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LOTUS EXIGE S TYPE 72

The Lotus Exige S Type 72 celebrates the most successful F1 car of all time, the Lotus Type 72 Formula One car, which achieved 20 Grand Prix victories between 1970 and 1975.

EMF – GM SHOULD PURSUE ALTERNATIVES TO CLOSURE OF SAAB TROLLHÄTTAN

The Saab Trollhättan workforce has made enormous sacrifices to reduce costs and help this GM company survive the economic crisis. These efforts, together with the consultation process with the Swedish unions and authorities, have produced a viable business plan for the future of the company.

HONDA OPENS EUROPEAN TRAINING CENTER

Honda opens European training center in Erlensee, Hesse. With a total investment of approximately 15 million euros, Honda is making a clear commitment to its operations in Germany, even in these difficult times.

IN THE NEWS

VAUXHALL VAN PLANT FUTURE TO BE CLEAR WITHIN A YEAR.

The future of Vauxhall’s van plant in Luton will be clear within a year. The current van range, built to be branded additionally as Renault Trafic, Nissan Primastar and Opel Vivaro, has to be replaced in 2013.

MERCEDES-BENZ STAFF SPREAD CHRISTMAS CHEER WITH THE FOOD BANK

Staff at Mercedes-Benz UK’s head office in Tongwell, Milton Keynes have been clubbing together to stock up on essential food items and donate festive treats to help local people in need of assistance.

FLAGSHIP ART EXHIBITION EXTENDED UNTIL NEW YEAR

An exhibition of leading Italian art, displayed at Fiat’s London flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone, has been so successful that it is being extended into the New Year.

EMISSIONS TUMBLE TO 99 GRAMS IN NEW AUDI A3 TDI

Aerodynamic measures and optimised TDI unit combine to deliver even more exceptional economy and emissions figures

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER JOINS MERCEDES GP PETRONAS

The MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One Team can confirm today that seven-times Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher will make his racing return in 2010 with the Silver Arrows team.

NEW FERRARI SIMULATOR MAKES ITS DEBUT

Scuderia Ferrari’s new simulator was unveiled today at Maranello.

VOLKSWAGEN PREPARED FOR START OF DAKAR 2010

Shortly after the festive period, attention will turn to the South American continent once again, where Volkswagen Motorsport hopes to continue the successes seen during this year when Volkswagen claimed the first diesel-powered victory in the first Dakar Rally to be held outside Africa.