Chrysler Group LLC reports growth of 11 per cent in July 2013 US sales

Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 140,102 units, an 11 per cent increase compared with sales in July 2012 (126,089 units), and the group's best July sales since 2006.

The Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and Fiat brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in July compared

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VCNA reports US sales of 5,909 units, best July sales since 2009

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported US sales of 5,909 units, a 3.4 per cent increase month-over-month and the best July since 2009. Year-to-date sales are down 4.6 per cent over the first seven months of 2012.

The S60 sports sedan was the top

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Kia Motors America reports all-time best July sales

Kia Motors America (KMA) reported record July sales of 49,004 vehicles, a 1.9 per cent increase over the same period in 2012. Following the launch of the national marketing campaign for the all-new 2014 Cadenza, the flagship sedan surpassed the 1,000 unit mark for the

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GM Foundation donates $200,000 to Safe Kids Worldwide

As summer temperatures continue to climb, so does the risk of child injuries and deaths due to heatstroke. To help raise awareness of this issue, the General Motors Foundation is providing $200,000 to Safe Kids Worldwide to support the organization's

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Suzuki iV-4 compact SUV concept to unveil at the Frankfurt Motor Show

The world premiere of the iV-4 - a concept model heralding a compact SUV from Suzuki - will take place at the 65th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from September 10-22, 2013.

Suzuki's introduction of the compact SUV concept iV-4 is an indication of the direction

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Ford confirms participation in 2014 Dakar

Team Ford Racing has confirmed it will enter two South African-built Ford Rangers in the gruelling 2014 Dakar, taking place from January 5-18, 2014 in South America.

The design team responsible for bringing Ford's Dakar contender to fruition includes a mix of South African and

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars opens Cannes Studio for 2013 season

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Monaco has opened a summer studio in Cannes. The studio offers an insight into the world of the iconic brand in a unique club atmosphere and is located within walking distance from the famous Croisette. The studio will be open until October.

The display

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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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