Jaguar C-X16 clay model comes to life at Clerkenwell Design Week

Jaguar UK has chosen Clerkenwell Design Week to showcase the one-off C-X16 concept car, but not as you may expect. Skilled clay modellers will be working on a full size model to reveal the artistry involved in sculpting the cars of the future.

"Jaguar is one of

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A car security system that outsmarts any car thief

Now, there is no need to worry about the safety of your car if you have left it in a public parking lot or on the street overnight. The new security systems; CarConnect, launched by Ariene Technologies Pvt. Ltd. can keep your car secure from the most clever car thief.

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Apollo Tyres continues to invest in South Africa

Apollo Tyres' Chairman, Onkar S. Kanwar, recently inaugurated a new state-of-the-art Component Preparation Unit at the Ladysmith tyre manufacturing facility in South Africa. This 6,500 sq m unit, with a potential for further expansion to facilitate future growth,

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McLaren Automotive strengthens global communications team with the appointment of new Head of PR

McLaren Automotive has appointed Wayne Bruce to the position of Head of Public Relations, with ultimate responsibility for the company’s global automotive PR strategy incorporating all brand and product matters.  The move is effective immediately.

Bruce joins McLaren

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Customers take delivery of first series production Citaro buses meeting the Euro-VI

Wiesbaden-based ESWE has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Citaro meeting the future Euro-VI emission standard in a handover ceremony attended by Dr. Helmut Muller, Lord Mayor of the provincial capital of Wiesbaden. A further two vehicles are due to be

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BEN moves into the fast lane

BEN the automotive industry charity has teamed up with George Murrells, one of the top drivers in the Avon Tyres British GT Championship and British Endurance Championship.

In 2012, George will be competing in the Avon Tyres British GT Championship, a premier UK

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Volvo Car Corporation partners with Mitsubishi Electric in the development of leading infotainment technology

Volvo Car Corporation has chosen electronic equipment supplier Mitsubishi Electric Corporation as partner for the next-generation infotainment system for future Volvo cars.

"We are very happy to have Mitsubishi Electric Corporation as a partner. Their

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ACMA to partner with Messe Frankfurt for ACMA Automechanika New Delhi

ACMA the apex body of the Auto Component Industry in India will partner with Messe Frankfurt to organise ACMA Automechanika New Delhi. Automechanika is the leading global trade fair for automotive aftermarket products. The show is slated to be held

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Suzuki dealers unite for nationwide test ride event

Suzuki dealers across the UK will unite from this weekend onwards, as a nationwide test ride roadshow kicks-off, supported by Suzuki GB with additional demonstrators, sales incentives and more.

With virtually every dealer involved in the four month long

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Volvo trucks details comprehensive 'Blue Power' natural gas strategy for North America

Volvo Trucks announced plans to launch its own 13-litre liquefied natural gas (LNG) engine for North America in 2014. 

The engine’s advanced high pressure diesel ignition technology will provide significant fuel efficiency gains compared with

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Zipcar and Vauxhall charge up electric vehicle sharing pilot in London

Zipcar, Inc. has announced a pilot partnership with car manufacturer, Vauxhall, that sees the all-new electric Ampera join its fleet of self-service, pay as you go vehicles for the next six months.

It’s the first time in the UK that a car sharing club has offered access to an

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