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Dutch manufacturer switches to the UK
In an effort to reduce its cost base, Netherlands-based luxury sports carmaker Spyker Cars is to switch its assembly plant from Holland to Britain. The company, which makes around 50 cars annually, will now produce its models in Whitley, Coventry, from the end of the year. Spyker hopes that the move will achieve considerable improvements both [...]

Cost of motoring continues to soar
Late last week we told you how petrol prices are set to soar and how diesel has hit a £5 a gallon average, and now we have news on the soaring average cost of running a car. According to new data from Sainsbury’s Finance, the average annual price of running a car is now £2,388 – [...]

Nissan releases new-look Fuga
During these times of on-going global economic crisis, it may come as a shock to see a manufacturer willing to throw its weight behind a high-end model – but that is exactly what Nissan has done with its completely remodelled Fuga saloon car. The Japanese manufacturer has high hopes for the vehicle with chief operating officer, [...]

Calls for more parking security
Too often, it could be argued, we wait for something bad to happen before we act – however, Derby City Council is determined that this should not be the case. The council’s leader, Chris Williamson, has called for better lighting to improve the safety of drivers walking back to their cars at a park and ride [...]

Honda is Freed at last
Referred to as the ‘triangle square concept’, the stylishly designed Honda Freed was officially launched in Borneo on Friday by Happy Motoring Company Sdn Bhd. The car, which scooped the Best Value Award in the Japanese Car of the Year awards originally made its debut in Japan in May 2008. According to Happy Motoring Company Sdn [...]

Ford named as most reliable van manufacturer
There has been a ringing endorsement for Ford’s vans after the company was named as Britain’s more reliable van manufacturer. A survey of more than one million vehicles, published annually by Fleet News magazine, saw the Transit named as the most reliable van for the third year running while the Transit Connect also did well, finishing [...]

Think named as the one to watch
Keep your eyes on Norwegian electric vehicle maker Think – that was the message at the Cleantech Connect Awards held in London this week. The award ceremony is meant to recognise Europe’s leaders in the clean and green technology sectors and encourages growth and collaboration. Think was the only automotive company named in the awards – [...]

Classic Motor Show breaks records
How do you measure success? Well how about breaking box office records? This year’s Classic Motor Show welcomed around 48,000 visitors – an increase of around 8,000 compared to the previous year’s event. The show, which was held over three days, hosted 1,400 vehicles and also welcomed visitors from the neighbouring MPH and Top Gear Live [...]

Kia develops GDI engine
For the first time in-house, Kia has developed its own gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine. The engine, which aims to reduce harmful emissions, is based on the new Theta II family of units that will power the next generation of Kia vehicles. The first is a 2.4litre four cylinder unit with a compression ratio of 11.3:1 [...]

Honda announces pricing of new CR-V
Built at the Honda plant in Swindon, the pricing of the new Honda CR-V has finally been revealed. The vehicle, which goes on sale in January 2010, starts at £20,175 for a 2.0litre SE model and ranges up to £28,515 for the 2.0litre EX with advanced safety pack auto. Meanwhile, the diesel models start at £22,135 [...]