Category Archives: General Talk

Chris Harris at the Frankfurt Motor Show

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Jaguar Land Rover to build R&D centre in UK

Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to double the size of its advanced research team by investing in a multi-million-pound R&D centre, which will be based at the University of Warwick.

Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to double the size of its advanced research team by investing in a multi-million-pound R&D centre, which will be based at the University of Warwick.

Car Care Council offers shops publicity opportunities with fall Car Care Month

October is Fall Car Care Month and the Car Care Council urges shops, stores and other industry organizations planning community car care events to register their events at http://www.carcare.org/industry-participants/host-an-event/.

“Hosting a ‘Be Car Care Aware’ event is a unique business-building opportunity and a chance to educate consumers about their vehicle’s condition and maintenance needs,” saidRich White, executive director, Car Care Council.

Ford B-Max production will halt on slow Europe demand

Ford B-Max production will halt on slow Europe demand

Ford says its Romanian unit will halt production of the B-Max for 13 days in October, following a planned one week stoppage this month, due mainly to weak European demand. The Ford B-Max is Ford’s No.4-selling model in Europe, according to JATO.

GM ‘Put option’ in VM Motori diesel joint venture forces Fiat to buy

GM 'Put  option' in VM Motori diesel joint venture forces Fiat to buy

Fiat plans to take full control of the diesel engine manufacturer VM Motori by buying out the half of the company owned by General Motors.