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Rover R8 launched
11 October 1989
ROVER - The Rover/Honda Project YY R8 is launched as the second generation Rover 200 with new K-series engine featured in the range.
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Wed, 20 Sep 1989
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Thu, 21 Sep 1989
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Sat, 23 Sep 1989
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Tue, 10 Oct 1989
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Sun, 15 Oct 1989
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Wed, 18 Oct 1989
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Wed, 25 Oct 1989
DAILY EXPRESS Slump in demand for Rover 800 and Sterling cars has forced the lay off of 1,800 workers at the Cowley plant. Production...
Fri, 27 Oct 1989
DAILY EXPRESS By David Benson The news that Rover is to close down the production line which turns out the 800 and Sterling range...
Wed, 01 Nov 1989
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