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Tuesday, 09 January 2018
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- Jaguar Land Rover reports record annual salesThe UK's biggest car manufacturer says both major marques had their best year on record.
- Vauxhall plans another 250 job cuts at Ellesmere PortThe carmaker says a total of 650 jobs will now be cut at its Ellesmere Port factory.
- Diesel car sales to plunge again this year, study warnsAston University says diesel cars will account for 15% of the UK market by 2025, down from a 50% peak.
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- Vauxhall gears up for another 250 job cuts at Ellesmere Port plantVauxhall plans another 250 job cuts at its Ellesmere Port car plant, in addition to the 400 jobs already announced in October, it was confirmed today.
- Drivers of these cars have been declared the rudest on Britain's roadsBMW and Range Rover drivers have won the dubious award of being declared the most inconsiderate car owners, according to a new survey of British motorists.
- This new hybrid electric Range Rover SUV could get you through your commute petrol freeA decade ago, you couldn’t park up an SUV in London without risking it being covered by faux parking tickets castigating you as a gas-guzzling planet-destroyer.
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- Highways England procurement director David Poole is moving to HS2 Ltd.After nine years with Highways England and predecessor organisation Highways Agency, executive director for procurement and commercial David Poole is on the move.
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