Renault-Nissan Alliance announces new Head of Alliance Manufacturing Engineering & Supply Chain Management

The Renault-Nissan Alliance announced that Jerome Olive has been appointed Alliance Executive VP, Alliance Manufacturing Engineering & Supply Chain Management, effective August 1, 2015.

Olive, currently Senior Vice-President, Manufacturing and Logistics Europe,

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BMW India announces new prices for locally produced models

Celebrating the 'Make in India' initiative, BMW India has announced brand new prices for the portfolio of locally produced cars. BMW India has already strengthened its commitment to the Indian market by increasing the level of localisation at BMW Plant Chennai up to 50

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BMW India launches the new BMW X3 xDrive30d M Sport @ Rs. 59.9 lakh

The new model variant, BMW X3 30d is locally produced at the BMW Plant Chennai and is now available at BMW dealerships across India.

The M Sport package reinforces the agile character and dynamic presence of the BMW X3 even more prominently. Exterior features include

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Tommi Makinen leads Toyota Gazoo Racing's WRC Return in 2017

Toyota Gazoo Racing has determined its team structure leading up to Toyota's return to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2017.

Toyota President Akio Toyoda will serve as Team Chairman while Tommi Makinen, a celebrated WRC veteran, will be offering his expertise

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British-built new Honda Civic Type R destined for Japan

Honda Motor Company CEO, Takahiro Hachigo announced that the new Civic Type R, built in Britain, will be destined for customers in Japan.

The first units to be shipped from Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) are due to arrive in Japanese showrooms from

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Volvo Cars adds a little luxury with Excellence Child Seat Concept

Volvo Cars' design team has completely re-imagined how children could travel safely in cars in the future. The move follows the Shanghai reveal of the XC90 Excellence and the Lounge Console Concept, which marked a bold and luxurious step forward

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Pixis 'Mega' adds stature to Toyota's mini-vehicle lineup

Offering substantial storage space and capable of seating four adults* comfortably, Toyota's new Pixis Mega is a mini-vehicle that stands above the rest in its class. Available at more than 200 Toyota dealerships throughout Japan, the Pixis Mega brings excellent driver

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JLR India announces launch of special edition XF Aero-sport @ Rs. 52 lakh

Jaguar announced the launch of its exclusive XF Aero-sport at Rs. 52 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai, Pre- Octroi). This special edition variant powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine offers a range of exterior upgrades, further enhancing the unique visual appeal of the luxury saloon.

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First Lotus Evora 400 drives off the assembly line at Hethel

In a small celebration with a selection of senior management, manufacturing and engineering staff, the first new Lotus Evora 400 has driven off the assembly line at Hethel.

"Today is a very significant stage in our long term plan, which we set-out more than a year ago. With the

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Scania expands its offering in Japan

After five years selling tractor units in Japan, Scania has now expanded its offering to include rigid trucks. Rigids account for more than 80 per cent of the Japanese truck market.

For the past five years, Scania Japan has delivered a range of tractor units, including heavy-haulage

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Daimler puts new safety technology on the road in all its commercial-vehicle divisions

The commercial vehicle divisions of Daimler AG are forging ahead with the development of safety and assistance systems for deployment in trucks, buses and vans. The ambitious goal is to avoid dangerous situations and thus to realise the vision of accident-free

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FCA invests US$ 280-million in Indian JV; expands Jeep production footprint

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) has announced its intent to invest approximately US$ 280-million in its manufacturing Joint-Venture (JV), Fiat India Automobiles Private Limited, with Tata Motors Limited. The investment in the manufacturing facility in Ranjangaon, India,

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Volvo Cars reports global sales up 7.9 per cent in June '15

Volvo Cars posted a 7.9 per cent increase in retail sales for the month of June, selling 46,520 cars globally. Europe was the growth driver with an 18.7 per cent increase, including Sweden. The all-new Volvo XC90 is a global success story with 45,000 orders already in

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Bentley launches Continental GT Speed Breitling Jet Team Series limited edition

Bentley is taking its fusion of luxury and performance to new extremes with the launch of the Continental GT Speed Breitling Jet Team Series. This exclusive series is limited to just seven cars, each inspired by one of the seven Breitling Jets.

Renowned for their precision,

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Subaru Tecnica International Inc. releases Subaru BRZ tS in Japan

Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI) announced the release of the Subaru BRZ tS, which goes on sale on June 30, 2015 through Subaru dealerships in Japan.

Subaru BRZ tS is an STI complete car which achieves both 'agile handling performance evoking a racing car'

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Deesch Papke returns as CEO of Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has appointed Deesch Papke as Chief Executive Officer of the wholly owned subsidiary importer organisation, Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE, effective as of June.

Prior to his most recent role as Head of Porsche China

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Leadership changes in Daimler Trucks unit in China

With effect from July 1, 2015, Zhou Liang (48) will succeed Wu Yuejun (52) and become new President and CEO of Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive (BFDA), the 50:50 joint-venture between Daimler and Chinese truck manufacturer Foton. The joint-venture is

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Isuzu Motors India open its new dealership in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Isuzu Motors India Private Limited inaugurated a new dealership outlet Geeta Isuzu in Jodhpur. The new facility is conveniently located at Plot no. 27, Bhagat Ki Kothi (extn.) NH-65, Pali Highway, Jodhpur to offer best-in-class sales and service support for Isuzu

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Hyundai showcases the global SUV 'Creta'

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) unveiled stylish, powerful and dynamic SUV - 'Creta'.

The Creta marks Hyundai's entry in growing SUV segment with strong product offering boosting Hyundai's product line up to a robust 10 product portfolio. Hyundai is set to redefine the

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The new generation Merc A-class: As comfortable as never before, as dynamic as always

With the new generation of the A-class, Mercedes-Benz reconciles the conflicting aims of sporty performance and enhanced comfort - with Dynamic Select the driver is able to change the car's characteristics in just seconds - at the touch of a button the A-class drives in

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