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Carmony: Budget conscious Brits happy to pay less up front than consider how much a car might cost to run in the long term
(26/07/2010)

With the cost of crude oil pushing fuel prices ever higher, and the Emergency Budget expected to produce the double-whammy of VAT and car tax increases, drivers’ wallets are likely to be hit hard. According to recent research, despite the harsh economic climate, only half of Brits consider running costs when buying their next car. Findings also showed that 22% of Brits regretted buying their car soon after purchasing it because it was expensive to run! The research commissioned by Carmony.co.... [more]

Citroen: Citroën's DS3 and New C3 make their debuts at this year's Mobility Roadshow
(10/06/2010)

Citroën's DS3 and New C3 will make their debuts at this year’s Mobility Roadshow, which will take place at the East of England Showground near Peterborough, from 1st to 3rd July. With a total of 14 vehicles on display, Citroën will also showcase the C3 Picasso, C4 Picasso, Grand C4 Picasso, Nemo Multispace, Berlingo Multispace and C5 - which have all helped Citroën to become one of theUK’s largest vehicle suppliers to the mobility sector. Citroën will present the following vehicles at The Mo... [more]

Clive Sutton: Confidence is returning to the luxury car sector
(24/05/2010)

According to Clive Sutton's second Market Report into the world of luxury cars, a surge in Supercar values is a sure sign of confidence returning to the luxury car sector. Some of the ground covered within the report includes: • Why cars from 2008 and 2009 are now worth more than they were a year ago • The effect on values through people hanging onto their cars for longer as a result of the recession • How servicing and repairs might have been neglected in seemingly 'bargain buys' ... [more]

Carmony: Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible
(17/05/2010)

Britain is the biggest convertible vehicle market in Europe, despite the notoriously unreliable weather. According to statistics from Carmony.co.uk, the Mazda MX5 is the most popular convertible, ranking highest in the top 10 most searched models. Top 10 most searched for convertibles, by model are: 1. Mazda MX5 2. MG MGTF 3. BMW 3 Series 4. MINI Cooper 5. Lotus Elise 6. Volvo C70 7. BMW M3 8. Saab 9-3 9. Ferrari 360 10. BMW 1 Series Top 10 most searched for convertib... [more]

Chevrolet: Chevrolet introduces Captiva LTZ
(14/05/2010)

Chevrolet's new Captiva LTZ combines great looks, fabulous levels of equipment and Chevrolet’s iconic 100-year old heritage with a price tag that’s most definitely not premium – at £27,305 for the manual (£28,630 for the auto), the LTZ is almost £20,000 cheaper than an entry-level BMW X5 or Range Rover Sport, yet wants for nothing in the standard equipment lists. Equipped with full leather, climate control, cruise control, electrically-adjustable driver’s seat, automatic lights and wipers, bo... [more]

Citroen: Citroen announces 3 year 35,000 mile free servicing offers for C1 city car and C3 supermini
(13/05/2010)

Citroën has announced the introduction of 3 year/35,000 mile free servicing offers - on the chic, frugal C1 city car and the stylish, modern new C3 supermini. The highly specified, low CO2 and fuel efficient Citroën C1 range is available from just £6,995, and now includes the choice of 3 years’ free servicing or a £200 contribution towards the first year’s annual insurance premium with Citroën Comprehensive Motor Insurance. All models also benefit from zero rated road tax. The brand new ... [more]


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Obama: Bailout saved U.S. auto industry
DETROIT — A year after the government's big auto-industry bailouts, President Barack Obama on Friday trumpeted increased car sales and progress on battery-powered vehicles as a beacon of success in his administration's battle to revive the U.S. economy.

Obama: Auto bailouts saved industry, jobs
DETROIT—A year after the government’s big auto-industry bailouts, President Barack Obama on Friday trumpeted increased car sales and progress on battery-powered vehicles as a beacon of success in his administration’s battle to revive a hurting U.S. economy.

Obama hails auto bailout as good news in Michigan
A year after the government's big auto-industry bailouts, President Barack Obama on Friday trumpeted increased car sales and progress on battery-powered vehicles as a beacon of success in his administration's battle to revive a hurting U.S. economy. But his upbeat assessment can't mask daunting challenges for U.S. automakers and painfully high unemployment.

Argentina car industry recession-proof
The car industry in Argentina has remained immune to the global economic crisis, maintaining an increase both in sales and in productions this year.

Penske: Fleet sales powering auto industry's sales increase
While auto sales have rebounded since last year's downturn, that surge is being driven by fleet sales to rental companies and other businesses, said Roger Penske, CEO of Penske Automotive Group.

Obama touts comeback of auto industry
DETROIT (AP) - A year after the government's big auto-industry bailouts, President Barack Obama on Friday trumpeted increased car sales and progress on battery-powered vehicles as a beacon of success in his administration's battle to revive a...

CREA cuts home sales forecast
Canadian home sales will decline 1.2% this year, not increase as previously forecast, the industry group said on Friday, but average prices should increase more than it forecast earlier

Obama says U.S. auto industry 'growing strong' after bailout
President Barack Obama, speaking at auto plants here Friday, praised the recovery of the embattled U.S. auto industry and celebrated the tough choices he says made a comeback possible.

Analysts expect rebound in July car sales
Surprisingly, consumers are heading to dealerships despite the lack of incentives from auto makers.

Weekly Address: President Obama Hails Successes of the Restructuring of the Auto Industry, Calls on GOP Leaders to ...
WASHINGTON – In this week’s address, President Obama praised the successes of the auto industry restructuring.  When his administration decided to invest in the American car companies, some said such a move was bound to fail.  But since GM and Chrysler have emerged from bankruptcy, the auto industry has added 55,000 jobs – the strongest growth in 10 years – and for the first time since 2004, all ...





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