Hyundai Motor manufactures the 500,000th car at its Russia factory

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Russia (HMMR) in Saint-Petersburg held a ceremony for the production of its 500,000th car. A red Russia-exclusive Solaris sedan with an automatic gearbox and 1.6-liter engine is the anniversary car. The Governor of Saint-Petersburg

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Vauxhall and Irish FA agree four-year sponsorship extension

The Irish Football Association has announced a four-year sponsorship extension with Vauxhall Motors that will see the British vehicle manufacturer maintain its position as Lead Partner to the Northern Ireland national teams.

The sponsorship, which began in January

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One-millionth Ford vehicle sold in Russia

Ford Sollers announced that the one-millionth Ford vehicle sold to a Russian customer since Ford re-entered the market in the mid-1990s - a Ford Focus.

"We are very grateful for our Russian customers' trust and loyalty to Ford vehicles since Ford

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Production of the new Skoda Octavia begins in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

Skoda launched production of the new Octavia at GAZ Group's factory in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The Skoda Octavia is by far the brand's bestselling car in Russia. This popular Skoda model's third-generation is a class of its own,

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Volkswagen Group delivers 3.87-million vehicles worldwide in period to May

The Volkswagen Group delivered 3.87-million (January-May 2012: 3.65; +5.9 per cent)* vehicles from January to May. The company handed over 816,500 (May 2012: 763,900; +6.9 per cent)* vehicles to customers in the month of May.

"Overall, development of the

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Skoda delivers 79,100 cars worldwide in May

Skoda delivered 79,100 vehicles worldwide in May, 2013 - 2.9 per cent down on May 2012. Skoda was able to gain shares of European markets in May. In the first five months of 2013 the Czech manufacturer achieved sales of 377,200 vehicles. The production start-up

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates opening of new showroom in St. Petersburg

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars St. Petersburg celebrated the opening of its new showroom in the famous city. The dealership, located at the Astoria Hotel in the fashionable centre of one of the European cultural capitals, will be directed by Tatiana Fitzgerald who is also the Managing

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Volkswagen Passenger Cars globally delivers 2.41-million vehicles in period to May; 5.3 per cent increase

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 2.41-million vehicles (January-May 2012: 2.29; +5.3 per cent) in the first five months of this year. The brand grew deliveries by 5.5 per cent for the month of May, handing over 503,100 (May 2012: 476,900) vehicles

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Mercedes-Benz reports 7.3 per cent growth in May global sales

Mercedes-Benz again grew its unit sales in May with vehicle deliveries to customers that are unprecedented for the month of May (121,360 units, +7.3 per cent). The Stuttgart based manufacturer also posted a new sales record for the period since the beginning of the year

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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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