UK Car Industry Has Received Well-Timed Backing

In recent weeks the UK car industry has received a number of financial packages which are aimed at trying to support the sector in the coming years. Private and public sector money could amount to 2.6 billion over five years which will safeguard jobs and also create new roles in the car industry.

The government has already implemented projects to try and support car manufacturing in the UK, with the 400 million vehicle scrappage scheme helping out.  Car owners were able to trade in their old car for a new model and get 2,000 knocked off the asking price for a limited time.

The scheme was a huge success and got a mention in yesterday’s Budget as one of the most positive projects the government has implemented. Chancellor Alistair Darling also mentioned the government’s involvement in persuading Nissan to develop its first electric car at its Sunderland site.…

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New Models Boost British Car Industry

From Bentley to Mini and electric cars to supercars, 2010 is proving a bumper year for new model launches in the British car industry.

After the credit crunch inflicted temporary closures and cutbacks to the major UK car plants, a range of ground-breaking new models are breathing fresh life back into the sector.

In an exciting series of launches, all-new metal from iconic British brands like Rolls Royce, Bentley, Land Rover, Mini, Aston Martin and Jaguar – and many more manufacturers besides – are set to roll off UK production lines.

In part one we looked at new car developments at the prestigious marques Bentley and Rolls Royce.

In this second of a series of articles, we take a look at the exciting new cars being developed by three very different but similarly iconic British car brands – Jaguar, Land Rover and Mini.

Mini

Recent announcements from Britain’s …

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