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Ford was one of a number of carmakers this week to seemingly dispel ideas of following Vauxhall’s lead in offering lifetime warranties. Ford said it is looking at other ways to keep its customers coming back.
breaking news
BCA’s private equity backers are plotting a bid for the RAC, the Sunday Times has reported.
Breaking News
A new joint venture between What Car? and motoring.co.uk is set to enable auto retailers to promote offers to the What Car? audience, without having to compete with new car brokers, or set up additional feeds.
BREAKING NEWS
New car registrations in March have come in ahead of expectations despite the difficult economic climate. The SMMT figures show 366,101 new cars were registered in the month, against an industry forecast of around 360,000 units.
The March figures are 7.9% down on the same month last year, but 5.9% up when scrappage units are excluded.
Barry's Blog
Much talk in the national press this week about the production shutdowns at Japanese owned car plants in the UK – but it’s important to realise that European (and US) carmakers have been affected by the aftershock of the Japan earthquake too.
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