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Renault axes Fluence Z.E. electric saloon

Renault has ceased production of its all-electric Fluence Z.E. saloon car at its European factory in Turkey due to poor sales. Figures from industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that only 75 Fluence Z.E.s were sold in the UK since the car went on the market in 2011.

Dodhy motors warning to buyers

MORE THAN half of those seeking help for "dodgy deal" second-hand car purchases experience faults with their vehicle within a month of buying it, according to Citizens Advice. Essential repairs include smoke emerging from the engine, corroded brake pipes and snapped clutches. Of the 2,519 complaints to Citizens Advice about used cars in the first two weeks of September, a total of 83% were about faults.

Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari Enzo and Ferrari FXX both up for sale

Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari Enzo Pictures) is up for sale Michael Schumacher may have made his mark in motor racing history thanks to Ferrari, but now he’a a Mercedes man he seems to be divesting himself of his Ferrari cars. A dealer in Switzerland – no doubt not too far from Michael’s home – has two of his Ferraris up for sale at the moment, both at slightly ‘Premium’ prices. The first Schumacher Ferrari on the lot at Zenith in Lausanne is Michaels very own Enzo, finished in Ferrari Red) as you would expect) with a tan leather interior (which you wouldn’t).