Nissan to build a new passenger car and to invest more than €130-million in Barcelona

Nissan announced that it has allocated production of a new passenger car to its manufacturing plant in Barcelona. Production will begin in July 2014. Barcelona won the bid shortly after reaching a new competitive proposal with the local works council.

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BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team launched in Munich

The European winter break is drawing to an end, the countdown is on to the 2013 FIM Superbike World Championship, and the BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team is under starter's orders. With just three weeks to go until the

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All-new Mercedes-Benz Citan wins top sector award in Spain

The Mercedes-Benz Citan has already been voted Van of the Year in Spain, even though the urban delivery vehicle has only recently been launched on the market. The distinction was awarded by the renowned Spanish Transporte3 trade magazine.

Fleet

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Carl-Peter Forster appointed Member of the Board of Directors of Volvo Car Group

Carl-Peter Forster has been appointed a new member of the Board of Directors of Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars).

Carl-Peter Forster has a long and broad experience in the car industry. He was President of General Motors Europe from 2004 to 2009. In 2010, he was appointed

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'Carl Benz - A life dedicated to cars', automotive history in comic-book form

'Carl Benz - A life dedicated to cars' is the title of the very first comic book that tells in colourful images how the car was invented. It is also providing an insight into the fascinating life of its creator, Carl Benz. The comic book, by Belgian artist Willy Harold Williamson and author

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Ford wins three out of seven categories in Euro NCAP's 2012 best-in-class safety awards

Ford Motor Company won three out of a possible seven 2012 Euro NCAP best-in-class safety awards - more than any other manufacturer - with wins for new Kuga, new Transit Custom and new B-Max. New Kuga topped the SUV sector, Transit Custom triumphed

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Rolls-Royce seeks new apprentices to join ultra luxury success story

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that the company is seeking candidates for its Apprenticeship Programme. The successful applicants will join the programme in September 2013, working alongside skilled craftspeople in leather, wood,

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Infiniti Red Bull Racing reveals title partnership and new livery

The launch of Infiniti Red Bull Racing's 2013 car, the RB9, not only marked the unveiling of the car with which the team will defend its Formula One Drivers' and Constructors' titles, but it also ushered in a new era for the team. The car features a striking new livery that reflects

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Peugeot Onyx Concept Car wins 'The Best Concept Car Design at International Automobile Festival'

On the occasion of the 28th International Automobile Festival held in Paris, Maxime Picat, Director General of Peugeot Automobiles, Gilles Vidal, Director of Peugeot Design, Guillaume Couzy, Director of Marketing and Communications, received for Peugeot

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Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann new Chairman of the Adam Opel AG Management Board, GM Europe President and GM Vice-President

The Opel Supervisory Board named Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann Chairman of the Management Board of Adam Opel AG, effective March 1, 2013. In addition, GM appointed Dr. Neumann President of GM Europe and GM Vice-President. He will become a member of GM's Executive

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) reports increase of 21.6 per cent in January sales

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., reported January 2013 sales results of 157,725 units, an increase of 21.6 per cent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 25 selling days in January 2013 versus 24 in January 2012, TMS sales were up 26.6 per cent over

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Porsche entries confirmed for Le Mans 24 Hours

Porsche AG will enter two new 911 RSR race cars based on the 'Type 991' model generation at this year's Le Mans 24 Hours and in the World Endurance Championship. Entry for the newly-developed vehicles sporting the starting numbers 91 and 92 was confirmed for the GTE

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America receives $464,425 contribution from Toyota Financial Services, ADESA, Manheim and Norwalk Auto Auctions

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) has partnered with three auto remarketing firms, ADESA, Manheim and Norwalk Auto Auctions to provide a donation of $464,425 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America that will be divided equally among 19 local Boys & Girls Clubs currently running

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Land Rover supports Lewis Moody in 'Greatest Challenge'

Land Rover has announced its support for Lewis Moody and the team in the Yukon Arctic Ultra, billed as the toughest Ultra Marathon in the world. Former England captain Lewis Moody will be taking part in the challenge alongside polar adventurer Alan Chambers MBE

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Audi sports cars selected as Le Mans icons

The Audi R10 TDI and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro have gone down in Le Mans history. Now they have been selected to join the illustrious circle of the ten most iconic Le Mans sports cars of all time by a panel of expert judges and the fans.

On the occasion of the 90th anniversary

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Toyota Dream Car Art Contest hosted by TFS in United States

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is hosting the US segment of the worldwide Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, which is designed to inspire creativity in youth and encourage an interest in cars. Across the nation, youth, ages 4-15, are invited to create and submit

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Volvo Cars of North America announces increase of 9.3 per cent in January sales

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported US sales of 4,875 units, a 9.3 per cent increase month-over-month and the best January since 2008.

The S60 sports sedan, one of two mid-size luxury vehicles to earn IIHS' inaugural Top Safety Pick+ award, was the top seller

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Renault UK appoints Ken Ramirez as new Managing Director

Renault UK has announced the appointment of Ken Ramirez as Managing Director succeeding Thierry Sybord who takes up a new role in Europe.

Ken Ramirez joins Renault UK effective February 1, from Alliance partner Nissan where he was Managing Director of

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Infiniti reports US sales up 4.9 per cent in January 2013

Infiniti reported January sales of 7,126 units, an increase of 4.9 per cent versus 6,796 units a year earlier.

With a 71 per cent gain for the month, sales of Infiniti luxury crossovers and sport utility vehicles remained strong, led by the Infiniti QX full-size SUV with a 14.5 per cent increase

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Volvo Car Group hometown Gothenburg to stage Volvo Ocean Race finale in 2015

The Swedish city of Gothenburg will be the final stop on the route for the 12th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2014-15 and will also feature in the 13th edition under a two-race deal. Gothenburg is the hometown of Volvo Car Group.

Gothenburg is Sweden's second largest city,

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Hyundai Motor America reports record January sales; 2.4 per cent up versus 2012

Coming off a record 2012 sales year, Hyundai Motor America announced a continuation of that momentum by setting a new all-time record for January sales with 43,713 units, up 2.4 per cent versus 2012.

Improved availability on key volume vehicles at Hyundai dealers across

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Ducati Riding Experience returns to Abu Dhabi

Following the success of the Ducati Riding Experience in Abu Dhabi back in November, Ducati's prestigious riding school is now gearing-up to return to the spectacular Yas Marina circuit. The event will present an exclusive Master Racing course aboard a fleet of the

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Chatham becomes official supplier of team footwear to Sahara Force India

Sahara Force India announced the signing of a multi-year partnership with Chatham Marine, which sees the UK's leading boat shoe manufacturer become the official supplier of team footwear.

Having supplied the team with travel shoes last year, the relationship will now

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Hyundai Motor India hikes prices

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) announced the price increase on across all its models starting from Eon to Santa Fe.

"On account of rise in input cost and fluctuation in currency, the price hike has been necessitated. We have increased the prices in the range of Rs. 4,201 to

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Tata Motors sold 61,660 vehicles in January 2013

Tata Motors' total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in January 2013 were 61,660 vehicles. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for January 2013 were 57,780 nos.

Cumulative sales (including exports)

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Ford Motor Company January US sales up 22 per cent, best since 2006

Ford Motor Company's January US sales of 166,501 grew 22 per cent year-over-year - with retail sales up 24 per cent. Gains were made across the product lineup, with cars up 34 per cent, utilities up 23 per cent, and trucks up 11 per cent for the month.

"Ford is off to a strong

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TW Steel becomes Official Timing Partner to Sahara Force India

Sahara Force India announced the beginning of a multi-year partnership with TW Steel, which sees the Dutch watchmaker become the team's Official Timing Partner.

The global lifestyle brand known for being 'Big in Oversized Watches' was unveiled as a team partner at the

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Sahara Force India unveils the VJM06 at Silverstone

Sahara Force India unveiled its 2013 challenger as Paul Di Resta pulled the covers off the VJM06 at Silverstone circuit.

The VJM06 is the third car to be overseen by Technical Director, Andrew Green, and builds on the strengths of the 2012 car. With stable technical rules

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Toyota 2014 Tundra Pickup to make world debut at 2013 Chicago Auto Show

Toyota will stage the world debut of the redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size pickup truck at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.

As part of the world debut of the 2014 Tundra, Toyota will conduct a panel discussion following the press conference with Toyota Division Group Vice-

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Malaysia Airlines joins oneworld

Malaysia Airlines becomes part of oneworld, adding one of Asia's leading airlines to the global airline alliance that aims to be the first choice for frequent international travellers the world over.

For Malaysia Airlines, joining oneworld completes the latest phase of

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Chrysler Group LLC reports January 2013 US sales increased 16 per cent

Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 117,731 units, a 16 per cent increase compared with sales in January 2012 (101,149 units), and the group's best January sales since 2008.

The Chrysler, Dodge, Ram Truck and Fiat brands each posted year-over-year sales

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Hyundai Motor India sales 4.3 per cent increase in January 2013

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) registered 4.25 per cent growth in cumulative sales for the month of January 2013. The domestic sales accounted for 34,302 units compared to 33,900 units and the exports stood at 17,722 units compared to 16,001 units for the same

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Britain's brightest young racing driver joins MG KX Momentum Racing Team

Britain's brightest young racing driver has joined the MG KX Momentum Racing team - and has already achieved one of his lifelong ambitions.

Sam Tordoff, aged 23 has been racing since he was 10 years old and is acclaimed as Britain's brightest racing talent. Last

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Renault India sold 4,914 units in January 2013, records 455 per cent year-on-year growth

Renault India Pvt. Ltd. began 2013 on a high with domestic wholesale of 4,914 units. The company's domestic wholesale grew by 455 per cent year-on-year, with 885 units sold in January 2012.

"2012 was a year of growth for Renault India, with over 35,000 units sold

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Daimler AG to invest in BAIC Motor for a 12 per cent stake

Daimler AG and Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) will significantly deepen their already strong strategic partnership - according to a binding agreement signed between executives of the two companies, Daimler AG is going to invest in BAIC Motor, the passenger

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Audi creates unique ice driving experience for India's top business leaders in Davos

Audi provided a unique driving experience to members of the CII Indian business delegation in Davos, Switzerland. India's best-known C-suite executives were given an exclusive opportunity to experience the unparalleled safety and luxury features of the Audi

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MG and Castrol sign strategic partnership agreement

MG and Castrol have signed a strategic partnership agreement that will see the two companies working even closer together.

Castrol is one of the sponsors of the MG KX Momentum Racing team and over the last year has formed a closer co-operation with MG

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BMW India opens the new Munich Motors dealership in Raipur

BMW India announced the opening of a fully integrated dealership of Munich Motors in Raipur.

The new Munich Motors dealership is located at Ring Road No.1, Sarona, Raipur and is headed by Prashant Mandhan, Managing Director, Munich Motors.

"BMW India is committed

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Iveco set to participate at Bauma 2013 International Trade Fair in Munich

Iveco will display vehicles representing its full range of off-road transport offerings at the 30th edition of the Bauma 2013 International Trade Fair. Bauma is one of the world's largest trade fairs dedicated to construction and mining machinery, vehicles, equipment

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Hyundai fleet for ICC Women's World Cup India 2013

Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) is the official partner for International Cricket Council (ICC) tournaments. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), a subsidiary of HMC handed over the keys of Hyundai fleet of cars for the ICC Women's World Cup India 2013 in Mumbai.

A fleet of

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Nissan opens its most advanced paint plant in the world

With the recent additions of the Infiniti JX and Nissan Leaf and the future addition of the Nissan Rogue to its vehicle assembly lines in Smyrna, Tenn., the company announced the opening of its most advanced paint plant in the world, as a black 2013 Infiniti JX rolled-off

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Miami-Dade County officials host first-ever high-speed demonstration

At Miami International Airport five new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Roadsters sped down the south runway of the busiest US airport for international flights. With special authorisation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Miami-Dade County

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Scania launches new bus and coach range for India at Busworld 2013

Scania takes the next step in India with the introduction of Scania buses and coaches, with full parts and service support via the worldwide Scania service network. The Scania Metrolink is a purpose-designed coach for luxury intercity or charter travel in head-turning

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Kia Cross GT concept to be unveiled at Chicago Auto Show 2013

Just ahead of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, Kia Motors America is revealing a sneak peek of its next stunning concept, the Cross GT.

Inspired by nature, driven by technology, the Cross GT hints at the future of Kia's design language in the form of a premium Crossover

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Hyundai Motor to open technical high schools for sustainable aid

Hyundai Motor Company held an opening ceremony of the 'Hyundai-KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency) Dream Center', a technical high school established as part of Hyundai's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts in Koforidua City, Ghana.

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Anders Grundstromer appointed as new Managing Director, Scania Commercial Vehicles India, and Senior Vice-President, Scania Group

Anders Grundstromer has been appointed as the new Managing Director, Scania Commercial Vehicles India Pvt. Ltd. and Senior Vice-President, Scania Group.

Anders Grundstromer is currently Executive Regional Director, Region Western and Southern Europe

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Ford recognised for outstanding achievement in low carbon transport

Ford's long-term commitment to lowering carbon emissions has been recognised by an award from the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) commending Ford for outstanding achievement in low carbon transport over the last 10 years.

The LowCVP aims to accelerate

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Mercedes-Benz India and Mercedes Benz Financial launches 'myMBFS' iPhone and iPad app

Mercedes-Benz India continues to fascinate the growing customer base and further enhance the ownership experience through unique initiatives. Mercedes-Benz India in association with Daimler Financial Services (DFS) in their quest of enriching the overall experience of owning

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Kia Motors (UK) Limited announces new roles for Shabsogh and Hetherington

Aimed at continuing Kia's remarkable growth record in the UK new car market, President and CEO Paul Philpott has announced a restructure of the UK company's senior management team.

Yaser Shabsogh, currently Sales Director, becomes Commercial Director

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Toyota honoured as Car and Van Manufacturer of the Year in LowCVP awards

Toyota's leadership in reducing the environmental impact of everyday motoring has helped secure it the title of Car and Van Manufacturer of the Year in the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership awards, presented at a ceremony in London.

The roll call of LowCVP's Low Carbon

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