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Tesla: Musk moves to Texas in Silicon Valley snub
The billionaire tech entrepreneur said the state of California had become "complacent" with innovators.
Honda pauses production after UK port woes
The Japanese carmaker temporarily stops production at its Swindon plant after UK ports congestion.
Uber sells self-driving cars to focus on profits
Driverless cars were once seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food.
Tesla's German factory plan scuppered by snakes
The electric carmaker has been clearing forest to make way for a 'Gigafactory' close to Berlin.
Toyota warns of 'very negative' no-deal Brexit
The carmaker's European boss tells the BBC its UK plants could become uncompetitive if no deal is struck.
UK car industry warns of £55bn no-deal Brexit hit
Big losses will be seen in the next five years if the UK fails to strike a deal with the EU, the sector warns.
Luxury carmaker Maybach has high ambitions for China
The high-end brand owned by Daimler wants to tap into China's ambitious electric vehicle targets.
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Tesla: Musk moves to Texas in Silicon Valley snub
The billionaire tech entrepreneur said the state of California had become "complacent" with innovators.
Honda pauses production after UK port woes
The Japanese carmaker temporarily stops production at its Swindon plant after UK ports congestion.
Uber sells self-driving cars to focus on profits
Driverless cars were once seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food.
Tesla's German factory plan scuppered by snakes
The electric carmaker has been clearing forest to make way for a 'Gigafactory' close to Berlin.
Toyota warns of 'very negative' no-deal Brexit
The carmaker's European boss tells the BBC its UK plants could become uncompetitive if no deal is struck.
UK car industry warns of £55bn no-deal Brexit hit
Big losses will be seen in the next five years if the UK fails to strike a deal with the EU, the sector warns.
Luxury carmaker Maybach has high ambitions for China
The high-end brand owned by Daimler wants to tap into China's ambitious electric vehicle targets.
Honda pauses production after UK port woes
The Japanese carmaker temporarily stops production at its Swindon plant after UK ports congestion.
Uber sells self-driving cars to focus on profits
Driverless cars were once seen as core to the company's future but lately it's focused on rides and food.
Tesla's German factory plan scuppered by snakes
The electric carmaker has been clearing forest to make way for a 'Gigafactory' close to Berlin.
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We have had hundreds of comments from you about your Mini Metros as we mark the car's 40th anniversary.
The first model was designed in just over six weeks and they rolled off the production line at Longbridge, Birmingham.
Copyright: British LeylandAmong the comments today on Facebook:
Nigel Bee said: "I had an F-reg MG Metro in British racing green, red seatbelts and 'bucket' front seats. Loved the car. Oh, the days you could fill the tank from empty for less than £15! I went miles in it."
Sue Thomas added: "I was working for British Leyland at that time and the employees were able to cast a vote on the name from a choice of three - Match, Maestro and Metro. Obviously Metro won the poll at that time although the Maestro name did subsequently reappear for a different model range."
Barbara Carpenter posted as well: "My first car was also a Mini Metro - I decided to upgrade when the gear stick fell through the floor!"
Angie Kilmister typed: "I had a white Metro MG turbo - it was like driving a tank, no power steering but it went well. My gran had to pay £750 because she wanted a black one. She had one of the first Metros, I think it was a W-reg - I thought she was so posh."
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