Record European sales for Hyundai in Q1

Hyundai registered a record number of new cars in Europe between January and March 2012 – 114,571 units – resulting in a European market share high for the first quarter of 3.3 per cent.

According to figures released by European industry body ACEA, Hyundai’s

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The new Peugeot 208 available to order

Peugeot announces prices for the eagerly awaited new 208, starting from only £9,995 (for the 3-door VTi 68 bhp Access model). The new Peugeot 208 presents a great opportunity in a pivotal segment of the UK market and is available on Peugeot’s

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Audi AG acquires sports motorcycle manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.

Audi AG is acquiring from Investindustrial Group the tradition-steeped Italian sports motorcycle manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., which has its registered office in Bologna. The transaction will be completed as quickly as possible once authorised

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2012 Honda Civic named one of the 10 Best Green Cars of 2012

The 2012 Honda Civic sedan is one of the 10 Best Green Cars of 2012, according to Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. The Civic’s latest accolade is particularly timely due to rising gas prices, but standout fuel efficiency alone is not enough to win a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s

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500L: A Fiat Design Approach

After the world preview at the Geneva Motor Show, here today is the design of the new Fiat 500L viewed through the publication of '500L, a Fiat Design Approach', the exclusive volume that provides an opportunity to get to know an extra-ordinary creative experience,

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Top players at the 18th Volvo China Open

Soon after Volvo opened its business links with China twenty years ago, it became the first western brand to engage with golf in China via its initial sponsorship of the Volvo China Open in 1995. Since then, the relationship has gone from strength to strength and this month

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Mini supports the Life Ball in Vienna for the 12th time

This year sees Mini partnering the legendary Life Ball in Vienna once again. Europe’s biggest charity event takes place on May 19 and, as ever, will unite the tradition of the Viennese ball with glitz and glamour on a major international platform to send out a strong signal on

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Beijing Show debut for 360 ps Audi RS Q3 Concept

Two worlds are about to collide in China, where for the first time in its history Audi will attach the overtly sporting RS badge to an SUV. The RS Q3 concept will be one of the stars of the 2012 Beijing Show (Auto China, April 27-May 2), and as its more muscular

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Nissan DeltaWing passes first full wet test as European phase of development begins

The experimental Nissan DeltaWing prototype sportscar kicked-off its European testing program in England at Snetterton, in Norfolk, with Scotsman Marino Franchitti and German Michael Krumm getting the opportunity to sample the car in wet conditions.

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New Motorcycle Racing Programme launched for Asian viewers

With robust interest in motorcycle racing across Asia, ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has boosted its coverage of the sport by introducing a new motorsports racing programme 2 Wheels, targeted at motor-cycle racing enthusiasts.

The programme focuses on

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Volvo Car Corporation President and CEO Stefan Jacoby named 'Influencer of the Year'

Volvo Car Corporation President and CEO Stefan Jacoby has been named 'Influencer of the Year' by StrategiTorget Verkstadsindustrin - a forum for selected decision-makers in the Swedish engineering industry. "This is a prestigious title that I am very proud to

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