Category Archives: General Talk

Production of iconic Ambassador cars grinds to a halt

Production of iconic Ambassador cars grinds to a halt

The maker of the Ambassador has halted production of the iconic car, long the choice of Indian officialdom, citing weak demand and a lack of funds and casting doubt on the future of a vehicle that has looked essentially the same for nearly six decades.

LEAF sales hit 50K mark in US, almost 115K worldwide

LEAF sales hit 50K mark in US, almost 115K worldwide

Cumulative Nissan LEAF sales in the US hit the 50,000 mark this month, with the delivery of a black LEAF SL in Dallas, Texas. Dallas—and the state of Texas—have become hot growth markets for LEAF.

British Rally Champion to make rare appearance at Goodwood

British Rally Champion to make rare appearance at Goodwood

The Pilot Escort RS Cosworth that won the 1994 MSA British Rally Championship will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of its success by making a rare public appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Fiat scales back Lancia as brand is banished to Italy

Fiat scales back Lancia as brand is banished to Italy

Lancia, the Italian car brand that once glided up the streets of Saint-Tropez alongside Brigitte Bardot, has seen its last days on the French Riviera.

Birth of stage rallying to be celebrated at Goodwood

Birth of stage rallying to be celebrated at Goodwood

Monte Carlo winning driver Rauno Aaltonen will roll back the years when he gets behind the wheel of an ex-works Mini at this years Goodwood Festival of Speed as part of a celebration of the ‘Birth of Stage Rallying’.