Suzuki welcome GT Motorcycles back as authorised dealers

Suzuki welcome the return of GT Motorcycles in Plymouth to the authorised dealer network, following a change of ownership that sees the previously renowned south west based dealer return to business under the watchful eye of former owner Mike Grainger and new partner Stephen Haith.

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Goodyear wins fitment on new Embraer military airlifter and tanker jet

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company continues to expand its range of original equipment fitments within the aviation industry.

Brazil-based Embraer Defense and Security has selected Goodyear to equip its KC-390 twin-engine, jet-powered military airlifter

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Ford China sells 121,393 vehicles in Q1

Ford China sold 121,393 wholesale vehicles in the first quarter, compared to 140,566 sold from January to March in 2011. In March, Ford China sold 49,439 wholesale vehicles, compared to 55,292 vehicles in March 2011.

“Ford’s aggressive plans in China are

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Lawrence Hamilton appointed as Marketing Director, Kia Motors (UK) limited

Kia has announced the appointment of Lawrence Hamilton to the role of Marketing Director, Kia Motors UK Limited with immediate effect.

Hamilton joined Kia in 2004 as General Communications Manager and has spent the last eight years significantly

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Fuel-efficiency wins Iveco EcoStralis order with CFT Services

Lancashire-based CFT Services has acquired 8 new ultra fuel-efficient Iveco EcoStralis 6x2 mid-lift tractor units – and has an additional six identical vehicles due for delivery in September 2012.

The company trialled an EcoStralis demonstrator prior to placing

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Volkswagen Van takes on ’92 in 92’ challenge for kidney research

A charity challenge aiming to cover 2,200 miles visiting all 92 football league clubs in 92 hours this week has chosen to drive the perfect vehicle designed to perform as a daily workhorse – a new Volkswagen Transporter panel van.

The ‘Doing The 92 in 92’

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The Dacia 100 day countdown continues

Following news just 25 days ago that Dacia will begin its UK pre-launch campaign on June 28, with the release of pricing and specifications for its Duster SUV, the brand has confirmed that customers will be able to pre-order their Duster online with as little as

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A truly professional urban delivery van: The new Citan from Mercedes-Benz

Powerful yet with compact dimensions making it especially suitable for city use – for the first time, the Mercedes-Benz portfolio of vans features a vehicle specifically for the urban environment. With its impressive quality and driving dynamics, exemplary safety

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Group C set to thunder around Donington

Thunder is predicted for Donington Park for the weekend of May 5-6 in the form of the almighty noise produced as more than 20 Group C racing cars – with a combined 16,000 brake hp - compete at the Donington Historic Festival.

Just as 1980s fashion was all about

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Stars come out to play at the 2012 Donington Historic Festival

As entries begin to pour in, star cars and drivers are lining up to present some hugely entertaining racing at the 2012 Donington Historic Festival (May 5-6).

Early entrants include the Le Mans and Daytona 24 Hours winner and ex-Formula One driver Jackie Oliver,

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Daimler Trucks opens state-of-the-art factory in India

On April 18, 2012, after a construction time of only two years, Daimler Trucks will officially open their first factory in India. From the third quarter of 2012, trucks of the brand BharatBenz introduced in February last year, will be produced in the state-of-the-art facilities.

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