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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Sporty new Chilli model adds spice to Kia Picanto range

Two sporty Chilli models have been added to the Kia Picanto range, which now features EU6-compliant engines. The Chilli variants are part of the Picanto Originals series, a rolling programme of high-specification, value-priced models changed at frequent intervals

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Skoda UK appoints Andrew Cullis as new Head of Marketing

Andrew Cullis has taken up the role of Head of Marketing for Skoda UK, replacing Heidi Cartledge, who has moved to become Head of Customer Quality & Network Development for the brand.

Andrew Cullis will lead the team responsible for all Skoda brand and product marketing

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Nissan appoints two new executives at its sales and marketing division

Nissan Motor Co. confirmed new senior management appointments at its UK operations, Nissan Motor (GB) Limited. The moves are effective July 1, 2015.

Mike Thompson has been appointed to head up its UK aftersales operation replacing Chris Marsh, who has been

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Renault and Dacia opens new showroom in North Yorkshire

An expanding privately-run dealership group has opened the UK's newest Renault and Dacia franchise in North Yorkshire.

As part of Renault Group's continued expansion RMB Automotive will represent the upwardly mobile manufacturers in Northallerton and the neighbouring

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Nissan invests £37-million for new extra-large press line at Sunderland plant

Nissan underlines its commitment to lead in crossovers and electric vehicles following the start of extension work for a new extra-large press line at its manufacturing plant in Sunderland.

This £37-million investment will see the plant extended and a new 5,200-tonne

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750 old Fords go on display at Heritage Motor Centre

Up to 750 old Fords will go on display at the Heritage Motor Centre when it hosts the 7th Old Ford Rally. The show, on July 19, is the biggest Rally of old Fords in the UK. Fords including commercials, tractors and vehicles with a Ford engine, built up to 1991, will be on

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Toyota appoints top British talent to senior roles in Europe and UK operations

Toyota Motor Europe announced the appointment of Matt Harrison to the role of Vice-President, Toyota Sales and Marketing, Toyota Motor Europe, effective from July 1, 2015. In this new role, Harrison will report directly to Karl Schlicht, Executive VP, Toyota Motor Europe.

Harrison

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Seat UK appoints Jason Coleman as new National Fleet Sales Manager

Seat has appointed Jason Coleman as National Fleet Sales Manager, stepping up from his former role as Area Sales Manager.

Jason's promotion is expected to help drive Seat fleet sales forward, specifically targeting growth in medium to large fleets which helped

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Mitsubishi Motors opens its new dealership in Northampton, UK

Westaway Motors has opened the doors to its Mitsubishi dealership at the company's site in Boughton Green Road, Moulton Park.

The large dealership, which is situated in a prominent position on Boughton Green Road, also has an after sales department with

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