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Citroen C5 Cross Tourer adds an ‘Allroad’ version to the C5 Estate

The new Citroen C5 Cross Tourer (pictured) debuts at Geneva We’ve said it before, but for many car buyers a full-blown SUV or Crossover is a step too far. A more rufty-tufty estate car is a much better option. That’s why Audi has had its Allroad options for a long time and why we’re seeing more and more of these butch estates – like the new Skoda Octavia Scout – as car buyers look to fill every possible niche.

Crunch watch Feb 09: the auto industry in crisis

By Tim Pollard, Ben Pulman and Ben Whitworth Motor Industry 02 March 2009 18:11 Monday 2 March• The Volkswagen Group announces a 5% rise in sales revenues in the 2008 tax year and a 3% increase in operating profits, up to €6.3 billion. Chairman Martin Winterkorn said the group's multi-brand strategy and low CO2 cars had helped sustain sales, although he admitted that 2009 would see a fall in demand and revenues (Volkswagen) Friday 27 February• Jaguar Land Rover announces a significant order for 13,000 cars from a Chinese business. It's a morale boost for JLR which has been hit by a slump in demand with the global slowdown (BBC News)• Opel this afternoon agreed to a restructuring plan designed to save as many jobs and factories as possible – but it needs a €3.3 billion lifeline from the state.

Lamborghini sets record with 10,000th Gallardo

Lamborghini has achieved a production record by producing its 10,000th Gallardo--a number the Italian automaker has never before accomplished with another model. Before being delivered to its owner, the 10,000th Gallardo will be displayed in Shanghai during Lamborghini Day on June 25. “Production of car number 10,000 is a very important milestone for Lamborghini,” said Stephan Winkelmann, president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.