Jan
2009
Articles from 12th Jan 2009
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Things will get slowly better for the used car sales, says BCA
Jan 12 2009 | Automotive Business
According to the latest report from British Car Auctions (BCA), average used-car values improved for the second month running in December. Read
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Manufacturers need to be able to help dealerships, say experts
Jan 12 2009 | Automotive Business
The Birmingham Post’s high-profile campaign to support Jaguar Land Rover has brought the plight of the West Midland automotive industry into sharp focus. Here, two businessmen working in automotive retailing discuss how dealers can survive the crisis. Read
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Auto industry wounds run deep throughout Europe
Jan 12 2009 | Automotive Business
The car industry will be transformed by the current crisis, says former Birmingham Post reporter John Revill, who now writes for Automotive News Europe. Read
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Interest in motors remains high, despite slump
Jan 12 2009 | Automotive Business
Budget cuts, longer holidays, shorter working weeks or fewer shifts on the factory rota – car manufacturers are quickly adapting to the continuing decline in sales of new vehicles. Read
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Jaguar XFR powered by 5-litre V8 engine
Jan 12 2009 | Automotive Business
Chris Russon assesses the new Jaguar XFR, the fastest big cat ever. Read
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Aston Martin considers letting a further 300 jobs go
Jan 12 2009 | Automotive Business
Aston Martin is considering reducing its staff to working a three-day week and a further 300 jobs could be cut as the luxury marque faces up the economic downturn. Read
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Car battery sales lift price of lead
Jan 12 2009 | Automotive Business
A cold winter snap and a biting recessionary chill have forced more and more European car owners to opt for replacement batteries – offering a boost for beaten-down lead prices. Read
