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Volkswagen: Sixth generation of Golf GTI unveiled
(30/09/2008)

In 1976 the Mk I Golf GTI was launched as a low volume addition to the Golf range. Thirty two years, five generations and 1.7 million sales after that car established the breed, the sixth generation of the GTI has been unveiled in concept form ahead of its public debut next month at the Paris Motor Show. The core attributes of the original GTI – sharp dynamics, style and practicality – remain in the new GTI concept. Yet the new car uses the latest advances in drivetrain and chassis technolo... [more]

Vauxhall: VXR styling pack for the Astra TwinTop
(18/09/2008)

A VXR styling pack is now available for the Astra TwinTop, inspired by Vauxhall’s British Touring Car Championship team. Combining cutting edge design with VXR high performance appeal, the pack comprises a deep front spoiler skirt, side sills, rear spoiler and lower spoiler skirt. This latest accessory pack joins a range of VXR styling accessories custom made to fit Corsa, Tigra, Astra, Meriva, Zafira and Vectra models. All VXR styling packs are priced at £1399. The rear spoiler can b... [more]

Volkswagen: New Scirocco coupé makes its UK debut
(10/09/2008)

The very first examples of the new Scirocco are set to be delivered to customers at Volkswagen retailers across the as the much-anticipated coupé makes its debut. The new Scirocco also marks the introduction of a new range of personal finance packages from Volkswagen Finance – making the new coupé even more affordable. The Scirocco makes its return 34 years after the launch of the original Volkswagen coupé – of which over 77,000 examples were sold in the UK. Equipped from launch with a ... [more]

Volkswagen Financial Services: 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]

Volkswagen: 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]

Volkswagen: Sixth generation of the Golf unveiled
(07/08/2008)

The sixth generation of the Golf has been unveiled, five generations, 34 years and over 26 million vehicles after the original first went on sale. The new Golf is the safest, most technically advanced and most dynamic iteration yet. Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board, Volkswagen AG, commented: ‘This sixth generation of Golf cars will completely redefine the quality and comfort level of its class over broad categories, offering more customer value than ever before.’ The new ... [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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