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Why British car makers kept their sales figures a secret until 1969

“In the past, British car manufacturers have been rather reluctant to issue any clear figures on their actual model production,” we reported in May 1969. “Now the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has compiled detailed statistics for the Big Four – British Leyland, Ford, Rootes and Vauxhall.” Car production and export figures had been… Continue reading Why British car makers kept their sales figures a secret until 1969

Dacia to reveal more details of new Skoda Octavia rival in February

Dacia will reveal the first official details of its new Skoda Octavia rival in February – and the rugged estate is set to be a petrol-powered, off-road-ready wagon priced at less than £25,000. The new model, codenamed C-Neo, will arrive later this year and will play a crucial part in Dacia’s expansion into Europe’s most popular car market, the C-segment.… Continue reading Dacia to reveal more details of new Skoda Octavia rival in February

@Groupe PSA: OP “Baque” is the name of our “Winter King”000857

After this “English Week” the winter king can finally be crowned in our betting game – his name is “Baque”. In the end he crossed the finish line eight points ahead of runner-up “Seal83”. Such a clear gap had not been apparent for a long time. Fortunately, it conceals the fact that the king is… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP “Baque” is the name of our “Winter King”000857

German FAZ: The most domestic of all Toyota010459

Small small cars have a hard time. Due to many new technical regulations, production costs are rising and profits are difficult to realize. A number of manufacturers such as VW and Opel no longer serve the A segment. Instead of 180,000 units like in 2021, less than 80,000 were sold in Germany last year. Toyota… Continue reading German FAZ: The most domestic of all Toyota010459

ZKW equips the new Audi Q3 with digital Matrix LED headlights

WIESELBURG, Austria, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The new Audi Q3 sets new standards in headlight development with lighting technology from ZKW. The technological highlights of the compact SUV include the digital Matrix LED headlights, which are developed and manufactured together with the technical experts at Audi and the lighting system specialists at ZKW. Furthermore, the… Continue reading ZKW equips the new Audi Q3 with digital Matrix LED headlights

Canada-China EV Trade Deal: What it Means for TSLA, GM, Geely & BYD

Canada is easing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), marking a major shift in its EV trade policy. Under a new deal with China, Canada will allow up to 49,000 China EVs per year to enter the country at a 6.1% tariff, replacing the 100% duty imposed in 2024. That quota could rise to 70,000… Continue reading Canada-China EV Trade Deal: What it Means for TSLA, GM, Geely & BYD

Used Chevrolet Vehicles Available at Carizma Motors in Lubbock, TX

Carizma Motors dealership in Lubbock, TX, now offers a quality selection of used Chevrolet vehicles designed for reliability, performance, and value. LUBBOCK, Texas, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Carizma Motors dealership announces the availability of a wide selection of used Chevrolet vehicles in Lubbock, TX, offering local drivers dependable performance, modern features, and exceptional value.… Continue reading Used Chevrolet Vehicles Available at Carizma Motors in Lubbock, TX

NOVEON MAGNETICS COMPLETES $215 MILLION SERIES C TO EXPAND U.S. RARE EARTH MAGNET MANUFACTURING CAPACITY

Financing Round Led by One Investment Management Supports Expansion of Domestic Rare Earth Magnet Production and Facilitates Secondary Share Sale SAN MARCOS, Texas, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Noveon Magnetics, Inc. (Noveon), a leading U.S. manufacturer of sintered rare earth permanent magnets, today announced the close of a $215 million Series C financing led by a $200 million investment… Continue reading NOVEON MAGNETICS COMPLETES $215 MILLION SERIES C TO EXPAND U.S. RARE EARTH MAGNET MANUFACTURING CAPACITY

@niche: TICK, TICK, TICK.004231

Editor’s Note: Peter savages the incompetence in Washington, which has left the Detroit automakers reeling and will prove to be the end of a once-glorious American industrial icon. In On The Table, Stellantis is trying to convince us that the 392 Wrangler is a good thing. This just in: It’s not. We also revisit the performance numbers for the… Continue reading @niche: TICK, TICK, TICK.004231