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Nissan resorts to output cut at Sunderland plant

Nissan, the Japanese auto giant, has decided to suspend Micra car production at its flagship Sunderland plant for several weeks.
The credit crisis is tightening its grip on the real economy and Nissan’s move is a pointer that the economy is heading towards recession.
The production cut at the Sunderland plant would be in force until Christmas, [...]

Pre-sold Nissan GT-R customers get introduced to super saloon

More than 1,300 owners of the pre-sold Nissan GT-R entered the final stages of Pan European driving programme where instructors from Silverstone International introduced them to the super saloon.
The 19-day programme at Germany’s Nurburgring is being held after more than 500 owners got acquainted with the super saloon for the first time at the home [...]

Volvo links up with British designer to create travel bag

Volvo in its quest for design has sought services of renowned British designer Ilse Crawford of Studioilse to create weekend travel bag in contemporary upholstery leather. The luggage represents Volvo’s dedication for design aligned with Scandinavian style of Volvo’s aesthetics.
Ilse Crawford has many creations to his credit including Cowshed brand and Cecconis restaurant and award [...]

Proton clearance cell offers £2500 off on Satria Neo 1.6 GSX

Proton autumn clearance sale is getting better day by day, with £2,500 off offer on Satria Neo 1.6 GSX till December 31, 2008.
Apart form a good bargain on a new car, customers would derive value for money form the new Proton. The three door supermini will cost £8,295 for the automatic transmission and £7,495 for [...]

Cadillac CTS on display at Royal Automobile Club

A new Cadillac CTS luxury saloon was lifted from Pall Mall street level to the height of Rotunda in the Royal Automobile Club with the help of hydraulic lifting ramps and electric winch for a privileged display from 20th to 29th October in the reception foyer of the club for celebrating centenary of Dewar Trophy [...]

Levante Caterham super-cars sold out ahead of production

Launched in spring 2008 and scheduled for production, all of the Caterham-based Levante super-cars have been sold out.
Costing £115,000 plus, the Levante is Caterham’s most powerful production. RS Performance, based in Hertfordshire, is hand-building only 8 of the cars in close co-ordination with Caterham Cars.
The Levante is equipped with uniquely design supercharged 2.4 litre 500+bhp [...]

Fiat 500 and Panda among top 10 best fuel economy cars

Two Fiat cars made it to the list of top 10 best fuel economy cars declared by the new Which? Complete Guide to Green Driving, establishing once again Fiat’s strong commitment to green environment.
The Which? Complete Guide conducts review of 100 most economical cars and provides practical guidelines on greener driving. It disclosed that one [...]

In spite of rise in UK car production industry braces for a fall

The UK car industry is bracing for a fall in spite of 2.4% rise in car production last month. Industry produced 142,606 cars, although new registrations dropped by more than 20%, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt stated that production was being curtailed to reflect global market’s demand [...]

Details of the forth coming new SEAT Exeo revealed

Following world debut at the Paris Motor Show, details of the SEAT Exeo were revealed along with more images.
The elegant class four-door car is scheduled for sale at the UK showroom in the first half of 2009.The Volkswagen Group Premium platform based SEAT Exeo would be the best choice for buyers who give top most [...]

The European ultra rare Koenigsegg CCXR Edition car arriving in the UK

October 30 will be the day that the 1018BPH Koenigsegg CCXR Edition makes its debut in the UK. The car is faster than the Bugatti Veyron but costs twice as much.
This ultra rare, bio-fuelled car would make the debut at MPH The Prestige and Performance Motor Show at London’s Earls Court.
The carbon fibre bodied car [...]