Seven new locations added to the SsangYong dealer map - and more on the way

SsangYong Motor UK, the new importer of Korean SsangYong cars, has added a further seven locations to its dealer map. This brings the network strength to 51. 40 sales & service dealerships and 11 service centres.

The new appointments are:
> A E Wilcox,

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Cobra UK appointed as global alarm and stolen vehicle tracking partner for Lotus Cars

Cobra UK has been appointed as the official global vehicle security and tracking partner for Lotus Cars.

It is developing a range of products with Lotus for fitment to the future range starting with the new Lotus Esprit.

Using its 35 years of experience of working with the world’s leading sports car

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SUV style, sports car driving: The new Cayenne GTS

The SUV with all the prowess of a sports car is entering its second generation. In Beijing, at Auto China 2012, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is celebrating the world premiere of the new Cayenne GTS.

The latest version of the Cayenne concentrates on

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Best first quarter of all time for BMW Motorrad

During the first three months of 2012, BMW Motorrad had its best quarter to date, recording the company’s highest sales ever achieved at the start of a year. As of March, sales increased to 24,373 motorcycles (23,109 last year), this being the equivalent to

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Audi AG achieves best quarter in company history; More than 346,000 vehicles sold

Audi AG is maintaining its growth course. Thanks to some 346,100 vehicles delivered – an increase of 10.8 per cent – this past quarter was the best in company history. This strong start to the year was due in part to March figures - around 143,500 units

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Michelin to build new Earthmover tyre plant in South Carolina and to expand another

Michelin North America will again expand its operations in South Carolina, it was announced by Michelin North America's Chairman and President Pete Selleck.

Michelin is breaking ground next week on a new Earthmover tyre manufacturing plant in

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Focus ST, Ford’s first global performance car to have China debut at Auto China 2012

The exciting next-generation Ford Focus ST is to make its China debut at Auto China 2012 in Beijing on April 23, providing the Chinese public with a glimpse of Ford's new high-performance model.

This range-topping Focus will be completely true to Ford's ST

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Fourth edition of Maruti Suzuki Dakshin Dare takes off to vroom across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Kerala

2012 Car market leader Maruti Suzuki has flagged-off the fourth edition of Maruti Suzuki Dakshin Dare Rally from the landmark Mysore Palace. Over 220 motorsports enthusiasts from across the country have come together to be a part of Maruti Suzuki Dakshin Dare.

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Kia Motors America partners with Wounded Warrior Project to provide 2012 Soul to a disabled American veteran

At the 2012 New York International Auto Show opening ceremony, Kia Motors America (KMA) joined forces with the Wounded Warrior Project, a national organisation dedicated to providing help and raising public awareness for injured service members, to

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Apollo Tyres launches concept retail outlet in Dubai

Apollo Tyres launched its first premier branded retail outlet in the region, the Apollo Super Zone in Dubai. Designed to provide customers with an enhanced retail experience and a better feel for the brand and its products, the Apollo Super Zone is located in Al Qiyada,

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Visteon expands automotive climate manufacturing footprint in Southwest China

Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) announced its automotive climate joint-venture in China, Fawer Visteon Climate Control Systems (FVCC), has opened a plant in Chengdu in southwest China to produce aluminum radiators for vehicle manufacturers.

The new plant is a

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