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Ford Fiesta Tops Sales Charts in March
The stylish, latest generation Ford Fiesta is Europe's top-selling car in March and for the first quarter 2010, according to figures released by JATO Dynamics. The Fiesta sold 68,630 units in Europe last month, a 25.8 per cent increase from March 2009 and almost 11,800 units ahead of its nearest rival (JATO Dynamics figures) Fiesta sales in March were the highest for... »
JAGUAR CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY WITH IMPRESSIVE 2010 MILLE MIGLIA ENTRY
Jaguar is continuing the celebration of its 75th anniversary with a strong entry at the 2010 Mille Miglia revival event. The company is represented by a total of 27 vehicles from around the world, including an impressive ‘works team’ of classic XK120, C-type and D-type models supported by Jaguar Cars... »
A victory of passion and precision. 70 years ago BMW won the Mille Miglia.
Munich. 70 years ago the racing department at BMW had only one thing on its mind: the 1st Gran Premio Brescia delle Mille Miglia. Five cars from Munich were registered for the big race, but preparations were not exactly worry-free. Indeed, the team ultimately faced a battle to get the cars ready... »
SMMT Launch Manifesto
Looking beyond 6 May, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has urged the next government to continue and enhance its support for the UK automotive industry, transforming the business environment through targeted incentives championing research and development and maximising the country’s skills resources. “The UK motor industry has managed to sustain vital industrial capability through the recession and is... »
Jaguar XF Sales Nearly Double in March
Jaguar's UK sales success has helped to boost the luxury car sector throughout the first quarter with a year on year improvement for both XF and XK. In the UK, 2522 XF were sold in March 2010 compared to 1294 the previous year, up 94.6 per cent. XK sales improved by 36.3 per cent,... »
Nissan Drives Major Commercial Partnership with the O2
Nissan Motor GB Ltd, today announced that it has become the Official Automotive Partner for The O2, the world’s most popular entertainment venue. The three year deal sees Nissan become The O2’s exclusive automotive partner with extensive branding rights across the whole of the 20 acre site and will include the creation of a Nissan Brand Centre, opening July 2010. Heralding a... »
Records Tumble for Kia in March
With new highs for the number of cars sold in the month and the quarter and best-ever retail market share figures set, March saw records tumbling like dominos for Kia. With 12,277 new cars sold across the country Kia recorded not just its best-ever March but its best-ever month in the UK new-car market. And that helped Kia to a record... »
BMW Group UK reports positive March and first quarter 2010 sales
For the first quarter, the BMW Group also reported a total sales volume of 35,864 vehicles, up 17 per cent compared to 30,618 vehicles sold in the first three months of last year. “This month concludes a very positive first quarter for BMW Group in the UK,” said Tim Abbott, Managing Director of BMW ... »
Fiat 500C Convertible – Prices & Range Announced
Fiat have just announced the prices and specification for the new Fiat 500C Convertible. Whilst the official launch isn't until June, ordering opens this Friday so that the vehicles will be available during the important Spring market. It also means that buyers will be able to enjoy open-top motoring throughout the summer months. In response to market... »
Fiat unveil the Fiat 500C Convertible…
Fiat previewed the new Fiat 500C at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. It's due to launch throughout Europe in the spring. The open-top 1957 model was the design cue for this gorgeous new state-of-the-art model. The new Fiat 500C is the same size as the standard model (3.55 m x 1.65 m x... »
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