Chris Brownridge appointed as new Director for Mini UK

Chris Brownridge has been appointed as the new Director for Mini UK and will take up his position on November 1, 2013. He succeeds Jochen Goller, 47, who steps up to the role of Senior Vice-President Mini, responsible for all worldwide activities for the Mini brand based at the

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Renault reports four new appointments

Renault has appointed Thierry Bollore as Chief Competitive Officer.

He is In-charge of the existing following functions - Design-Product-Programs, Engineering-Quality-IS/IT, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Supply chain. His main missions will be to reinforce the development of an

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Nissan appoints new Communications Director

Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd. has announced changes to its Communications team.

David Jackson has replaced Tom Barnard as Communications Director, Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd.

David joined Nissan in 2001 and has held a wide variety of roles including Head

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Renault India celebrates the festive season with the StepUp Bonanza

As part of its festive season celebrations, Renault India Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch of the Renault StepUp Bonanza, a unique and exciting scheme targeted at customers planning to buy a new car during this auspicious time.

With this nine-day, limited-period

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Lauge Jensen is the first motorcycle manufacturer in the world to achieve Euro-IV emission standards

Lauge Jensen is the first motorcycle manufacturer in the world to pass the new Euro-IV emissions regulations.

The Danish manufacturer specialises in creating personalised, premium cruiser motorcycles to its customers' exact requirements. With a Lauge Jensen, the only

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Trudy Hardy becomes Vice-President, Marketing of BMW of North America

Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America announced that Trudy Hardy will become the new Vice-President, Marketing effective September 15, 2013 succeeding Dan Creed who has become Vice-President, Eastern Region.

In her new role, Trudy

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Honda (UK) announces prices of new 2014 Montesa Honda Cota 4RT260 models

Honda (UK) announces the much-anticipated prices for the new-for-2014 Montesa Honda Cota 4RT models - the 4RT260 and 4RT260 Factory.

The 4RT260 is priced at £5,699 and offers a high base-level of performance for both amateur and advanced

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Tobias Moers to be new Chief Executive of Mercedes-AMG GmbH

The Board of Management of Daimler AG has appointed Tobias Moers (47) as the new Chief Executive of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. In this position, he will be the successor as of October 1, 2013 to Ola Kallenius, who will become the new Head of Sales & Marketing

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Eric Peterson to lead GM Diversity Dealer Relations

Eric Peterson has been named US Vice-President, Diversity Dealer Relations, at General Motors Co., effective immediately.

Peterson, 61, formerly US Vice-President of Corporate Diversity, will advance GM's commitment to increase the number of minority

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Skoda UK appoints Jo Davis as Media Relations Manager

In a year that has already seen six new or facelifted Skodas launched, the PR team is set to be boosted by an exciting new addition as Jo Davis has been appointed Media Relations Manager. Jo will start her new role on September 9, 2013.

Jo joins the Skoda UK team following

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TMS announces newly appointed Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced the appointment of Ned Curic to the newly-created role of Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer. Curic reports to North American Chief Information Officer Zack Hicks.

As technology continues to evolve at a rapid

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Land Rover announces Ben and Laura as new brand ambassadors

Land Rover is to release exclusive films of equestrian champions, show jumper Ben Maher and dressage rider Laura Tomlinson, in celebration of their new roles as ambassadors for the brand.

They join Zara Phillips as Land Rover equestrian ambassadors and help cement the

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McLaren announces McLaren Utrecht as 18th retailer in Europe

McLaren Automotive continues to expand the retailer network throughout Europe with the appointment of McLaren Utrecht. Sports car specialists Louwman Exclusive become the official partner for the British brand, and the 18th retailer in the European

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Kay Segler to expand communications activities in Asia; Jochen Goller to Head Mini

As of October 1, 2013, Kay Segler (58) will be in-charge of expanding the BMW Group's communications activities in Asia. An expert in the Asian market, Kay Segler headed the sales organisation BMW Asia for several years and, in addition to his work for the BMW

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Mitsubishi Mirage awarded 4-star rating at Euro NCAP 2013 protocol test

Euro NCAP has released the result of its latest crash test campaign where Mitsubishi Motors' all-new Mirage was featured. Overall, Mirage achieved a very high 4-star rating (2013 protocol).

These are excellent results, better than those of Mirage direct competitors and consistent

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Mercedes-Benz posts strongest global August performance ever with 18.7 per cent growth

Last month, Mercedes-Benz sold 108,417 vehicles, which is more than in any other month of August to date. Since the start of the year, the brand grew its unit sales by 9.3 per cent, reaching a new record of 919,644 units. Thus Mercedes-Benz grows faster than any other

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BMW Motorrad globally delivers 83,890 units as August sales

BMW Motorrad once again achieved excellent sales figures in August 2013, delivering 7,708 units. Compared with the record month of August 2012 (previous year: 7,400 units) a further 4.2 per cent increase was achieved in the number of motorcycles and maxi-

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Volkswagen Ireland reports 13 per cent market share for the month in August sales

Volkswagen were once again the number one brand in Ireland in August, with 483 units or 13.06 per cent market share, just ahead of nearest rivals Skoda in second place. From a strong month in July, sales across the Industry showed promising signs with an increase

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Volvo Canada announces an increase of 17.8 per cent in August sales

Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. reported 437 new vehicle sales in August, an increase of 17.8 per cent over the same month last year. Last month also saw sales of certified pre-owned vehicles increase 16.9 per cent over August 2012.

The top sellers among new vehicles continue

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Audi India launches the new 177 hp Audi A4 @ Rs. 31.74 lakh

Audi introduced the powerful new 177 hp Audi A4 with Audi Drive Select. The car is priced at Rs. 3,174,000 (ex-showroom, Mumbai) and is available at all Audi dealerships across India.

"The Audi A4 has been Audi's longest and best selling sedan for close to 40 years

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A new concept car by Renault at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Renault is to unveil the new concept car which embodies its vision of Premium motoring at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. 

The latest opus in Renault Design's lifecycle-based series of concept cars will be revealed on the Renault stand.

The Frankfurt Motor

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Audi celebrates 30th anniversary of Sport Quattro; unveils its concept model at Frankfurt Motor Show

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Sport quattro - the musclebound short-wheelbase coupe originally conceived for the rally stages - Audi will unveil its conceptual successor at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Audi Sport quattro concept show car

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Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna Limited Edition concept car to debut at Frankfurt Auto Show

The Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna Limited Edition concept car to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show features a unique new look in colour scheme, materials and finish. The car, presented as a limited edition concept, is intended

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Tips for selling your Caravan...

It hurts to say it, but the time has come to say goodbye to your static caravan. Perhaps the expenditure is getting to be unmanageable, or perhaps you just haven't been giving your caravan the love it deserves and want to offer somebody else the chance - whatever

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World premiere of the Lexus LF-NX crossover concept at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

A new Lexus compact crossover concept, the LF-NX, will make its world premiere at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). This concept explores the potential for a compact crossover within the Lexus model range.

Reinforcing Lexus' leading position in full hybrid drive technology,

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Audi India sales record 21 per cent growth in August 2013

Audi continues on its growth curve in 2013 even as the market conditions are challenging. The brand with the four rings has registered a sale of 6,426 vehicles in January-August 2013 period, a growth of 19 per cent (January-August 2012: 5,406 cars). The company has

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All-new Mazda6 scores 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating

The all-new Mazda6 is officially one of the safest cars on the road in Britain after receiving a 5-Star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP* tests, the highest rating possible. The result endorses Mazda's strategy of enhancing the safety of all its new vehicles by introducing

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Toyota Corolla crosses global sales of 40-million

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that cumulative global sales of the Toyota Corolla surpassed 40-million as of July 31, 2013, reaching 40.013-million units.

Launched in November 1966 as a two-door sedan, the Corolla's global cumulative sales reached

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New Lexus IS awarded top five-star Euro NCAP safety rating

Lexus's efforts to deliver the highest levels of safety in its new IS sports saloon have been successful in achieving a top five-star rating in independent Euro NCAP crash testing, confirming it as one of the safest cars in its class.

The IS scored 91 per cent for adult

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Audi reports 21.5 per cent increase over the previous August US sales

Audi reported August 2013 sales of 14,005 vehicles, a 21.5 per cent increase over the previous August record set last year. August also stands as the brand's 32nd consecutive month of record sales. Audi sales YTD increased 14.7 per cent to 101,346 vehicles

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General Motors sold 245,799 vehicles as August sales in China

General Motors and its joint ventures sold an August record 245,799 vehicles in China. Sales were up 11.2 per cent from last year's previous high for the month.

Shanghai GM's domestic sales increased 10.9 per cent on an annual basis to 122,218 units. SAIC-GM-Wuling's

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Maserati North America up 50 per cent over August 2012, highest sales month in its history

Maserati set a new all-time sales record in the month of August as it retailed 346 cars up 50 per cent over August 2012 and a Year-to-Date overall sales increase of 8 per cent. The sales increase comes from the very first deliveries to the network of the all new Quattroporte

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Audi UK appoints Andre Konsbruck as new Brand Director

With effect from October 1, 2013, the new Director of Audi UK is to be Andre Konsbruck, one of the brand's most experienced experts in overseas markets, who moves into the role from an executive directorship including responsibility for sales performance in over 40 countries.

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Volvo Car Group announces August global sales up 4.7 per cent

Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) reports global retail sales of 26,998 cars for the month of August, an increase of 4.7 per cent compared to August 2012. The positive momentum continues in China where sales grew by 65.7 per cent, while Europe and overseas markets

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Jaguar Land Rover North America sold 4,756 vehicles in August 2013

Jaguar Land Rover North America reported August 2013 US sales - Jaguar sales were 1,723 units, 67 per cent up from 1,029 units in August 2012; Land Rover sales were 4,938 units, 32 per cent up from 3,727 units in August 2012. Jaguar Land Rover North America August

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MMNA sales jump to a 24 per cent increase in August

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) reported August sales of 5,281, an increase of 24.3 per cent compared to August 2012.

The US-built Outlander Sport crossover led the way with sales of 2,171, an increase of more than 59 per cent. August marks twelve

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BMW Group US reports August 2013 sales, increase of 35.4 per cent

The BMW Group in the US (BMW and Mini combined) reported August sales of 30,546 vehicles, an increase of 35.4 per cent from the 22,553 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and Mini combined) is up 12 per cent on

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GM delivers 275,847 vehicles in the US in August 2013

General Motors Co. dealers delivered 275,847 vehicles in the United States in August, up 15 per cent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 22 per cent while fleet sales were down 8 per cent.

Total and retail deliveries increased by double-digits at all GM brands.

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PCNA reports increase of 10 per cent in August sales

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 August 2013 sales of 3,327 vehicles, an increase of 10 per cent over the same

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Kia Motors America posts best-ever August sales of 52,025 vehicles

Kia Motors America (KMA) reported best-ever August sales of 52,025 units, a 4 per cent increase over the same period in 2012. Sales of the all-new 2014 Cadenza continue to climb, exceeding the 1,500 unit mark for the second month in a row, while the US-built* Optima

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Subaru reports 45 per cent increase in August US sales and best ever month in company history

Subaru of America, Inc. reported the best sales month in company history: 41,061 vehicle sales for the month of August, a 45 per cent increase over August 2012. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 281,652 - 29.3 per cent higher than the same period in 2012. The company is on

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Ford August US retail sales surge to highest levels since 2006

Ford Motor Company's August US retail sales grew 20 per cent - with total sales up 12 per cent - for the best monthly retail performance since 2006.

With inventories remaining tight in several key segments, retail sales gains were broad-based. Car sales were up 15 per cent,

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Nissan August US sales rise 22.3 per cent

Nissan US sales totaled 120,498 to set an August record, an increase of 22.3 per cent over last year's total of 98,515. Nissan Division sales, spurred by gains of its top-selling, core models rose 24.3 per cent in August to 108,614 units, also an August record. Sales

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Volkswagen of America sold 40,342 vehicles in August 2013

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) reported 40,342 units delivered in August, representing the third month the brand has surpassed 40,000 units over the past 40 years.

"We had a stellar month with our TDI clean diesels, demonstrating that more consumers are appreciating

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Infiniti US sales up 6.5 per cent in August

Infiniti reported US sales of 11,884 units in August, an increase of 6.5 per cent versus 11,155 units a year earlier. Year-to-date Infiniti sales of 71,879 are down 6.8 per cent compared to the 77,151 units sold during the same period last year.

"August was a very

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Chrysler Group LLC reports increase of 12 per cent in August US sales

Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 165,552 units, a 12 per cent increase compared with sales in August 2012 (148,472 units), and the group's best August sales since 2007.

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

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MNAO reports its best August US sales in 10 years

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) reported its best August US sales of 28,106 vehicles in 10 years, representing an increase of 26.4 per cent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through August are up 6.8 per cent versus last year, with 198,026 vehicles sold.

Mazda

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Hyundai Motor America records August sales up 8 per cent

Hyundai Motor America announced an all-time August sales record of 66,101 units, up eight per cent versus the same period in 2012. US-built Santa Fe, Sonata and Elantra continue to be in hot demand, with dealer stock levels just half of competitor levels.

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TMS reports increase of 23 per cent in August sales; best month in more than five years

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported August 2013 sales results of 231,537 units, an increase of 18.4 per cent over August 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 28 selling days in August 2013, versus 27 selling days in

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VCNA reportes 12.7 per cent decrease US sales in August

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported US sales of 5,518 units, a 12.7 per cent decrease month-over-month. Year-to-date sales are down 5.7 per cent over the first eight months of 2012.

The S60 sports sedan was the top seller for the month with 1,962 units

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