Peter Schreyer appointed first non-Korean President at Kia

Peter Schreyer, Chief Design Officer at Kia Motors and the man who has led the company's design transformation has been appointed President - the first non-Korean to hold that title in the company's history.

Schreyer, 59, joined Kia in 2006 from the Volkswagen Group

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Boeing, Aeromexico finalise 787 Dreamliner Order

Boeing and Aeromexico finalised an order for six 787-9 Dreamliners, with reconfirmation rights for four additional Dreamliners. The order by Mexico's largest airline, which was first announced as a commitment in July, is valued at more than $1.46-billion at published list prices.

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Volkswagen has created about 100,000 new jobs since 2007, including 30,000 in Germany

Since 2007, the workforce of the Volkswagen Group has grown by about 225,000 employees, representing a rise of 70 per cent. This increase includes 100,000 new jobs created throughout the world and 125,000 employees of companies newly integrated into

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Boeing to provide 2 more C-40A transport aircraft to US Navy

Boeing has received a $145-million order from the U.S. Navy for two additional C-40A Clipper transport aircraft, increasing the service's ability to move military personnel and cargo around the world. The modified Next-Generation 737-700 aircraft will be the 13th and 14th

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Audi announces details of the price increase on its model range in India

Audi announced the details of increase in prices of its model range available in India. The price increase would range between INR 59,000 to INR 369,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) across the model range from January 1, 2013.

"As we have stated earlier, the overall market

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Ford is investing more than $773-million across southeast Michigan manufacturing facilities

Ford Motor Company is spending more than $773-million on new equipment and capacity expansions across six manufacturing facilities in southeast Michigan as it delivers on a commitment to invest $6.2-billion in US plants by 2015.

The investments in Michigan will create

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Sona Group initiates Global Scholar Programme

The Sona Group announced the commencement of the pilot project of their Global Scholar Programme. The Global Scholar Programme is a part of the new initiatives of the company to bridge the gap between industry and academia by offering internship opportunities to

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Toyota Furia Concept to make global debut at 2013 North American International Auto Show

Toyota announced that the Furia Concept will make its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This exciting new sedan concept will be revealed in the Toyota display at Cobo Hall on January 14, 2013 with a presentation by Bill Fay, Group

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Subaru named only manufacturer with IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models four years running

Subaru Canada, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recognised Subaru as the only automaker earning a 2013 Top Safety Pick award for every model it builds. This is the fourth consecutive year Subaru has earned

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JCB engineers a unique fashion shoot to create the perfect date

In an imaginative use of its signature yellow, JCB has teamed up with George Bamford Photography to present a unique twist on the world of the fashion shoot.

The 2013 JCB calendar features some of the UK's top models on a fashion shoot, with JCB's factories as the

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McLaren Automotive launches bespoke merchandise inspired by the groundbreaking 12C

McLaren Automotive has designed and developed a range of products inspired by, and focused on, the passion of driving. The products are all available from the recently launched McLaren eStore and the range includes a variety of stylish accessories, clothing

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