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UK car production slumps, state help sought

By Digby Fullam Motor Industry 21 November 2008 14:30 The full effect of the downturn in the global economy is being felt by the UK motor industry, new figures out today reveal. Car production at British factories fell by 29.5% from October 2007's figure.  That makes it the worst October production figures since 1991 which, if you’ll cast your mind back, was the last recession. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders blamed the slump on 'a rapid reduction in demand for motor vehicles.' It’s not just us Brits that aren’t buying cars, either.

Toyota Aygo gets a nip and tuck for 2012

2012 Toyota Aygo gets a Facelift Toyota has joined Peugeot and Citroen in giving the Toyota Aygo a mild workover to freshen it for 2012. Cosmetic changes and improved economy. In perhaps the least surprising announcement of 2012 so far, Toyota has revealed they’ve given the Aygo a facelift for 2012.

F3 History To Repeat At Silverstone Classic

ANYONE with fond memories of the ‘good old days’ of motor racing are in for a treat at this year’s Silverstone Classic meeting. Alongside numerous historic racing categories, event organisers are also promoting a line-up of classic F3 cars celebrating 50 years of the entertaining formula. Popular with up and coming drivers keen to advance to Formula One, F3 was used as a stepping stone by the likes of Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alan Jones and Alain Prost.