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Volkswagen to take full control of Porsche

Volkswagen Group's decision to take full control of Porsche Automobil Holding SE's carmaking business is seen as positive by analysts. VW said it has agreed to buy the remaining 50.1 percent of Porsche SE's automotive business that it doesn't already own for 4.46 billion euros ($5.54 billion), ending a seven-year takeover saga that divided two of Germany's most powerful families. The agreement means Volkswagen can now fully fold the Porsche automaking business into its stable of brands, which range from Audi and Bentley sedans to Skoda and Seat volume models and Ducati motorbikes.

Morgan at the London motor show 2008

By James Foxall and and CAR reader reporter asp Motor Shows 23 July 2008 16:02 Considering Morgan has been making largely the same cars since the Ark was launched it’s a bit much to expect the tiny Malvern firm to have much new to shout about. The firm has actually managed to come up with a new Sport derivative of its evergreen 4/4. The £26,221 model has been stripped out so it now weighs just 800kg.

2011 Ford Focus Price revealed

The 2011 Ford Focus starts at £15,995 We’ve had lots of news on the 2011 Ford Focus this year, from the initial reveal of the 2011 Focus at Detroit in January to the preview of the new Focus ST at Frankfurt in September. But one thing that has been missing is prices and specifications for the new Focus. But your life should now be complete with the release today of the prices and specs for the new Focus in time for when it starts to hit the roads in March.