Mercedes-Benz invests US$ 1.3-billion in the expansion of its SUV production

Mercedes-Benz expands the SUV production in the US and will create 300 new jobs.

"In the next years we invest US$ 1.3-billion into the expansion of our SUV production and turn the Mercedes-Benz plant Tuscaloosa into a high-tech location," said Markus Schafer,

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Ford starts production of all-new Ford F-650/F-750 medium-duty trucks in Ohio

All-new Ford F-650/F-750 medium-duty trucks rolled-off the line for the first time in the United States. Production of the trucks at Ohio Assembly Plant, previously built in Mexico, helps secure more than 1,000 hourly UAW jobs and a US$ 168-million plant

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Hyundai Motor America names Dean Evans its Chief Marketing Officer

Hyundai Motor America announced that Dean Evans has been named its Vice-President/Chief Marketing Officer. Evans, former Chief Marketing Officer of Subaru of America, will be responsible for all Hyundai marketing and advertising activities in the United States.

Evans will

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Camber Ridge launches a state-of-the-art indoor tyre test track facility

Camber Ridge, LLC has announced its financial partnership with Teton Capital, LLC of Jackson, Wyoming, to launch a new state-of-the-art facility for vehicle tyre characterisation, which will begin operations in 2016. The facility aims to offer all the advantages of testing

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Ford Motor Company issues safety compliance recall in the United States

Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for 91 2015-model year Lincoln MKT livery vehicles in the United States for an issue with the seating configuration. In these vehicles, the installed placard does not agree with the seating configuration, which

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Ford recalls Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Lincoln MKS and MKT for parking brake issue

Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for 7,964 vehicles in North America, including certain 2015-2016 Ford Explorer, and certain 2015 Taurus and Flex, as well as Lincoln MKS and MKT vehicles for an issue with the parking brake. In these vehicles, the parking

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FCA US invests US$ 166-million in Sterling Stamping Plant

FCA US LLC confirmed that it is investing more than US$ 166-million in three new press lines at its Sterling Stamping Plant, located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, to support increased product demand. The new press lines - already under construction - are

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Subaru to offer Limited Edition Series.HyperBlue BRZ and WRX STI models

Subaru of America, Inc. has announced the 2016 Series.HyperBlue limited edition available exclusively on BRZ and WRX STI models. As a follow up to the 2015 Series.Blue BRZ, the 2016 Series.HyperBlue cars feature exterior paint in Subaru's

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Volvo Cars announces safety recall for XC90

Volvo Cars is issuing a safety recall for approximately 200 Volvo XC90 customer cars of model year 2016 for a potential issue with an electronic wire harness which controls parts of the restraints system in the car.

The issue is related to a wire harness which is fitted in the

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Porsche opens customer experience centre and company headquarters in USA

Porsche Cars North America officially opened its new US$ 100-million Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) and headquarters in Atlanta, with the 27-acre complex becoming the brand's largest investment ever outside Germany.

Showcasing Porsche's innovation,

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Volvo Cars selects South Carolina for its first American plant

Volvo Cars has chosen South Carolina as the location of its new US$ 500-million factory, highlighting the attraction of the United States as a location for high technology manufacturing and providing a significant boost to South Carolina's economy.

The new

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Winners of the fourth annual Project Yellow Light video contest announced

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Mazda Motorsports, National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS), U-Haul and the Ad Council announced the high school and college winners of

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GM announces US$ 5.4-billion in US plant investments

General Motors (GM) announced that it will invest US$ 5.4-billion in US plant improvements during the next three years, including details of US$ 783.5-million for three Michigan facilities.

"These investments are evidence of a company on the move, strategically investing in the people,

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Toyota USA Foundation announces US$ 1.9-million in grants to support the educational programs

The Toyota USA Foundation announced US$ 1.9-million in grants to K-12 educational programs that focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and serve diverse communities.

"We know that the future of our society will be built on increasingly

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Infiniti appoints Denise Sacre as East Region Communications Manager

Infiniti Americas has named Denise Sacre as the brand's East Region Communications Manager, effective immediately, reporting to Infiniti USA Communications Senior Manager, Kyle Bazemore.

Sacre brings nearly 10 years of experience in marketing to her new position.

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Nissan announces US pricing for 2016 370Z Coupe, 370Z Nismo and 370Z Roadster

Nissan has announced US pricing for the 2016 370Z Coupe, 370Z Nismo and 370Z Roadster, which are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Once again offered in a selection of eight 370Z Coupe models, four 370Z Nismo models and five 370Z Roadster models, 2016 Manufacturer's

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Production of Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe starts in the US

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) celebrated production of the first customer-ready all-new GLE Coupe.

"The production launch of the GLE Coupe is an important milestone in our growth strategy. In 2015 we will renew almost our full SUV portfolio and have therefore

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Volvo Cars to build new factory in US, investment of around US$ 500-million

Volvo Cars announced that it is to build a brand new manufacturing facility in the US, fulfilling its ambition to be a truly global car maker, investing around 500-million dollars in a new plant and underscoring its long term commitment to the US market.

The company has drawn

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BMW presents anniversary design of the BMW Z4 GTLM for the 12-hour race

On March 21, 2015, BMW Team RLL will contest the 63rd staging of the legendary 12-hour race of Sebring (US) in the US state of Florida. The endurance classic is also the second race of the 2015 United Sports Car Championship (USCC). BMW Motorsport and BMW

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Mercedes-Benz Vans unveils mid-size Metris van in Indianapolis

Mercedes-Benz Vans USA is launching another star in the US van market: the Metris. This mid-size van is the US version of the new Vito, and it is celebrating its premiere at The Work Truck Show. Beginning in September, the Metris will be available in a variety of panel

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