2010 Citroen Berlingo First

The popular Citroen Berlingo First 1.6 HDi 75hp 600kg panel van has been updated for 2010 with a significant specification boost. The van now comes with “Plus Pack” as a standard option and this adds remote control central locking, electric front windows and electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors.

In addition the 2010 Berlingo First specification model gains a near side sliding side load door as part of its standard equipment, to further improve access to the vehicle.

Charles Peugeot, head of commercial vehicles and business sector sales said,”The well proven Berlingo First continues to be a popular budget choice for van buyers. The latest Berlingo First specification upgrade will further enhance the appeal of this evergreen model”.

Festival of Speed

The 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed dates have been announced with the festival, “Viva Veloce – The Passion for Speed”, likely to be held between the 2nd and 4th July 2010.

This theme will celebrate Italy’s fascination with racing from Alfa Romeo to MV Agusta, Ascari to Agostini and Monza to the Mille Miglia. Italy as we know has always had a passion for racing and cars.

Running alongside the Italian theme the Goodwood festival will also celebrate 60 years of the Formula One World Championship.

Goodwood Festival of Speed founder,Lord March said,”It will be fabulous to have so many great cars and drivers here at Goodwood to celebrate our Italian-flavoured Viva Veloce! theme for 2010. I look forward with much anticipation to seeing some of the greatest drivers, riders and machines in action”.

New Santa Fe

The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe has been revised with a new engine, more equipment and a more stylish look, yet remarkably Hyundai has managed to reduce the list price as well.

This big, practical, family car offers 969 litres of load space in the five-seat version, rising to 2,247 litres with all seats folded. The new 2.2-litre direct injection “R” engine offers 194bhp and takes the Sante Fe from 0-62mph in only 9.8 seconds.

This is not at the expense of fuel as the vehicle breaks the 40mpg barrier however CO2 emissions start from 176g/km (albeit a drop from the previous model). The automatic version of this new Santa Fe comes with an “Eco Drive Indicator” to monitor fuel efficiency and other standard equipment for the entry model (Style) includes 17-inch alloy wheels, reversing sensors, ESP and air-conditioning. Step up to the Premium model and you can get 18-inch alloy wheels, dual climate control, heated leather seats with electric adjustment plus automated lights and wipers.

All in all this new Santa Fe provides you with a lot of car for your money and Hyundai car leasing prices should be loaded shortly.

Transit Connect

The best of the vehicle diagnostics companies will be at Workshop 2010 in April next year, with an aim to show visitors how to maintain their commercial vehicles at peak efficiency.

Top diagnostic companies like Autodiagnos, Crpton, Texa and V-Tech will joined by suppliers of ATL’s and lifting gear (i.e. Gemco, Maha and Stertil) in Hall 4 of ”The Commercial Vehicle Operator Show” at the NEC in Birmingham.

For more information visit www.cvoperatorshow.com or www.workshop.co.uk