Monthly Archives: November 2012

MP John Denham banned from Ford factory visit


FORD bosses have banned Southampton MP John Denham from visiting its threatened Swaythling plant site, claiming his presence would “disrupt output”. John Denham calls for Government to step in

MINI Countryman with Off-Road Design Heading to Dakar Rally


MINI has revealed Countryman vehicles with off-road design, which are heading to 2013 Dakar Rally as service vehicles to support the X-Raid Team.

Government pledges to help Ford workers


The Government will do all it can to help Ford workers bounce back from losing their jobs, a minister said. Fareham MP Mark Hoban said he had been “frustrated” by the motor giant’s plans to shut its Swaythling plant, but said it had been the victim of “the global economy”.

Jaguar Land Rover October 2012 sales higher by 7%


Global wholesales for Jaguar Land Rover in the month of October 2012 were 27,897 vehicles, higher by 7% over October 2011.

Ford Focus WTCC Limited Edition Road Car Revealed


World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) race team Arena has unveiled in Macau a Limited Edition road car version of their Team Aon WTCC racing Focus.