New Citroen C4 Picasso earns 5 Euro NCAP stars

The Citroen C4 Picasso, due to launch in Ireland in September, has earned five stars in the Euro NCAP test. The rating acknowledges the work put in to the new MPV, particularly on safety, as well as the quality of the EMP2 platform, which is making its debut on

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Toyota Financial Services President & CEO George Borst to retire, Mike Groff to be appointed new President & CEO

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announced that George Borst, the company's US leader of 16 years will be retiring effective September 30, 2013, after which he will assume the role of Executive Advisor until the end of calendar year 2014. Appointed to replace Borst is Mike

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GM expands landfill-free efforts in Asia

General Motors' Rayong engine plant in Thailand and Cheongna proving ground in Korea are now landfill-free, bringing the company's total to 33 sites throughout Asia that recycle, reuse or convert to energy all of their daily waste. GM's landfill-free facility count in Asia compares

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1,208 x Porsche 911 = world record at silverstone classic; celebrated 50th anniversary

A pulse-quickening parade of more than 1,200 Porsche 911 sports cars took to the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit, a world record number, as the Silverstone Classic celebrated the 50th anniversary of the iconic coupe.

The plan to produce a parade of 911 x 911s was almost

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Why rear-wheel drive is better?

Is real-wheel drive that much better than front-wheel or all-wheel drive for cars? Rear-wheel drive tends to be preferred option for drivers that want cars with powerful engines and handling, excellent balance, and durability for long distance driving. It's worth looking at some

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'Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Heart-in-Mouth' adventure in 'City of Lions'

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Heart-in-Mouth event held at the GMR off-track on July 28, once again proved itself to be the country's most adventurous off-roading boot camps. Over 30 owners of the SUV from Hyderabad and nearby towns tested their driving skills

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Worldwide debut of the all-new BMW i3

The BMW Group debuted the series version of its innovative electric vehicle, the BMW i3, simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing.

"Innovation drives change. The i3 is more than just a car. It's a revolutionary step towards sustainable mobility.

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Mercedes-Benz is the official main sponsor of the Schloss Dyck Classic Days 2013

The Schloss Dyck Classic Days are to be held for the eighth time from August 2-4, 2013. Mercedes-Benz is the official main sponsor of this renowned event, which takes place against the backdrop of a historical moated castle in the Rhineland. This year the brand is

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Toyota 'Trekker' starts public testing

It won't beam you up, but Toyota Motor Corporation's personal transport unit will get you from point A to B. And now the Winglet is headed to the 'streets' - actually public sidewalks - in a real-world test of functionality, convenience and safety. Overall, the trials

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Subaru concept vehicles to makes European debut at Frankfurt Motor Show 2013

The Subaru WRX concept vehicle - first shown earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show - will make its European debut at the 65th Frankfurt Motor Show on September 10, 2013.

The WRX concept hints at the final look of the next-generation WRX, a bold and

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Nissan announces sales & marketing management changes in Europe

Nissan announced that Guillaume Cartier is appointed Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, for Nissan in Europe, effective September 1, 2013.

Cartier is currently Vice-President, Sales Operations, for Nissan in Europe. He will replace Paul Willcox,

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