Monthly Archives: November 2008

Dear Darling – what about the UK car industry?

Posted on November 25, 2008 by foxysteph

Was there a consistent motoring message from Darling yesterday? Is the motor industry important to the UK economy? Are we still on target for an eco-friendly reduction in CO2 emissions? And are we still out to persecute the motorist? I’m … Continue reading →

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Women drivers need cars more than men

Posted on November 14, 2008 by foxysteph

At its recent conference, the Retail Motor Industry Federation invited former Tory MP Michael Portillo to be their after dinner speaker. Not a natural fit you might have thought, but an all round good friend of the motor industry, as … Continue reading →

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Leave it to a man…and see what happens

Posted on November 14, 2008 by foxysteph

On Wednesday I had a speaking booking at the Faygate, Colgate and Rusper Women’s Institute which is a local WI branch in West Sussex. I speak about motoring matters that concern women drivers such as tyres, MOTs, car servicing, car … Continue reading →

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Car dealerships are missing out

Posted on November 7, 2008 by foxysteph

What depressing motor industry news. These were yesterday’s headlines. new car sales in sharp decline car manufacturer Toyota slashes profits forecast BMW’s Mini new car production to stop for a month over Christmas Jaguar luxury car manufacturer extends redundancy plan … Continue reading →

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