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Launches, production news and manufacturer announcements from across the British motor industry.
30 September 2015
John O'Groats to Lands End in EV road trip
Two electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts have completed the epic journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back again – for free - in an all-electric Nissan LEAF.
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30 September 2015
Caterham Cars opens new showroom in Italy
British sportscar manufacturer, Caterham Cars, has expanded its growing European dealer network with the appointment of Borghi Automobili as a new distributor in Italy’s fashion ca...
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28 September 2015
Brit-built Vivaro awarded top honour
Vauxhall’s Brit-built Vivaro won the award for best medium panel van at this year’s Commercial Fleet Awards, held at The International Centre, Telford on Thursday.
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25 September 2015
Ford approves new low-emission petrol engines for Bridgend plant
Ford has approved an investment of £181 million at its Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales to produce a family of all-new, technologically-advanced, fuel-efficient petrol engines.
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24 September 2015
UK car manufacturing increases in August
99,910 cars built in the UK in August – a rise of 40.6% over the same month last year.
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22 September 2015
All-new Astra in Vauxhall showrooms from October
The new Astra is now on sale, with first cars arriving in Vauxhall showrooms this October after its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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21 September 2015
BAC Mono Marine Edition revealed
BAC unveils its latest iteration of the popular Mono – The Marine Edition. Built on a passion for luxury and exclusivity, BAC has created a Mono that is at home aboard any super-ya...
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15 September 2015
Discovery Sport HSE Dynamic Lux makes global debut at Frankfurt
Land Rover has further enhanced the visual appeal and capability of its latest premium, compact SUV with the launch of the Discovery Sport HSE Dynamic Lux at the 2015 Frankfurt Mot...
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14 September 2015
Infiniti Q30: a new type of premium campact
Making its world premiere at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show (15 September), the Infiniti Q30 active compact is a new type of premium vehicle for a new type of consumer. Representing...
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14 September 2015
New MINI Clubman to premiere at Frankfurt
MINI is continuing to expand its model range with the world premiere of the new MINI Clubman at the International Motor Show Frankfurt 2015. The MINI Clubman marks the brand’s firs...
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11 September 2015
Caterham celebrates 20th anniversary of iconic Superlight with special edition
Caterham has revived the spirit of one of its most illustrious Sevens - the boisterous 1.6-litre Seven Superlight – with the launch of a new special edition model.
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11 September 2015
New longer range Nissan Leaf announced
Nissan is once again transforming the performance, practicality and perception of EVs with the introduction of the LEAF 30 kWh - an updated Nissan LEAF that gives drivers 155 miles...
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