Car making rose 1.2pc in January in the UK, but exports fell nearly 4pc.
Strong domestic demand took up a 26pc rise but their sales rise was dented by falling orders from abroad. However, exported cars still accounted for nearly 80pc of production.
Gaydon Heritage Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire , CV35 0BJ is holding the second annual Niche Vehicle Symposium on Tuesday 19 March.
The event will once again see niche vehicle manufacturers, specialist technology and supply chain companies come together to discuss the development of low volume vehicles and the key factors that are affecting the industry.
An Italian appeals court has found two former advisers to Fiat SpA’s Agnelli founding family guilty of market manipulation and overturned their acquittal in 2010.
The court gave ex-Ifil SpA Chairman Gianluigi Gabetti and former legal counsel Franzo Grande Stevens 16-month suspended sentences and ordered each to pay a €600,000 fine.
Whilst superstitious new car buyers may be cautious about the unlucky 13 series registration plate this March, spring remains a good time to go hunting for used car bargains, says HPI.
However, buyers need more than luck on their side to find the motor of their dreams, as 1 in 3 cars checked with HPI are found to have a hidden history.
Halfords is giving 20pc off bike accessories, parts and clothing until Monday.
It is also cutting prices on its Rimblades alloy wheel protectors by 20pc until Monday as well.
