Daily Archives: October 25, 2012

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale Special Edition Debuts in Brazil

October 25, 2012   admin

South America Premiere of the Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse at Volkswagen Group Night in São Paulo 2012. Bugatti presents most powerful roadster everFollowing the success of the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, the European luxury car manufacturer did not have to wait long before it received the first inquiries about an open-top version of the Grand Sport that could also deliver 882 kW (1,200 hp).
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Ford to close Belgian Genk plant

October 25, 2012   Ian

Ford has announced that it is to close its factory in Genk, Belgium, in late 2014. The plant currently builds Mondeo, Galaxy and S-MAX models, production of which is expected to move to Valencia, Spain during 2014.
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Lotus Government Funding Arrangements put on hold!

October 25, 2012   Sean

Arrangements for the planned £10.4m government funding support for sports car maker Lotus have been put on hold,while its new owner makes a decision on its future.

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Toyota seeks its oldest British-built car

October 25, 2012   Ian

In December 1992 Toyota’s very first Carina E rolled off the production line in Burnaston, Derbyshire. It was the first British-built Toyota and, to celebrate its twentieth anniversary, the company is seeking the oldest surviving example still in daily use.
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