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Scouting Around at Home

SENSIBLY, the German and the French alternate their international motor shows, Frankfurt hosting it on odd years while the Paris Salon does the even ones. Both nations still boast a car industry, although France's - once so innovative and gloriously idiosyncratic - has most dreadfully lost its edge. By taking it in turns to put on a show, these nations have at least gone some way to ensure their survival, unlike here in Brown's Britain, where we now build 650 Morgans and erm, oh, a few Caterh...

Down to Atee ; Volkswagen Golf Gtd Diesel Golf Hot Hatch Is Different and Desirable

Also inside>>Zog Ziegler, p2 AST Golfs with diesel engines are nothing new. FThere's many a performance car driver that's been given a fright by an unassuming Volkswagen hatch with a lively oil-burning powerplant installed. In the sixth-generation Golf, the quickest diesel is being promoted more forcefully under the GTD badge. The idea of a diesel hot hatchback has been looking increasingly palatable as engine technology has improved and the costs of petrol alternatives have edged upwards.

Extra Pounds 100m for Car Scrappage

THE Government is putting an extra Pounds 100 million into and extending the car scrappage scheme. So far 227,750 orders have been placed through the scheme, which will now be extended to cover up to 400,000 vehicles in total.

Car Comes Top of Its Class for Power ; Hylton Offers Top Class Service If You Are After Small Nissans

Advertisement feature The recently opened Hylton Nissan is excited to announce the king of the 4x4's, the Nissan Navara, is now available to order from the dealership. Whether it's for business or pleasure, the Nissan Navara can adapt to carry a range of loads, from ladders and building materials through to camping equipment. It was the UK's best-selling pick up in 2007 and 2008, and offers class-leading power, comfort and flexibility, with prices starting at Pounds 18,703.25.

Savings On Car Servicing On Cards

TTO celebrate the opening of its new dealership on Mackenzie Way, Manor Road, in Cheltenham, Hylton Nissan have decided to introduce a package of introductory offers to encourage customers to experience the facilities for themselves. Nissan owners will receive a specially produced card that entitles them to half-price servicing - and a whole lot more. On the reverse of the 50 per cent discount card there is a list of offers that will save the average Nissan owner a great deal of money on thei...