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11 June 2014
UK car export values double in a decade
Income generated by UK car exports more than doubled over the last decade according to new analysis by automotive industry body, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMM...
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9 June 2014
Lotus announce limited edition Exige LF1
This summer 81 Lotus Exige S cars will receive a Lotus F1® Team inspired livery and interior trim to commemorate the number of grand prix victories held by the Lotus marque*.
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5 June 2014
MINI launch first-ever 5-door Hatch
Just months after launching the new MINI Hatch, MINI has today expanded its model range with the addition of an entirely new body variant – the MINI 5-door Hatch.
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4 June 2014
McLaren on target for long-term success
McLaren Automotive made both an operating and pre-tax profit for the first time in 2013, during only its third year of car production. This is a significant achievement for an inde...
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3 June 2014
Ariel announce police version of the Atom!
An Ariel Atom, one of the fastest production cars in the world, has been drafted in to support the Avon and Somerset Constabulary and Tri Force Specialist Operations Collaboration’...
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29 May 2014
Jaguar named Best Brand in What Car?/J D Power survey again
Jaguar is the number one automotive brand in the UK, according to the 2014 What Car? / J.D. Power survey*. The result means Jaguar has now retained the title of Best Brand in this...
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29 May 2014
UK car manufacturing up by a fifth in April
UK car production rose 21.3% in April to 133,437 units, the biggest monthly rise since July 2012.
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28 May 2014
Vauxhall announces pricing and spec for Brit-built Vivaro
Vauxhall's Luton-built Vivaro is on sale now with list prices starting from £17,995 excluding VAT – that's £450 less than the outgoing model.
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16 May 2014
Hesketh Motorcycles to unveil new 24 in June
Hesketh Motorcycles will officially unveil their stunning new superbike next month, where it is likely to be seen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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15 May 2014
Bentley unveil UK-only limited edition Mulsanne
Bentley is marking its 95th anniversary in the UK by unveiling the ‘Mulsanne 95’, a striking special edition of the company’s luxurious flagship model. Only 15 examples will be han...
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