Ferrari announces the launch of its most powerful ever mid-rear-engined V8 car '488 Spider'

Ferrari announces the launch of the 488 Spider, its most powerful ever mid-rear-engined V8 car to feature the patented retractable hard top along with the highest level of technological innovation and with cutting-edge design.

Ferrari was the first manufacturer

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Infiniti launches the 'Ultimate Test Drive' campaign, drive a real F1 car

Infiniti has launched the 'Ultimate Test Drive' campaign providing one lucky motorist from the UK the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a real Formula One car with instruction from Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver Daniil Kvyat.

Customers who visit any UK Infiniti centre and

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Caterham Cars has appointed two new dealers in Europe

Caterham Cars has appointed two new UK dealers – one in the north and one in the south – as it continues to expand its network on home soil.

Oakmere Motor Group in Cheshire and Williams Automobiles near Bristol have been signed up by the iconic brand to sell its full

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Lexus sets the pulse racing with the world's first Heartbeat Car

Driving a great car can stimulate the senses and quicken the heartbeat. Now Lexus has created the world's first vehicle that directly translates the driver's heart patterns into a striking visual display across the bodywork.

The one-off RC F high-performance coupe is the result

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Paul Buckett appointed Head of Group Corporate and Public Relations, Volkswagen Group UK

Volkswagen Group UK Limited announces the appointment of Paul Buckett to the newly created role of Head of Group Corporate and Public Relations, reporting to the Managing Director of Volkswagen Group UK, Paul Willis.

Mike Orford will join Volkswagen Group

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MG celebrates the official opening of its flagship showroom in London

Earlier this year MG Motor UK announced it would be opening its flagship showroom in the prestigious area of Piccadilly, London. The members of the public and invited guests are gathering to celebrate the official opening of this exciting new store.

This new showroom,

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Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH formed

Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH, the holding bringing together Volkswagen AG's truck and bus business, has formed a Supervisory Board composed on a parity basis. Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, will chair the

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Ford of Britain announces new roles for three senior executives

Ford of Britain announced new management roles for three of its senior executives. This follows the appointment of Andy Barratt as Chairman and Managing Director, Ford of Britain, on July 1, 2015, succeeding Mark Ovenden after his appointment as President

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Mercedes-Benz Style Eyewear Collection Autumn/Winter 2015

Progressive design and flawless functionality are the hallmarks of the 2015 Autumn/Winter Collection designed by Mercedes-Benz Style and Eyewear specialist Rodenstock. Incorporating newly developed materials, colours and shapes, the five styles of sunglasses

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Suzuki recalls its GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F models

Suzuki has confirmed a recall of its GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F models.

The recall affects 174 registered motorcycles in the UK, and has been instigated due to a radiator hose clearance concern.

Despite no reported issues in the UK, customer safety and satisfaction

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Ducati launches modified Ducati competition - 2015 Ducati 'Speciale' Challenge

Ducati UK announced the launch of the 2015 Ducati 'Speciale' Challenge, a competition to find the best modified Ducati in the UK.

Ducati has always been synonymous with performance and design and most Ducati customers modify their bike in some way using the extensive

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The Ducati 'Ride a Song' contest takes off

Ducati launches its Ride a Song contest and asks competition participants to propose the ideal motorcycle vacation paired with great music. The best 'road trip' wins a Multistrada Experience, an exclusive opportunity to ride the new Multistrada 1200,

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Skoda builds new Emission Centre in Mlada Boleslav; VW invests more than €11-million

Skoda Auto is building a new Emission Centre in Mlada Boleslav. In partnership with the Volkswagen Group, the Czech car manufacturer will be investing more than €11-million into expanding the Engine Centre, which opened in 2014. The new centre is expected

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Miles Cooke and Mark Sheedy join Infiniti as Area Fleet Managers

As Infiniti starts to prepare itself for the introduction of the Q30 later this year, two key members of staff have joined the company to increase its focus on the fleet sales sector.

Miles Cooke from Surbiton, Surrey and Mark Sheedy from Gosforth, Newcastle have joined

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Volkswagen develops new Golf for the racetrack

A new Golf for the racetrack. Volkswagen Motorsport is developing its first racing car based on the seventh-generation Golf. The production-based, 330 ps concept car is assembled in accordance with TCR regulations and is intended to help Volkswagen evaluate

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National Fleet Manager bolsters Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' senior team

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles welcomes Tracey Perry as its new National Fleet Manager.

Tracey is no stranger to the fleet world, joining the Volkswagen family following a successful career within the automotive industry. In her previous organisation, she

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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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Honda sets new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency

Honda has set a new Guinness World Records title for 'Lowest fuel consumption - all 24 contiguous EU countries (all cars)', recording an average 100.31 miles per gallon over 8,387 miles, in a 25 day drive across all 24 EU contiguous countries.

Behind the wheel

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Kia Motors appoints Moyosola Fujamade as Press Officer

Kia Motors (UK) Ltd. announced the appointment of Moyosola Fujamade as Press Officer (Press Fleet Executive), a position left vacant after the promotion of Carly Escritt to Senior Press Officer. This appointment sees the press relations team grow to a total

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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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