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Two thirds of motorists delay changing their car because of the credit crunchAlmost two thirds of motorists have decided to delay changing their car because of the credit crunch according to a new poll by Motorpoint, the UK’s leading car supermarket. The online survey revealed that 69.8% of drivers had decided to delay replacing their car because of the financial uncertainty caused by the continuing credit crunch. Over 4,500 people participated in the poll. However, ... [more] Micra 25 celebrates 25th AnniversaryTo celebrate 25 years of sales in Europe, Nissan has developed an Anniversary model called Micra 25. Micra’s reputation as a small car with big car equipment and innovation will be reinforced by: * Exclusive new Nightshade exterior colour * iPod connectivity plus steering wheel controls * iPod nano comes as standard * New wheel trim design * Satin silver door handles and m... [more] Kappa engine achieves fuel economy for Hyundai i10 city carHyundai is helping frugal-minded drivers with its newly developed Kappa engine. The first car to have the Kappa engine installed will be the i10 city car, with the first 1.2-litre engined i10s arriving in the UK in September. Kappa will also be installed in Hyundai's i20 due to be revealed at this autumn's Paris Auto Show. "The world is thinking small like never before: smaller fuel consumption... [more] Subaru unveils the Saloon version of its new Boxer Diesel LegacySubaru 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.... [more] Younger females use their feminine charm to flirt their way out of a parking ticketA YouGov survey has revealed that one in four women drivers would give a bat of their eyelashes or a hint of cleavage as means of avoiding or reducing penalty points. In a survey of 2,181 drivers Diva found that 34% of 18-24 year olds said they’d give or would consider giving a traffic warden the come on – brandishing young women as the most brazen behind the wheel. The mature driver has mor... [more] |
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Car makers focus on Russia to promote sales (The Economic Times)
Sales of foreign car brands in Russia rose 46% in January through July to 1,256,869 units, compared with the same period of 2007. BMW's 2009 7-series | Fiat 500 Foreign car giants to boost sales in Russia (Part 2) (Interfax)
MOSCOW. Aug 26 (Interfax) - Some of the world's biggest car makers intend to boost sales in Russia this year, representatives of the companies said at the Moscow International Motor Show (MIMS 2008).Fixit: Sales tax on vehicle purchases explained (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
QI bought a used car earlier this year and paid sales tax when I registered it. I am thinking about selling it and buying another. Do I have to pay the full sales tax again?Dongfeng Motor Profit Rises 27% on China Car Sales (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Dongfeng Motor Group Co., China's third-largest automaker, said first-half profit rose 27 percent as the country's economic growth spurred demand for its own- brand trucks and the cars it makes with Nissan Motor Co.Car sales expected to continue at slower pace for rest of 2008 (Channel NewsAsia)
SINGAPORE : Car sales are expected to head south for the rest of the year, following an 8 per cent dip in June. That is according to industry watchers, who said that cautious consumer sentiment will continue to hit big ticket items.Ford to increase small car production at SUV plant 27th August 2008 (Platinum today)
Ford will shift production at its SUV plant in Michigan to a small-car production facility in order to increase the sales of fuel-efficient vehicles. The £75 million development will see the equipment used to make SUVs moved to the Kentucky Truck Plant.Car dealerships offer incentives to increase sales (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
Big Valley Ford and Tri-County GM have both seen sales decline with the increase in gas prices, especially in SUV’s. “SUV’s have slowed down, along with diesel pickups,” Big Valley Ford owner Larry Miles said.Chrysler hints at sale of Dodge Viper (CNN Money)
Automaker says it is exploring 'future possibilities' for the nameplate - in the wake slumping sales - including selling off the sports car line.Skoda India's most popular car (rediff.com)
For a second time in a row, Skoda, a unit of German car maker Volkswagen, topped the customer satisfaction survey in JD Power Asia Pacific 2008 India Sales Satisfaction Index study.Vehicle Sales In China Down 18% In July [Chinese Auto Market] (Jalopnik)
China Car Times is reporting that vehicle sales in China were off 18% in July, compared to June. Big winners were General Motors' Chinese partner, Shanghai GM, and Volkswagen's FAW VW, along with...
