Ford Sollers accelerates growth plan in Russia with new engine plant

Ford Sollers is accelerating its plan to grow in the burgeoning Russian market by announcing that it is building a $274-million (10-billion Russian Rouble) engine plant in Elabuga, Tatarstan, and also will manufacture and sell the new Ford EcoSport small sports

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Volkswagen Group delivers 2.27-million vehicles in first quarter

The Volkswagen Group delivered 2.27- (January-March 2012: 2.16; +5.1 per cent)* million vehicles from January to March. The company handed over 864,400 (March 2012: 862,700; +0.2 percent)* vehicles to customers in the month of March.

"The Volkswagen

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Ford Explorer production goes international as iconic SUV rolls-off the line in Russia

As demand for utility vehicles increases around the world, the Ford Explorer is being produced from the ground up outside of the United States for the first time in the iconic SUV's history.

The first full-production Explorer rolled-off the assembly line at Ford Sollers Elabuga

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Skoda delivers 220,400 vehicles worldwide in the first quarter of 2013

Skoda delivered 83,800 vehicles worldwide in March, 2013; 12 per cent down on March 2012 (95,200). From January to March, 2013, the number of deliveries totalled 220,400 (2012 first quarter: 242,700) - down 9.2 per cent. Skoda sales were influenced, in the first quarter,

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Jaguar Land Rover sets new global monthly and quarterly sales record

With sales of 53,772 in March and 115,504 for the first quarter of 2013, Jaguar Land Rover has recorded its best ever monthly and quarterly global sales performance up 16 per cent and 17 per cent respectively versus the prior year.

Jaguar demonstrated strong

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BMW Group sales reach all-time high in March 2013

The BMW Group sold more vehicles in March than in any other month in its history. The company sold a total of 191,269 BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles in the past month, exceeding the previous all-time high in March last year (185,741 units/+3 per

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Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivers 1.43-million vehicles in first quarter

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 1.43- (January-March 2012: 1.36; +5.2 per cent) million vehicles in the first three months of the year. There was, however, a slight decline in deliveries for the month of March, with the brand handing over 532,400 (March 2012:

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Mercedes-Benz in March posts best sales month in the company's history

Mercedes-Benz delivered 139,920 vehicles to
customers in the month of March, more than in any previous month (+6.5 per cent). Thus, first-quarter sales were 3.5 per cent higher than in the same period of the previous year (324,898 units).

Despite the difficult

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Hyundai Motor's heavy-duty truck Xcient makes its world debut at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show

Hyundai Motor Company's commercial division unveiled its new heavy-duty truck Xcient at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show. The next-generation of Trago, which debuted in 2006, returns with greater styling and a variety of improved features.

The Xcient is expected to set new

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Volkswagen Russia announces long-term cooperation with the Russian Biathlon Union

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands today announced a long-term cooperation with the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU). From April 1, 2013, Volkswagen will support the men's and women's teams as well as the youth work of the

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