Ferrari opens a showroom in Ningbo

Ferrari opened a new showroom in Ningbo, the most important seaport city facing the East China Sea. It has a port second only to Shanghai around the world in terms of annual cargo throughput. With 1,240 sq m, the new showroom is located in a premium square of

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Ducati and Giuliano Mazzuoli's '3.6.5' sign new licensing agreement for branded pen collection

Building upon the success of the Museo Ducati pen collection, Ducati and Florence-based company '3.6.5' have now unveiled a new Ducati Multiwriting collection consisting of high-quality pens and small leather items inspired by the famous Italian manufacturer's motorcycles.

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The Heart of Ferrari on display in London

The Ferrari Store is once again to take part in the annual Royal Institute of British Architect's Regent Street Windows Project. The project links fashion with architecture, and retail with culture to create a series of unique and eye-catching displays.

This year the architects

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Skoda wins in Portugal

Skoda has won the WRC-2 category at the Portugal Rally. Its factory crew, Esapekka Lappi & Janne Ferm (FIN), celebrate their first FIA World Championship victory after leading the rally from to start to finish. Germany's Sepp Wiegand/Frank Christian came third

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Volkswagen Group UK's Alison Jones to become Vice-President of the Institute of Customer Service

Volkswagen Group UK's Customer Quality Director, Alison Jones, has accepted the prestigious role of Vice-President for the Institute of Customer Service. This honorary position is offered to a small number of UK business leaders based on their commitment, skills

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Record breaking Panda makes final journey - to Fiat headquarters

The Fiat Panda which broke the outright world record for driving non-stop from Cape Town to London has been given to Fiat Group Automobiles UK to use in future events and museum exhibitions.

Philip Young, the adventurer who, with co-driver Paul Brace,

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars provides Ghost Extended Wheelbase to FAB1 Million project in support of Breast Cancer Care

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents FAB1, a Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase set to support FAB1 Million and Breast Cancer Care.

Headed by Chris Evans, the FAB1 Million project is set to raise £1-million for Breast Cancer Care through making this bespoke

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Aston Martin celebrates double victory at Silverstone

Aston Martin Racing's 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) programme got off to a near perfect start at the Six Hours of Silverstone with a double victory in the GT class.

The #97 V8-powered Vantage GTE, driven by Darren Turner (GB), Stefan Mucke (D) and Bruno

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Jurgen Stackmann to take over as Chairman of Seat S.A.

Jurgen Stackmann (51) is to take over as Chairman of Seat S.A. effective May 1, 2013. In this function he succeeds James Muir (54), who will assume a senior management function within the Volkswagen Group and will report direct to the Board of Management.

Jurgen

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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport named one of Ward's 10 Best Interiors

The all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport's upscale and highly-functional interior was acknowledged by the editors of WardsAuto, which named it to this year's Ward's 10 Best Interiors list. This recognition follows the 2012 Accent and 2012 Azera being named to the list last year.

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Mercedes-Benz India announces new Heads for Marketing and for Sales

Mercedes-Benz India has announced that Boris Fitz (41 year) will take over as Head of Sales for the company and Santosh Iyer (36 years) is designated as the Head of Marketing at Mercedes-Benz India.

The responsibilities will be effective from May 1, 2013.

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2013 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn named to Ward's 10 Best Interiors list for 2013

The 2013 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn has been named one of Ward's 10 Best Interiors for 2013, compiled by WardsAuto.

"With the 2013 Ram 1500, we integrated new features and technology to an already best-in-class interior and we are honored that WardsAuto

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Ford and GM to jointly develop advanced 9- and 10-speed automatic transmissions

Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation have signed an agreement under which both companies will jointly develop an all-new generation of advanced-technology 9- and 10-speed automatic transmissions for cars, crossovers, SUVs

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Chrysler Group announces management changes

Chrysler Group LLC has announced the following changes to its Leadership Team effective: Reid Bigland is named President and CEO of the Ram Truck Brand. He continues as head of US Sales, and President and CEO of Chrysler Canada. Most recently, he was

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All-new Nissan Pathfinder named to 'Ward's 10 Best Interiors' 2013 list

WardsAuto World named the all-new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder to its annual 'Ward's 10 Best Interiors' list for 2013. The recently-redesigned Pathfinder is recognised for its comfortable, yet functional interior.

Vehicles are selected to the 'Ward's 10 Best Interiors' list after an

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Hyundai reveals unique concepts for single-person future mobility at Idea Festival

Hyundai Motor Company reveals unique concepts for single-person future mobility, designed for use in congested cities across the globe. Prototypes have been created by engineers working at the company's research and development (R&D) centre in Korea for

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World's largest Rolls-Royce Motor Cars showroom opens in Shenyang, China

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars officially announced the opening of a new showroom in Shenyang, the capital city of Liaoning Province, China.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Shenyang is the sixteenth showroom in China and takes the position of world's largest.

The 1,200 sq m space,

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World-class rally action debuts at Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (June 14-16), the UK's biggest celebration of power and speed, is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Wales Rally GB (November 14-17), traditionally the final round of the FIA's World Rally Championship (WRC).

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MG to unveil urban SUV concept at Shanghai Show 2013

A stunning MG urban SUV concept car will be unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show.

It will be the world premiere of the cutting-edge MG CS concept, designed to slot into the compact SUV sector, one of the fastest growing areas of the global automotive market

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Fred M. Diaz named Divisional Vice-President, Nissan Sales & Marketing for Nissan Division in the US

Nissan announced that Fred M. Diaz has been named to the newly formed position of Divisional Vice-President, Nissan Sales & Marketing, Nissan US, reporting to Jose Munoz, Senior Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Customer Quality and Dealer Network Development,

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Honda adds supermoto street-style to its range with CRF250M

Supermoto style and attitude, combined with tough, accessible performance credentials make the new CRF250M ideal for the young rider looking for something different.

Based on the popular dual-purpose CRF250L, with revised suspension, uprated front brake

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Tata Motors conferred with the Indian Multinational of the Year award

Tata Motors has been conferred with the prestigious Indian Multinational of the Year award at the AIMA Managing India Awards 2013 in New Delhi. On behalf of the company, Karl Slym, Managing Director, Tata Motors, received the award from the Hon'ble President of India,

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Aston Martin to race world-first Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S

Aston Martin is ripping up the record books at the 41st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nurburgring next month as the famous British sports car brand is to race a pioneering hybrid hydrogen car.

The record-breaking Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S - based on Aston Martin's new four-door,

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Bentley Continental GT receives Motor Klassik Award 2013

For the second year in a row Bentley's Continental GT was selected 'Classic Car of the Future' in the Coupe Category by readers of the prestigious Motor Klassik magazine.

More than 22,000 participants voted in both the print and online editions of the magazine, choosing

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Skoda Auto India announces 'If You Drink, We Drive' program once again for its customers

After receiving encouraging response from its customers, Skoda Auto India is once again commencing - 'If You Drink, We Drive' program in Mumbai. A unique value added service, offers Chauffeur facilities exclusively to Skoda owners who want to enjoy the ongoing sporting

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Tata Motors Group global wholesales at 116,521 in March 2013

The Tata Motors Group global wholesales in March 2013, including Jaguar Land Rover, were 116,521 nos. Cumulative wholesales for the fiscal were 1,196,416 nos.

Global wholesales of all commercial vehicles - Tata, Tata Daewoo and the Tata Hispano Carrocera

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Ford launches new fuel-efficient 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine

Ford Motor Company announced a new 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine will join its line-up of fuel-efficient, innovative powertrains. The 1.5-litre engine is a key strategic entry for Ford, as the company works to meet the strong global demand for its four-cylinder EcoBoost

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Volkswagen Group delivers 2.27-million vehicles in first quarter

The Volkswagen Group delivered 2.27- (January-March 2012: 2.16; +5.1 per cent)* million vehicles from January to March. The company handed over 864,400 (March 2012: 862,700; +0.2 percent)* vehicles to customers in the month of March.

"The Volkswagen

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Nissan unveils 'Friend-ME' concept car at Auto Shanghai 2013

Nissan is set to excite Auto Shanghai 2013 with the global unveiling of their new concept car, Friend-ME, on April. Chinese designers working at Nissan Design China in Beijing were fully engaged in the design and development process of Friend-ME, which features an

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Ford Explorer production goes international as iconic SUV rolls-off the line in Russia

As demand for utility vehicles increases around the world, the Ford Explorer is being produced from the ground up outside of the United States for the first time in the iconic SUV's history.

The first full-production Explorer rolled-off the assembly line at Ford Sollers Elabuga

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Audi India race talent Aditya Patel to compete at the ADAC GT Masters for 2013 season

Audi announced that Audi India race talent and class winner of the 24 hours of the Nurburgring, Aditya Patel, will compete in the ADAC GT Masters 2013 in Europe after a successful test at the Oschersleben track in Germany. Aditya will be representing the

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Ford Fiesta EcoBoost joins AA Driving School

Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost will help thousands of new drivers onto the road as it joins the 2,000-strong fleet of the AA Driving School.

AA Driving School's long-standing exclusive deal with Ford is to supply 3,500 cars a year, a mix of Focus and Fiesta models. The

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Mazda President and CEO Takashi Yamanouchi receives Order of the Aztec Eagle Award

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that Representative Director and Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Takashi Yamanouchi has been awarded the Order of the Aztec Eagle. The order is the highest decoration bestowed upon foreign citizens by the

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Cornes Motors Ltd named Rolls-Royce Motor Cars 'Dealer of the Year' for Asia Pacific

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to name Cornes Motors Ltd its Asia Pacific region, dealer of the year for 2012.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Tokyo emerged the winner amongst 16 other competing dealerships in the region to clinch the title through outstanding results in the areas

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Citroen reveals new DS Wild Rubis concept car for Shanghai Motor Show

Citroen has unveiled the DS Wild Rubis, a unique and captivating concept which points to a future DS SUV. The concept will debut at the Shanghai Motor Show later this month.

The latest expression of the DS line, the DS Wild Rubis joins DS3, DS4, DS5 and the

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Mercedes-Benz and Michael Schumacher announce a long-term partnership

Mercedes-Benz and Michael Schumacher announced a long-term partnership which will extend far beyond motorsport and Formula 1. Michael Schumacher will mainly be involved with topics relating to the future, in particular the further development of

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BMW Group recognises suppliers for best innovations

The BMW Group has presented its second Supplier Innovation Award. A total of eight suppliers were recognised for their outstanding achievements in innovation and development.

The BMW Group considers innovation the foundation of a company's economic

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Skoda delivers 220,400 vehicles worldwide in the first quarter of 2013

Skoda delivered 83,800 vehicles worldwide in March, 2013; 12 per cent down on March 2012 (95,200). From January to March, 2013, the number of deliveries totalled 220,400 (2012 first quarter: 242,700) - down 9.2 per cent. Skoda sales were influenced, in the first quarter,

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Toyota announces voluntary recall of certain vehicles for the front passenger airbag

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. announced that it will conduct a safety recall involving approximately 170,000 front passenger airbag inflators installed in several vehicle models.

The involved vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have

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The Alpine A450 poised to kick-off its 2013 campaign at Silverstone

As a tribute to the Alpines which raced at Le Mans in the 1970s, the 'LM P2' prototype run by Signatech-Alpine has been christened 'Alpine A450'.

"Alpine's return to motor racing marks the beginning of a new adventure for this legendary brand," said Carlos Tavares,

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Tata Motors launches first fully integrated 3S dealership in Yangon, Myanmar

Tata Motors along with its partner Apex Greatest Industrial Co. Ltd. (AGI), has launched its first fully integrated 3S commercial vehicle dealership in Yangon, Myanmar. The new dealership serves as a model dealership for all future setups in Myanmar. The new

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Qoros makes China debut with first model at Shanghai International Auto Show

Qoros will make its debut in China with its first production car - Qoros 3 Sedan - and two concept studies at the 15th Shanghai International Auto Show on April 20.

The China debut for Qoros comes just a few weeks after its global premiere at the 83rd Geneva International

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BMW places 23rd on 2013 Best Workplaces in Canada list

BMW Group Canada has been named one of the Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada in 2013 by the Great Place to Work Institute Canada. The Group has placed 23rd in the category of 'Large and Multinational' companies which celebrates companies that have

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GM to invest 4-billion euros in Opel's future through 2016

The General Motors (GM) Board of Directors used its meeting in Russelsheim to underscore its commitment to Opel and Germany. This commitment was also manifested in the approval of a comprehensive investment program - GM will invest 4-billion euros in

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Jaguar Land Rover sets new global monthly and quarterly sales record

With sales of 53,772 in March and 115,504 for the first quarter of 2013, Jaguar Land Rover has recorded its best ever monthly and quarterly global sales performance up 16 per cent and 17 per cent respectively versus the prior year.

Jaguar demonstrated strong

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Skoda India introduces 100 per cent finance offer on the Rapid

Owning a Skoda Rapid gets even more accessible as Skoda Finance Private Limited introduces a 100 per cent finance offer. The new scheme will cover the ex-showroom price as 100 per cent of the loan amounts. For the consumers, buying experience gets eased as they

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MV Agusta introduces ABS on the F4 range

The anti-lock braking system with RLM (anti-rear wheel lift) is now available on the new F4 range, offering a significant contribution in terms of both safety and performance, under all driving conditions.

The heart of the ABS system installed

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Bentley reports 26 per cent increase in global deliveries in the first quarter of 2013

Bentley Motors' growth continues as the company announced that global deliveries to customers in the first quarter of 2013 have increased by 25.75 per cent to 2,212 cars compared to the first three months of 2012 (1,759). Growth was led by a strong US market

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Ford announces new 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition

Ford's F-150 SVT Raptor, the ultimate high-performance off-road pickup truck, has a new Special Edition package customers can order that adds more unique touches to the hot-selling pickup.

Ford reveals the 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Special Edition, which adds

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Giovanni Trapattoni is the new Fiat Professional ambassador for Germany and Austria

Giovanni Trapattoni is the new Fiat Professional ambassador for Germany and Austria. These are two key markets for the brand - it is the first importer of LCVs in Germany with 35,500 new registrations and an 11.8 per cent market share.

Fiat Professional and

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