Alfa Romeo MiTo MultiAir

Alfa Romeo has now added their innovative MultiAir technology to the MiTo range, the world’s sportiest compact car. The new Euro 5-ready 1.4-litre MultiAir engine is being offered in two turbocharged forms for the UK.

The 135bhp unit powers the Lusso and Veloce models while the range topping Cloverleaf gets the 170bhp unit which reaches 0-62mph in only 7.5 seconds, yet still offers you a remarkable combined mpg of 47.1.

In addition to MultiAir the MiTo range also showcases other innovative technologies like active suspension on the Cloverleaf and the emission reducing Start&Stop system across the range, plus Alfa Romeo DNA. This latter system offers the driver the ability, via a three-mode electronic system, to communicate with the engine, brakes, steering and transmission, to change the responses of the car to different road conditions. Alfa Romeo car leasing prices for these new models will be loaded as soon as possible.

The site also provides links to hundreds io other sources of safety information including the Home and Leisure Accident Surveillance System which provides a wealth of accident statistics.

Tom Mullarkey, RoSPA chief executive said about the new website,”This is a very exciting development that shows we’re still at the cutting edge of saving lives and reducing injuries. It’s vital that in the age of information technology we have a big, interactive presence on the web. Our previous website received 2.92 million visits in the last year and we look forward to many more visitors in the future”

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The elegant Mercedes-Benz E  Class E220D BlueEFFICIENCY Sports diesel automatic coupe starts from £412.03+VAT per month on Mercedes-Benz car leasing. This superb, economical, luxury car returns 45.6 on the combined fuel cycle with CO2 emissions at 168g/km, just over the 160g/km tax threshold.

Mercedes-Benz car leasing terms are based on the following;

- Non-maintained business car leasing over a three year contract at 10,000 miles per year – total 30,000 miles.

- Only three month rentals in advance followed by 35 subsequent rentals.

-  This totals 38 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 subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier

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The Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe S (Start Stop) 4-door diesel saloon is an extremely economical car offering you 72.4 mpg on the combined fuel cycle and CO2 emissions of only 104g/km. Volvo car leasing starts from only £227.90+VAT per month which for a car of this quality is a remarkable special offer.

The Volvo car leasing deal is based on the following;

- Business car leasing on a non-maintained contract over a three year term at 10,000 miles per annum.

- 3 months rental in advance followed by thirty-five subsequent rentals (38 equal payments in total)

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and other vehicle options can be added at an extra cost.

- The image shown may not represent the exact model.

- Pricing is subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier

2010 Renault Van range

Renault is updating its commercial van range for 2010 with their new Master, Trafic Phase 3 and the new Kangoo Van Maxi. The flagship of the range is their new Master with its bold new styling, stylish interior and rugged build.

The range also get a new 2.3 dCi engine in a choice of thee power outputs, (100, 125 and 150 bhp) with improved fuel economy of up to 4.1mpg. The front wheel drive version of the New Master returns 33mpg on the combined fuel cycle and servicing costs have also been reduced by 28% to help reduce operating costs for commercial fleet operators. The Master range also gets a fourth length option with a load capacity of 22 cubic metres and new 3.5 and 4.5 tonne versions with twin rear wheels.

2010 Renault Vans

The third-phase Trafic is also updated and is much more comfortable and driver friendly with new practical stowage spaces also offering a reduction in fuel consumption with its 2.0-litre dCi engine.

Finally the new Kangoo Van Maxi is available with two or five seats and offers a load volume of 4.6 cubic metres and a maximum load length at floor level of 2.90 metres. This latest addition to the range means that Renault now offers a compact van range in a choice of three wheelbases ensuring there should be a model to suit any commercial fleet operator. Renault contract hire pricing will be loaded once full vehicle pricing is confirmed by Renault.

Fiat Professional

Fiat Professional, the commercial vehicle arm of Fiat Group, has commissioned a new film sitcom called “The Fleet”. The first viewing of the three minute episode will be on Monday, March the 15th, in a special commercial break during News at Ten.

There will be a further nine episodes of the comedy broadcast on the Internet and the new innovative marketing campaign is the brainchild of marketing specialist krow, which has been appointed to the Fiat Professional UK advertising account.

The sitcom will follow the trials of Pete, played by top comedy actor Phil Cornwell, the fleet manager of Lightfoot Logistics. The script is written by Ali Crockett and David Scott and will feature a strong marketing message from Fiat Professional.

RHA Chief Executive said,”We have been campaigning for stronger enforcement for many years. Until May 2009 foreign operators had a free ride; no penalties were imposed, in practise, unless someone was actually killed. Today’s report highlights that while we have gone some way to closing the enforcement gap,there is still work to be done”.

Neil Greig, IAM Director of Policy and Research said,”The IAM believes we need to reassure the public that older drivers do not represent a disproportionate risk. Eight per cent of drivers are over 70 and they are involved in around four per cent of injury crashes. But 15 per cent of drivers are in their teens and 20s and they are involved in 34 per cent of injury crashes- a far higher number.

The IAM 2010 report on Older Drivers: Safe or Unsafe? can be found at their website.

TRACKER, the UK’s leading stolen vehicle recovery company, has helped the police in Warwickshire close down an organised car crime syndicate following the recovery of a stolen Volkswagen Golf GTi. The TRACKER system was activated when Mr Glover’s cars was stolen and led police to a large batch of stolen cars.

Mr Glover said,”I felt utterly shocked and confused when I received the automated movement alert from TRACKER, informing me of a possible unauthorised movement of my car. Thankfully, because of the movement alert, I was able to act quickly, and report the theft to Warwickshire Police. To my relief, it meant my car was found the very next day”.

Stuart Chapman, Police Relationship Manager for TRACKER said,”Not only did we recover Mr Glover’s car but 19 other stolen vehicles were found simultaneously”.

The TRACKER system works like a homing device and a covert transmitter is hidden in your car (or van) in one of several places around the vehicle. There is no aerial so a car thief will not know you have a TRACKER system installed. Many insurance companies will also look at reducing company (or private) vehicle insurance premiums if you have a TRACKER system installed in your vehicles.

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The Mazda BT50 diesel Single Cab 4×4 143bhp pick-up is an ideal workhorse for any small building company or gardening firm. Mazda contract hire for this model starts from only £183.74+VAT per month. Combined mpg is 33.2 and CO2 emissions are 233g/km.

Mazda BT50 pick-up contract hire terms are based on the following;

- Non-maintained business contract hire 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 subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier.