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Autogas: Converting your current car to run on LPG doesn't need to be a lengthy or costly process
(25/09/2008)

According to Autogas, converting your current car to run on LPG needn't be a lengthy or costly process and can offer both cost-saving and environmental benefits. Autogas National Marketing Coordinator, Chris Taylor, says many motorists consider the LPG conversion process to be complicated and expensive. The reality however is quite different. "LPG is by far the most widely available alternative fuel available in the UK, although it is surprising that so few manufacturers are currently prod... [more]

Audi: New Audi S4 outperforms its predecessor with a 30 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions
(24/09/2008)

The new Audi S4 will be making its Paris Show debut next month. It gives equally high priority to thrills and thrift thanks to a new six cylinder TFSI engine that not only outperforms its V8 predecessor but does so with a 30 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions and 29mpg-plus fuel economy. The new S4 and S4 Avant will open for order in November priced from approximately £36,000 and will reach their first UK customers in April 2009. The completely new 3.0-litre V6 shares its ‘TFSI’ designat... [more]

Audi: Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited announce record £1billion lending
(04/09/2008)

Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited is bucking all the trends in the current credit crunch by reporting record sales growth. Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited offers a range of finance and insurance products through registered retailers on the full range of new and used Volkswagen Group brands – Audi; Volkswagen; Volkswagen Commercial; Skoda; SEAT and Bentley. The UK company has announced that it has reached £1 billion of lending in 2008 five months ahead of target despite ... [more]

Audi: 5,000 Volkswagen, Audi and Škoda vehicles for Olympic Committee in Beijing
(11/08/2008)

As the exclusive Automobile Partner of the 2008 Olympic Games, Volkswagen Group China, together with its joint ventures Shanghai Volkswagen and FAW Volkswagen, officially handed over 5,000 vehicles to the Beijing Organizing Committee of the 2008 Olympic Games (BOCOG). The vehicles provide logistic support for the organizers, athletes, media and Olympic guests. Volkswagen technicians and service crews will supply round-the-clock support for the fleet, which comprises low-consumption, low-emis... [more]

Avis: Avis rental cars delivered straight to customers' doors
(05/08/2008)

Avis now delivers its cars straight to customers’ doors. The delivery service has long been available for Avis’ corporate and fleet customers and is now on offer to all 12 million households on mainland UK. Home Delivery is the latest in a long line of customer service improvements from the car rental company. Most notable this year include the launch of the Avis’ 3 Minute Promise, a time-saving service which guarantees customers’ rental car keys in less than three minutes, and Avis Business ... [more]

Avis: Top tips for a hassle-free holiday rental
(10/07/2008)

Have your previous car rental experiences been traumatic? Do you feel like you’ve been caught out, or over-charged? Eibhlin Payne, Head of Region South at Avis Rent a Car, shares her top tips on the Avis blog (www.wetryharder.co.uk) for a hassle-free holiday rental. * Book with a reputable company with a global presence for peace-of-mind that there is a HQ in your country of residence should you have any post-rental issues * Always make sure that you know what is included in the rat... [more]


Other car news

Car sales dive 21% in September: industry body (AFP via Yahoo! News)

New car sales dived 21 percent in September on a 12-month basis, data by an industry organisation showed on Monday amid worsening economic conditions.

Germany's Car Industry Crashes (Time Magazine)

The world's biggest exporter falters as the global financial crisis begins to bite

Super luxury car sales keep momentum (Business Standard India)

The effect of the subprime crisis that began to be felt around early 2007 hasn’t affected domestic sales of super luxury cars priced between Rs 1 and 3 crore.

PRESS RELEASE: Fitch On European RV Sales In Auto Industry (Nasdaq)

Fitch Ratings-London/Paris/Frankfurt-08 October 2008: Fitch Ratings say residual value (RV) risk in European auto loan and lease transactions may be impacted by adverse developments in the auto industry, such as higher fuel prices and falling car sales.

Auto industry slows in dull economy (KXAN 36 Austin)

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) -- The auto industry is among the industries hardest hit by the sluggish economy. Sales plunged last month partly because credit is so tight that many potential buyers can no longer get loans. That is having a disastrous effect on this country's car dealers.

Used car sales up despite poor economy (WAOW Wausau)

There used to be a time when a family got excited about buying a new car, truck, or van. But with Wall Street taking record plunges, more people are turning to used cars to save money.

Credit’s Crunch & Car Sales (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

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Czech car industry to grow despite demand slowdown (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News)

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Downturn is hurting cities' car dealerships (Ventura County Star)

Ventura County auto dealerships are reeling from the spillover of a nationwide economic collapse that is forcing them to consolidate or close. Business has fallen off so severely that cities — the ones that rely heavily on sales taxes generated by new- and used-vehicle purchases — are bracing for reduced revenue. A grim picture emerged last week from the auto dealerships in Thousand Oaks, ...

China's auto sales slump for second month as economy slows (People's Daily)

China's auto sales fell for the second month running affected by the slowing economy, figures released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed on Friday. September passenger car sales shrank 1.44 percent from September last year to 552,800 after the August sales contracted 6.24 percent from a year earlier. About 5.1 million passenger cars were sold in the year to ...





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