Toyota could halt UK production – report
August 27, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Car News, GM, Toyota
Toyota could halt production at its United Kingdom production facilities in a bid to match global production with falling sales according to a report published today by Reuters Newsagency.
Japanese production will also be halted for approximately six months from early next year, Reuters said.
Skoda sells 4500 new cars through scrappage
July 31, 2009 by Anthony Crawford
Filed under Car News, Industry, Skoda, Volkswagen
Skoda in the UK has taken over 4,500 new car orders as part of the government’s scrappage scheme which allows you to trade in a car or small van which is more than 10 years old and receive £2000 towards your new car.
The Scrappage Allowance/Vehicle Discount Scheme is a £300 million program, introduced as part [...]
British police to investigate MG Rover demise
July 7, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Car News, MG, Rover
Speculation in Britain that the Serious Fraud Office is to investigate a case surrounding the collapse of MG Rover in 2005 has been confirmed today with a British Government enquiry recommending a criminal investigation.
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson will call in the SFO following completion of the enquiry.
The MG Rover Group hit the wall amid massive [...]
