Ferrari celebrates its 20th anniversary in China with an exhibition and a special edition of the 458 Italia

This year marks the 20th anniversary for Ferrari in China since the first Ferrari, a 348 TS, was ordered in Beijing. To celebrate this historical milestone, in a few weeks time Ferrari will inaugurate its first ever permanent brand exhibition outside of Maranello at the Italia Center

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Respectable start for Lupino in the opening GP MX2 on Dutch sand

The Husqvarna Motocross Team By Ricci Racing had a tough start to the World Championship on the Dutch sands of Valkenswaard where the opening race of the MX2 Championship took place. Alex Lupino on his Husqvarna TC250 notched up the best result

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Peugeot sales hold strong with anticipation of new 208 arrival

With sales of new cars in the new ‘12’-plate month of March, Peugeot is selling more cars than it did last year. Its ‘Drive Away Happy’ campaign continues to appeal to customers, promoting the popular and financially attractive ‘Just Add Fuel’ package that takes the hassle

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Suzuki ‘springs’ into action with strong first quarter results

Suzuki GB PLC announced a big leap into Spring with impressive first quarter registrations of 7,711 units, a 12.5 per cent increase over the same period in 2011. March registrations were also at a new high with a 19.5 per cent increase to 5,941 units. This took Suzuki above a

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Used Volvo reliability secures J.F. Pearce & Sons new truck order

The superb reliability of a number of used Volvos in the fleet, together with a desire to operate trucks with what was seen as an ‘uncomplicated SCR engine’, finally convinced the directors of Mendip operator J.F. Pearce & Sons that they should invest in new Volvo

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New hatchback to be produced in Sunderland

Nissan, and UK Prime Minister David Cameron, announced that an all-new mid-sized model will be produced in Sunderland Plant, UK in 2014.

It follows the announcement at last month’s Geneva Motor Show that Sunderland will also produce a mainstream

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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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