Honda to build new test course and mega solar system in Sakura, Japan

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to build a new test course and mega solar system on its property in the city of Sakura in Tochigi prefecture, Japan.

In 2007 Honda initially announced its plan to build a large-scale test course featuring a high-speed circuit

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All-new Mini to make its world premiere at Oxford plant

A new era of driving excitement, in-car-infotainment and premium quality in the small car segment is drawing ever closer. The new Mini will be unveiled on November 18, 2013, 107 years to the day since the birth of the man who started an automobile revolution, Sir Alec

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Daimler appoints Heiko Gaiser as the new Head of Worldwide Transport Logistics

Heiko Gaiser is the new Head of Worldwide Transport Logistics Passenger Cars, Trucks, Vans and Buses. He is responsible for the Daimler transport networks, and in particular for planning and procurement.

He succeeds Dr. Holger Scherr, who has

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Lotus embarks on major recruitment drive

Lotus has announced that it is to create more than 100 new jobs, including a new intake to its revamped graduate programme.

The firm will recruit 45 specialist engineers and 40 manufacturing operatives, along with 18 graduates.

Lotus' recruitment drive follows a £100-million

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Beginners guide to suspension tuning

The suspension in your car performs a vital function. If it wasn't there to protect you, driving would become almost impossible because the vehicle would be shaking so much. Even the best roads will have dips and bumps, but it is the suspension our car that creates

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Infiniti set to reveal Q30 Concept at IAA Frankfurt Motor Show

Infiniti will stage the world premiere of its Q30 Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

The Infiniti Q30 Concept signals the contemporary design vision for a compact Infiniti vehicle which will target a new generation of premium customers.

Set to

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BMW i seals partnership deal to provide home charging installation service in the UK

BMW i continues to forge ahead with the introduction of customer-friendly electromobility services in the UK, forming a partnership with Schneider Electric. The partnership sees Schneider Electric become, not only the manufacturer of the BMW i Wallbox, but also the

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Vauxhall opens its doors to 110 years of history

Vauxhall will open its Heritage Centre to the public on August 18, 2013 as it celebrates its 110th birthday, giving everyone the chance to see its private collection of historic vehicles.

With cars from the current range alongside those dating back to 1903, Vauxhall Heritage

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Yvan Muller joins Citroen Racing for WTCC 2014

Citroen Racing has recruited Yvan Muller as part of its World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) team. The French driver, a three-time world champion, will drive one of the Citroen C-Elysee WTCC cars that will be used in the competition from 2014.

Yvan Muller is a highly-respected

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Nissan announces US pricing for 2014 Altima sedan

Nissan announced US pricing for the 2014 Nissan Altima sedan, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Redesigned inside and out for the 2013 model year, the fifth-generation design Nissan Altima - the most innovative Altima ever and Nissan's top-selling

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Honda's new Civic Tourer to make debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Honda's new British built Civic Tourer will be making its first public appearance at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show alongside the refreshed Civic hatchback. In addition to these two debuts, Honda will showcase a selection of modern and historic racing machines

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Honda investing additional $215-million in Ohio operations

Honda announced that it will invest approximately $215-million in its Ohio operations to add new powertrain technologies and a technical training center at its engine plant in Anna, Ohio, while also establishing a technical training center, heritage center that highlights

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Hans-Heiner Tuting to head Sales South America at Volkswagen Passenger Cars

Hans-Heiner Tuting (57) is to head the newly-established Sales South America division at the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, having previously successfully established the National Sales Organization in Mexico. The change takes effect on September 1, 2013.

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Chrysler Group to invest $52-million in its Michigan engine plants

Trenton North will receive $11.5-million to add an assembly line for the four-cylinder Tigershark engine. With a $40.5-million investment, Dundee will convert a line to machine cranks, heads and blocks to support Tigershark production at Trenton.

The Dundee Engine Plant

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Continental introduces ContiSilent, bringing less noise and more relaxation

Car manufacturers demand tyres that not only demonstrate top performance but are also quiet, helping to increase car comfort. Continental has introduced ContiSilent, a new technology that substantially reduces tyre noise inside the cabin by up to

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Toyota Hybrid-R concept to makes its debut at Frankfurt Motor Show 2013

Toyota will showcase an exciting new concept for road and track at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, featuring Toyota Hybrid System-Racing (THS-R) technology.

THS-R technology has been used in the TS030, Toyota's FIA World Endurance Championship

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Mercedes-Benz extends Patron partnership with the PGA of America through 2017

Mercedes-Benz has renewed its Patron partnership with The PGA of America, extending its agreement through 2017. The iconic car manufacturer became an Official Patron of The PGA in 2009. The extension will allow Mercedes-Benz to be recognized as

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Mazda to add engine machining factory to Mexican plant

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that it will construct an engine machining factory at its new vehicle production facility in Mexico, Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (MMMdM). MMMdM is a joint-venture between Mazda and Sumitomo Corporation.

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Toyota USA announces voluntary recall of certain Tacoma vehicles

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 342,000 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab vehicles, produced from 2004 to 2011.

In the involved vehicles, screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner

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Navistar begins production of International TranStar with 13-liter SCR engine

Navistar, Inc. announced the launch of its International TranStar regional haul tractor with MaxxForce 13 engine with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. The TranStar is the fifth heavy-duty International truck model to transition to SCR technology

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Rolls-Royce appoints Product and Corporate Communications Manager for UK

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today announced that James Warren (25) has joined the company as Product and Corporate Communications Manager for the United Kingdom, a newly created role. James will report directly to Richard Carter, Director of Global Communications.

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General Motors invests $167-million in Spring Hill assembly plant

General Motors ncreased to $350-million planned spending for new vehicles to be produced at its Spring Hill assembly plant. The new investment adds $167-million to a previously announced $183-million pledge and is expected to create or retain about 1,800

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Best ways to get rid of your old car

People get attached to their cars because of their dependence to them. The fact that this car has assisted you for years makes parting with it very difficult. You remember how you have taken care of it and made repairs that were sometimes very costly. Eventually, you will

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Nissan Technical Center R&D celebrates 25th anniversary

Nissan Americas is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Farmington Hills-based North American Technical Center. The original Plymouth, Mich.-based facility, originally known as Nissan Research and Development (NRD), was relocated to Farmington Hills in

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Third production crew with 900 new US jobs begins to meet surging Ford F-series demand

Ford welcomes a third crew of 900 new hourly workers at its Kansas City Assembly Plant to meet surging customer demand for the Ford F-150.

Ford F-150 is part of the Ford F-series lineup, the nation's No. 1-selling vehicle for 31 years and the best-selling truck

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Vauxhall and Irish FA agree four-year sponsorship extension

The Irish Football Association has announced a four-year sponsorship extension with Vauxhall Motors that will see the British vehicle manufacturer maintain its position as Lead Partner to the Northern Ireland national teams.

The sponsorship, which began in January

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Mitsubishi Motors UK registers 65 per cent increase in July 2013 sales

July's SMMT figures show that Mitsubishi Motors remains the UK's fastest growing car brand of 2013. In the first 7 months of the year, Mitsubishi Motors passenger car registrations are up by over 40 per cent.

In July total sales for the brand were up 45 per cent

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Kia UK delivers 6,027 vehicles in July 2013

Kia's UK success story continued in July with a new all-time record sales performance for the month of 6,027 vehicles delivered to customers - a 3.72 per cent share of an increased new car market.

As the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders announced a raised

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Jaguar appoints Jeff Curry as Vice-President, North America

Jeff Curry has been appointed to the position of Vice-President - Jaguar Brand, North America effective August 13. Curry will report to Andy Goss, President, Jaguar Land Rover North America, and will be responsible for directing the Jaguar brand in the United States, including

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BMW Group India announces price increase of up to 5 per cent

BMW Group India has announced a price increase of up to 5 per cent across the BMW and Mini product range effective August 15, 2013.

"Following a path of sustainable growth, BMW Group India wants to maintain sustainable leadership in the Indian market with

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Volvo Cars global sales up 14 per cent in July 2013

Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) reports global retail sales of 33,650 cars for the month of July, an increase of 14 per cent compared to July 2012. China again grew substantially and European sales were also up significantly thanks to the success of the Volvo V40 model.

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Audi presents Audi Autumn Collection 2014 at Delhi Couture Week

Audi enthralled fashionistas visiting the Delhi Couture Week by showcasing the all-new sporty lineup from Audi as part of Audi Autumn Collection 2014. The collection was unveiled by Michael Perschke, Head, Audi India with global Indian actress, Freida Pinto. As

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Tim Lee named Chairman of GM China, Stefan Jacoby to lead Consolidated International Operations

General Motors announced it is strengthening its International Operations management team in order to build on the company's leadership position in China, the world's largest auto market.

Tim Lee will become Chairman of GM China with responsibility

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BMW Group US reports 10.5 per cent growth in July 2013 sales

The BMW Group in the US (BMW and Mini combined) reported July sales of 29,993 vehicles, an increase of 10.5 per cent from the 27,152 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and Mini combined) is up 9.2 per cent on sales of 202,780

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Mercedes-Benz USA sales jump 22.5 per cent in July

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported July sales of 26,423 units, an 18.5 per cent boost over the 22,294 units sold in July 2012. Retail volumes at Mercedes-Benz reached 23,648 for the month - gaining 22.5 per cent over the previous year - while year-to-date

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Paul Willcox appointed Managing Director of Volkswagen Group (UK) Limited

Paul Willcox has been appointed Managing Director of Volkswagen Group (UK) Limited, taking over from Simon Thomas who leaves the UK on September 1, 2013 to take up a global marketing role.

Willcox, 49, joins the business on September 16 from Nissan, where

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General Motors donates $900,000 for STEM education

John Calabrese, General Motors Vice-President, Global Vehicle Engineering, announced at Eastern Michigan University, a $300,000, three-year renewable grant for Project Lead The Way programs in Michigan.

Project Lead The Way is the nation's leading

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Jaguar Land Rover North America achieves highest July sales since 2005 with 31 per cent increase

Jaguar Land Rover North America reported July 2013 US sales - Jaguar sales were 1,613 units, 60 per cent up from 1,011 units in July 2012; Land Rover sales were 4,050 units, 22 per cent up from 3,320 units in July 2012. Jaguar Land Rover North America July US sales for

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Ford's US sales up 11 per cent in July

Ford Motor Company's US sales grew 11 per cent compared with a year ago - the best total July sales since 2006. Retail sales are up 19 per cent, marking the company's best July retail sales month since 2005.

With tight inventories, retail car sales are up 13 per cent, utilities are

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PCNA reports best July sales ever, up 36 per cent

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, announced July 2013 sales of 3,820 vehicles, an increase of 36 per cent over July 2012. For

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MMNA reports July sales of 5,230, an increase of 24.7 per cent

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) reported July sales of 5,230, an increase of 24.7 per cent compared to July 2012. Every Mitsubishi model currently in production showed a double-digit percentage increase for the month.

The US-built Outlander

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Mazda reports 29.4 per cent growth in July US sales

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) reported July US sales of 24,977 vehicles, representing an increase of 29.4 per cent versus last year.

Year-to-date sales through July are up 4.2 per cent versus last year, with 169,920 vehicles sold.

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Volkswagen of America reports 3.3 per cent down in July sales

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) reported 35,779 units delivered in July, a 3.3 per cent decrease over prior year sales and a 1.3 per cent year-to-date decrease versus the prior year.

"We continue to see a healthy demand for the Volkswagen brand, despite the

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Subaru America reports growth of 43 per cent in July sales

Subaru of America, Inc. reported 35,994 vehicle sales for the month of July, a 43 per cent increase over July 2012. The company also posted best-ever July sales for the Forester, Outback and Impreza models. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 240,591 - 27 per

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Toyota Motor Sales (USA) reports 17 per cent sales increase in July 2013

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported July 2013 sales results of 193,394 units, an increase of 12.6 per cent over July 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 25 selling days in July 2013 versus 24 selling days in July

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Hyundai India registers sale of 48,704 vehicles in July

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) registered cumulative sales of 48,704 units in the month of July 2013, a month in which the company undertook its planned periodic annual maintenance shutdown of its production facilities.

Total sales of HMIL stood at 52,845

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Nissan announces Marco Toro as Managing Director, Nissan Iberia

Nissan announced that Marco Toro has been appointed Managing Director, Nissan Iberia, effected September 1, 2013.

Marco Toro is currently Managing Director, Nissan Portugal. He will replace Raoul Picello, who was recently named Vice-President,

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General Motors reports increase of 16 per cent in July US sales

General Motors Co. dealers delivered 234,071 vehicles in the United States in July, up 16 per cent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 23 per cent while fleet sales declined 6 per cent. 

"For GM, July was the most well-balanced month of the year from a retail sales stand

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Hyundai Motor America sells one-millionth Santa Fe

Since the moment it rocked the automotive world at its introduction in September 2000, Hyundai's Santa Fe has been a powerful player in the crossover segment. That momentum continues, with two all-new models leading the charge to a retail sales growth rate exceeding

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Infiniti reports decrease of 33.2 per cent in July US sales

In anticipation of the all-new Infiniti Q50 luxury sports sedan that is scheduled to go on sale later this month, the luxury automaker reported US sales of 7,762 units for July, a decrease of 33.2 per cent versus a record-setting 11,619 units a year earlier. Calendar

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