Jan
2009
Articles from 19th Jan 2009
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Fall in new car sales across Europe the worst for 15 years
Jan 19 2009 | Automotive Business
The extent of the crisis facing the motor industry as consumers stop spending was underlined by new figures showing that European new car sales fell at the fastest rate for 15 years in 2008. Read
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Toyota reduces US production as unsold cars stack up
Jan 19 2009 | Automotive Business
Toyota, the world’s largest carmaker, is to reduce production at several of its North American plants over the next few months in an attempt to halve its vehicle inventory. Read
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Garages will be big winners in the credit crunch, survey reveals
Jan 19 2009 | Automotive Business
High street garages will be among the big winners over the next 12 months as cash-strapped drivers decide to keep hold of their existing cars, according to a study. Read
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Employees have their say on Rover-Honda link-up in new book
Jan 19 2009 | Automotive Business
The story of what happened when Rover and Honda began an unprecedented collaboration in 1979 is told in the words of former employees in a new book. Read
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Company cars regain favour
Jan 19 2009 | Automotive Business
The recession could bring back the company car as a key part of employees’ remuneration and benefit packages, according to the boss of Britain’s largest independent fleet management company. Read
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Outsourcing of sales and marketing services in motor industry expected in 2009
Jan 19 2009 | Automotive Business
Outsourcing of sales and marketing services in the motor industry is set for a probable boost in 2009 as manufacturers move to cut overheads by making widespread redundancies, it has been claimed. Read
