2013 marks major milestone at Mini Plant Oxford

In 2013 Mini UK and its parent company BMW Group will celebrate 100 years of car-making at the site of Mini Plant Oxford. The focus point for the celebrations will be March 28, which is 100 years to the day when the first Bullnose Morris Oxford rolled-off the line.

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Mercedes-Benz emergency call system: Faster help at the crash scene

In June 2012, three years ahead of the planned obligatory date set by the European Commission, Mercedes-Benz eCall, the vehicle emergency call system, was launched. In the event of a serious accident, the emergency services can be notified automatically

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2013 Mitsubishi Lancer and Outlander Sport models named IIHS 'Top Safety Picks'

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has seen a pair of its 2013 vehicle offerings - the versatile and stylish Lancer compact sport sedan and the dynamic Outlander Sport compact crossover - named by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as 'Top Safety Picks'.

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BMW Brand Management under new leadership

Steven F. Althaus will become the new Director Brand Management BMW and Marketing Services BMW Group. The 44-year-old will assume his new position in Munich in January 2013. Althaus holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and was most recently Chairman and CEO of

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2013 Nissan Altima earns 'Top Safety Pick Plus' from IIHS

The 2013 Nissan Altima added another award to its trophy case with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 'Top Safety Pick Plus' designation, which recognises passenger vehicles for excellent performance in five passenger safety tests.

Starting with

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North American International Auto Show announces 2013 poster contest winners

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced the winners of its annual high school poster contest held in conjunction with the upcoming 2013 show, which takes place January 14-27, 2013 at Cobo Center in Detroit. The grand prize, the Chairmens' Award

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BMW Motorrad sends five riders on an exciting around-the-world tour

The motorbike riders who will take part in the BMW Motorrad 'Ride of Your Life' tour have now been confirmed. For five people, the dream of a lifetime is about to come true. The lucky winners were selected by judging panel, made up of Adrien Brody, Rick Yune,

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Subscription opens for highly anticipated Ducati Riding Experience 2013

Ten years after its initial introduction, Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) is again preparing its motorcycles and riding school staff to teach riders of all levels in 2013, from absolute beginners to experienced race track specialists.

Subscription for the tenth edition of DRE is now

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The new BMW Z4 - A roadster with character and sporting flair

The interplay of classical proportions and state-of-the-art technology defines the unmistakable character of the BMW Z4 - and now an updated version of the Roadster is ready for action, armed with a raft of additional powertrain and equipment innovations. The new

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Sieke KG renews their Setra fleet

Touring and transport company Sieke continues the modernisation of their fleet by purchasing five S 415 UL vehicles. After having received six ComfortClass 400 touring coaches in December last year and a double-decker S 431 DT from the TopClass 400 model series in

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Toyota's 2013 Avalon to offer world's first application of Qi wireless in-car charging

The 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited will be the first vehicle available in the world that offers in-console Qi wireless charging for Qi-enabled mobile phones and devices as part of a technology package, available for both the gasoline and hybrid version of the new Avalon Limited,

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