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Official: UK car production is booming

Nearly 10% MORE cars were produced in the UK this September compared to the same time last year, data released today from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed What’s more, 1,125,433 cars were manufactured in the UK by the end of the month – that’s a 3.9% rise compared to 2012. September new car sales beat forecasts UK car sales hit four year high in 2012 This means UK car production has returned to pre-recession levels. The rolling 12-month total has now topped 1.5 million vehicles.

Council CCTV like 'Stasi surveillance'

COUNCILS rush to bankroll "Stasi surveillance" to target motorists but sack lollipop men and women as they do not swell their coffers, the Local Government Minister claimed. Brandon Lewis compared town halls' use of "CCTV spy cars" to the tactics of the secret police agency of the former East Germany, as he insisted they raise cash from parking fines on an "industrial scale". He added they target "hard-pressed parents" dropping off their children on the school run.

Tanner Foust joins Cobb Tuning for Foust Edition Ford Focus ST

Professional wheelman Tanner Foust is teaming up with Cobb Tuning to create the Tanner Foust Edition Ford Focus ST. The car will go on sale later this year. Loosely based on the concept unveiled at the SEMA show in November, the car will be upgraded with a custom ECU calibration -- by Cobb, of course -- and an intercooler, intake, exhaust and suspension components.