Oct
2009
Articles from 19th Oct 2009
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Kenneth Clarke calls sale of LDV 'a disaster' for Washwood Heath
Oct 19 2009 | Automotive Business
The demise of LDV and the sale of its assets to Chinese owners is a “disaster” for Washwood Heath, the Shadow Secretary for Business Kenneth Clarke has admitted. Read
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Car makers alarmed at EU’s new free trade deal with South Korea
Oct 19 2009 | Automotive Business
The European Union and South Korea have initialled a free trade deal despite protests from EU car makers which fear Asian competition while having to mothball plants and cut production themselves. Read
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Help needed for community as LDV assets set to be moved out
Oct 19 2009 | Automotive Business
Business leaders and politicians have welcomed the sale of LDV but have now called for help to be targeted at the community around the former Washwood Heath site. Read
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West Midlands electric vehicles specialist with US Government connections
Oct 19 2009 | Automotive Business
A West Midland specialist in electric vehicle drivetrains will provide advanced technology for a US Government-backed electric commercial vehicle programme. Read
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Caparo AP Braking short-listed for Lord Stafford Awards
Oct 19 2009 | Automotive Business
A device to prevent motorists from accidentally refuelling their diesel vehicle with petrol has landed a Warwickshire firm a place in the finals of the Lord Stafford Awards. Read
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Motorists will be winners as Formula 1 goes green
Oct 19 2009 | Automotive Business
A new Formula One rule that decrees gearboxes must last for more than one race could result in longer life and greater reliability for those in road cars. Read
