Toyota FT-Bh Concept: Taking efficiency to new heights

Toyota’s FT-Bh Concept breaks new boundaries in small car efficiency. It’s as spacious as an average five-door supermini, but produces about 50 per cent less CO2, and tipping the scales at under 800 kg, its weighs less than a three-door Aygo.

These feats have not been achieved by using exotic materials or expensive techniques, from the

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Dr. Clemens Borsig stands for reelection to the Daimler Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG has nominated Dr. Clemens Borsig for reelection to the Supervisory Board for a period of five years. An election proposal to this effect will be made to the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting to be held in Berlin on April 4, 2012.

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Spitfire to star at August's Croft Nostalgia weekend

An air display from one of the most famous, evocative and best-loved planes in history, a World War Two Spitfire, will be part of this year’s Croft Nostalgia weekend (4-5 August).

 With its unmistakeable engine note the Spitfire, which for many symbolises

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London Symphony Orchestra and BMW announce major new partnership

The London Symphony Orchestra and BMW announced a new long-term partnership, BMW LSO Open Air Classics which will bring outstanding music performed in the open air - free for everyone in an informal atmosphere. The first in a groundbreaking

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New Ford Ranger confirmed as Europe’s safest pickup

Ford Ranger has cemented its position as Europe’s safest pickup after passing Euro NCAP’s toughest-ever safety assessment.

Crash test experts re-graded Ranger using a new scoring system introduced for 2012 and the pickup achieved the maximum possible

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Mini further widens its global sales network; first Mini showroom launches in Jordan

Premium small car brand Mini has stepped up its involvement in the Middle East sales area in geographical terms as well: the brand’s market entry into the Kingdom of Jordan brings a further boost to Mini’s presence in this growth-intensive

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Dynamic Ford Tourneo Custom Concept makes global debut at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

The dynamic new Ford Tourneo Custom Concept will make its global debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March, bringing a new level of energy and style to the European personal use vehicle segment.

Previewing the introduction of a completely new

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Blanket coverage: The sales and service network for the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell

From Eutin in the north to Munich in the south, from Duisburg in the west to Dresden in the east – more than 30 branches and trade partners of Daimler AG are now operating as sales and service outlets for the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell. This ensures virtually

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Daimler boosts mobility: Bus chassis of new assembly facility for Colombia’s metropolises

The innovative Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) mobility concept is being used in big cities such as Bogota to channel modern buses along separate lanes for faster, safer, and cleaner transportation. For instance, Mercedes-Benz buses equipped with environmentally

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Nissan North America appoints new Marketing Director

Nissan North America announced that Vinay Shahani has been named Director, Marketing Communications and Media, Nissan North America, effective April 1. He will report to Jon Brancheau, Vice-President, Nissan marketing.

In his new role, Shahani will lead marketing

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Mercedes AMG Petronas presents F1 W03 in Barcelona

Mercedes-Benz this morning marked two world premieres at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, with the unveiling of the 2012 Silver Arrow, the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W03, and the first public sneak preview of the brand-new Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG.

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