To celebrate, the blue...
To celebrate, the blue oval has presented the mechanics, including Alan Spencer and Bob Brown, with plaques. The Leicester pair worked for the Sandicliffe dealer group in 1965, when the Transit arrived. A spokeswoman said: "We decided it would be nice to do something for those who have given 40 or more years" service on Transit. We identified 28 staff, and the plaques were all signed by boss Bill Ford."
Nissan is shifting into...
Nissan is shifting into top gear with its 370Z ò€“ and our spies have bagged the first shot of its paddleshift twin-clutch six-speed gearbox. Following on from our story last week, the new transmission is based on that of the GT-R flagship. The car also gets a 330bhp 3.7-litre V6 engine and revised looks with new, shark fin-style lights. The 370Z will be unveiled at next monthò€™s LA Motor Show.