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Ford's Focus ECOnetic to deliver ultra-low CO2 emissions(03/05/2011)
The new Ford Focus ECOnetic, which debuting at the Amsterdam Motor Show and goes on sale in the UK early next year, will establish a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class. The new Focus ECOnetic will leverages a host of advanced technologies that are expected to make it more fuel efficient than any other compact vehicle on the road today in Europe, including diesel, petrol and hybrid powered vehicles. Focus ECOnetic is expected to achieve 80mpg on the comb... [more]
Ford provides battery electric version of the Ford Focus ST five-door for celebrities(25/09/2009)
Ford has an aggressive plan to put at least four electrified vehicles on the road in North America by 2012, including a new Focus BEV in 2011, as well as new hybrids and a plug-in hybrid. Ford Motor Company has now teamed up with “The Jay Leno Show” in the United States to provide an all-new battery electric version of the Ford Focus ST five-door for celebrities to drive in the programme's regular "Green Car Challenge" segment. Ford has especially made the car for the programme, using an Elec... [more]
New Extreme models offer well-equipped entry-point to the New Mégane range(12/05/2009)
Renault has boosted the appeal of its five-door New Mégane Hatch range with the launch of an all-new Extreme trim level, priced from £13,250. With value-for-money key to every major purchase in the current economic climate, the two new Extreme models - 1.6 100 and 1.5 dCi 86 – offer a well-equipped entry-point to the New Mégane range in a frugal, refined and stylish package. Budget-conscious buyers opting for either Extreme model will not be disappointed by the generous level of equipment ... [more]
Motorpoint records highest demand for used cars in 10 years(12/12/2008)
According to Motorpoint, demand for used cars has reached its highest level in the 10 year history of the company, which sells some 35,000 cars a year. Buoyed by savings of over 70% on equivalent new models, last month some 94.8% of all cars sold were used. This is in stark contrast to this time last year, when just over 70% of cars were used. Total sales for November 2008 were up 19.4%. This trend flies in the face of official figures from the SMMT, which show sales of used cars across the U... [more]
European Parliament encourages the use of hydrogen-powered cars(22/09/2008)
The European Parliament has adopted a legislative report that proposes to lay down harmonised type-approval for hydrogen-powered vehicles for the first time. The move will simplify type approval for hydrogen-powered vehicles and speed up the introduction of non-polluting hydrogen cars, vans, trucks and buses on roads throughout Europe. This decision by the European Parliament to encourage the use of hydrogen-powered cars has been welcomed by ITM Power. ITM Power recently demonstrated how a co... [more]
Cleaning a car before putting it up for private sale can add £600 to its value(13/05/2008)
According to the used car experts behind Glass’s Guide to Car Values, cleaning a car before putting it up for private sale can add up to £600 to its value. And it only takes a few hours and a relatively small amount of money to get the results which will help to achieve a healthy premium. EurotaxGlass’s has revealed that, by presenting a car in prime condition, a private vendor can increase the chance of securing a sale at their desired price, and remove the need to deal with low offers and ... [more]
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Car Wholesaling in Australia Industry Market Research Report Now Updated by IBISWorld
When the global financial crisis took hold of the world economy, car retailing was not spared. However, demand has since improved and revenue for car wholesaling is expected to grow in the current year, backed by an increase in imported vehicles and pent-up demand from the private market. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated its report on the Car Wholesaling industry ...
India auto sales up 3.4% in April: industry body
Car sales in India rose just 3.4 percent year on year in April, data from an industry body showed Thursday, after the government hiked taxes on vehicles and car makers raised prices.
Luxury car sales accelerate on pricing
Mercedes, Audi and BMW all see growth as baby boomers fuel trend toward distinctive autos
Car sales grew only 3.40 percent in April
Domestic passenger car sales in India increased by only 3.40 percent in April and stood at 168,351 units from 162,813 units sold in the like period of 2011, according to data furnished by an industry body Thursday.
Car dealers defy downturn with growing sales
(Reuters) - Britons came out in force to buy new cars in the first quarter, according to figures from top dealers, the latest signal that the car sales are resilient in the face of a return to recession for the broader economy. UK industry leader Pendragon Plc, whose 250-plus retail outlets trade as Stratstone, Evans Halshaw and Chatfields -- reported a 15.7 percent increase in new car market ...
April car sales up 3.4 pct y/y
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Car sales in India rose an annual 3.4 percent in April, according to data from an industry body, a sixth consecutive monthly increase but lower than in recent months after the country ...
April car sales rise 3.4 pct y/y
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Car sales in India rose an annual 3.4 percent in April, according to data from an industry body, a sixth consecutive monthly increase but lower than in recent months after the country ...
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