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.
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Ford to close Belgian Genk plant
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.
Lotus Government Funding Arrangements put on hold!
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.
Toyota seeks its oldest British-built car
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.
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Muscle Play by Wimmer RS
When Porsche introduced the limited edition 911 GT2 RS back in May 2010, all 500 units were sold in less than two months – each costing little over £164,000.
Jaguar Land Rover September 2012 sales total 26,461 vehicles
The Tata Motors Group global wholesales, including Jaguar Land Rover, were 103,656 nos., in September 2012, lower by 4% over September 2011. Cumulative wholesales for the fiscal are 579,037, higher by 8%, compared to the corresponding period in 2011-12.
