Nissan Canton prepares to celebrate 10 years of manufacturing in Mississippi

With more than 2-million vehicles produced, nearly $2-billion in pay-roll generated and a decade after the first vehicle rolled off the line in Mississippi, the Nissan Canton vehicle assembly plant is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2013. The company will

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Canter Eco Hybrid crowned Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2013

The all-new Canter Eco Hybrid from Fuso Trucks was crowned Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2013 at the eighth annual Fleet Transport Awards Gala Dinner, held at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin, Ireland.

Established to honor excellence in the Irish Road Transport and Haulage

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Ford Struandale engine plant to increase production capacity to cater for North American market

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) announced that the Ford Struandale engine plant will be increasing production capacity of the Duratorq TDCi diesel engine to cater for new demand from the North American market.

The locally produced 3.2-litre Duratorq

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Pajero Sport wins BBC Top Gear's 'Off-roader of the Year 2012' award

Mitsubishi's SUV Pajero Sport, which was launched by Hindustan Motors Ltd. this March, has been adjudged Off-roader of the Year 2012 by auto magazine BBC Top Gear.

Uttam Bose, Managing Director, Hindustan Motors Ltd., received the prestigious award at a gala function

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Volkswagen wins International Sustainability Award

The Volkswagen Group has once again received an award for its extensive activities in the field of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The World Forum for Ethics in Business honored the achievements of the Group with the Ethics in Business

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Tata Motors launches the new Tata Aria Pure LX @ Rs. 9.95 lakh

Tata Motors has launched the new Tata Aria Pure LX, a new variant with a bouquet of features, at a stunning price.

"The Aria is already well received for its class leading comfort and versatility, refinement, safety, styling and a powerful yet fuel efficient engine. The new Aria

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Volkswagen wins 'Sustainovation Award 2012'

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand received the 'Sustainovation Award 2012' for its 'Think Blue. Factory.' environmental program from the WirtschaftsWoche business magazine and the Altran Foundation for Innovation. The jury said that the reason for its decision

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Renault India to increase price up to 1.5 per cent

Renault India announced a price increase across its range of products. Renault Indian sells five models in India starting with the premium hatchback Pulse, mid-size sedan Scala, the popular SUV - Duster, premium sedan - Fluence and the top-of-the-line SUV

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Toyota agrees to NHTSA settlement regarding recall of 2010 Lexus RX

Toyota has agreed to make a payment of $17.35-million to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to settle claims related to the timeliness of its June 2012 recall to address the potential for accelerator pedal entrapment caused

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oneworld wins two more 'best airline alliance' awards

oneworld has collected two more 'best airline alliance' awards - named the World's Leading Airline Alliance in the World Travel Awards for the 10th year running and retaining the Best Airline Alliance title in the second annual awards presented by Australian Business Traveller.

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Volvo Car Group research partner in newly opened Chinese-Swedish research centre for traffic safety

Representatives of Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) attended the official inauguration of the China-Sweden Research Centre for Traffic Safety in Beijing, China. Volvo Cars has been actively involved in the establishment of the Research Centre, underlining the company's

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The first touring coaches for the Rhineland with environmentally friendly Euro-VI engines

During the handover ceremony in Neu-Ulm, the family-run business Omnibus und Reiseverkehr Laschke GmbH received two Mercedes-Benz Travego Edition 1 buses and a Setra S 416 GT HD from the ComfortClass 400 model series in front of a crowd of more than 150

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Gelael & Giovinazzi join Double R for 2013 British F3 season

Reigning Formula Pilota China Champion Antonio Giovinazzi and fellow category race winner Sean Gelael will graduate to the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series next year after today, Tuesday, December 18, finalising their respective 2013 deals

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Bentley Motorsport plan shifts to next gear

After highlight unveilings at both the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile and the LA Auto Show, the Bentley Continental GT3 Concept Racer is set to star at the 2013 Autosport International exhibition. The Continental GT3 takes the spotlight once again by appearing

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Mahindra to purchase Navistar's stake in India joint-ventures

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) and Navistar International Corporation announced that Mahindra intends to purchase Navistar Group's stake in Mahindra Navistar Automotives Ltd. (MNAL) and Mahindra Navistar Engines Pvt. Ltd. (MNEPL). Following the purchase, both

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Infiniti announces new naming strategy

Marking another significant step in its plan to further expand its presence in the premium automotive sector, Infiniti announced details of a new nomenclature strategy to be applied to its complete product range beginning with the

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Renault presents the keys of the first ZOE to Arnaud Montebourg

After ordering a vehicle at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012, Arnaud Montebourg, Minister of Industrial Recovery, was presented with the keys to the first ZOE in the Cour d'Honneur of the Bercy Finance Ministry by Carlos Tavares, Chief Operating Officer of the

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Ford of Canada sells 100,000 F-series in one year

For the first time ever in Canada, an automaker has sold more than 100,000 trucks in a single year, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited announced. A record-breaking 100,000th F-series pickup truck was recently sold to George Taylor in Kingston, Ontario.

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Volvo Car UK Moves to Maidenhead

Volvo Car UK open its new headquarters in Maidenhead, Berkshire, marking the start of a new era for the brand in the UK.

After 26 years at its previous location in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, the decision to move was taken to ensure Volvo's office better

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Aston Martin celebrates its first 100 years

2013 sees Aston Martin celebrate its centenary with a year-long calendar of exceptional events.

The globally-renowned British luxury sports car maker will mark its first 100 years with a series of UK and international celebrations highlighting the unique success of the brand

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New Vice-President for Renault Trucks UK

Renault Trucks UK has announced the appointment of Gino Costa as its new Vice-President. Starting on the January 1, 2013, Gino succeeds Marc Martinez, who will be returning to Renault Trucks France as Vice-President of the French market company.

In his new

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Ford C-Max is the fastest-selling hybrid ever at launch

Ford's all-new C-Max has become the fastest-selling hybrid ever at launch, with 8,030 sales in its first two full months on the market in October and November. This significantly outpaces Toyota Camry Hybrid's 7,300 sales in its first two full months in May and June 2006.

C-Max

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Vauxhall brings car industry into the classroom

Undergraduates from Vauxhall Motors visited Barnfield West Academy, taking a group of forty Year 8 students for an activity-packed day full of automotive fun.

Griffin's Den is a community-based project organised by Vauxhall Undergraduates to educate and inspire

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Kapila Perrera appointed Head of After Sales at Porsche India

Kapila Perrera (53) has been appointed as Head of After Sales at Porsche India with immediate effect. In his new role, Perrera reports to the organisation's Director Anil Reddi.

His responsibilities cover the entire spectrum of After Sales related tasks, ensuring customers

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Volvo Car Group and Ericsson join forces to deliver global connected car services

Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) and Ericsson will jointly advance the technical development of industry-leading innovations for automotive internet services. Volvo Cars' expertise in driver behavior and traffic security requirements, along with Ericsson's consulting

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ACMA Automechanika New Delhi receives overwhelming response from industry

With just two months to go for the 2013 edition, ACMA Automechanika New Delhi is sold out! More than 250 exhibitors from 12 countries will showcase their latest products and solutions at the premier show, which aims to highlight the growth of the automotive aftermarket

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KTM conducts first ever 'Orange Day' in Noida

KTM conducted the first ever 'Orange day' for customers in Delhi & NCR. The 'Orange day' is conceptualised to make the customer experience the racing genes of the KTM 200 Duke. It gives the KTM owner an experience of performance of 200 Duke and also an opportunity to

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More luxury, more power and improved fuel efficiency for the new Maserati Quattroporte

The flagship of the Maserati product range, the Quattroporte, is larger, lighter, more luxurious and more practical than the globally acclaimed car it replaces. With a 307 km/h (191 mph) top speed, it's also as fast as most two-door supercars.

The sixth-generation Quattroporte

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Porsche Motorsport introduces new 911 GT3 Cup

The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is the most successful race car in the world. Since 1998, a total of 2,395 units of the near-standard vehicle for customer sport were produced. The new edition of the 911 GT3 Cup is the motorsports version of the future 911 GT3 street legal model.

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Laura steps into key national sales role for Mazda Motors UK

Laura Brailey is the new Senior Manager National Sales at Mazda Motors UK.

Laura, who lives in Tunbridge Wells, joined Mazda in 1995 to cover for maternity leave and has been there ever since.

"It's unusual to stay with a brand this long but it has always been

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A supreme combination of high performance and luxury - The BMW M6 Gran Coupe

A third body variant of the BMW M6 high-performanc e sports car is set to be presented for the first time as the BMW M6 Gran Coupe joins the existing Coupe and Convertible models in the line-up. The new member of the M6 family brings together customary

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Rosi Reisen updates its fleet with Mercedes-Benz Touring coaches

For 40 years Rosi Reisen has placed its trust in products from EvoBus. To mark this year's anniversary, the company based in North-Rhine Westphalia has ordered a touring coach fleet of a special kind. The last touring coaches in an overall contingent of ten Tourismos

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Nissan announces winners for 'Innovation Garage' social media campaign

A device enabling you to learn in your sleep and a low-cost system for improving health care in developing countries are steps closer to reality, due to Nissan. Nissan announced that Andrew Saldana of Downey, Calif., Ryan Helsel of Durham,

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Home for the holidays: Smyrna family accepts keys to Nissan-sponsored Habitat for Humanity Home

A Smyrna, Tenn., family received an early Christmas present from Nissan and Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity - the keys to a house where they will spend the first of many holiday seasons together. At dedication ceremony, Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant Vice-

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More than 600 'Team Fiat India' car owners come together at Ranjangaon plant in Pune

More than 600 Fiat car owners from across the country drove down to the automobile manufacturer's Ranjangaon plant in Pune in a historic event for Fiat Group Automobiles India Private Limited (FGAIPL). More than 200 Fiat cars from New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai,

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Eberhard Kern takes over as CEO and Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz India

Eberhard Kern takes over as CEO and Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz India. The formal hand-over happened in Pune.

Peter Honegg has been succeeded by Eberhard Kern as CEO and Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz India.

The interaction and formal

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Land Rover launches Freelander 2 Black & White limited edition

Land Rover has extended its sporty and stylish 2013 Freelander 2 range with a new Black & White limited edition model that combines extra equipment with increased personalisation. Taking on board the sharper looks of the 2013 Freelander introduced in the summer,

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MG opens in Cambridge

Snow and ice won't stop Santa getting to the opening of Britain's latest MG dealership.

Senior Sales Executive, Darren Rayner, is a keen snowboarded and he's on standby in case Santa needs a hand to get to MG Cambridge to the official opening coming Tuesday.

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British F3 Champion becomes official SWR driver coach

Reigning Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series Champion Jack Harvey has been confirmed as the official Sean Walkinshaw Racing (SWR) driver coach for the 2013 BRDC Formula 4 Championship.

Lincolnshire 19-year-old Harvey,

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Volkswagen Group's January-November vehicle deliveries exceed eight-million for first time

The Volkswagen Group recorded a further increase in worldwide vehicle deliveries from January to November, topping the eight-million mark for the first time in this period. In total, 8.29- (January-November 2011: 7.51; +10.4 per cent)* million vehicles were handed over to

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'Bolt Gold' Nissan GT-R online auction helps raise over US$ 193,000 for charity

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. raised a total of US$ 193,191 from the 'Bolt Gold' Nissan GT-R and Bolt Merchandise online charity auction held on eBay from November 22 to December 4, 2012. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the

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Skoda posts growth in November

Skoda Auto raised its deliveries by 3.8 per cent year on year in November. Deliveries to customers rose to 77,900 (full year: 75,000). From January through November, sales advance by 6.9 per cent to about 873,000 (January through November 2011:

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Honda announce new off-road experience offering – The Dave Thorpe Honda Off-Road Centre

Honda (UK) announced a new experience offering in the world of off-road, the Dave Thorpe Honda Off-Road Centre.

Officially supported by Honda (UK) and managed by four times Motocross World Champion and Buildbase Honda Team Manager, Dave Thorpe - with

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New models drive Ford sales in Europe; Strengthens its No. 2 best-selling brand position

Ford extended its No. 2 best-selling brand position in Europe last month, driven by strong sales of new vehicle models such as the B-Max, Fiesta and Ranger. Ford also was Europe's No.2 brand for the first eleven months of this year.

Sales of the all-new B-Max reached 11,100 units

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Tim Pollard appointed as Managing Editor of MSN Cars

Microsoft announced that Tim Pollard has been appointed as Managing Editor of MSN Cars.

Tim is currently Associate Editor of CAR magazine, with responsibility for the magazine's digital activities including its website and recently launched iPad edition. Before his role at

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Apollo Tyres wins Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards

In an award ceremony, Apollo Tyres was conferred with Asia Responsible Entrepreneurship Awards (AREA) 2012 South Asia. Apollo Tyres received this award in the Health Promotion category for its HIV-AIDS initiative. Sunam Sarkar, Chief Financial Officer, Apollo

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Maruti Suzuki launches Limited Edition Alto K10 Knightracer

Maruti Suzuki has unveiled a limited edition of Alto K10, the Alto K10 Knightracer.

The limited edition model is packed with 11 new additional features on the LXi variant making it more stylish and dynamic. Customers can enjoy these features at an attractive additional

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Porsche surpasses previous year's record figures

This year, Porsche AG has delivered 128,978 new vehicles to customers around the world, meaning that the previous year's figure (of 118,868 vehicles in total) has already been surpassed one month before the end of the year. In November 2012, the Stuttgart-based sports

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Boeing appoints Pratyush Kumar to lead Boeing business in India

Boeing has named Pratyush 'Prat' Kumar as President of Boeing India, effective December 14, 2012. He joins Boeing with significant business leadership experience and insight into the Indian market, having served in senior executive positions at GE Transportation since

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Acura to debut the all-new 2014 MDX Prototype at the 2013 NAIAS

Acura announced that it will unveil a prototype of the next-generation MDX luxury sport utility vehicle during the press days of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), held in

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