UK Automotive Industry News from autoindustry.co.uk

Wednesday 18th November 2009

Britain to become a nation of one car families
The motoring organisation's annual 'Cost of Motoring Index' finds the cost of motoring for Britain?s 30 million drivers has reduced over the year.
Bangers Ready for Auction Action
Cars from this year?s Bangers 4 BEN will be sold in a special auction at BCA Blackbushe on Wednesday 18 November.
Reilly suggests UK plants are safe
Nick Reilly, has hinted that the UK?s Vauxhall manufacturing plants will stay open under the company?s new restructuring plan.
Vacancies in motor retail fall in 2009
Available jobs in the retail motor trade have nearly halved in 2009.
Ford welcome the wind of change
Ford have put two wind turbines into action at its plant in Belgium.
CO2Sense Yorkshire in free biodiesel project
Yorkshire has announced it is backing a demonstration project for a recycled fuel oil.
Toyota IQ?s set to eye up traffic
A supplier of traffic-surveillance cars to local police forces has started trialling Toyota iQs, with a view to replacing its current small-car fleet.
Vauxhall boss to meet government and unions over jobs
Opel boss Nick Reilly will today meet with Lord Mandelson and the Unite union to discuss the company's long-term plans for Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port and Luton plants
The dangers of buying part-worn tyres
Sensible tyre safety advice from mytres.co.uk.
Volkswagen voted Europe?s best carmaker
Volkswagen has been voted the best volume European carmaker by visitors to the leading car review website, RoadTestReports.co.uk.
Jaguar Land Rover get 170 million pound loan from GE Capital
GE Capital signed an agreement with Jaguar Land Rover to provide a working capital facility of up to 170 million pounds for a five-year term.
IMI announces changes to its governance structure
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced a number of planned changes to its governance structure.
4x4s named and shamed
Used Car Expert magazine reveals the top and bottom depreciators for 4x4 category over last 3 years.
Suzuki network expands further with new dealer for newbury
Mazda UK Signs New Paint and Distribution Deals
Two new bodyshop distributors have been appointed by Mazda UK as part of a drive to improve the service to Mazda?s 150-strong dealer network.