All-new EcoSport for Europe debuts at Geneva Motor Show

Ford debuted the European production version of the all-new EcoSport at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, adding to its growing SUV line-up in Europe as part of the company's product-led transformation.

Built on Ford's global B-segment platform,

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Fiat Professional appoints new dealer in Cirencester

Fiat Professional, the commercial vehicle arm of Fiat Group Automobiles SpA, announced the appointment of a new franchise dealership in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

The T H White Group has been in business since 1832 and has an

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Infiniti launches NCAA Finals Giveaway Via Instagram

As part of Infiniti's ongoing partnership with the NCAA, the premium luxury brand has announced an online contest that will give one lucky winner a pair of tickets to this year's NCAA Finals, April 6-8, in Atlanta.

Via Instagram, fans are encouraged to post

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Hyundai unveils upgraded i20 WRC at Geneva Motor Show 2013

Hyundai Motorsport GmbH has taken another significant step towards its forthcoming participation in the FIA World Rally Championship with the unveiling of its latest specification i20 WRC car at the Geneva Motor Show.

Hyundai is gearing up for its debut season in the

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Audi introduces range of sporty & stylish bags in India

Audi has announced the availability of its sporty and stylish range of bags at all Audi authorised dealerships across India. The new collection of bags - Messenger, Backpack, Sports, Travel and Garment, combine the class and appeal associated with the brand Audi.

Like every

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First exclusive Mini showroom opens in Jakarta with urban lifestyle concept

The first exclusive Mini showroom in Indonesia officially opens in Jakarta following the iconic British brand's successful debut in Indonesia a year ago.

Among those attending the ceremony were UK Ambassador to Indonesia Mark Canning, the President Director

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Hyundai Motor India flag-offs the first edition of cross country drive - 'i-Drive India'

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) flagged-off the first edition of its cross country drive 'i-Drive India' with the new special edition iTech i10. The flag-off ceremony was held at Hyundai Motor Plaza, New Delhi.

The cross country drive with i Tech i10 will cover a distance of more

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Volvo Trucks to launch new FM

The Volvo FM is next in line in the rapid renewal of Volvo Trucks' product range - with the ground-breaking innovation Volvo Dynamic Steering as one of its prominent features. The truck will be launched in Europe on March 19, but it can already be spotted on public

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Volkswagen Golf wins the Europe's 'Car of the Year 2013' award

The new Golf is Europe's 'Car of the Year 2013'. The renowned international 'Car of the Year' Award is deemed one of the most important barometers in the automotive industry. The winners were announced in the run-up to the Geneva Motor Show.

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Harley-Davidson announces expansion of its Completely Knocked Down operations in India

Riding on the grand success of the first National HOG Rally and 110th anniversary celebrations in Goa, Harley-Davidson India announced further expansion of its Completely Knocked Down

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Brian Harrington named Zipcar EVP/Chief Marketing Officer

Zipcar, Inc. announced that Brian Harrington has joined its management team as Executive Vice-President/ Chief Marketing Officer to lead the company's global marketing efforts. Based in Zipcar's Cambridge, Mass. office, Harrington will be responsible for overseeing Zipcar's

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Toyota announces new donations for Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts

Toyota has announced a significant vehicle donation equivalent to more than $100,000 to help aid the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy.

The company donated the use of 19 Toyota vehicles to the region's Red Cross to support relief transportation for one full year.

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Hyundai Motor India introduces special edition 'iTech' i10 @ Rs. 4.24 lakh

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) introduced the special edition 'i Tech' i10 celebrating over 12 Lakh i10 customers worldwide. The i10 has been one of the successful flagship model from Hyundai's portfolio since its launch in 2007.

The special edition i10 has host of

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A unique MV Agusta F3 675 for pop singer Justin Bieber

MV Agusta and Motovan Corporation, the Canadian importer of MV Agusta motorcycles, announced their participation in Justin Bieber's 19th birthday gift. Justin Bieber, who became a pop music sensation with his first hit 'One Time', was presented his own personalised

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Audi India records 29 per cent growth rate in February 2013

Audi strengthened the strong start to the year 2013 by grossing sales of 775 cars in February 2013. The luxury carmaker recorded a 29 per cent growth year-on-year (February 2012: 600 cars). Steering ahead with its ambitious outlook for 2013, Audi has plans to sell 10,800

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Toyota Motor Sales USA reports increase of 8.7 per cent in February sales

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., reported February 2013 sales results of 166,377 units, an increase of 8.7 per cent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. Unadjusted for 24 selling days in February 2013 versus 25 in February 2012, TMS sales were up 4.3 per cent over the

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Chrysler Group LLC reports February US sales increased 4 per cent; best in five years

Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 139,015 units, a 4 per cent increase compared with sales in February 2012 (133,521 units), and the group's best February sales since 2008.

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

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GM's US sales increase 7 per cent in February

General Motors Co. announced that it sold 224,314 vehicles in the United States in February, up 7 per cent compared with a year ago. Retail sales and fleet sales were both up 7 per cent. The fleet mix was 25 per cent of total sales, equal to a year ago.

"The housing

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Hyundai Motor India sales up by 5.4 per cent in February

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) registered around 5.4 per cent growth in sales for the month of February 2013. The domestic sales accounted for 34,002 units compared to 36,805 units for the same month last year. Exports accounted for 20,663 units in February 2013 as

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Infiniti reports US sales for February; 1 per cent down

Infiniti reported US sales of 9,147 units for February, a decrease of one per cent versus 9,239 units a year earlier. Calendar year-to-date sales for Infiniti are 16,273, up 1.5 per cent from 16,035 units in 2012.

Infiniti retailers reported continued strong sales of the company's

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Renault India continues steady growth

Renault India Pvt. Ltd. achieved yet another month of steady growth in February with domestic wholesale of 6,723 units. The company sold 673 units in February 2012, growing nine fold year on year.

"Renault's continuing growth in India is a reflection of the

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New Skoda Octavia awarded 'Design of the Year'

The new Skoda Octavia is named the winner of the Czech 'AutoDesign Awards 2013'. The most recent Skoda model receives the prestigious award for the 'Best Design of the Year'. The new Skoda Octavia won in the overall rankings and the mid-class category running against

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Ford Motor Company US February sales up 9 per cent, best February in six years

Ford Motor Company's US February sales grew  9 per cent with 195,822 vehicles sold. This marks Ford's best February sales in six years - with cars up 6 per cent, utilities up 21 per cent and trucks up 4 per cent.

"As more new vehicle buyers continue returning to the marketplace,

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Audi celebrates its association with 15th Vintage & Classic Car Rally

Audi celebrated its association with 15th Vintage & Classic Car Rally in Jaipur. The car rally organised by Rajasthan Tourism & Rajputana Automotive Sports Car Club, Jaipur along with Audi India/Audi Jaipur was inaugurated by Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India.

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Cadillac US sales jump 20 per cent in February

More than six of 10 Cadillac customers in February traded in something other than a prior model Cadillac, evidence the luxury brand is attracting new customers with its expanding product line.

Cadillac sales were up 20 per cent in February, the fifth consecutive

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Volvo Cars of North America announces February sales, 7.5 per cent down

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported US sales of 4,867 units, a 7.5 per cent decrease from February 2012. Year-to-date sales are up 0.2 per cent over the first two months of 2012.

The S60 sports sedan, one of two mid-size luxury vehicles to earn IIHS'

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Nissan North America reports February 2013 sales, 6.6 per cent down

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported February US sales of 99,636 units, down 6.6 per cent from last year's record-setting February total of 106,731. Nissan Division sales in February totaled 90,489, down 7.2 per cent from the prior year, which also set a February

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Volvo's world first plug-in diesel hybrid received the government's Plug-In Car Grant approval

The world's first diesel plug-in hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, has received approval for the Government's Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) which is designed to offer incentives for buyers to choose new ultra-low carbon cars. In this scheme, buyers will receive a £5,000 grant towards

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Hyundai Motor America reports best-ever February sales

Hyundai Motor America announced an all-time February sales record of 52,311 units; up two per cent over last year's all-time record February and up a similar amount for the year.

"Our performance was led by the all-new Santa Fe and the award winning Elantra, both of which

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Ford India sells over 7,200 cars in February, exports up 16 per cent

Ford India sold 7,253 vehicles in February in combined domestic sales and exports amid persistently difficult domestic market conditions. At the same time, due to an improving external environment and strong demand for the award-winning Ford Figo, Ford India regained

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Tata Motors February sales at 61,998 nos.

Tata Motors' total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in February 2013 were 61,998 vehicles. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for February 2013 were 58,002 nos.

Cumulative sales (including

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Volvo Cars appoints Lars Danielson as Senior Vice-President, Volvo Cars China Operations

Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) has appointed Lars Danielson as Senior Vice-President, Volvo Cars China Operations. He succeeds Freeman Shen, who held this position since October 2010.

In his new role, Lars Danielson will ensure a full and smooth integration

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Hyundai Motor collaborates with top designer Karim Rashid

Hyundai Motor Company announced plans to unveil the works of its collaboration with one of the world's greatest designers Karim Rashid at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show starting on March 28, 2013. The collaboration between Karim Rashid and Hyundai is part of Hyundai Motor's

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The most luxurious Jaguar - XJ Ultimate arrives in India

The Jaguar XJ Ultimate goes on sale in India and gives Jaguar customers unprecedented levels of luxury that focus on innovation and technology. The XJ Ultimate represents the pinnacle of the luxurious, innovative XJ experience with heightened levels of opulence for

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Cadillac begins XTS production in China

Cadillac began production of the new XTS luxury sedan in China, the latest and most important milestone in the brand's growth in the world's largest auto market.

Shanghai joins Oshawa, Ontario, as an assembly location for the XTS, marking the brand's biggest step in its expansion

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Hyundai celebrates world's first assembly line production of zero-emissions fuel cell vehicles

A white Hyundai Motor Co. ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle rolled-off the assembly line at the company's Ulsan manufacturing complex, as Hyundai became the world's first automaker to begin assembly-line production of zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered vehicles for fleet use.

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Toyota to export US-assembled Venza to Russia and Ukraine

Toyota announced that it will begin exporting US-assembled Venza vehicles to Russia and Ukraine in 2013. These shipments are expected to build upon Toyota's all-time record export of more than 124,000 US-assembled vehicles to 21 global markets in 2012,

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Winner of 2012 Young European Truck Driver competition receives Scania truck

The 2012 winner of Young European Truck Driver competition, Gabriel Warde of Ireland, now has a brand new Scania truck parked by his home near Galway.

On hand to deliver the prize truck in Dublin was Leo Varadkar, the Irish Minister for Transport, Tourism

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Tim Mahoney named Chief Marketing Officer Global Chevrolet

General Motors named Tim Mahoney as Chief Marketing Officer Global Chevrolet and Global GM Marketing Operations Leader, effective April 1. Mahoney joins Chevrolet from Volkswagen, where he has been Chief Product and Marketing Officer since 2011.

He will report

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Mini drives Design Indaba for the third time

Mini, the originator of the premium small car segment, will once again be the official vehicle supplier to the 2013 Design Indaba, which will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from February 27 to March 3, 2013.

Mini will supply 25 Mini Countryman

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Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India formally opens its new site in Bangalore

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) formally opened its new site in Bangalore. With 1,200 employees, MBRDI is the largest Daimler research and development centre outside Germany, and it also is the largest and ultramodern centre

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Mercedes-Benz Actros wins international design award once again

The iF label is recognised worldwide as a hallmark of excellent design - a cachet that now attaches to the new Mercedes-Benz Actros. This year, 49 experts from the areas of design, industry and education chose their favourites from over 3,000 entries.

The competition

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Volkswagen launches most fuel-efficient production car in the world

The XL1 from Volkswagen is the most fuel-efficient production car in the world, with a fuel consumption value of 0.9 l/100 km. Due to its plug-in hybrid system, the two-seater can also cover a distance of up to 50 km in all-electric mode and therefore with zero local emissions.

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars opens third showroom in India

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' presence in India continues to grow with the official opening of a third showroom in the South Indian commercial capital of Hyderabad, following the appointment of its authorised dealer, Kun Motoren Private Limited to represent Rolls-Royce Motor

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Women drive success on the track with Chevrolet SS

Chevrolet kicked-off Speedweeks with outstanding performances from Team Chevy race teams and the all-new Chevrolet SS race car. Seven of the top nine starters for the Daytona 500 will be Chevrolet SS race cars. On the track and behind the scenes, women passionate about

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Hyundai to debut Grand Santa Fe to European audience at 2013 Geneva Motor Show

At the 2013 Salon International de l'Auto in Geneva, Hyundai will unveil its Grand Santa Fe - the company's E-segment extended wheelbase SUV.

Joining the already-successful New Generation Santa Fe, the new model further demonstrates Hyundai's SUV expertise and

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Hyundai Motor America sells its first special edition Veloster Re:Mix model

Hyundai Motor America recently delivered the first of its new Veloster Re:Mix limited edition models to its excited new owner at Sterling McCall Hyundai in Houston, Texas. Hyundai began selling its special edition production Veloster in mid-February alongside a comprehensive

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Mercedes-Benz A-class wins AM New Car of the Year Award

The new A-class announced as 'AM New Car of the Year' at the AM Awards in Birmingham, UK.

"The new A-class has the style, dynamism and technology that's required to punch its weight in this highly competitive sub-segment. It's an all-round performer and just

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Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h win U.S. News & World Report's Awards

Lexus earned top honors in two categories of U.S. News & World Report's 2013 Best Cars for the Money awards for its outstanding value. The RX 350 luxury utility vehicle received the Best Luxury 2-Row Midsize SUV for the Money while the RX 450h

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Bentley senses success with new fragrance collection

Bentley has announced the launch of its first luxury fragrance range for men, which brings together the two world-renowned brands of the master French crystal maker Lalique and the iconic British car company.

"This collaboration has allowed the transposition of

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