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Scrappage Scheme Must Be Extended to Avoid 'Sudden and Damaging' Fall In New Car Sales

Scrappage Scheme Must Be Extended to Avoid 'Sudden and Damaging' Fall In New Car Sales

Glass's is calling on the Government to extend its Scrappage Scheme at least until next summer in order to avoid a very significant fall in new car sales and a consequent collapse in revenues for car manufacturers and retailers. ... Continue reading

Wide Range of Customisation Options for the Porsche Panamera

Wide Range of Customisation Options for the Porsche Panamera

Through Porsche Exclusive and Porsche Tequipment, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, enables the customer to refine and personalise all Porsche models individually and exclusively to his or her particular wishes beyond even the sophisticated range of standard features. The new Panamera is no exception to this rule ... Continue reading

Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4_e Stop/Start on Sale in Australia

Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4_e Stop/Start on Sale in Australia

The new entry level Freelander 2 TD4_e has been introduced into the Australian market, addressing the growing need for more fuel efficient vehicles. As such the TD4_e is the most fuel efficient Land Rover ever and is the worlds first SUV with an intelligent Stop/Start system. ... Continue reading

LTI Vehicles Resigns from the London Taxi Board

LTI Vehicles Resigns from the London Taxi Board

After careful consideration, LTI Vehicles have decided to resign from the London Taxi Board. ... Continue reading

Police Line Up at 2009 Classic Motor Show

Police Line Up at 2009 Classic Motor Show

Evenin' all... No matter what your age, whether you're from the Dixon of Dock Green, Z Cars or Juliet Bravo generation, there's bound to be a panda car or jam sandwich which will make you go all nostalgic at the 2009 Classic Motor Show, held from 13-15th November at Birmingham's NEC. And hopefully, for all the right re ... Continue reading

Ford Transit Sportvan Redefines White Van Man

Ford Transit Sportvan Redefines White Van Man

White Van Man is now has the ultimate drive thanks to the launch of the latest Ford Transit SportVan - available in white. The limited edition Ford Transit SportVan has been created for customers who want to make a bold statement. The model is based on the popular 260, short wheelbase Transit with front wheel drive, th ... Continue reading

BMW Group: Second-quarter EBIT of Euro 169 million

BMW Group: Second-quarter EBIT of Euro 169 million

The BMW Group recorded positive earnings in the second quarter 2009 despite the weak state of the global economy. "Our foresighted financial and cost management strategies are paying off", stated the Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Norbert Reithofer, on Tuesday in Munich. As with all companies operating ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Technician Hopes Skills Will Put Him on Top of the World

Mercedes-Benz Technician Hopes Skills Will Put Him on Top of the World

A Mercedes-Benz technician will be going for gold when he competes in the WorldSkills 'Olympics' in Canada in September. ... Continue reading

Volvo Car UK Succeeds in its Congestion Charge Challenge to the Mayor Of London

Volvo Car UK Succeeds in its Congestion Charge Challenge to the Mayor Of London

Following its challenge to The Mayor of London, Volvo Car UK has been successful in its bid to review the current Congestion Charge alternative fuel exemption that, Volvo believes, unfairly biases hybrid cars over other low-emitting vehicles. ... Continue reading

GM Announces Lease Program - Provides an Additional Consumer Financing Option for New Vehicle Purchases

GM Announces Lease Program - Provides an Additional Consumer Financing Option for New Vehicle Purchases

Detroit August 3, 2009; General Motors Company announced an expansion of leasing today with enhanced lease programs on select 2009 and 2010 Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevrolet models. The leases, offered by U.S. Bank, are part of a pilot program that includes select GM vehicles sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, ... Continue reading

US Senators See Support For "Cash for Clunker" $2 Billion Extension

US Senators See Support For "Cash for Clunker" $2 Billion Extension

WASHINGTON, Aug 3, 2009; U.S. Senate approval of a $2 billion extension of the "cash for clunkers" auto incentive brightened on Monday when two key lawmakers threw their support behind the initiative. The White House stepped up pressure on wavering senators by warning that the successful sales stimulus, which some, inc ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America's Central Region Reports an All-Time Record for July 2009

Hyundai Motor America's Central Region Reports an All-Time Record for July 2009

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced July sales of 8,629 in its Central Region, a new all-time record sales month for that region. Sales in the Central Region were up 21 percent over the same period one year ago and 60 percent over last month. "The combination of increasing consumer r ... Continue reading

Hybrid Ford Fusion Gets Excellent Rating in Consumer Reports, Now on Par With Toyota Camry Hybrid

Hybrid Ford Fusion Gets Excellent Rating in Consumer Reports, Now on Par With Toyota Camry Hybrid

Four and six-cylinder versions much improved, Audi Q5 tops tests of compact luxury SUVs YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new Ford Fusion Hybrid is now Consumer Reports' top-rated domestic sedan. Essentially tied with the Toyota Camry Hybrid, the Fusion Hybrid achieved an excellent 34 mpg overall in ... Continue reading

Chrysler to display new Fiat to enthusiast club

Chrysler to display new Fiat to enthusiast club

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: Bobb Rayner, Co-founder: Club FLU and “Fiat FreakOut” Phone: 856-384-4772 Email: bobbrayner@gmail.com John Montgomery, President: Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited Phone: 864-895-9991 E-mail: bertoneman@aol.com FIAT AUTOMOBILE ENTHUSIAST CLUB TO DISPLAY NEW FIAT A ... Continue reading

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