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Car factories boom boosts the economy

Car factories boom boosts the economy

British car production accelerated to its highest level in 17 years in November amid rising domestic and international demand.
Published 02 January 2017
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White wins the popularity contest with British drivers

It was once synonymous with UN Land Cruisers bringing aid to famine-hit regions of the world but today, white is the colour most likely to be seen...
Published 12 February 2016
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News: UK sells half a million cars in busiest month...

Almost half a million cars were sold last month — the highest number in a single month since 1998 and the highest March total since records began
Published 13 April 2015
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News: White is the colour of choice for UK car buyers

It’s official: white is the new black, again. The most popular colour chosen by Britain’s new car buyers is white...
Published 03 February 2015
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News: Sales of new cars accelerate with help of finance...

New-car dealers celebrated their busiest 12 months for a decade last year, selling almost 2.5m models — an increase of 9.3% on 2013...
Published 12 January 2015
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News: Elderly couple 'close to death' after 13 hours...

An elderly couple are reported to have come “close to suffocation” after believing they had become trapped in their new Mazda3 hatchback without...
Published 19 December 2014
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News: UK celebrates record car exports but Russia could...

UK car makers celebrating record exports are keeping a close eye on Russia amid reports that the country may extend its current trade sanctions to...
Published 21 August 2014
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News: Driving reveals the new car heroes that helped...

Models including the Mercedes A-class, Nissan Juke and Ford Fiesta have emerged as the heroes of the new car showrooms as dealers celebrate 27 consecutive...
Published 06 June 2014
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News: March registration plate change triggers showroom...

The allure of a shiny new 14-plate model was enough to drive a record number of new car buyers into dealer showrooms, according to figures from the...
Published 04 April 2014
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How can I be sure to pass my car's MoT? (video)

If the reception area at your local garage has an air of exam tension about it, it may be because one in three cars gets an MoT failure certificate...
Published 01 April 2014