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A new multi-deck trade vehicle terminal at the Port of Southampton, on England's south coast, has been opened to help meet extra demand for exporting British-built cars overseas.

The week began in fine form with news of a shake-up of the management ranks at Volkswagen Group, to included a new head of Audi America as the current incumbent set sail for Hong Kong and Nissan's Infiniti unit.

There is a big jump in price for the redesigned Chrysler 300C as it finally hits UK showrooms but a lot more equipment is included for the money.

The UK car market turned in a welcome 7.9% year-on-year growth rate in May according to data released by the SMMT.

The new 500-hp Bentley Continental GTC V8 will arrive this fall, a bit late for the summer driving season, but there's always the more familiar 567-hp V12.

Chrysler's mantra 'Different is what we do' is something the automaker's UK division is striving to put into practice as it launches its new 300C model. Jeep/Chrysler UK brand director, Nigel Land, talked to Simon Warburton at the Imperial War Museum as the automaker showcased its latest addition with a slice of Americana using a backdrop of B52, B17 and SR71 aircraft.

Bentley has appointed Ariane Reinhart as its new board member for personnel.

Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Motors' luxury car unit, has named Ken Forbes marketing director of Jaguar Cars UK, starting on 11 June.

Vauxhall reveals that the Mokka SUV crossover starts from £16,995

Vauxhall reveals that the Mokka SUV crossover will start from £16,995

European automotive supplier body, CLEPA, is calling for a total removal of non-tarrif barriers as the debate surrounding free trade agreements (FTA) continues to rage.

Honda's English-built Civic five-door hatchback is headed 'down under'.

The statement released late yesterday confirming the sacking of Lotus CEO Dany Bahar did not come as a big surprise.

Opel aims to boost its sales volumes in China sixfold as it seeks to counter its shrinking home market, CEO Karl-Friedrich Stracke told a German newspaper.

General Motors Thailand's factory in Rayong has begun production of the Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV, a derivative of the Colorado pickup truck line it began building in 2011.

Ford is revamping its internal five-year business plan to take into account the marked deterioration in the European economy over the last year, Chief Financial Officer Bob Shanks said.

Hyundai will build its i10 minicar for European markets in Turkey instead of India. The automaker expects the move to boost its overall sales in Europe.

Renault is cutting back on shifts at its plant in Cordoba, Argentina, after a drop in sales prompted by slowing demand in neighboring Brazil.

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton clinched the best time in the first free practice session of the Grand Prix of Canada in Montreal.

The morning session started in relatively cool temperatures and under grey skies.

The two Lotuses were the first cars in action with Romain Grosjean setting the pace early. Then, Mercedes' Nico Rosberg and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton led the field.

There was a bit of rain after half an hour of running, causing a few drivers to skid off the track with no harm.

However, Heikki Kovalainen crashed his Caterham against the wall when exiting the first chicane, causing the session to be red flagged.

The green was given after the track was cleared and Rosberg then Hamilton again battled to set the fastest time. The McLaren driver was the fastest in the second and third sectors. Interestingly, Fernando Alonso of Ferrari was fastest in the first sector.

His Red Bull shod in super soft tires, Sebastian Vettel moved up the grid, setting the third time, and then the second fastest time in his last lap.

At the end, Hamilton emerged quickest overall with a 1m15.564, beating Vettel and Rosberg.

Fernando Alonso was fourth quickest, driving a Ferrari F2012 fitted with a brand new exhaust system.

Red Bull's Mark Webber was fifth ahead of Nico Hulkenberg (Force India), Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber), his teammate Sergio Pérez, Michael Schumacher (Mercedes) and Jenson Button in the second McLaren.

Grand Prix of Canada, Montreal
Friday, June 8, 2012 - Free practice 1 results*

1 - Lewis Hamilton (McLaren MP4/27-Mercedes) - 1'15"564 - 30 laps
2 - Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull RB8-Renault) - 1'15"682 - 29
3 - Nico Rosberg (Mercedes MGP W03) - 1'15"782 - 30
4 - Fernando Alonso (Ferrari F2012) - 1'15"842 - 34
5 - Mark Webber (Red Bull RB8-Renault) - 1'15"897 - 28
6 - Nico Hulkenberg (Force India VJM05-Mercedes) - 1'15"986 - 29
7 - Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber C31-Ferrari) - 1'16"000 - 31
8 - Sergio Perez (Sauber C31-Ferrari) - 1'16"249 - 32
9 - Michael Schumacher (Mercedes MGP W03) - 1'16"264 - 28
10 - Jenson Button (McLaren MP4/27-Mercedes) - 1'16"347 - 12
11 - Paul di Resta (Force India VJM05-Mercedes) - 1'16"460 - 32
12 - Felipe Massa (Ferrari F2012) - 1'16"619 - 17
13 - Pastor Maldonado (Williams FW34-Renault) - 1'16"859 - 25
14 - Romain Grosjean (Lotus E20-Renault) - 1'16"890 - 36
15 - Kimi Raikkonen (Lotus E20-Renault) - 1'17"014 - 41
16 - Jean-Eric Vergne (Toro Rosso STR7-Ferrari) - 1'17"352 - 28
17 - Daniel Ricciardo (Toro Rosso STR7-Ferrari) - 1'17"580 - 31
18 - Vitaly Petrov (Caterham CT01-Renault) - 1'17"935 - 23
19 - Heikki Kovalainen (Caterham CT01-Renault) - 1'18"177 - 16
20 - Pedro de La Rosa (HRT F112-Cosworth) - 1'18"182 - 26
21 - Bruno Senna (Williams FW34-Renault) - 1'18"762 - 36
22 - Narain Karthikeyan (HRT F112-Cosworth) - 1'19"354 - 23
23 - Timo Glock (Marussia MR01-Cosworth) - 1'20"004 - 21
24 - Charles Pic (Marussia MR01-Cosworth) - 1'20"067 - 23

* Unofficial results