BMW i8 engine to be made in the UK

At the SMMT 2012 International Automotive Summit at Canary Wharf, London, Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW, announced that the new generation of high-tech, 3-cylinder petrol engines for the future BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car will be produced exclusively at the BMW engine plant at Hams Hall, near Birmingham.

Saab Parts UK now owned by Swedish State

Following yesterday’s announcement that the Administrators of Saab Automobile AB had signed an agreement with National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS) for the sale of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB, the Swedish National Debt Office announced that the State will take over the ownership of Saab Automobile Parts AB and its global subsidiaries including the UK and North American market.

Renault's Zoe sets world record

Renault’s 100 per cent electric supermini, Zoe, has set a new world record for the longest distance travelled in 24 hours by a production electric car.

Volkswagen launches executive Caravelle

From the original Samba bus in the 1950s to today’s Caravelle, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has an impressive pedigree in no compromise people carriers appreciated by many businesses for their quality, image, durability and space.

Vauxhall adds business-focused Mokka

Hot on the heels of Vauxhall’s recent pricing announcement for the Mokka SUV, is news that there will be a fourth trim line aimed at company car drivers, called Tech Line and costing from £17,445 in diesel form.