VW Beetle Dune concept make its debut at 2014 NAIAS

The new Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept has made its debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

Based on the latest version of the iconic Volkswagen, the Beetle Dune adds a cool, rugged off-road look, due to a body that has been

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Nissan Sport Sedan Concept makes world debut at 2014 NAIAS

Design has long been a differentiator between Nissan and its competitors - along with performance, innovation and technology. Now, as the company celebrates its 80th anniversary, it is doing so with the world debut of the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept at the 2014 North American

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Volvo Cars reveals versatile interior for the Concept XC Coupe

The 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit hosts the world premiere of Volvo Car Group's (Volvo Cars) new Concept XC Coupe - the second of three concept cars that showcase the company's future design direction. The interior of the car is displayed

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World premiere of Porsche 911 Targa at North American International Auto Show

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Porsche is presenting the latest generation of the extravagant 911 model to the public. This model is the first to combine the classic Targa concept with state-of-the-art roof technology.

Just like

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Ford is first to supply vehicles to Police Scotland

Ford has won the first contract to supply vehicles to Police Scotland, the newly unified Scottish police force. Police Scotland placed their first vehicle order comprising of 124 Ford Focus and 58 Ford Transit Custom models.

Police Scotland was established in April

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Tata Motors launches the new Nano Twist @ Rs. 2.36 lakh

Tata Motors has announced the launch of the new Nano Twist, a new addition to the Nano range. The new Nano Twist,will now allow hassle-free and relaxed driving in city traffic with the new first-in-class Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system, designed for easy

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World premiere of the Merc's new top model S 600 in Detroit

No other car lives up to the standards so famously set by company Founder Gottlieb Daimler quite as comprehensively as the top model from Mercedes-Benz. The S 600 with V12 biturbo engine is the top model in the already successfully established S-class and is available

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Registrations open for Volkswagen Polo R Cup India 2014

Volkswagen Motorsport India has opened registrations for the fifth season of its Polo R Cup India 2014. Budding racers and motorsport enthusiasts across the country are invited to register in order to become a part of this exciting racing journey of the country's first

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Volvo confirms Tony Nicolosi as President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America

 Tony Nicolosi, 53, is appointed the new President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) effective immediately. He brings more than 26 years of Volvo experience with him, most recently as the president and CEO of Volvo Car Financial Services,

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Stryker Green debuts on 2014 SRT Viper at North American International Auto Show

The newest, high-impact exterior paint color for the SRT Viper is being shown for the first time at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The Chrysler Group's SRT (Street and Racing Technology) brand introduced 'Stryker Green', an evolution of the iconic

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New Eyewear Collection from Mercedes-Benz Style and Rodenstock

All in all, the Mercedes-Benz Style Eyewear Collection spring/summer 2014 comprises 20 new pairs of sunglasses and designs for corrective lenses. The eyewear specialists at Rodenstock designed
and developed the glasses together with the automobile designers

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Mercedes-Benz announces Martin Kaymer as new brand ambassador

The German number one golfer has become a Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador and will wear the star for the first time during the tournament in Abu Dhabi next week. In addition to other global activities, Martin Kaymer will promote the exclusive premium amateur tournament

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Hyundai Shell World Rally Team set for WRC debut at Rallye Monte-Carlo

In just over a year since its establishment, Hyundai Motorsport is ready to join the ranks of the competitive FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with two Hyundai i20 WRC cars entered into the prestigious Rallye Monte-Carlo, round one of the

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Lexus RC F to make its world debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show

Lexus will reveal the new RC F at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 14, a sports thoroughbred model based on the RC coupe which made its debut in Tokyo in November.

The RC F is equipped with a new 5.0-litre V8 engine with a maximum

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Limited Scion Monogram Series brings premium features to FR-S and tC

Exceptional features will now come at even more exceptional prices. The 2014 Scion FR-S and tC gain premium features with the competitively priced, limited edition Monogram Series models on display for the first time at the North American International Auto

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Lotus invests in Graduate Training Scheme

Following significant investment from shareholders DRB-HICOM and the UK Government's 'Regional Growth Fund', Group Lotus Plc announced new graduate opportunities across its Lotus Cars and Lotus Engineering divisions.

The Lotus Graduate Training Scheme

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TomTom India launches 'Start' navigation series @ Rs. 9,499

TomTom India shifts car navigation up a gear with the launch of the TomTom 'Start' series, smart new devices that makes driving even more stress-free.

Lightweight, with a compact 11 cm (4.3-inch) and 13 cm (5-inch) screen and featuring a semi-fixed, foldable mount, the TomTom

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TRD, U.S.A. appoints David Wilson as President and General Manager

Effective immediately, David Wilson is promoted to President and General Manager of TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development). Previously, Wilson, who has been with TRD since 1989, was acting President and General Manager of the organization since last June. Prior

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Volvo offers seamless Pandora experience with updated Sensus Connect

Complementing announcement of an updated Sensus Connect, which offers a dynamic portfolio of on-board infotainment and navigation solutions through cloud-based services, Volvo Car Group also announced it would be the first to market a unique user experience with Pandora,

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Steelbird launches first-of-its-kind campaign to promote safe riding among women

With a  mission to educate thousands of school and college going girls on safe two-wheeler riding Steelbird has kick started a campaign 'I am Eve - I ride with pride'. The campaign is running through various colleges across Delhi NCR in due course of time.

The campaign

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Construction begins on Kentucky assembly line for first US-produced Lexus

With the first steel column now in place, construction is officially underway on the future assembly line of the first US-produced Lexus. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) commemorated the milestone earlier by having members

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Mazda to delay Skyactiv-D clean diesel engine launch in North America

Mazda North American Operations announced that the launch of its Skyactiv-D clean diesel engine in North America is being further delayed from its Spring 2014 announced debut timing.

While Mazda understands its Skyactiv-D can meet emission regulation

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Phil Floraday joins Hyundai Motor America communications team

Hyundai Motor America announced Phil Floraday as Manager, Midwest Product Public Relations. Floraday is an eight-year veteran of the automotive industry and will be based in Superior Township, Mich. at the Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. facility.

Prior to

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2014 Silverado and Sierra light-duty trucks earn 5-star overall vehicle score

The regular and double cab versions of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado1500 and the GMC Sierra1500 have received the highest possible 5-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program.

Joining

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Subaru celebrates production of 20-million units in Japan

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced that cumulative production of Subaru vehicles in Japan has reached 20-million units since the start of production in 1958.

FHI held a ceremony at Gunma Yajima Plant which

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces limited series Ghost V-Specification

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced the launch of Ghost V-Specification; a limited series of Ghost and Ghost Extended Wheelbase motor cars that will be available for customers to commission from January to June 2014.

"This limited series celebrates one of Ghost's defining

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Chevrolet appoints Paul Edwards as Vice-President of US Marketing

Chevrolet has announced the appointment of Paul Edwards as US Vice-President, Chevrolet Marketing. He will report to Chevrolet Global Chief Marketing Officer Tim Mahoney, effective immediately.

Edwards, 44, has been Executive Director of General Motors' Global

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Mark Hopkins joins Kia Motors UK as Marketing Director

Mark Hopkins has joined Kia Motors (UK) Ltd as its new Marketing Director at the company's head office in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.

Hopkins, previously Head of Marketing for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, brings a wealth of automotive consumer marketing

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JLR launches recruitment campaign for world-class manufacturing team

Jaguar Land Rover has launched the first significant campaign to recruit 1,400 employees at its new state-of-the-art Engine Manufacturing Centre based at the i54 South Staffordshire business park near Wolverhampton. The first phase will see the creation of

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Nissan names Derrick Hatami as Vice-President, Sales for US

Nissan has named Derrick Hatami to the position of Vice-President, Sales, for the US, reporting to Fred Diaz, Senior Vice-President, Sales & Marketing and Parts & Service U.S.A.

In this role, effective January 13, 2014, Hatami will lead the Nissan Division team with

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Dodge debuts new Dart Blacktop at 2014 North American International Auto Show

The Dodge brand is expanding its lineup of Blacktop packages to the 2014 Dodge Dart, building on the success of the Blacktop packages already offered on Charger, Challenger, Avenger, Journey and Grand Caravan. The new 2014 Dodge Dart Blacktop

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Volkswagen Jetta receives NHTSA 5-star safety rating

Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that the 2014 Jetta has earned a 5-star safety rating from the government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). NCAP is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which is affiliated with the

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Kia GT4 Stinger concept set to debut at the NAIAS 2014

The Kia GT4 Stinger concept car is set to make its debut at the North American International Auto Show on January 13, 2014.

Designed at Kia's American Design Center in California, the GT4 Stinger sports the latest version of Kia's signature 'Tiger Nose' grille resting mere

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Volvo Car Group and Ericsson deliver global connected car services

The launch of cloud-enabled connected car services across the Volvo product portfolio CES 2014 (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas is the latest evidence of the visionary partnership between Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) and Ericsson.

Leveraging extensive

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Mazda starts production at new plant in Mexico

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that production has begun at its new plant in Mexico. The plant, named Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation* (MMVO), is located in Salamanca, in the state of Guanajuato. The first model produced was a Mazda3 sedan

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Lotus Elise S Cup R makes global debut at Autosport 2014

The Elise S Cup R takes its place in the stable alongside big brothers the Exige V6 Cup and Exige Cup R and the mighty Evora GT4 in Birmingham between January 9 and 12, 2014, illustrating the variety of appeal of the Lotus Motorsport family.

The Lotus suite of products

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Citroen launches new DS3 Pink special editions @ £15,675 in UK

Citroen has launched a new range of DS3 special editions for the start of the new year. DS3 Pink is a fun, fresh and fuchsia take on Citroen's award-winning supermini. Exclusive to the UK, the eye-catching models are on sale from January 2014, with prices starting from £15,675.

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Nissan unveils the new face of its taxi for London

Nissan has unveiled the new face of its Taxi for London, re-designed to make it instantly recognisable as one of the capital's iconic black cabs.

Based on the company's successful multi-purpose NV200 platform, the vehicle was first unveiled as a bold and exciting new

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Audi launches RS 7 Sportback in India @ Rs. 1.28 crore

Audi introduced its sporty spearhead Audi RS 7 Sportback in India. Combining the power of a sportscar with the elegance of a large, five-door coupe, the Audi RS 7 Sportback boasts of being the most powerful Audi in its existing range in India and is priced at Rs. 1,2856,000

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JLR India launches XF 2.0L petrol variant @ Rs. 48.30 lakh

Jaguar is once again broadening its product line-up and is offering for the first time,a 2.0L petrol variant in the multi award winning Jaguar XF in India.

"The Jaguar XF 2.0L petrol engine is a definite head turner and an excellent sedan that combines elegant design, luxurious

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Kia Motors announces executive-level appointments at US manufacturing plant and headquarters

With 2014 marking Kia Motors' 20th anniversary in the US, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) and Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced several promotions to support the growing needs of both organizations as the brand's product portfolio, customer

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Maserati appoints Motorline as new official dealer for Kent

Maserati has appointed Motorline to operate its latest new dealership covering the Kent territory.

This agreement will see Motorline Maserati operating initially from a temporary showroom and workshop facility in Bircholt Road, Maidstone, from mid-January 2014.

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Buick Achievers Scholarship application period opens January 6

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the General Motors Foundation, will accept applications for 2014 scholarships from January 6, through 5 PM EST on February 28, 2014.

This is the fourth year the Buick Achiever Scholarships will be awarded to

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Steelbird launches D:(hoom) 3 limited edition helmets starting from Rs. 1,500

Steelbird R&D Team has designed an entire range which is perfect for youngsters and bike crazy folks.

Steelbird has come up with its Steelbird Dhoom3 range with exclusive design - Nitro Decals. As the helmets will have the D: 3 name and graphics. The new

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Qoros delivers its first Qoros 3 Sedan in Shanghai

Six years after the formation of the new international car brand, Qoros reached the biggest milestone in its history so far, as it handed over its first customer car.

At a celebratory event at the Guanshan dealership in Shanghai, Yu Min, a 28-year old interior designer

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Ford debuts first-of-its-kind sun-powered C-Max Solar Energi Concept at 2014 International CES

Ford Motor Company announced the C-Max Solar Energi Concept, a first-of-its-kind sun-powered vehicle with the potential to deliver the best of what a plug-in hybrid offers - without depending on the electric grid for fuel.

Instead of powering its battery from an electrical outlet,

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Tata Motors sold 37,852 vehicles in December 2013

Tata Motors' total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in December 2013 were 37,852 vehicles. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for December 2013 were 35,010 nos.

Cumulative sales

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Nissan Sport Sedan Concept set for world debut at 2014 NAIAS Show

Nissan continues its roll-out of show-stopping advanced concept vehicles with the world debut of the Sport Sedan Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show. The Sport Sedan Concept will be joined by the North America debuts of the Nissan

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Wheelsology celebrates 2nd anniversary

Wheelsology.com wish all of you warm greetings for the season.

With New Year, we have two reasons to celebrate... We entered in third year this January, 2014 - so it is indeed a 'New Year' for us.

We thank all our supporters, well-wishers, readers and contributors.

As a token

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Hyundai India domestic sales up by 6.2 per cent in December 2013

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) registered cumulative sales of 49,069 units for the month of December 2013. The domestic sales accounted for 28,345 units with a growth of 6.2 per cent and Exports stood at 20,724 units.

"Year 2013 was very challenging and rewarding.

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