Leather Seats May Become Rare As Nappa Leather Runs Short

Saturday, 12. November 2011

There’s nothing nicer than to plant your bottom on a nice bit of soft leather. The feel and the smell is just wonderful – I’m sure you agree. Just me then eh! Anyway, if you like a bit of quality premium Nappa leather covering your seats you may be in for a bit of a shock soon with the increased cost of Nappa over standard, bum itching leather. It follows Read more »

2011 Was A Difficult Year For Japanese Car Manufacturers

Monday, 31. October 2011

You have to have some sympathy for Honda after our hearts go out to those that died in the Tsunami then over the last few days those that have lost their lives in the Thai floods. But talk about bad choices of location, Honda shut down production for most of the summer following the tsunami and we now hear that following the severe floods on 4th Read more »

Car Makers & Electronic Manufacturers Join Forces

Thursday, 1. September 2011

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No sooner have I reported on the new association between General Motors and LG to develop new electric cars than I’m told of the new association between Volvo and Siemens to do the same. It very much looks as though this will be the trend. Apparently Siemens have been having discussions with several car manufacturers but decided upon Volvo Read more »

Ford Attempts To Reduce The Insurance On Their Cars

Tuesday, 2. August 2011

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With reports that insurance costs are continually rising and teenage insurance now said to average £4,000 per annum it seems that car makers are likely to wade in and fight the fight. Ford has announced a new service that will handle accident management claims. By cutting out injury lawyer referral fees it says its customers could soon be enjoying Read more »