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News, September 2008

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Edited by Clive Goldthorp

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1 September: News digest
10 September: News analysis: Porsche - a business model for JLR?
11 September: MINI Crossover Concept to make Paris debut
12 September: News digest
16 September: RML MG Lola Coupé finishes fourth on race debut
17 September: Wrong way, Master
20 September: Credit crunch forces Jaguar to cut production
22 September: News digest


News digest

Compiled by Clive Goldthorp

Roewe is still reportedly out testing its Roewe branded SUV, which is more than likely to be a reskinned Kyron from SAIC's Korean brand, SsangYong. According to Internet media reports, SAIC are reportedly working hard to bring the Kyron into the Roewe design styling that will be used on the Roewe 550.

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Credit crunch forces Jaguar to cut production

Birmigham Post

Jaguar has joined a growing list of carmakers to cut production as the credit squeeze and economic downturn continue to hit sales. The Indian-owned company said it was responding to market conditions by 'taking a little bit of volume' out of production of the flagship XJ sports saloon

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Wrong way, Master

Keith Adams

ROEWE's slow-selling 750 range has received what is hoped to be its first (and hopefully only) fillip, with the launch of the Master special edition. Not taking its name from the popular Renault van, and neither a reflection of the car's status in the Chinese market, the new version of the ex-Rover 75 has been brought to you via sporting sponsorship.

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RML MG Lola Coupé finishes fourth on race debut

Keith Adams

JUST a few days after its first roll-out, the fully upgraded RML MG Lola EX265C completed a faultless run to fourth place in the final race of the 2008 Le Mans Series. In a six-hour endurance that was punctuated by dramatic incidents and thrilling nose-to-tail racing...

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News digest

Clive Goldthorp

The Lagonda will be back in 2012; Land Rover production difficulties; Longbridge suppliers happy to be back in business.

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MINI Crossover concept to make Paris Debut

Clive Goldthorp

New MINI Crossover concept hints at the future direction for the brand, as well as 2010's all-new offering, built in Austria.

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News analysis: Porsche - a business model for JLR?

Clive Goldthorp

Porsche's plan to pass upcoming emissions standards by engulfing Volkswagen could make sense for Tata Motor and JLR.

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News digest

Compiled by Clive Goldthorp

The Birmingham papers get their hands on the new TF LE500 and spill the beans about the upcoming model plans.

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