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Spyker Starts Sportscar Production in the UK
Spyker Starts Sportscar Production in the UK

10 Feb 2010, 08:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Spyker, who's 99 percent the new Saab owner, will produce the new Aileron model in Coventry in a plant run by its supplier CPP Manufacturing. The site, which previously hosted production of som...

 
Jaguar Gets Class Leading Residuals
Jaguar Gets Class Leading Residuals

9 Feb 2010, 17:14 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Jaguar just got some good news, as the Indian owned automaker will get class leading residual values for its future XJ model. According to EurotaxGlass experts, the new XJ which will be launched in ...

 
UK Extends Scrappage Scheme Until End of March
UK Extends Scrappage Scheme Until End of March

9 Feb 2010, 15:30 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Car manufacturers who operate in the UK can be nothing but pleased with the government's decision to extend the country's scrappage schem by adding an extra month and pushing the deadline ...

 
Bentley Continental Flying Star Teased Before Geneva
Bentley Continental Flying Star Teased Before Geneva

9 Feb 2010, 14:10 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / It’s been quite a year for the super car segment, as several automakers decided to enrich their line-ups with new models or versions that would further improve their image in the eyes of world...

 
Infiniti to Offer Financial Service in the UK
Infiniti to Offer Financial Service in the UK

8 Feb 2010, 13:44 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Infiniti says that one of its main concerns for the future is improving the experience of owning and running one of its cars, so it is always looking for new ways of making their clients happier. In...

 
Vauxhall Offers Swappage Scheme in UK
Vauxhall Offers Swappage Scheme in UK

6 Feb 2010, 05:03 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / It’s clear that government incentives had a very important role in last year’s sales. Everybody admits it, and some automakers actually got very worried that without those money, sales w...

 
Land Rover January Sales Grow in the UK
Land Rover January Sales Grow in the UK

5 Feb 2010, 10:51 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / This year is off to a good start on most auto markets, as some car dealers have seriously improved their sales figures compared to the same period last year. Going in the same direction, Land Rover&...

 
Kia UK Gets Best January Sales in History
Kia UK Gets Best January Sales in History

5 Feb 2010, 07:35 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Kia not only registered a great 2009 in the US, but also has a great start in 2010. The Korean manufacturer has just recorded its best-ever January sales in the UK, delivering 5030 cars to their cus...

 
Volvo UK Partnered with Snowbombing 2010
Volvo UK Partnered with Snowbombing 2010

4 Feb 2010, 13:30 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Volvo had a great year in the UK, so the Swedish car manufacturer is now trying his best to keep things up. In order to attract some attention from the young people, Volvo UK decided to partner with...

 
Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter Heads to UK
Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter Heads to UK

4 Feb 2010, 08:45 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Don’t get all excited yet, as Suzuki’s machine will not go on sale, but it will be showcased in London’s Living Room, City Hall, ahead of fleet tests in the UK to begin. First pres...

 
Tesla Roadster Right-Hand Drive Launched in London
Tesla Roadster Right-Hand Drive Launched in London

3 Feb 2010, 15:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla announced today the launch of the right-hand drive version of it still single production model, the Roadster. In the UK, the Roadster will start at &poun...

 
Limited Edition Peugeot 207 S16 Launched
Limited Edition Peugeot 207 S16 Launched

3 Feb 2010, 09:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kris Meeke's fans finally have a chance to drive a car similar to the 2009 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) champion's by purchasing the special edition 207 S16. However, don't ...

 
Mercedes-Benz Increase UK Market Share
Mercedes-Benz Increase UK Market Share

1 Feb 2010, 10:37 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Despite the worst recession the UK has seen in over 60 years, Mercedes-Benz managed to increase its market share in the 1.8 tonne - 3.5 tonne segment. The German automaker managed to get a market sh...

 
UK 1000 Registration Plate Sold for 80,000 GBP
UK 1000 Registration Plate Sold for 80,000 GBP

30 Jan 2010, 09:03 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / It seems that the British just love personalized number plates, as it has been proven on different occasions that they are willing to pay incredible amounts of money for one which will fit their per...

 
Fiat 500 Gets Business Award
Fiat 500 Gets Business Award

29 Jan 2010, 14:02 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Though it has been on the market for two years, the Fiat 500 continues to gather trophies. This year, the little crowd pleaser managed to win the BusinessCar "City Car" award for the secon...

 
Ford Supplies Fiesta to AA Driving School
Ford Supplies Fiesta to AA Driving School

28 Jan 2010, 15:16 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / The British love Ford. So it’s only natural the company would supply cars for the AA Driving School fleet, especially as they’ve been doing this for a few years now. The car manufacturer...

 
F1 Academy To Be Launched by Hamilton
F1 Academy To Be Launched by Hamilton

28 Jan 2010, 14:38 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / Anthony Hamilton, the father of 2008 F1 world champion Lewis, has a new business idea: the man decided to run a fleet of 2009-spec F1 cars and offer young drivers the chance to gain experience in cu...

 
UK’s A-Roads Too Dangerous, Report Says
UK’s A-Roads Too Dangerous, Report Says

28 Jan 2010, 13:36 UTC · By: Alex Vasile / A report made by the Road Safety Foundation and paid for by UK’s Highway Agency shows that two-thirds of the one-lane roads are below acceptable in terms of safety standards. The report which...

 
Honda Motorcycles Extends Winter Finance Offers in the UK
Honda Motorcycles Extends Winter Finance Offers in the UK

28 Jan 2010, 10:01 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Honda’s British division announced it will move on with the three winter finance offers until March 31, 2010. Across all three finance offers, customers have the flexibility of increasing the ...

 
Honda Insight Hybrid for £199 Per Month
Honda Insight Hybrid for £199 Per Month

27 Jan 2010, 11:01 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Honda’s British division launched a new financing package offer, aiming to make the Insight the most affordable hybrid car on the UK market. British customers can now get their own Insight SE ...