Audi India launches Q3 S Edition @ Rs. 24.99 lakh

Audi introduced the Audi Q3 S Edition-a sporty version of its SUV of the Year. Breaking ground in a new market segment, the Audi Q3 S Edition is priced at Rs. 2,499,000 (ex-showroom, New Delhi) and will be available at all Audi dealerships across India from end

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Audi India opens its third showroom in New Delhi

Audi announced the opening of its third showroom in the heart of the city at DLF Capitol Point, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, one of the most prominent locations in New Delhi. This world-classs howroom is based on a unique Central Business District concept. The

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Audi launches Audi Club India

Audi announced the launch of Audi Club India, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the luxury car industry in India. An exclusive 'Audi owners only' community, Audi Club India is designed as a platform for Audi customers to come together, interact with like-minded

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BMW India launches BMW Secure Assistance; best-in-class premium road side assistance

BMW India announced the launch of 'BMW Secure Assistance' - the best-in-class premium road side assistance across India.

With a specially-equipped fleet of 17 BMW X3 Customer Service Vehicles (CSV) across the country, BMW India is setting a new benchmarks

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Skoda starts production of the Rapid Spaceback; world premiere at Frankfurt Motor Show 2013

Production starts on the first Skoda hatchback model in the high-volume compact segment: The new Skoda Rapid Spaceback will be rolling of the production lines at

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Volkswagen launches the Kombi Last Edition to celebrate 56 years of production

Volkswagen do Brasil has announced the Kombi Last Edition, a special commemorative series of one of the most successful Volkswagen models in Brazil and the longest produced model in automotive history.

The Kombi Last Edition has a production run of only 600 units

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Castrol launches Castrol RX Super Max Fuel Saver co-engineered with Tata Motors

Castrol India Limited launched Castrol RX Super Max Fuel Saver, in association with the country's largest commercial vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Tata Motors Limited. Castrol RX Super Max Fuel Saver, co-engineered by Castrol India Limited and

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Suzuki bring £800 cash back to off-road range

Suzuki has announced an increase to its current £500 cash back offer, with both the 2013 RM-Z450 and RM-Z250 now available with an £800 rebate.

Following the extension of the popular offer on the Japanese firm's on-road range, the newest offer brings that same great value to

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Lexus to reveal a new concept vehicle at Frankfurt Motor Show 2013

Lexus will stage the world premiere of a new concept vehicle at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA).

Furthermore, Lexus will stage the European premiere of the first-ever GS 300h, featuring Lexus' highly efficient 2.5L hybrid powertrain. Positioned at the

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Steve Kiefer joins GM as Vice-President, Global Powertrain

General Motors announced that Steve Kiefer will join the company effective September 1, 2013 to lead its Global Powertrain operations.

Kiefer, 50, has served in a variety of engineering and leadership roles over his career at both GM and Delphi and brings extensive

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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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Jaguar Land Rover looks to strengthen its purchasing operation

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a new recruitment campaign to fill more than 100 new roles within its growing Purchasing team. The campaign which is live on the Jaguar Land Rover careers website is seeking to attract experienced purchasing professionals to

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Volvo Car UK partners with British Gas, as UK deliveries of the first V60 plug-in diesel hybrids commence

As deliveries of the world's first plug-in diesel hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, start in the UK, Volvo announced a new partnership with British Gas to help ensure customers' properties are ready to charge their new vehicle.

Until March 2015, customers who buy

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Infiniti appoints Simon Cox as Design Director, Infiniti Design London

Infiniti has appointed Simon Cox (53) Design Director, Infiniti Design London studio. In this role, Cox will be based in the new bespoke Infiniti design studio in London, which is planned to open in October.

"This is a key appointment for Infiniti as we continue to define

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New Cadillac design concept makes its debut at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2013

A new Cadillac design concept will debut in California as part of a new public exhibit that includes the brand's newest production models and some of its most influential historic cars. The occasion is the annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, a convergence of some

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Lamborghini to display its first-ever prototype at Pebble Beach Automotive Week

In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, Lamborghini will host the North American debut of its 'one-off' Veneno show car and a rare display of its first-ever prototype, the 1963 350 GTV, for enthusiasts next week during the annual Pebble Beach Automotive Week.

"Lamborghini's

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Nissan launches new personalisation programme for Juke

Car buyers with a creative streak now have the perfect canvas on which to bring their visions to life. Following its successful launch in 2012, Nissan is further expanding its innovative personalisation programme for Juke.

As part of the new programme, 11 different exterior

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Suzuki and A&M Motorcycles set for BikeFest

Suzuki GB together with Letchworth-based dealer A&M Motorcycles will be attending the Herts Fire and Rescue BikeFest show on August 18, 2013.

Suzuki and A&M Motorcycles will be displaying the comprehensive 2013 line-up, which includes three new

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Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept to be showcased at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2013

Hyundai's innovative and tech-laden HCD-14 Genesis Concept, which received international acclaim at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, will again be center stage on the prestigious Concept Lawn at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The HCD-14 Genesis

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Hero Cycles inaugurates 'all-aluminium' cycle plant in Ghaziabad, UP

Hero Cycles Ltd. inaugurated its new all-aluminium Cycle plant at its existing facility in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh ushering in a new era for cycling industry in India. With this the company will indigenise its production of aluminium cycles in India by producing its own

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Arne Knaben appointed as Volvo Trucks' Managing Director for UK and Ireland

Arne Knaben has been appointed Volvo Trucks' Managing Director of Volvo Group UK. He succeeds Ulf Magnusson who is moving to Gothenburg to become Senior Vice-President Volvo Buses, Business Region Europe. Arne will report to Bruno Blin who is

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Review: Infiniti FX SUV Crossover has landed

These days the term 'crossover' is regularly used in the world of motoring by the vast majority of car and 4x4 experts; claiming that they are at forefront of technological design. Most do this by creating automotive hybrids that blur the line between two defined

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Jaguar E-type receives approval of Royal Mail stamp

Arguably the most beautiful car in history, the Jaguar E-type's stunning looks and 150 mph performance are being celebrated appropriately on one of three new First Class postage stamps being launched today (Wednesday August 14, 2013) by the Royal Mail.

The

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Mercedes-Benz UK announces new Network Operations Director

Robert Muller has been appointed the role of Network Operations Director, with effect from September 1, 2013.

Robert joined the UK business from Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. in 2012 as General Manager, Operational Excellence, and he replaces Ewan Ramsay who will

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Exa, Tata Motors and the Royal College of Art collaborate to teach automotive design

Exa Corporation recently joined forces with the Tata Motors European Technical Center Plc (TMETC) and the Royal College of Art (RCA) to offer an innovative project to educate post-graduate automotive design students on the importance of simulation-driven

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Robert Moran appointed as Director of Communications for Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has announced the appointment of Robert Moran as its new Director of Corporate Communications. Moran replaces Geoff Day.

In his new position, Moran will lead corporate communications strategies and initiatives for the

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Toyota Financial Services expands student scholarship program to $1-million

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) recognized 100 high school students who overcame considerable hardships on their paths to college, presenting them with $1-million in scholarships. This is the first year in which TFS has

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Yokohama sponsors Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2013 for 9th consecutive year

For the ninth consecutive year, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) is 'the official tire' of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in central California.

"The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is a premier event and ideal place to promote our flagship Advan

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Unique self-balancing electric unicycle SBU V3 to be launched in the UK and Eire

Created by Focus Designs (USA) the SBU V3, self-balancing unicycle, is genuinely a new way to travel and riding it a truly unique experience. Ride for pleasure or as great way to get from A-to-B. Weighing in at only 12.2 kg the SBU V3 has for many people in the United

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The new BMW F 800 GS Adventure now available in South Africa

BMW Motorrad is the most successful manufacturer of large-capacity touring enduros and, with the F 700 GS and F 800 GS, leads the way in the mid-size category, too.

The new F 800 GS Adventure builds on this position. Based on the dynamic, off-road-oriented

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Hyundai introduces Santro 'Celebration Edition' @ Rs. 3.81 lakh

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) introduced the Santro 'Celebration Edition' - celebrating 15 years of HMIL in India. The Santro has been the first flagship model of HMIL since its inception in India. Santro was launched in year 1998 and is one of the popular and

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Buick Achievers awards $4.2-million in scholarships

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the General Motors Foundation, announced scholarships totaling approximately $4.2-million to 1,100 recipients pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also

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Hyundai Motor launches facelifted Elantra in Korea

Hyundai Motor Company officially launched the facelifted Elantra in the Korean market. Aiming to further strengthen its presence in one of the world's most competitive segments, the company brought back the new Elantra with a refreshed design and improved product

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Vauxhall and Thurlow Nunn gear up for new Milton Keynes site

Vauxhall Motors and dealer group Thurlow Nunn are to open a new Brand Centre in Milton Keynes next year.

With an investment of £5.5-million and creating 45 local jobs, the Towergate site on Groveway, Milton Keynes will include a showroom displaying 13 vehicles,

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Kia hopes to drive England Women to Ashes success

Kia Motors (UK) Limited has partnered with the England Women's Cricket team, providing the players with the all-new pro_cee'd GT during the Women's Ashes Series which runs until the end of August. The deal marks the first 'standalone' sponsorship arrangement

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Kia to unveils new concept at Frankfurt Motor Show 2013

Playful but gutsy, sturdy yet impish - Kia's dramatic new European concept to be unveiled at the IAA in Frankfurt on September 10, 2013 hints at a possible future B-segment contender ready to take on the urban environment with style and tenacity.

Accepting any

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Honda to build new automobile production plant in Brazil

Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda. (HAB), the Honda automobile production and sales subsidiary in Brazil, announced plans to build a new automobile production plant with annual production capacity of 120,000 units. The new plant is scheduled to become

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Skoda starts production of the new Octavia in India

The Skoda Octavia returns to India. First of the latest generation of Skoda's bestseller roll-off the production lines from the Indian plant in Aurangabad. The new Skoda Octavia boasts of great roominess, high functionality and incorporation of latest technology,

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Infiniti appoints Vincent Gillet as Vice-President, Marketing

Vincent Gillet has been appointed Vice-President, Marketing, for Infiniti, effective September 2013. In this global role, Gillet (41) will be based at the company's global headquarters in Hong Kong and report to Johan de Nysschen, President of Infiniti Motor Company, Ltd.

Gillet

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Citroen UK recruites a new dealer partner in Knutsford, Cheshire

Citroen UK has recruited a new dealer partner, Mangoletsi (Holdings) Ltd., to operate its Sales, Service and Parts contracts in Knutsford, Cheshire. Mangoletsi, a family business with over 40 years' experience, is well known as the country's largest and longest established

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