from its […]
New Car registrations up over 12% in UK in April
The table below shows new car registration figures for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, according to figures released by SMMT, which have risen by over 12% year-to-date compared to 2013. “After the bumper plate-change month of March, the UK […]

New Nissan X-Trail details announced
Nissan has announced full pricing and specifications for the all-new X-Trail – the stylish and dynamic model that will reaffirm the brand’s command of the crossover segment when it arrives in UK showrooms this July. Sporting sleek and modern looks […]

New Nissan Juke details announced
Nissan has announced pricing and specifications for the new Juke – the fresh-faced and fantastically funky model that will help the brand reinvent the compact crossover. Retaining the intrinsic individuality and effortless flair that made its predecessor an instant design […]
Skoda named ‘best manufacturer’ in survey
Skoda wins in AutoExpress Survey for second time in seven days Škoda has recorded its second key Driver Power triumph in seven days after being awarded the prestigious ‘Best Manufacturer’ title by the readers of Auto Express. Respondents to the […]
Your car is spying on you.
Car manufacturers have been introducing safety enhancements in their vehicles for years. Now, a leading car maker is conducting research into how your car can help you to keep safe – by keeping an eye on you. Volvo is currently […]

A new way to beat the traffic lights…
Over recent years, the new cars you can buy, lease or contract hire have been packed with an ever-increasing amount of clever technology. From automated parking to voice control, new cars are as intelligent as they have ever been. Now, […]
Number of car drivers using financing rises sharply
New car sales in the UK continued to rise in February. An attractive range of models, cheap car finance deals and increased consumer confidence saw over 67,000 new cars sold in February, up 3 per cent on the same period […]
Which company leads new vehicle sales in the UK?
Ford Focus Hatchback 1.0 Ecoboost Edge 5DR from First Vehicle Leasing If you’re looking for a new car or van to lease or drive under a contract hire agreement, the chances are that you have considered a Ford. The American […]
New Nissan Qashqai offers budget motoring
Nissan Qashqai Diesel Hatchback 1.5 DCI Visia 5DR from First Vehicle Leasing If you’re looking for a car that can help you keep your car leasing or contract hire costs down, the new Nissan Qashqai could be the answer. The […]

New Titanium X Sport joins the Ford Kuga range
The impressive Ford Kuga has been boosted with a new top of the range model called the Titanium X Sport and is now the highest spec model available. With most of the demand for the Kuga coming for the top […]