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Mercedes SLK 2LOOK Edition UK Pricing
Mercedes SLK 2LOOK Edition UK Pricing

10 Jun 2009, 08:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes has just announced pricing for the SLK 2LOOK Edition, a model that was officially shown to the world in March at the Geneva Motor Show. With the production series limited at 150 units, each...

 
Magna Could Move Ampera Production Outside the UK
Magna Could Move Ampera Production Outside the UK

9 Jun 2009, 10:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Bad news for the United Kingdom: Magna International, the new Opel/Vauxhall owner, might move the Ampera production, initially projected to take place at the Ellesmere Port factory in Cheshire, outs...

 
MINI John Cooper Works Clubman Launched in the UK
MINI John Cooper Works Clubman Launched in the UK

9 Jun 2009, 08:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / MINI yesterday announced the official debut of the John Cooper Works Clubman in the United Kingdom, one year later compared to all other markets. The reason? Pretty awkward since the UK is MINI'...

 
Superwomen Lift Renault Clio Off a Boy
Superwomen Lift Renault Clio Off a Boy

5 Jun 2009, 15:31 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Any mother is capable of doing extraordinary things when their child is in danger, but at the same time, how often do you hear about two women lifting a 1.1 ton car to save a kid? Donna McNamee a...

 
2010 Renault Koleos UK Specifications
2010 Renault Koleos UK Specifications

5 Jun 2009, 14:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Renault has just announced UK specifications for the 2010 Koleos, a compact SUV that comes with several equipment upgrades over its predecessor. According to figures given by the French manufacturer...

 
‘Butt Hole Road’ Residents Changed the Street’s Name
‘Butt Hole Road’ Residents Changed the Street’s Name

2 Jun 2009, 16:39 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / It was about time for changing the Butt Hole road name, since its residence had only unpleasant repercussions because of it. From the young groups who made rude jokes about it to many delivery co...

 
Europe's Scrappage Save the Day
Europe's Scrappage Save the Day

2 Jun 2009, 14:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Or at least this is how it looks like. Thanks to the implementation of scrappage schemes across the continent, sales in May are no longer as low as we have got used to from the previous months. Over...

 
UK Loves Scrappage...
UK Loves Scrappage...

29 May 2009, 09:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / ...no offense. The United Kingdom's recently introduced scrappage scheme is the mother of all such incentives, as according to the data submitted so far, some 35,000 people have went for it. Si...

 
Mitsubishi Debuts 5-Year Scrappage Programme
Mitsubishi Debuts 5-Year Scrappage Programme

27 May 2009, 13:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just after the United Kingdom announced government incentives for people who are willing to give up their old car in exchange for a new and less-polluting vehicle, Mitsubishi goes one step further a...

 
UK Scrappage Scheme Brings Ford 3,000 Orders
UK Scrappage Scheme Brings Ford 3,000 Orders

19 May 2009, 14:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The newest addition to the government incentives meant to boost new car sales, the one in the UK, does nothing but to confirm that those who asked for it were right. Take Ford, for instance. The Am...

 
Alfa Romeo MiTo for £146.50/Month
Alfa Romeo MiTo for £146.50/Month

19 May 2009, 13:27 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Taking advantage of the newly debuted scrappage scheme in the UK, Alfa Romeo comes with a killer deal for its latest addition, the MiTo. Motorists in the UK can get behind the wheel of one of these ...

 
Honda Workers Agree with 3% Pay Cut
Honda Workers Agree with 3% Pay Cut

18 May 2009, 12:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Honda is still struggling to tackle the economic recession and, as part of its efforts, it recently asked workers at the Swindon factory to agree with a temporary 3 percent pay cut. The reason? Hond...

 
British Scrappage Scheme Debuted Today
British Scrappage Scheme Debuted Today

18 May 2009, 12:25 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The long-awaited long-talked about UK scrappage scheme has come into effect today, raising the number of European countries who mix the need for the renewal of the national car park with the need to...

 
Nissan Expands UK Production, Creates New Jobs
Nissan Expands UK Production, Creates New Jobs

18 May 2009, 09:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Since we're living during recession times, reports telling us about companies that lower production and fire hundreds or maybe thousands of workers are quite natural. However, Nissan expects to...

 
Ford Expects New Car Sales to Explode with Spain Incentives
Ford Expects New Car Sales to Explode with Spain Incentives

14 May 2009, 10:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While Renault's bosses insisted that the Spanish government isn't helping automakers as it should, Ford expects new car sales to be increased by 400,000 units thanks to incentives offered ...

 
Suzuki Joins the Scrappage... Scheme
Suzuki Joins the Scrappage... Scheme

12 May 2009, 14:57 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / As was to be anticipated, manufacturers have already begun to flock to the recently-announced soon-to-come-into-effect scrappage scheme. The fastest of them all was Skoda, who announced their entry ...

 
Chevrolet Drives Forward GM's Sales
Chevrolet Drives Forward GM's Sales

11 May 2009, 14:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Chevrolet is indeed a core brand for the American car giant and continues to drive the company's total sales forward in every single market. In the UK for example, Chevrolet's sales grew u...

 
Skoda Goes after UK Scrappage
Skoda Goes after UK Scrappage

8 May 2009, 15:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The UK scrappage scheme, set to come into effect starting May 18 has sent shockwaves of excitement throughout Europe. The success such an incentive had in Germany has made manufacturers on the Old c...

 
UK Car Sales, Down in April, Down in Q1
UK Car Sales, Down in April, Down in Q1

7 May 2009, 10:48 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The pressure doesn't seem to ease up on the British automotive industry. The country has registered in April its 11th consecutive month in which negative sales figures were registered. This tim...

 
Chrysler Debuts Special Edition Grand Voyager
Chrysler Debuts Special Edition Grand Voyager

7 May 2009, 09:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The British branch of Chrysler today announced a new special edition of the popular Grand Voyager which comes with numerous exterior and interior upgrades. The car was especially introduced to celeb...