Dacia prepares to sink competition as first Duster SUVs reach UK shores ahead of June 2012 pre-launch

The eagerly-awaited arrival of the ‘shockingly affordable’ Dacia brand in the UK came another step closer as the first batch of 22 left-hand-drive Dusters, destined for dealer display nationwide from June 28, arrived at the brand’s import centre on the South Coast.

To

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150-tonnes GCW FH16-750 heavy hitter demolishes the competition

The first FH16-750 to be ordered in the UK and Ireland has entered service with Leicestershire based A R Demolition.

Supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia at Bardon, the truck’s specification includes a 150-tonne STGO Cat3 plate and the full

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Ford India sees steady growth in April, adds new export market

Ford India maintained its robust sales momentum during April, reporting sales of 9,569 domestic wholesales and export units for year-on-year sales growth of 13 per cent.

The April monthly sales figures included domestic wholesales of 7,201 units, while exports

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Fiat and Tata to re-align their Indian joint-venture

Fiat and Tata have agreed that, in order to further develop the Fiat brand in India, management control of Fiat’s commercial and distribution activities will be handed over to a separate Fiat Group owned company. Currently Tata Motors has been managing the distribution responsibility

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Renault announces student winner of £9,000 towards tuition fees in Twizy design competition

As the buzz surrounding Twizy, arguably the most sensational-looking vehicle of 2012, continues to grow, Renault has just announced the winner of its student 'Design a Twizy' competition to tie in with the recent launch of its 100 per cent electric two-seater.

Rachel

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Automobili Lamborghini strengthens presence in India

Italian super sports car maker Automobili Lamborghini officially unveiled its second dealership in India and announced the establishment of the unit Lamborghini India. The new Mumbai showroom was inaugurated in a special ceremony by Stephan Winkelmann,

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BMW Financial Services steps up Investment in India

The BMW Group has increased its investment in BMW Financial Services India to Rs. 5.3-billion (US$ 106-million) in 2012 from Rs. 2.3-billion (US$ 50-million) in 2010.

"In less than two years, BMW Financial Services India has successfully established itself as the

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Bosch Driver Drowsiness Detection

Fatigue and microsleep at the wheel are often the cause of serious accidents. However, the initial signs of fatigue can be detected before a critical situation arises. Bosch Driver Drowsiness Detection can do this by monitoring steering movements and advising drivers to

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Added intensity for new 360 ps Audi TT RS plus

Audi has just loosened the leash on the already extreme TT RS to create the new TT RS plus, an even more focused version of the high performance sports car with a new, autobahn-devouring 174 mph top speed, increases in power and torque to 360 ps and

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Scion announces collaboration with its iQ and Sony’s PlayStation Vita

Scion is pleased to announce that starting May 1 through July 31, 2012, buyers of a new 2012 Scion iQ will receive a PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), portable entertainment system, while supplies last.  The promotion coincides with the nationwide release of the iQ, Scion’s

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Take part in BEN’s Motorcycle Rally 2012

On September 22, 2012 the automotive industry charity BEN will be holding its first Motorcycle Rally which will see participants travelling from Dover to Monaco.

This is a great opportunity for entrants to take in the iconic White Cliffs of Dover while travelling across

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