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The Volkswagen Golf 5-door diesel 1.6 TDI 105PS BlueMotion Tech Match hatchback is on the site now on Volkswagen car leasing from only £227.83 + VAT. This fleet favourite offers you a remarkable 68.9 combined mpg, CO2 emissions of just 107g/km, all packaged with the exceptional German build quality you would expect from a Volkswagen.

Volkswagen car leasing terms are based on the following;

- Non-maintained business car leasing over a four year contract at 10,000 miles per year – total 40,000 miles.

- Only three month rentals in advance followed by 47 subsequent rentals.

-  This totals 50 equal payments

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and all other accessory options can be added to your vehicle at an extra cost to the rental shown above.

-  Please note the image we have shown may not represent the exact model.

-  Pricing is correct as at today’s date however is subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier.

MINI Rocketman Concept

The MINI Rocketman Concept study car is set to be unveiled by MINI at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show later this week. This unique vehicle is a 3+1-seater with three doors and takes MINI back to its original concept, with an exterior length of just 3.3 metres (10ft. 11in.)

There is still ample and comfortable space for the driver, front passenger and another passenger and you can also add a fourth individual seat if necessary, adapting the luggage compartment capacity as you wish. An innovative door and tailgate ensures easy entry and loading, while sills integrated into the doors also allow you to reach well into the interior. The transparent glass roof has been segmented by illuminated braces, to recreate the look of Britain’s Union Jack flag, and the rear lights have a trapezoidal stirrup design to complete the look.

MINI is also showcasing a new 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine which has been developed for the MINI Cooper SD, MINI Cooper SD Clubman, MINI Cooper SD Convertible and MINI Cooper SD Countryman. This new engine promises a 0-62mph sprint time of 8.1 seconds, CO2 emissions of 114g/km and fuel consumption up to 65.7mpg.

New MINI SD Cooper

The new MINI Cooper SD range gets a selection of eye-catching features, including large air intake, air scoop on the bonnet, twin tailpipes in the centre of the rear apron and a roof spoiler. Many of these styling designs are currently on the petrol variant, the MINI Cooper S.

In addition, MINI will be showing off other new and existing models, including the MINI Yours range, limited edition MINI Clubman Hampton, John Cooper Works and additions to the six-speed automatic gearbox range. We will be loading MINI contract hire leasing prices on the new ranges once full pricing and vehicle specifications are released.

Ford SYNC technology

Ford has announced its plans to launch its award-winning voice-control and connectivity technology to a new audience with plans to expand in Europe in 2012. The all-new Ford Focus is set to be the first vehicle to benefit from SYNC and drivers will be able to use the new technology in 19 languages.

SYNC coupled with MyFord Touch is a rich and interactive experience that makes vehicle functions, settings and information easily accessible to the driver of the vehicle through voice control, steering wheel controls or a simple tap of the centre stack touch screen.

For example, you will be able to perform the following functions;

• Stating aloud your destination address without the need for individual prompts for city, postcode and street.
• Operation of the climate control systems, audio and entertainment functions, navigation and other devices (i.e. MP3 players etc).
• Bluetooth connectivity to offer you a hands-free system that is safe and convenient to get text messages which can be read aloud.
• Media such as audio files, pictures, contacts, etc, can be accessed.
• SYNC can also turn your car into a WiFi hot spot using a portable USB modem or Bluetooth-tethered smartphone (up to five passengers can use the WiFi).

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz has been named as the UK’s number one Consumer Superbrand 2011, knocking Microsoft off the top perch, who fell to sixth position in the table. The annual Consumer Superbrands results were analysed independently by the Centre for Brand Analysis and the views of over 2,000 members of the British Public were taken into account. BMW was also ranked at seventh and Jaguar at tenth.

Wilfried Steffen, President and CEO Mercedes Benz UK, said,”Winning the Superbrands survey is very special for Mercedes-Benz, and I am delighted that we’ve achieved the coveted number one spot in our 125th year”. In addition to this survey, Superbrands also published the 2011 Business Superbrands listing which was topped by the Rolls-Royce Group.

Colt Juro special edition

Mitsubishi has announced a new Colt 1.3-litre Juro special edition model that comes with a high level of standard vehicle specification. The new Colt Juro special edition is based on the current Colt CZ2 and comes with the following comprehensive list of standard specification;

• Black Leather seats, Leather Steering Wheel and Gear Shift Knob
• Garmin Portable Sat Nav with Bluetooth
• 16-inch Alloy Wheels (15-inch on Clear Tec models)
• Air conditioning
• Steering Wheel Audio Controls
• Electric Windows
• Front, Side & Curtain Airbags
• ISO-FIX child seat points in the rear
• Dual Front Airbag
• SRS (Supplementary Restraint System)

The car comes in three variants, Colt 1.3 Manual, Colt 1.3 AMT and Colt 1.3 Manual Clear Tec, all in 3- or 5-door and is available in five metallic colours – Cool Silver, Stone Grey, Orient Red, Amethyst Black and Lightening Blue. We hope to have Mitsubishi contract hire leasing prices on the new models loaded soon.

Fiat Doblo Cargo van to special needs charity.

Fiat has donated a Fiat Doblo Cargo van to the special needs holiday trust, 24×7 Ltd, which will use the Cargo 1.6 SX Multijet at its Centre Algarve development on the Portuguese coast.

Centre Algarve’s holiday centre caters exclusively for customers with special needs and the van will be used to help in the renovation and building works being carried out. Manging Director, Andy Mahoney, said,”This means so much more than just a van to us. Having a high profile company such as Fiat supporting us raises our profile and should encourage others to help us too. The Doblo Cargo is a super van and will be a great help with all the building work we have planned for Centre Algarve”.

Fiat Punto MyLife

Fiat has added a new trim level called MyLife, which is now available as Fiat Punto MyLife and Fiat Panda MyLife, with Bravo, Qubo and Doblo MyLife vehicles being added later this year. These are not limited editions and the new trim level focusses on style and eco-friendly technology.

In the Fiat Punto MyLife for example, you get dark tinted headlights, a special gloss finish (Piano Black) to the front and rear bumper inserts and door pillars and body coloured door handles. In addition you get 15-inch sports style wheels and front fog lights. Inside Punto MyLife has an enhanced soft touch black dashboard and sporty perforated inserts with Blue&Me telecommunications as standard.

Elena Bernadelli, marketing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK and Ireland, said,” We’re very excited to be launching this new model strategy which offers customers the best value proposition within the core segment of each model range”.

New Infiniti M35h

The Infiniti M35h flagship, luxury hybrid model has now gone on sale in the UK offering CO2 emissions at 162g/km, 364PS, 40.4 combined mpg and a 0-62mph time of just 5.5 seconds.

At its heart is the Infiniti Direct Hybrid system which has a new-generation drivetrain with one electric motor and a two clutch layout, delivering performance and efficiency, without compromising on driver appeal. The car has impressive levels of equipment as standard including heated, ventilated semi aniline-leather front seats, White Ash wood trim, bi-Xenon lights, power seats, a 30GB HDD navigation system with high-res touch screen, climate control and 16-speaker Bose Premium surround system, to name just a few.

Hyundai ix20

The Hyundai ix20 is Hyundai‘s fourth consecutive model to be awarded the maximum EuroNCAP 5-star rating, making it one of the safest vehicles in its segment. This follows similar ratings for the i20 supermini, i30 hatchback and ix35 C-segment SUV.

The ix20 received the following scores;

• 85% in child occupant protection
• 89% in adult occupant
• 64% in pedestrian category
• 71% in the safety assist category

Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai Motor Europe said,”The ix20′s five-star rating demonstrates Hyundai’s commitment to the highest of levels of safety for our customers. Add to that a very generous standard specification, a range of efficient engines, and the assurance of our unrivalled Five Year Triple Care, and the ix20 becomes a very appealing package”.

EuroNCAP test

The Mitsubishi ASX compact crossover has just been awarded a 5-star rating from EuroNCAP. The ASX has a number of safety construction features including the use of high-tensile steel, a reinforced girdle body construction, shape optimisation for better energy absorption, plastic wings and an energy absorbing front bumper, to name just a few.

In addition the ASX has a range of other safety features including Active Stability Control, ABS, Hill Start Control, Traction Control, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake Distribution, Emergency Stop signal System and up to 7 airbags.

Here are the results below and of course, Mitsubishi contract hire leasing on all ASX models is on the site now.

• Adult Occupant: 86%
• Child Occupant: 78%
• Pedestrian: 60%
• Safety Assist: 71%