Ford is to shut its Southampton plant, which builds the Transit van, marking the end of Ford vehicle production in the UK. The plant has built more than six million Transit models since production started in 1972. From next year all Transit vans will be built at Ford’s factory in Turkey.
Volkswagen has revealed a new compact SUV concept called Taigun at the São Paulo motor show in Brazil. The Taigun (yes, switch couple of letters and you get a Tiguan) concept is based on a new small car platform, which also underpins up! city car.
Skoda Superb line-up has been expanded with a new Outdoor variant designed to offer outstanding grip in the most demanding winter conditions. The Superb Outdoor is now on sale, with prices starting at £26,465 for the 158bhp 1.8-litre TFSI.
BigBrother wants to take away more, spying on the use of man’s cherished possession! The term “Big Brother is watching you” originated in Orwell’s brilliant book Nineteen Eighty-Four where the population is observed and controlled in every walk of life.
