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Show Report: CV Show 2012
What a cracking event the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show turned out to be, thanks in no small part to Ford… Read More
Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Long-Term Test 1
We has just taken delivery of a Mitsubishi L200 4x4 Club Cab for long-term appraisal… Read More
Ford Transit ECOnetic Brief Test
We’ve been putting a SWB 100hp 2.2TDi Euro 5 Transit 280 ECOnetic through its paces… Read More
Renault Kangoo ZE 2011 European Launch
Renault is at the forefront of manufacturers offering a mass produced factory-built electric van… Read More
Fuso Canter 2011 European Launch
Fuso has completely revamped its range of light and heavy truck Canter chassis and chassis crew cabs… Read More
Iveco Daily 2011 European Launch
Iveco has introduced new, latest generation diesels to its Daily range, along with detail changes inside and out… Read More
Ford Transit 2011 European Launch
Ford takes the iconic Transit to the next stage with an all-new range of 2.2-litre Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Volkswagen Crafter 2011 UK Launch
VW’s large panel van has undergone a serious makeover with changes to the front-end styling and the cab interior, as well as new Euro 5 diesels… Read More
Ford Transit Connect Electric Brief Test
We spent a day with the battery-powered Connect to get a better idea of what it’s like to live with in its natural, urban environment. Read More
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL Brief Test
Currently undergoing trials with selected fleet customers in the UK, we managed to get behind the wheel of a battery-powered Vito E-CELL… Read More
Mahindra acquires major stake in SsangYong
Indian manufacturer Mahindra has taken control of 70 per cent of Korean-based SsangYong, securing its future as a global vehicle manufacturer. Ssangyong’s future in the UK is also assured thanks to new investment in the importing company.Led by Paul Williams, managing director of the current importer, Koelliker UK, the new business is to be called SsangYong Motor UK (SYMUK). It has been created from the purchase of shares in Koelliker UK from the Italian-based Gruppo Koelliker by European automotive distribution company Bassadone Automotive Group. All employees of Koelliker UK will transfer to the new business with immediate effect.
“This is superb news for our dealers and customers who have been so loyal to the brand,” said Williams. “Shipments of the new Korando, as well as 2012 specification Rexton 2 and Rodius models will begin to arrive within the next few weeks. In addition to the current model line up, SsangYong is actively working on a number of new products, including range extensions to Korando as well as an electric vehicle. The first of these will be seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.”
As with the current Rexton 4x4, SsangYong will be offering light commercial variants of the revised 2012 models with either manual or auto transmissions. It is expected that the manufacturer will use Frankfurt to showcase its SUT1 sports utility pick-up — which was shown in concept form at this year’s Geneva Show — in market-ready trim. See previous News Story.
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