Mercedes-Benz has launched a new special edition, executive class car.

The C-Class SE has been brought about as a result of the successful E-Class Executive SE and is designed with the Mercedes sport grille with the integrated Benz star.

With New look alloy wheels, the C-Class SE Executive includes interior upgrades with an exterior styling pack and both the exhaust and boot lid will feature chrome finishing.

As standard, motorists can expect to find Hill Start Assist and adaptive brake lights, which work automatically – by beginning to flash if the motorist has to break unexpectedly.

It comes with an unlimited mileage warranty for three-years, as well as benefitting from the manufacturer’s roadside assistance package.

The Executive SE is around £574 plus VAT more expensive than the SE, but has extra features worth £2,200.

Mercedes-Benz Cars is a combination of Daimler AG passenger brands.

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For those Brits who intend on going to France to make a booze run – or maybe venturing to another part of Europe for the Christmas markets – the message is that the UK government will collect fines, issuing licence endorsements on other countries’ behalf.

The warning from RoadPilot is not to be in too much of a hurry, as you could get a speeding fine that counts on your British license.

James Flynn, chief executive officer of the company, said: "With almost 1,400 known speed camera sites in France alone, it is no wonder that more than half a million British motorists are flashed by French roadside cameras each year."

He explained that travelling too fast is easily done by motorists as they are using roads that are unfamiliar to them.

RoadPilot reports that fixed speeding cameras are responsible for around three million fines each year.

Vauxhall has launched a new eco-version of the Corsa.

Some of the specifications on the new greener model will include CO2 emissions of only 98g/km alongside having low petrol consumption of 76.3 mpg.

But the manufacturer claims that the alterations have not had an effect on the drive of the car, with the ecoFLEX boasting a 21 per cent increase in power when compared to the 1.3 CDTi turbodiesel.

The motor will be made available in Life and Club trim, with the price set to be revealed soon. Orders can be taken for the ecoFLEX from January of next year.

A five-door version is claimed to handle like a three door car, achieving 99g/km and comes complete with a Diesel Particulate Filter – responsible for driving down the output of harmful gases.

Vauxhall built its first motor in 1903 and stands today as a manufacturer on an international scale.

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New codes of practice have been granted approval by important industry bodies and the government.

The Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair has come about as the result of reported consumer unease relating to quality of work, customer service and pricing.

A system will mean consumer interests can be protected, as the guidelines will assist them in finding reputable garages which perform to high standards, with over 5,000 establishments having already signed up.

Associations, including the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) -which promotes and supports the interests of the UK automotive industry – and the Retail Motor Industry Federation have supported the code.

Chris Mason, Motor Code’s director, said: "We are pleased to have been recognised by [the] government and such influential industry bodies.

"A fifth of the UK’s garages have already signed up to the Service and Repair Code, ten per cent of which are independent service centres."

He added that the extra approval from crucial bodies would be likely to make more garages want to join the codes scheme.

A leading technology provider has been given a development contract for a new vehicle as part of the Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED) initiative.

The programme was launched by the US Army’s Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC).

It applies for the second part of the programme, which centres around design detail of a demo vehicle and adds to the first phase, where Ricardo implemented its Total Vehicle Fuel Economy engineering skills.

Paul Luskin, Ricardo’s chief programme engineer for FED and vehicle engineering manager, said: "The FED project leverages Ricardo’s experience and success in supporting the development of a broad range of military vehicles over several years."

He highlighted that TARDEC had noted the role that Ricardo had played in the Future Tactical Truck System, in which the company had triumphed in its carrying out of putting in advanced technology – working to improve the entire vehicle’s fuel efficiency.

TARDEC is responsible for the development, sustaining and integrating of appropriate technological solutions for all unmanned and manned Department of Defence ground systems.

New products have been added to the Ready to Run scheme from Citroen.

The programme already includes tippers, Luton vans, dropsides and much more.

Robert Handyside, commercial vehicle operations manager, said: "Tawe Coachbuilders will be supplying a unique, versatile, wheelchair-accessible minibus – KFS a high-payload, multi-purpose small plant carrier. Somers is introducing temperature-controlled box van bodies and Supertrucks is supplying a low-loading relay-based glass-carrying van."

He added that this move would serve to propel Ready to Run even further in front of the competition, with a selection of products that have been developed especially.

An example of what the industry can look forward to is given with the Flex-i-Trans system from Tawe. It is said to be a versatile mini-bus, which has a fully ISO M1-compliant floor system, exclusive to Citroen motors.

In some of the models from the company, the minibus can be changed from seating to wheelchair appropriate in a matter of seconds.

Citroen claims to be "leading the way in innovation and safety and redefining modern automotive technology".

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Car manufacturer Citroen has launched a new programme called the pan-European Business Centre.

The idea of the new facilities is to assist small to medium sized companies.

Opening such buildings is a result of a pilot operation conducted in 2008 in the UK, with such facilities aiming to offer high levels of sales and aftersales service.

Charles Peugeot, head of commercial vehicles, said: "Citroen recognises the importance of continuing to attract even more customers to the marque. At the same time, the company is ensuring that it continues to retain existing customers."

He added that something vital in achieving this is to provide support to the small and medium businesses.

It is hoped by the end of 2009 there will be 90 of the units open and they will act as a complement to the services already on offer thorough the Citroen dealer network.

The company also currently takes part in the government UK scrappage scheme.

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Essex has hosted the Kick It Out event by Ford for the fourth occasion this year.

The aim of the Dagenham-base event was to bring together celebrities in a bid to stamp out racism in football.

Piara Power, director of Kick It Out, said: "Once again Ford put on a fantastically engaging event.

"The relationship between Ford and Kick It Out goes from strength to strength and is a great demonstration of good corporate responsibility in action."

Keen footballers were given advice and tips about the game from the Professional Footballers’ Association’s Bobby Barnes and a former England striker.

It was Bower Park School that came out as the champs from the day as 11 of its students won the opportunity of being centre circle UEFA banner bearers on November 4th.

Some of the guests in attendance included singer Lemar and actor Winston Ellis.

The Ford Motor Company claims to have made "the single greatest contribution to the automotive manufacturing process" with its development of the moving assembly line, first used in America.

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A major car manufacturer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Barcelona.

The Renault-Nissan Alliance Barcelona have agreed to work together in an effort to champion "zero emission mobility".

Early this year, the country revealed plans to bring about the necessary working environment to enable the use of electric vehicles, in replacement of more traditionally used modes of transport.

Renault’s four Spanish production buildings are equipped with solar panels, meaning that their CO2 output is reduced by 169 tons when compared to what it would be if it came from a non-renewable energy source.

Ernesto Salas, public affairs director at Renault Spain, said: "This agreement strengthens the involvement of Renault in promoting zero-emission mobility in Spain which is a key market for us."

The Renault-Nissan Alliance was formed in 1999 with the aim of becoming one of the top three ranking motor producing companies worldwide, taking into consideration profit, quality and technology.

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A new programme relating to accidents has been launched by car manufacturers Fiat.

The Accident AfterCare service will cover both new and used vehicles for Fiat and Alfa Romeo car users in the UK.

Co-ordination of the scheme is to be managed centrally for the care package that aims to ensure repair works for the vehicles, in the event of an accident, are carried out through the company’s own repair network.

Rob Calver, parts and service director at Fiat Group Automobiles UK, said: "Business and profit improvement, linked to improving customer satisfaction levels, are a priority."

He added that the company believes by having such an scheme it will help to make sure that genuine parts are used for repairs and work carried out to the body of the vehicles will be of a high standard.

It would also mean that the parts fitted are sure to adhere to the Euro NCAP crash safety standards.

Fiat was established in 1899 and has produced over 400 different car models.

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