Lexus to compete in 2014 Japanese Super GT Series with new vehicle

Lexus Racing announced a new race car based on the Lexus 'LF-CC' that will compete in the Super GT Series GT500 class starting next season. The vehicle will replace the Lexus SC 430 currently used in Super GT races.

The Lexus LF-CC is a two-door coupe concept that

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Michael Bartsch named Vice-President, Infiniti Americas

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. named Michael Bartsch Vice-President, Infiniti Americas, effective in September. He succeeds Ben Poore who will leave the company to pursue other interests.

Most recently, Bartsch, 54, was Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer,

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Honda unveils NSX Concept-GT at Suzuka Circuit

Honda has unveiled the NSX Concept-GT, a racing machine to enter into the GT500 class of the 2014 Super GT Series* Round 5 '2013 Autobacs Super GT' at Suzuka Circuit.

The NSX Concept-GT is a dedicated racing vehicle based on the NSX Concept, the

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Aston Martin's Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S to make UK competition debut

The first car to complete a zero-CO2 emissions lap of an FIA-sanctioned race - Aston Martin's revolutionary Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S - makes its UK competition debut at the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in Worcestershire.

The car, which achieved a world-first when it qualified for

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Chrysler Group donates $500,000 to Kokomo Family YMCA

Chrysler Group LLC announced a donation of $500,000 to support the Kokomo Family YMCA's planned new facility. The new 73,000 sq ft building, to be located in downtown Kokomo, will offer area residents more amenities than the current YMCA including a health

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Porsche and Michelin developed new tires for the Porsche Carrera GT

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG has developed a new tire for the Carrera GT in partnership with Michelin. The new tire once again noticeably enhances the handling of the 1,270 versions of the super sports car built between 2003 and 2006. The new Michelin Pilot Super

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Infiniti announces new Head of Public Relations

Infiniti has announced that Simone Piattelli Palmarini will head up public relations for Infiniti EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa). Based in Rolle, Switzerland, and reporting to Fintan Knight, Vice-President of Infiniti EMEA, Piattelli Palmarini takes up the reins as Public Relations

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Hyundai Motor manufactures the 500,000th car at its Russia factory

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Russia (HMMR) in Saint-Petersburg held a ceremony for the production of its 500,000th car. A red Russia-exclusive Solaris sedan with an automatic gearbox and 1.6-liter engine is the anniversary car. The Governor of Saint-Petersburg

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Porsche Cars North America announces senior management changes

Michael Bartsch, Porsche Cars North America's outgoing Executive VP and COO who was recently promoted to run the Porsche organization in his home country of Australia, has decided to leave the company in order to pursue another opportunity.  Bartsch, who started

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General Motors Foundation donates $100,000 to Leadership America

The General Motors Foundation is granting $100,000 to Leadership America, the longest-running, national women's development program of its kind in the US. The organization of established women leaders offers unique learning environments, as well as professional

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Bentley launches high-luxury limited edition handbag collection

Bentley Motors announces the launch of the Bentley Handbag Collection at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2013, the world's premier event for automotive enthusiasts and connoisseurs of culture.

The launch marks the realisation of a project

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