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Jazz: New Honda Jazz goes on sale this Autumn
(12/08/2008)

Honda's all-new Jazz goes on sale this Autumn. At a time of rising fuel prices and financial instability, a range of low emission, high economy petrol engines makes the new model an attractive option for the increasing number of motorists looking to downsize. By enhancing its strongest qualities, Honda engineers have taken the innovative design and versatility of the current Jazz to the next stage. Greater flexibility, more interior space and lively, but economical engines raise the bar even ... [more]

Journey: Dodge will launch Journey crossover in August 2008
(07/05/2008)

Dodge brand will launch this summer the all-new Journey crossover, which offers fuel economy, masses of interior space and value for money, without compromising its bold looks. With 5+2 seating standard across the range, the front-wheel drive Dodge Journey will be available in the UK from August 2008 and will feature a 2.4-litre petrol engine or a 2.0-litre diesel engine. The diesel engine will be available with either a manual or dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Family-friendly features tha... [more]

Jaguar: Ford sells Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata Motors
(26/03/2008)

Ford Motor Company has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Jaguar Land Rover operations to Tata Motors, in order to focus on its core Ford brand and “One Ford” global transformation. The sale is expected to close by the end of the next quarter and is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. The total amount to be paid in cash by Tata Motors for Jaguar Land Rover upon closing will be approximately US $2... [more]

Jazz: Mini is the UK's slowest depreciating car
(12/02/2008)

According to latest research from Parker’s Car Guides, the MINI reclaimed its crown as the UK’s slowest depreciating car in 2007. In its annual depreciation report, Parker’s compared last January’s new prices with what an owner can expect if they sell privately now. It found that buyers of a MINI this time last year will now have lost an average of just £1,388. That works out at just £27 a week – or the cost of a couple of Starbucks coffees every day. MINI remains one of Britain’s most sought... [more]

Jetta TSI Sport: Volkswagen unveils Jetta TSI Sport
(22/01/2008)

Volkswagen has unveiled its latest track challenger, a supercharged and turbocharged Jetta saloon. The Jetta TSI Sport will make its race debut on Easter Monday (24 March) in the opening round of the Hankook-backed Volkswagen Racing Cup, at Oulton Park. In road-going form the Jetta’s 1.4-litre, 16-valve engine produces 170 PS but the engineers at Volkswagen Racing UK, with the help of their technology partners at Superchips, Milltek Sport and Turbo Dynamics, have boosted this to 230 PS. Th... [more]

Jatropha biodiesel: Daimler explores the potential for Jatropha biodiesel
(08/01/2008)

Daimler AG is planning to explore the potential for a new biodiesel industry based on Jatropha, a tropical plant. Originating from Central America, the plant is hardy and drought tolerant and requires little water or fertilizer. Jatropha is a wild plant and has never been professionally cultivated but research suggests that it could be grown on barren land in regions such as South America, Africa and Asia. The plant is thought to be excellent for renewable energy because its seeds contain mor... [more]


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Slow sales plague car industry (WTOP Radio Network)

As the national economy struggles, the automobile industry appears to be among the hardest hit sectors.

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, ...





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