More news on Infiniti…

Posted on 14 August, 2009 by Steve

They have recently set out a plan to open a number of branches in the UK over the next 2 years. Main cities will be targeted first such as Glasgow, London and Bristol but eventually places like Belfast, Nottingham and Reading will eventually get their own Infiniti car dealership.

Along with the new branches comes new managing director Paul Atkinson who will aim for 12 dealers in the UK by 2011. When the branches open, there will be a wide range of cars to chose from including the FX Crossovers and G37 range. If you need car insurance, visit broadsure direct’s insurance website at www.broadsuredirect.com .

Nissan jobs are saved

Posted on 29 July, 2009 by Steve

Nissan

Recently the Nissan manufacturing plant in Sunderland have landed a new contract to start producing a new 2 litre engine. This is great news for the workers at the factory as many jobs have now been secured. It has also been expected that many new jobs will be created, around 200.

Helped by investors, the income will come over the next four years and the engine will be used in newer Nissan models coming around that time.

The Chinese to buy Volvo?!

Posted on 27 July, 2009 by Steve

It has recently been announced that car makers Ford are looking to sell their subsidary company, Volvo. The potential buyers include the Chinese companies Geely and Beijing Automotive. The price tag for Volvo? $1 – $2 billion.

Volvo being sold to chinese

However there has been other interest from Swedish investors which might be successful, but there is no doubt about it, Ford are still going to sell Volvo.

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Intelligent and Safe – The Volvo Truck

Posted on 22 July, 2009 by Steve

Volvo say that truck accidents could be a thing of the past with their latest technology.

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Already a safe vehicle, the Volvo truck is continuing to amaze people with the technology embedded in its Trucks. For example, the V2V or Vehicle to Vehicle system is already in development, claiming that eventually the vehicles will be able to communicate with each other and detect collisions in order to make the necessary movements to avoid an accident.

Another technology in production is the digital co-pilot scheme where a driver is guided by what to do if he or she should lose control or how to handle particular road challenges. Volvo trucks already use a breathalyser tester before the driver can even start the truck.

We look forward to these technologies to be tested and put in place!

UK manufactured Auris!

Posted on 20 July, 2009 by Steve

Toyota have announced recently that the hybrid Auris (mentioned here) will be manufactured in the UK, more specifically in Derbyshire. With its recent plans to make more hydrogen powered cars, Toyota are set to begin production in 2010, as previously mentioned in their plan to make all their cars hydrogen powered.

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Fiat said to acquire more of Chrysler

Posted on 15 June, 2009 by Steve

Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne is on the verge of closing a 35 per cent share in the Chrysler group. Almost double what they originally had which was only 20 per cent.

There are certain conditions which must be met before this can all go through however. Firstly, the US taxpayers must be paid funds as part of the rescue package proposed by Fiat.

New Managing Director appointed at Citroen

Posted on 27 May, 2009 by Steve

Following the promotion of Xavier Duchemin, Citroen UK have employed a new Managing Director, Gary Savage.

Gary was previously employed by Audi as their Marketing Director and has plenty of motor experience previously in Europe. He states “I am really happy to be joining Citroen at a time when the brand is becoming even more dynamic, stylish and innovative.”

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