BMW Manufacturing opens onsite Family Health Center

BMW Manufacturing celebrated the official opening of its new Associate Family Health Center at its South Carolina plant. The Center is a first-class facility, employing highly-trained professionals and offering the latest in healthcare technology. Use of the facility is available

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Skoda UK celebrates another record year with sale increase of 19 per cent

Skoda retailers have done it again, ending 2012 with a record total for new car registrations in the UK. It's the fourth year in a row Skoda has beaten its previous best and the new benchmark is 53,602 - up 19 per cent from 45,061 in 2011.

Pushing through the magic 50,000 barrier

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Ford Thailand's 2012 sales jump 88 per cent to best-ever full year performance

Strong sales across the Ford lineup helped drive the company's full-year retail sales in 2012 up an extraordinary 88 per cent from a year ago to 54,865 units - representing Ford Thailand's all-time best annual performance and making Ford one of the fastest growing

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Nissan begins U.S. assembly of 2013 Leaf and batteries in Smyrna

Nissan will ramp up U.S. assembly of the 2013 model year all-electric Leaf at its manufacturing plant in Smyrna, Tenn., where it will be manufactured alongside the company's gasoline-powered products.

The start of Nissan Leaf assembly in Smyrna comes on the heels of the

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Audi India records 63 per cent growth in 2012

Audi has recorded an impressive 63 per cent growth in India in the calendar year 2012, exceeding its annual sales targets, yet again (Jan-Dec 2011: 5511 units).  The brand with the four rings registered a total sale of 931 units in December 2012, a strong growth

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Connected World selects 2013 Ford Fusion Energi as Connected Car of the Year

In an announcement at the 2013 International CES, Connected World Magazine has awarded the all-new Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid the midsize Connected World Connected Car of the Year 2013.

The all-new Fusion offers the most complete array of advanced connectivity

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Nissan launches Qashqai 360 @ £19,945

Nissan has launched a new addition to the Qashqai range - the 360. Set to be the best-selling example yet of Nissan's sector-defining crossover, the 360 sits between the Acenta and Tekna trims, replacing the n-tec+ but offering more equipment for the same £19,945 starting price.

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Tata Motors doubles warranty period on heavy trucks to 4 years

Tata Motors introduced warranty of 4 years on its entire range of heavy trucks with 25-tonnes and higher GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight). With this, Tata Motors has become the first company in India to offer a standard warranty of 4 years on heavy trucks, a clear reflection of

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Volvo Trucks opens first truck center in Montenegro

Volvo Trucks is strengthening its presence in the Western Balkans with the opening recently of the first new Volvo Truck Center in Montenegro.

"This new Volvo Truck Center in Bandici in Montenegro represents another important step towards increasing our presence

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Jaguar Land Rover UK sales up by 19.17 per cent in 2012

Jaguar Land Rover UK sold 68,586 cars in 2012, up 19.17 per cent on 2011 with both brands retailing more vehicles in 2012 than in the previous year and Land Rover registering its best ever sales year in the UK.

The Land Rover brand sold 54,480 vehicles in the UK,

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Peugeot UK sales increase 5.6 per cent in the 2012

Sales of Peugeot vehicles in the UK last year totalled some 121,117 vehicles, up 5.6 per cent on the previous year. The mid-year arrival of the eagerly-awaited new 208 saw the strongest order-take for a launch car in the Company's history, and this has meant sales of small

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Ford Ranger wins the 2013 Pick-Up of the Year Award

The Ford Ranger has won the 2013 Pick-Up of the Year Award from Total 4x4 magazine taking the vehicle's award tally to eight in 12 months.

The Ford Ranger was comprehensively tested by Total 4x4, scoring high marks on interior quality, comfort and practicality during

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Ford first with Kaliki app in-car integration for audio playback of newspapers and magazines

In 2011, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated 140-million Americans spent more than two hours per day in their vehicles, with 50 minutes spent on commute time alone. With Kaliki Audio Newsstand, Ford drivers can stay on top of their favorite news and magazine stories without

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Kia to open new head office after setting record sales total

Kia Motors (UK) Limited has set a new record sales total with 66,629 cars delivered to customers during 2012 - compared to 53,615 in 2011 - and is aiming to continue that performance by selling 70,000 units in 2013. This gave Kia a 3.26 per cent share of the UK new car market

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BMW Group reports record sales to remain UK's number one premium car company

In 2012, BMW Group in the UK achieved its best ever sales result and confirmed its position as the number one premium car company in the UK. In total, 178,854 BMW and Mini vehicles were registered, an increase of 7.23 per cent over 2012 against a market which

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Hyundai to debut HCD-14 concept vehicle at the 2013 NAIAS in detroit

Hyundai will debut the HCD-14 concept vehicle at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The HCD-14 concept will give the automotive world a glimpse into future Hyundai premium vehicle design, advanced 3-D gesture-based technology controls,

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Volvo Car Group announces global December retail sales; 7.2 per cent down

Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) reports global retail sales of 38,555 cars for the month of December, representing a 7.2 per cent decline versus December 2011. Sales increased significantly in the United States and Sweden, driven by strong demand for the Volvo V40, S60,

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Ford China December sales up 43 per cent; annual sales up 21 per cent

Ford China set an annual sales record in 2012, selling 626,616 wholesale vehicles, up 21 per cent from 519,390 wholesales in 2011. For the fourth month in a row Ford also set a monthly sales record, with 70,510 wholesale vehicles sold in December, up 43 per

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New Skoda logo for the Fabia and the Roomster

The Skoda Fabia and Roomster models will now carry the new Skoda vehicle logo and, for the first time, the Skoda lettering. The brand name and the respective model name will appear on the vehicle rear and additional designations such as TSI or TDI will now appear

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Skoda Yeti wins two awards from Total 4x4 Magazine

Skoda Yeti compact SUV has started 2013 just as it did in 2012 and 2011 - by scooping two awards from respected off-roader magazine Total 4x4.

Following revisions to the '4x4 of the Year' awards categories to reflect the changing nature of the market, the Yeti did battle

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Paraylmpic athlete Danny Nobbs tests latest Alfa MiTo TwinAir

Shot putter Danny Nobbs took time out from his busy training schedule to test the new Alfa MiTo TwinAir for size, as he prepares for a big sporting year ahead in 2013. Danny put the MiTo through its paces, as Alfa Romeo continues its support of one of the UK's most promising

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E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid triumphs in Business Car Manager SME Company Car of the Year Awards

The new Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid has triumphed in the Business Car Manager SME Company Car of the Year Awards 2012, winning two categories including Best Overall Company Car for SMEs.

Judged by a panel of industry leaders chaired

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Moto Rapido Ducati sign Matteo Baiocco for the 2013 British Superbike Championship

Reigning Italian Superbike Champion Matteo Baiocco has signed a one-year deal to join the Moto Rapido Ducati team to contest this year's MCE British Superbike Championship.

The 28-year-old, from Osimo in Italy, rode for the Winchester-based squad at Silverstone last year

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Continental ContiWinterContact TS850 winter tyre named Editor's Choice 2012

Continental's new ContiWinterContact TS850 winter tyre has been declared the Editor's Choice 2012 by motoring magazine, Auto Express. Expert product testers Kim Adams and Jamie Fretwell chose their 20 favorite products of 2012 from a range of car accessories from tools

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Audi A1 Sportback takes efficiency trophy in Business Car Manager Awards

The Audi A1 Sportback has won a key award in the annual Business Car Manager SME Company Car of the Year Awards 2012, proving it has pride of place alongside its hugely successful three-door sister model.

Judges in the awards, run in association with

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Mazda magazine wins 'Best Automotive Title' for third time

Mazda's Zoom-Zoom customer magazine recently won the 'Best Automotive Title' at the Content Marketing Association's (CMA) International Awards 2012, held in London. At its heart, Zoom-Zoom focuses on a broad spread of typical Mazda customers'

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2013 Ram 1500 wins AOL Autos Truck of the Year

The new 2013 Ram 1500 has been named AOL Autos Truck of the Year. AOL Autos editors test drive and report on every new truck, car and SUV, giving their audience unbiased reviews of what to buy.

"The quality of new trucks has never been higher and our job of separating

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Volkswagen Group India partners with Indo-German Urban Mela as 'City Partners' for Pune

Volkswagen Group India brings future mobility concepts for the first time to its hometown Pune.

After a successful display of future mobility at Indo-German Urban Mela (IGUM) in Delhi, Volkswagen Group India will be present at the Pune Edition of IGUM. At the Volkswagen Group

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Sahara Force India teams up with 3D Systems

Sahara Force India Formula One Team announced the signing of a technical partnership with 3D Systems Corporation, a leading supplier of 3D content-to-print solutions. The multi-year deal strengthens the relationship between the two organisations allowing

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BMW Group achieves best sales year ever in the US

In 2012, the BMW Group in the US (BMW and Mini combined) achieved its best sales since the previous record year of 2007 retailing 347,583 vehicles, up 13.8 per cent compared to the 305,418 vehicles sold in 2011. BMW Group reported December sales of 43,855 vehicles,

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Chrysler Group LLC reports December 2012 US sales increased 10 per cent

Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 152,367 units, a 10 per cent increase compared with sales in December 2011 (138,019 units), and the group's best December sales since 2007.

The Chrysler, Dodge, Ram Truck and Fiat brands each posted year-over-year

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Hyundai Motor America posts all-time full year sales record

Hyundai Motor America announced record sales of 59,435 vehicles in December, a 17 per cent total sales increase and three per cent retail sales increase compared with the same record-setting period a year ago.

For the year, Hyundai sales were up nine per cent versus

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Toyota Motor Sales reports December sales increase

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported December 2012 sales of 194,143 units, up 13.2 per cent compared to the same period last year on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 26 selling days in December 2012 versus 27 in December 2011, TMS

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Ford sells portion of former Wixom Assembly Plant

Ford Motor Company has sold 239-acres of the former Wixom Assembly Plant to Trident Barrow Management, LLC, a unit of Barrow Development.

"We're very pleased with the sale of the property and look forward to watching new development in the Wixom area,"

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MMNA reports Outlander Sport sales rise 15.4 per cent in December

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) reported December was its second-best-ever month of sales for Outlander Sport, up 15.4 per cent compared to December 2011.

Outlander Sport sales were 1,770 for the month, exceeded only by the 2,253 sales in September

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Group 1 Automotive acquires Kia dealership in Kansas

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced the acquisition of Shawnee Mission Kia in Overland Park, Kan., that is expected to generate $65-million in estimated annual revenues.

"Group 1 is pleased to add scale to our

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Zipcar starts zero membership fee 'Access Plan' in Canada

Zipcar, Inc. announced a new weekday, no annual fee driving programme called the 'Access Plan', which will be introduced as a pilot program in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada.

The Access Plan lets members drive Zipcars and Zipvans (where available) from

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Infiniti US sales increase 22 per cent in 2012

Infiniti has reported US sales of 12,627 units for December, up 14.9 per cent versus 10,990 units a year earlier. Total Infiniti sales of 119,877 in 2012 were up 21.8 per cent compared to the 98,461 units sold last year.

Infiniti sales highlights for the month include:

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VCNA announces December sales

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported US sales of 6,150 units, a 15.1 per cent increase from December 2011 and the best since 2007. For the year, US sales ended 1.3 per cent higher than 2011 with a total of 68,117 units sold.

In 2012, the S60 sports sedan, one

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Ford is top-selling automaker in Canada for three consecutive years

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited finished the year as the best-selling manufacturer in the industry for the third consecutive year. The F-series made history in 2012 selling more than 100,000 units; first time an automaker has sold that many trucks in a single

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Tata Motors' flagship showroom for passenger vehicles

Tata Motors opened its new look, stylish, tech-savvy best-in-class flagship showroom, for superior customer experience. This new showroom is an enticing hub of first-in-class human-machine interface and contemporary styling.

The dealership was inaugurated by

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World's fastest four-seat convertible makes world debut at North American International Auto Show

The Continental GT Speed Convertible, Bentley's new open-top performance flagship - and the world's fastest four-seat convertible - makes its international debut on January 14, 2013 at the North American International Auto Show, Detroit.

The new GT

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Mercedes-Benz India announces price increase

Mercedes-Benz India quantified price increase plan for their vehicle range in India. The increase in the price range is from 1-3 per cent and will be effective from January 14, 2013.

"Rising inputs cost, volatility of the rupee-euro, high interest rates and other associated factors

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Citroen launches new DS3 Red special editions

Citroen has launched an exciting range of DS3 Red special editions for the New Year. The new models are based on DS3's existing DStyle and DSport trim levels, with exclusive styling cues and additional standard equipment. The special

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BMW Group India announces price increase for the BMW and Mini product range

BMW Group India has announced a price increase for the BMW and Mini product range effective January 1, 2013.

"The success of BMW Group India has always been built on long-term thinking and responsible action. We want to maintain sustainable leadership

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Rolls-Royce celebrates '10 Years of Excellence'

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates '10 Years of Excellence'. On January 1, 2003 the Home of Rolls-Royce officially opened for business and the first car was presented to its delighted customer at one minute past mid-night.

Described at the time as 'the last great adventure

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Tata Motors December sales at 65,582 nos.

Tata Motors' total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in December 2012 were 65,582 vehicles. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for December 2012 were 61,700 nos. Cumulative sales

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Mercedes-Benz India achieves its sales target for 2012

Mercedes-Benz India has announced its sales achievement for the period from January-December, 2012.

During the period, Mercedes-Benz India has sold 7,138 units of cars as wholesale (wholesale refers to number of unit sold by manufacturer (MBIL) to its dealer

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Renault India sales over 35,000 units in 2012

Renault India Pvt. Ltd. achieved sales of 35,052 units for the calendar year 2012. The sales for the month of December 2012 stood at 5,924 units. Compared to this year the company had clocked 1,401 units last year between June and December 2011 and had offered only

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Hyundai India domestic sales in CY 2012 up 4.7 per cent

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) recorded a 4.7 per cent jump in domestic sales, 3.1 per cent in exports and the cumulative sales stood at 4.1 per cent in calendar year (CY) January-December 2012.

Domestic sales in December 2012 were 26,697 units

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