Larsson confirms 2015 FIA World Rallycross Championship entry

Sweden's Robin Larsson has confirmed he will drive all 13 rounds of the 2015 FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy at the wheel of his privately run Audi A1 Supercar.

Larsson makes the transition to the headline World Championship Supercar

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Ramona Karlsson signs as first female in FIA World Rallycross Championship

Swedish female driver Ramona Karlsson has confirmed she will compete in a minimum of seven rounds in the all-new FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy. She will compete at the wheel of a Per Eklund Motorsport run Saab

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Vitaly Petrov tests DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupe in Portimao, Portugal

Former Formula 1 driver Vitaly Petrov (29, Russia) gets his first DTM test in a DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupe at the Portimao race track. The session takes place precisely 100 days ahead of the opening race of the 2014 DTM season at Hockenheim on May 4, 2014.

The 29-year-

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Volkswagen Group celebrate HR Welcome Days, 194 new HR employees visit Group headquarters

The Volkswagen Group is holding Welcome Days in Wolfsburg for 194 new HR employees. The participants come from 17 different countries. The three-day event will give them an opportunity to get to know Group headquarters, to establish contacts and to exchange

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Skoda reports 77,600 worldwide deliveries in April; 4. per cent down

Skoda achieved worldwide sales of over 77,600 vehicles in April 2013; 4.6 per cent down on April 2012. Skoda sales were also influenced by the start of production of the new Octavia and Octavia Combi back in April. Similarly, the continuing weakness of some

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Skoda wins in Portugal

Skoda has won the WRC-2 category at the Portugal Rally. Its factory crew, Esapekka Lappi & Janne Ferm (FIN), celebrate their first FIA World Championship victory after leading the rally from to start to finish. Germany's Sepp Wiegand/Frank Christian came third

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Lothar Schupet is new General Director BMW Group Slovenia

The December 1, 2012, the BMW Group Slovenia have been personnel changes. Lothar Schupet (34), who was previously responsible for the development of new markets within the BMW Group Central and Eastern Europe, will become General Manager of BMW Group

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Enjoy a stress free trip with Alamo's automated in-car road toll payment service

For travellers in search of blue skies and warm weather, Portugal offers the perfect winter getaway.  And for Brits planning to make the most of the winter sun, leading car hire company, Alamo Rent A Car, makes the journey that bit easier.

Earlier this year, Portugal introduced

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Ford showcases New Kuga and New B-Max at Rip Curl Pro Portugal surf event

Ford is showcasing new Kuga and new B-Max models at the 2012 Rip Curl Pro Portugal event.
Both the new Kuga SUV and new B-Max compact multi-activity vehicle are this week on display at the Portuguese round of the Association of Surfing Professionals World

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Nissan Leaf gets the blue light

Portuguese criminals need to take extra care if they want to avoid being caught red-handed. Local police have taken delivery of a fleet of stealthy Nissan Leaf electric vehicles, allowing them to arrive at the scene of a crime in near silence.

The eight Nissan Leaf police cars will be

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