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Extroverted drivers looking to make their cars stand out from the crowd under the cover of darkness now have a new tool at their disposal – the new glow in the dark range of alloy wheel protectors from AlloyGator. Developed to protect driver’s alloy wheels from expensive and unsightly damage caused by kerbing, AlloyGators fit between the rim and the tyre. Available in a variety of colours, the line has now been expanded to include the dramatic glow in the dark option, ensuring that when the sun sets, drivers can still make a bold styling statement. Curt Rathbone, managing director…

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As the ‘sunset period’ for the Greener Vehicle Discount comes to an end on June 24th, Nissan is offering owners of older hybrid vehicles which are no longer eligible for free entry into the London Congestion Charge zone, yet another reason to go all-electric with an additional £500 deposit contribution when taken with 3.99% APR Representative PCP. All orders placed for Nissan’s 100% electric new LEAF from 1st June and registered by 30th June will be eligible for the additional deposit contribution. With the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Discount (ULED), replacing both the Greener Vehicle Discount and Electric Vehicle…

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Following the success at the French Open by PEUGEOT brand ambassador, Novak Djokovic, PEUGEOT is introducing two new Special Editions on the popular 108 and 208 models.  The new Roland Garros Special Editions will be available in Dealer showrooms in June, accompanied by the introduction of a sporty and well-appointed new ‘GT Line’ trim level to the 108 range. The 108 TOP! and 208 Roland Garros Special Editions salute the famous Paris venue that hosts the French Open tennis tournament, which PEUGEOT has supported for some 32 years. Both models are positioned above the popular and well-specified Allure trim level…

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Renault will unveil a hot version of its small city car, the Twingo, at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 23-26). The Twingo GT will boast 110bhp from its tuned engine, a revised manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive. A sporty new look, stiffened suspension and variable-rate steering means the car will feature sharp handling, responsive steering feedback and excellent road-holding, a performance-orientated package unprecedented in the small city car sector. The Twingo GT will not be available in the UK until Winter, meaning that the car’s global unveil on Goodwood’s Press & Preview day (Thursday, June 23) will be…

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Citroën C4 Cactus has once again won the accolade of ‘Most Popular Small Family Car’ in the Honest John Awards 2016. The award winners are recognised based on the car reviews that generated the most user interest on the HonestJohn.co.uk website over the past year. Scooping the honour for the second consecutive year, Citroën C4 Cactus demonstrates its continued dominance and popularity in this hotly contested category. The ultra-stylish Citroën C4 Cactus has been named the ‘Most Popular Small Family Car’ for the second consecutive year in the Honest John Awards 2016. Now in their sixth year, the Honest John…

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Land Rover’s second-fastest selling model, the Discovery Sport has taken the ‘Most Popular SUV’ honour at the annual honestjohn.co.uk awards ceremony. It came out on top as the most searched for SUV over the past 12 months on Honest John’s website. The latest accolade takes the Discovery Sport’s award tally past the 50 mark in only 18 months on sale in the UK Dan Harrison, editor of honestjohn.co.uk “SUVs – along with crossovers – are the most popular types of cars with our audience, so to win the Most Popular SUV award means fending off strong competition. And that’s exactly…

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Arc Ltd. announced today joint development of an atomic analysis methodology that will aid in boosting the performance of lithium-ion batteries, and ultimately extend the driving range of zero-emission electric vehicles. The breakthrough was the result of a combined R&D effort between Nissan Arc Ltd., a Nissan subsidiary, Tohoku University, the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), the Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI), and Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). The analysis examines the structure of amorphous silicon monoxide (SiO), widely seen as key to boosting next-generation lithium-ion battery (Li-ion) capacity, allowing researchers…

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The carbon-fibre-bodied Ford GT will be available with an optional all-new carbon-fibre wheel, further improving the drive and handling characteristics of Ford’s new supercar. Working with supplier partner, Carbon Revolution, the new wheels are constructed with the latest generation of fibre and resin technology that permits greater design flexibility – resulting in flowing, more intricate spokes. The optional wheels will be offered in two finishes – either a matte or a glossy clearcoat – allowing the natural weave of carbon fibre to show through. The finishes will match the exposed carbon fibre on the Ford GT’s sills, fascia and extractor.…

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A new ‘Gran Prix’ competition has been launched to find Britain’s most passionate female car fan aged over 60. Created by electric car campaign Go Ultra Low, and spearheaded by former BBC Top Gear presenter, Angela Rippon, the competition aims to demonstrate that older women can be as fanatical about autos as their younger, male counterparts. The challenge, which runs until 1 August, is open to any woman aged over 60 who has a love of cars. Entries can be made on the Go Ultra Low Facebook page at www.facebook.com/goultralow or by emailinggranprix@goultralow.com. Entrants are asked to describe their passion…

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A group of 11 UK organisations are the first to be awarded ‘Go Ultra Low Company’ status – including Microsoft UK, University of Birmingham and London Fire Brigade. These organisations are leading the electric motoring revolution by using electric cars and vans, plus pledging to buy even more. The new Go Ultra Low Company initiative, launched today by campaign group Go Ultra Low, has been endorsed by government and the car industry, and sets the new ‘green standard’ for business motoring. Transport Minister Andrew Jones said: “It’s great to see a growing number of British fleets going green and I…

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