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Drivers still trading in old bangers for new as scrappage scheme boosts production
The Government’s scrappage scheme has helped to slow the fall in car production.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers said new cars topped 107,635 in July, down 17.9 per cent on last year’s numbers – the smallest month-on-month decline of the year so far.
The scrappage scheme has seen 155,000 out of a possible 300,000 cars bought up.
SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said: ‘The slowdown in the rate of decline of UK car production reflects the impact of the scrappage incentive schemes in place across Europe.
‘The UK motor industry is starting to stabilise – but remains fragile.’
Colleague Nikki Rooke agrees: ‘It probably won’t be until the very end of this year, possibly into 2010, that we start to see growth.
‘Over the year to date we are still down nearly 50 per cent and that’s a considerable amount that needs to be made up’, she said.
Car sales have been a major bugbear for retailers as the recession shoved many manufacturers into a financial crisis.
Indudstry chiefs have asked Lord Mandelson to extend the cash-for-bangers scheme to help them continue to stem the decline.
Sourced via dailymail.co.uk
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New Ferrari 458 Italia In Various Colours
Just the other day, Ferrari introduced the all-new 458 Italia to the world for the very first time. In true Ferrari fashion, the F430’s replacement was shown in the Italian firm’s signature red color. And even though your typical Prancing Horse fan wouldn’t have it any other way, we’re pretty sure that there are many customers out there that would prefer the 458 Italia in a different hue.
The same thought passed through the mind of FerrariChat poster ‘JimF’ who decided to use his photoshop skills to create a gallery of images of the mid-engined supercar in numerous colors. Check a few of them out below.
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Motor racing spectacular brings Soweto to its feet
Soweto – 19 July 2009. The streets of Soweto came alive today with the sound of screeching tyres and revving engines at the WesBank Street Race – Soweto. The event was hosted by WesBank in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and Motorsport South Africa.
The 2009 WesBank Street Race – Soweto saw drivers from five categories racing the 2.2 km “L-shaped” track along Chris Hani Road (opposite the UJ Campus) and Nicholas Street in Soweto.
The event drew over 20 000 spectators to the event and well known South African celebrities and soccer were also in attendance.
According to George Nyabadza, General Manager Marketing at WesBank, “We are proud that we are taking motorsport to the Soweto community. Today will definitely be the talk of the town for many days to come. WesBank along with its partners are committed to developing motorsport in the township and believe this opportunity to see racing up close will encourage members of the community to pursue careers in motorsport.”
The people of Soweto truly benefited from the race as approximately 70% of the contract workforce for the event was from local residents from Soweto.
Participating categories in the 2009 WesBank Street Race – Soweto included the WesBank V8 Supercars, Interfile Superbikes (1000 cc) and Supersport (600cc), Bridgestone Production Cars, Formula Volkswagens and Engen Polo Cups.
“We have already begun planning for next year’s race which we believe will be even bigger and better,” concluded Nyabadza.
