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Suzuki: Suzuki announces new GSX-R1000 K9
(29/09/2008)

Suzuki has unveiled an all-new GSX-R1000 K9 Supersport model, alongside the new Gladius 650 and Intruder 1500 models. The new GSX-R1000 K9 boasts an all-new compact engine, shorter wheelbase and new styling. With significant changes in the engine department, the new GSX-R features a more over-square bore and stroke (74.5mm x 57.3mm), larger, titanium valves, a higher compression ratio (now 12.8:1 as opposed to the K8's 12.5:1), and 12 hole fuel injectors, to deliver a finer fuel mist for more... [more]

Subaru: New Boxer Diesel engine for Subaru's Forester And Impreza
(16/09/2008)

Subaru’s new Boxer Diesel engine will appear for the first time in both the new Forester and Impreza at the 2008 Paris Motor Show (October 4-19). Meanwhile, other highlights include a Subaru Impreza WRX2008 replica plus the Subaru R1e and G4e electric cars. There will also be a 50th Anniversary Display showcasing the original Subaru 360 minicar. Both the new Forester SUV and Impreza five-door will be unveiled featuring Subaru’s new 2.0 litre Boxer Diesel engine. The world’s first horizo... [more]

smart: 6ft 7in motorist downsizes to smart fortwo passion cabrio
(09/09/2008)

A 6ft 7in motorist has found that his new smart fortwo certainly doesn’t fall short when it comes to space or saving money. Keith Edwards, who is a member of the Tall Persons Club GB & Ireland, opted to downsize to his smart fortwo passion cabrio when he could no longer justify the running costs, or the need, of a large saloon as his company vehicle. The Business Development Manager for Atomic DMS (ECi2 Europe) who lives in Copplestone, near Crediton, has found his 71hp model to be a perfe... [more]

Subaru: Subaru unveils the Saloon version of its new Boxer Diesel Legacy
(25/08/2008)

Subaru has unveiled the Saloon version of its new Boxer Diesel Legacy. Launched earlier in the year in the Legacy Sports Tourer and Outback, the boxer-diesel-engine for a passenger car offers refinement, throttle response and fuel economy coupled with ultra-low emissions. The new Saloon is priced from £19,995 on-the-road and is available in the three trim levels of 2.0D R, 2.0D RE and 2.0D REn. It joins the Subaru Legacy Sports Tourer and Outback crossover mid-sized estates which were launche... [more]

Suzuki: Swift Global Production Exceeds One Million Units
(21/08/2008)

Suzuki launched the Swift less than four years ago. Global production has recently passed the one million mark. Vehicles sold in Europe are built at Suzuki’s plant in Hungary which has so far contributed more than 306,000 to the total. Since launch in the UK, over 36,500 Swifts have been sold and it accounts for around 50 per cent of the sales mix. Swift is global in outlook and production – it was first built in Japan, followed by Hungary, China, India and more recently Indonesia and Malaysi... [more]

Smart: Smart fortwo celebrates 10th birthday
(15/08/2008)

On July 2, 1998, a vehicle with an entirely new concept first rolled off the assembly line: the smart fortwo. On that date an extraordinary success story commenced in Hambach, France. Until now, the compact two-seater has become the vehicle of choice of more than 900,000 customers in 37 countries. The smart fortwo soon got cult status and is the only automobile which is still in production to be displayed at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Since beginning of 2008 the smart is being successfully... [more]


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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.

U.K. Car Sales Fall 21% as Consumer Confidence Wanes (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. car sales fell 21 percent in September, the fifth consecutive monthly decline, as an economic slowdown discouraged consumers from making large purchases.

Credit squeeze hits car sales (Calcutta News)

Retail car sales by the Indian automobile industry have been hit hard by the squeeze on retail financing as banks have stopped hardselling car loans in the current economic climate, say auto industry representatives.

New car sales suffer worst Sept drop since 1999 (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

New car sales fell by a fifth in September from their level the same time last year, the worst September annual drop since 1999 and further evidence that the credit crunch is keeping buyers out of showrooms.

Credit squeeze hits car sales (New Kerala)

By Varada Bhat, Mumbai, Oct 5: Retail car sales by the Indian automobile industry have been hit hard by the squeeze on retail financing as banks have stopped hardselling car loans in the current economic climate, say auto industry representatives.

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-10-06 12:25 UPDATE 1-UK new car sales suffer worst Sept drop since 1999 (Interactive Investor)

LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - New car registrations in Britain fell by an annual 21.2 percent in September, industry data showed on Monday, providing further evidence that the credit crunch is keeping buyers out of showrooms. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said September's drop was the worst for that month since registration plate changes became twice-yearly in 1999. Car ...

Struggling new car sales have forced dealers to be very choosy over what they’ll take in part-exchange. We asked ... (AutoExpress)

Struggling new car sales have forced dealers to be very choosy over what they’ll take in part-exchange. We asked around to see which models they are turning down.

Will Detroit Throw Industry in Ditch? (AdWeek)

LOS ANGELES While the nation kept its eyes on Wall Street, banks and financial institutions last week, car alarms sounded in the auto industry, which was hit by a double dose of bad news: domestic sales reached a 15-year low through September, dipping below 1 million units, and dealers are now experiencing a credit crunch, per Todd Turner, principal analyst at Car Concepts, Thousand Oaks, Calif.

CDMdata, Inc. Provides CDM DigitalLot Solution to Enterprise Car Sales Nationwide (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

CDMdata, Inc., a Kelley Blue Book company, today announces it has signed a new contract with Enterprise Car Sales.

Car sales fall 20% in one month - with more gloom to come (Times Online)

Sales of new cars fell by more than a fifth last month, the worst September result since 1999.





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