Volvo Car Corporation appoints Thomas Ingenlath as new Head of Design

Thomas Ingenlath, 48, has been appointed Vice-President Design at Volvo Car Corporation, arriving from a position as head of the Volkswagen Design Centre in Potsdam, Germany.

Thomas Ingenlath will assume the position as Vice-President Design, Volvo Car

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The votes are tallied; all-new Ford Explorer voted Best Luxury SUV

The all-new Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 AWD Limited was named Best Luxury SUV in the 2011-2012 Car of the Year awards ceremony held on March 29.

“It’s a proud moment for Ford, our employees and our customers to have Explorer named Best Luxury SUV,” said Vinay

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Boeing, TAAG announce order for three 777-300ERs

Boeing and Angola flag carrier TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola (Angola Airlines) finalised an order for three additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order, valued at $895-million at list prices, also includes purchase rights for three additional 777-300ERs.

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Appleyard is new home to iconic pick-up brand

Professional tradespeople in the Greater Manchester area can now benefit from even better access to Isuzu’s range of rugged and dependable pick-ups, after the Japanese-marque appointed Ashton-under-Lyne-based Colin Appleyard Cars as an official

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IFCA announces flying cars about to hit world market

The International Flying Car Association (IFCA) is aware of at least two (2) major announcements that will take place as early as today and will introduce flying cars on the world stage. These announcements are expected to be followed by a substantial influx of information

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Mazda UK opens new training academy

Mazda Motors UK has teamed up with leading engineering support company Babcock International to deliver its technical training.

A first group of technicians completed their training at a new purpose-developed Technical Training Academy in Milton Keynes recently.

"Mazda UK’s

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Toni Cuquerella, new Technical Director or HRT Formula 1 Team

Engineer Toni Cuquerella assumes, as of today, the role of Technical Director of HRT Formula 1 Team. Cuquerella, besides being at the head of technical development, will continue to exercise his role as the maximum figure of engineering on the track.

Since Geoff

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Kia Racing stands on the Podium at Barber Motorsports Park for the second straight year

Kia Racing followed up last year's Street Tuner (ST) victory with a nail-biting, second-place finish in a caution-filled Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race featuring more than 70 cars. During a rain shower in the final 15 minutes of the race, Jonsson moved

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2012 Kia Rio named to 'Best Car for Teens' list by Vroomgirls.com

The award-winning Kia Rio has been honored once again, this time as one of the 'Six Best New Cars for your Teenager' by Vroomgirls.com – the first comprehensive automotive website created by and for women. The site hailed the Rio for its modern styling, high fuel

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Shell Helix announces the launch of new marketing campaign - Does your car feel like a 'Supercar'

The latest Shell Helix television commercial will transport proud drivers into a world where every car on the road is a supercar.

In 'Supercars', which has its first public airing in India in April, Shell's long-standing technical partnership with Ferrari provides the unique ability to dramatise the

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New Citroen DS5 officially on sale in UK

Citroen’s distinctive New DS5 officially goes on sale. New DS5 combines bold, modern styling with a luxurious aviation-inspired interior featuring a cockpit roof and pilot-style cabin. Compact and agile, spacious and versatile, DS5 has five doors, five full-size seats

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