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Car credit 'should remain affordable after interest decision'


	08/05/2008 16:53:45
	The Bank of England's interest rate decision today should keep consumer vehicle credit affordable, an automobile industry body has claimed. According to the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), it is disappointing that the Bank has not chosen to cut the base level of interest from five per cent and commented that it would like to see this happen in June. It added that April's 2.2 per cent rise in vehicle registration was pleasing and kept the annual rate in-line with figures from 2007. And the body believes that the car market will remain strong so long as manufacturers provide incentives and competitive credit deals across the industry. The organisation's website states that the RMIF is the trade association for the retail motor industry. It breaks down into divisions which deal with scooters, motorbikes and vehicle auctions. View our new and used Large Family Sized car deals Our Locations: New and used Large Family Sized car deals at Aylesbury

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	Chevrolet has sought to graphically illustrate the implications of losing coins down the back of the seats, car buyers may be interested to know. ... Read more
	Vauxhall Vectra's racing performance praised	24/04/2007 16:56:17
	The performance of the specially-adapted Vauxhall Vectra has been praised at the latest Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship race weekend. ... Read more
	Vauxhall Vectra touring car driver promotes sport to youngsters	23/04/2007 17:10:54
	Vauxhall has reaffirmed its commitment towards promoting motor sports to a wider audience after a group of primary school children were given a tour of the VX Racing garage. ... Read more
	Vauxhall Vectra tipped for strong BTCC showing	20/04/2007 17:06:27
	The Vauxhall Vectra could be the toast of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championships (BTCC) this weekend, if a prediction from one of its drivers comes true. ... Read more
	Seat Toledo Sport details announced	19/04/2007 15:49:19
	Motorists looking for a sporty hatchback have been put on alert after Seat confirmed details for the new Toledo Sport. ... Read more
	UK set to build Vauxhall Astra successor	18/04/2007 16:10:27
	The UK heritage of the Vauxhall brand has been reinforced after US owners General Motors confirmed the country was among four preparing to build the successor to the Vauxhall Astra. ... Read more
	Citroen C4 awarded to Aintree's snappiest dresser	17/04/2007 16:28:47
	Citroen has reaffirmed its commitment to stylish design by giving a brand new car to one racegoer at the world's most famous steeplechase. ... Read more
	Mazda6 resale value recognised	12/04/2007 17:04:54
	The five-door 2-litre Mazda6 has been independently praised for having strong resale values, fleet managers may like to know. ... Read more
	Ford Focus declared Used Car of the Year 2007	12/04/2007 17:04:05
	The second-generation Ford Focus has been named Used Car of the Year 2007, fans of the blue opal may be interested to know. ... Read more
	Vauxhall Vectra successor snapped	05/04/2007 17:26:08
	Motorists looking to upgrade their Vectra have been given a sneak peek of the next-generation version - a full year before it arrives in Vauxhall car dealerships. ... Read more
	Vauxhall owners alerted to discounted air conditioning checks	04/04/2007 16:05:34
	Vauxhall owners have been put on alert after it was revealed that they can get their air conditioning units checked over for discounted rates. ... Read more
	Citroen C5 estate will offer "huge load area"	30/03/2007 15:27:46
	An automotive publication has snatched a sneak peak of the forthcoming Citroen C5 estate. ... Read more
	Driver-less Seat Leon outpaces the best	28/03/2007 17:03:19
	Seat's commitment to advanced motoring technologies has been underlined by the news that it has just developed a driver-less Leon that can outpace former touring car champions on the racing circuit. ... Read more
	Ford Focus CC aesthetics admired	28/03/2007 17:02:43
	Fans of the blue opal may be interested to hear that the visual impact of the Ford Focus CC has been praised in a recent review by an automotive journalist. ... Read more
	Fiat Bravo's Blue & Me System "good value"	27/03/2007 15:54:55
	An automotive journalist has pointed out some of the best features of the new Fiat Bravo, including its integrated entertainment and direction-finding system. ... Read more
	Ford scoops fleet prize ahead of new Mondeo launch	22/03/2007 16:58:39
	Ford has been named as the best automaker by the fleet industry as it prepares to launch the all-new Mondeo, company bosses may be interested to hear. ... Read more
	Mazda6 named best large family car	21/03/2007 16:12:07
	The Mazda 6-series has been praised as the best large family car around, motorists may be interested to know. ... Read more
	Ford Focus Flexible Fuel Vehicle's eco-friendly motor highlighted	20/03/2007 15:52:24
	The green credentials of the Ford Focus Flexible Fuel Vehicle have again been underlined, in news that may be of interest to motorists looking to reduce their carbon footprint. ... Read more
	Ford Focus promotes flexible-fuel sources	19/03/2007 15:05:49
	The Ford Focus is set to star at a forthcoming eco-awareness motor show, as the American automaker reaffirms its commitment towards alternative fuel sources. ... Read more
	Vauxhall Vectra beats all comers in touring car tests	15/03/2007 17:29:42
	The Vauxhall Vectra has staked its claim for the hearts of motor sport enthusiasts after posting the fastest times in practice for the new touring car season. ... Read more
	For your drive only…	14/03/2007 16:20:14
	James Bond aficionados will soon be able to get behind the wheel of their very own Bond car, it has been reported. ... Read more
	Seat Leon gets up close and personal with Shakira	13/03/2007 17:31:58
	The Seat Leon was the centre of attention at the Geneva motor show as chart-topping Colombian singer Shakira helped unveil a custom-designed model destined to be given away via a charity raffle. ... Read more
	Kia Rio Hybrid 'part of wave of green motors'	13/03/2007 17:31:15
	Kia has displayed the new Rio Hybrid at the Geneva motor show as it seeks to underline its green credentials. ... Read more
	Fiat Bravo 'looks like a larger Grande Punto'	12/03/2007 17:31:20
	The design of the new Fiat Bravo bears a striking resemblance to the Grande Punto, according to one automotive preview, which may be of interest to Fiat enthusiasts looking for a larger motor. ... Read more
	Redesigned Kia Rio Hybrid makes European debut	08/03/2007 15:23:26
	Kia has confirmed that it is displaying a specially-designed version of the Rio Hybrid in Europe for the first time, in news that may be of interest to car enthusiasts looking for an eco-friendly drive. ... Read more
	Fiat Bravo set to showcase new integrated sat nav device	05/03/2007 17:11:46
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