SAIC to Suspend UK Plant Until 2010
31 Aug 2009, 14:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Similar to Chinese rivals, SAIC is sketching plans to launch cars across Europe. But the company has an entirely new market strategy and, according to recent reports, it wants to avoid the global re...
Dacia UK Launch Possible in 2010
27 Aug 2009, 08:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault's Dacia low-cost brand might arrive in the United Kingdom as soon as 2010, officials of the French manufacturer hinted. Basically, Renault delayed the UK launch of the Romanian brand be...
Hyundai i10 UK Pricing Increased
26 Aug 2009, 09:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Hyundai i10, one of the most successful models sold by the South Korean manufacturer in the United Kingdom, is a bit more expensive starting this month as the parent company decided to increase pric...
NFDA Calls for Scrappage Extension
25 Aug 2009, 13:32 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The motors which drove the world automotive industry forward these past few months are running low on fuel. With funding running out for most of the scrappage incentives set in place by governments,...
Scrapping Scheme Slows UK's Car Industry Collapse
21 Aug 2009, 13:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The United Kingdom car production decline has been slowed down by the scrapping incentives offered by the government, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is claiming. Still, the figures a...
Greyhound Comes to the UK
20 Aug 2009, 13:38 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Travelers across the UK will next month have the chance to take a ride in the legendary Greyhound buses, as the American icon will enter service in the country in an attempt to take advantage of the...
Honda Civic Si Launched in the UK
18 Aug 2009, 06:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Japanese manufacturer Honda today launched in the UK a new version of the Civic that comprises a series of sporty upgrades over the stock models. Codenamed Si, the new Civic is only available for th...
Tata Managed to Secure Private Funding for JLR
11 Aug 2009, 10:01 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / To the "delight" of the British government, Indian car maker Tata Motors announced it has managed to gather private sector funding for the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). This private funding is ...
150,000 Cars Sold Through UK Scrappage
11 Aug 2009, 09:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Scrappage schemes brought significant changes all over the world, as governments encouraged buyers to purchase new and greener models with cash vouchers offered in exchange for trading-in old cars. ...
FLA Calls for UK Government's Help
10 Aug 2009, 18:05 UTC · By: Alexandru Radu Chis / The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has released reports showing a stabilization in the plummeting drop of consumer motor finance demand. Because of the constricted economy, fewer and fewer ...
Mazda Assists Dealers in Financial Management
10 Aug 2009, 09:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mazda is making a new step towards a a healthy recovery from the collapsing market with a campaign at dealerships who encounter difficulties in managing their finances. The Japanese manufacturer pla...
Ford Fiesta Still Runs High in the UK
6 Aug 2009, 12:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford Fiesta is still a successful model around the world and keep setting sales record in countries where governments are offering cash incentives for fuel-efficient models. In the United Kingdom fo...
GM UK Drops Masterlease, New Path with ALD Automotive
5 Aug 2009, 09:01 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The UK branch of American manufacturer GM announced today it has form a partnership with ALD Automotive to manage its Private Label Leasing operation, including Vauxhall Leasing, Saab Contract Hire ...
Police Car Line-Up at Classic Motor Show
5 Aug 2009, 06:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The upcoming 2009 Classic Motor Show, held November 13 to 15 at Birmingham will witness a somewhat odd display of six british Police cars, but not the ones you see on the road today, but those which...
2010 Audi S5 Convertible UK Pricing Revealed
3 Aug 2009, 15:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Audi recently announced UK pricing for the 2010 S5 convertible, the flagship model which is going to be offered with a price tag of 42,245 pounds (49,750 euros) including all taxes and fees. First d...
Daihatsu Leaves China
31 Jul 2009, 09:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While other automakers see rivers of milk and honey in China and try anything possible to expand their presence in the country, Daihatsu is continuously losing ground following the economic chaos. A...
Cash for Clunkers Destined for Success
28 Jul 2009, 08:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kicked off yesterday, Cash for Clunkers, or officially known as CARS - Car Allowance Rebate System, is already drawing high interest among Americans who are willing to trade-in their old car and pur...
Subaru Forester 2.0D SureTrak Special Edition Launched
24 Jul 2009, 12:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Subaru has just introduced a special edition Forester in the United Kingdom that is already available to dealerships across the country. Just as one would expected when hearing about a special editi...
Nissan Adds 100 New Staff in the UK
23 Jul 2009, 07:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Things are going pretty well for Nissan who is getting increased demand for its vehicles all around the world. The best example comes straight from the UK, a country in which the Japanese manufactur...
Half of UK Scrappage Money Used Up
22 Jul 2009, 13:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The British scrapping program is going impressively well and the money is slowly running out. Almost half of the cash offered by the UK government for the scrapping scheme has been used by automaker...