Panigale takes maiden win in British National Superstock 1000

The Ducati Panigale 1199 R took its first ever win in the British National Superstock 1000.

The team completed a test around the Scottish circuit a couple of weeks ago, which was the first time Palmer had ever ridden a Ducati on the track. Immediately both

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The new BMW Motorsport Tent is a racy number

The new BMW Motorsport Tent for 2013 effortlessly puts all BMW motorsport fans in pole position. Whether on the campsite, by the race track, or in the wild, this robust two-person tent can be put up - after a little practice - in the time it takes to do a lap of the

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Mercedes-Benz's next step on the road to accident-free driving

As part of its 'Intelligent Drive' strategy, Mercedes-Benz is all set to bring Car-to-X technology to roads by the end of this year which will enable the exchange of information between individual vehicles as well as between vehicles and the

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Michelin launches new ranges of windscreen wiper blades

Michelin has launched its new Stealth and Rainforce ranges of windscreen wiper blades, which together offer replacement fitments for approximately 95 per cent of the cars on UK roads.

The Stealth is a hybrid design, part way between a conventional blade

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World's 30-millionth Golf drives-off the assembly line in Wolfsburg

It is an event of historical dimensions - the world's 30-millionth Golf has come off the assembly line at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg - a new production record for the most successful European car ever. Production of the original Golf began in early 1974. Since

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Mercedes-Benz do Brasil manufactures its two-millionth commercial vehicle

Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has cause to celebrate as the two-millionth locally produced commercial vehicle rolls-off the assembly line 57 years after the company inaugurated its plant in the country. The impressive production figure breaks down into around 1.4-million

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Hyundai Motor unveils its new home of motorsport in Germany

Hyundai Motorsport GmbH has inaugurated its new headquarters in Alzenau, Germany. Representatives of Hyundai Motor and Hyundai Motorsport GmbH participated in the ceremony, welcoming guests for a first glimpse of the new facility. Visitors from Hyundai Motor

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Peugeot aims to thrill visitors at Goodwood Festival of Speed with 'Motion & Emotion'

For visitors to the Goodwood Festival of Speed - the automotive extravaganza, now in its 20th anniversary year - Peugeot has, driven by its brand signature 'Motion & Emotion', many thrilling experiences for people to enjoy.

With the stunning Onyx Concept Car

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Renault wins European award for handi@renault network

Springboard Consulting in partnership with AFMD (a French association for diversity managers) presented the awards for the best disability initiatives by European companies. Renault won in the 'Workplace' category for its handi@renault network, a collaborative

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Toyota announces UK debut for GT86 TRD Griffon Project at Goodwood Festival of Speed

One year on from launching the Toyota GT86 at the Festival of Speed, Toyota returns to Goodwood to give crowds first sight of a pure-bred racing version of its multi-award winning sports coupe. The TRD Griffon Project, created by Toyota Racing Developments,

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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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