Honda to build new test course and mega solar system in Sakura, Japan

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to build a new test course and mega solar system on its property in the city of Sakura in Tochigi prefecture, Japan.

In 2007 Honda initially announced its plan to build a large-scale test course featuring a high-speed circuit

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All-new Mini to make its world premiere at Oxford plant

A new era of driving excitement, in-car-infotainment and premium quality in the small car segment is drawing ever closer. The new Mini will be unveiled on November 18, 2013, 107 years to the day since the birth of the man who started an automobile revolution, Sir Alec

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Daimler appoints Heiko Gaiser as the new Head of Worldwide Transport Logistics

Heiko Gaiser is the new Head of Worldwide Transport Logistics Passenger Cars, Trucks, Vans and Buses. He is responsible for the Daimler transport networks, and in particular for planning and procurement.

He succeeds Dr. Holger Scherr, who has

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Lotus embarks on major recruitment drive

Lotus has announced that it is to create more than 100 new jobs, including a new intake to its revamped graduate programme.

The firm will recruit 45 specialist engineers and 40 manufacturing operatives, along with 18 graduates.

Lotus' recruitment drive follows a £100-million

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Beginners guide to suspension tuning

The suspension in your car performs a vital function. If it wasn't there to protect you, driving would become almost impossible because the vehicle would be shaking so much. Even the best roads will have dips and bumps, but it is the suspension our car that creates

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Infiniti set to reveal Q30 Concept at IAA Frankfurt Motor Show

Infiniti will stage the world premiere of its Q30 Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

The Infiniti Q30 Concept signals the contemporary design vision for a compact Infiniti vehicle which will target a new generation of premium customers.

Set to

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BMW i seals partnership deal to provide home charging installation service in the UK

BMW i continues to forge ahead with the introduction of customer-friendly electromobility services in the UK, forming a partnership with Schneider Electric. The partnership sees Schneider Electric become, not only the manufacturer of the BMW i Wallbox, but also the

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Vauxhall opens its doors to 110 years of history

Vauxhall will open its Heritage Centre to the public on August 18, 2013 as it celebrates its 110th birthday, giving everyone the chance to see its private collection of historic vehicles.

With cars from the current range alongside those dating back to 1903, Vauxhall Heritage

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Yvan Muller joins Citroen Racing for WTCC 2014

Citroen Racing has recruited Yvan Muller as part of its World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) team. The French driver, a three-time world champion, will drive one of the Citroen C-Elysee WTCC cars that will be used in the competition from 2014.

Yvan Muller is a highly-respected

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Nissan announces US pricing for 2014 Altima sedan

Nissan announced US pricing for the 2014 Nissan Altima sedan, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Redesigned inside and out for the 2013 model year, the fifth-generation design Nissan Altima - the most innovative Altima ever and Nissan's top-selling

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Honda's new Civic Tourer to make debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Honda's new British built Civic Tourer will be making its first public appearance at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show alongside the refreshed Civic hatchback. In addition to these two debuts, Honda will showcase a selection of modern and historic racing machines

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