Chrysler Group announces executive changes

Scott Garberding has been named Chief Purchasing Officer and member of the Group Executive Council (GEC) for Fiat S.p.A. He will also be responsible for Group Purchasing EMEA region.

Garberding joined Chrysler in 1993 and has held a series of positions

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Mazda donates $25,000 to American Red Cross and $15,000 to Humane Society of Boulder Valley supporting disaster relief

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced two donations to support relief efforts for disasters such as the Colorado flooding through both the American Red Cross and the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Mazda has made donations in the amount of $25,000

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Toyota announces appointment of Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer

Toyota Motor North America (TMA) announced the appointment of Latondra Newton to Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, effective immediately.

Prior to her new appointment, Newton served as Chief Diversity Officer, where she oversaw philanthropy, the Toyota

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Audi starts production of Q3 compact-class SUV in India

Audi has started production of the Q3 compact-class SUV at its Aurangabad plant. After the Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5 and Audi Q7, the Audi Q3 is the fifth model to be produced in India.

"Local production of the Audi Q3 is part of our long-term growth strategy in India, one of the

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Datsun unveils all new Datsun Go+ and confirms 2014 line-up for its return to Indonesia

The Datsun brand expand its global footprint rapidly with world premiere of the all-new Datsun GO+ in Jakarta. Datsun also confirmed that the Datsun GO hatchback will become the second product in the brand's Indonesian range from 2014, with specific tailoring for

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Infiniti appoints Derek Munro as Used Car Remarketing Manager

Infiniti announced the appointment of Derek Munro to the position of Used Car Remarketing Manager reporting to Regional Director for North Europe Steve Oliver.

Derek brings to Infiniti an extensive knowledge of the Motor Industry and a wealth of commercial expertise acquired

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Charles Hurst Ltd. unveils new Ferrari showroom in Belfast

Charles Hurst, the only official Ferrari dealership in Ireland, opened the doors of its completely new showroom in Belfast, showcasing the Ferrari brand's latest Corporate Identity which is being implemented across the dealer network worldwide.

The new design scheme

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North West University welcomes BMW 3-series educational car

The North West University's Mafikeng Campus Science Centre has welcomed the donation of a BMW 3-series educational display vehicle as a result of a joint effort between BMW South Africa and The Department of Science and Technology (DST).

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Seat Leon ST is now a five-star estate

The Seat Leon ST has been awarded a five-star safety rating by car safety assessment body Euro NCAP. The outstanding score puts the Leon ST among the very safest cars on the road.

The spacious, versatile and beautiful estate car, which goes on sale in the UK in October

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Ford's $700-million investment at Oakville secures 2,800 jobs to meet global customer demand

Ford Motor Company is investing C$ 700-million at its Oakville Assembly plant, securing more than 2,800 jobs and expanding its manufacturing capability to meet surging global demand.

"This investment is helping us find much needed capacity for global products and

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Chevrolet begins shipping 2014 Corvette Stingray

Chevrolet began shipping the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe to dealers.

"It's an amazing sight to see the transporters filled with Stingrays heading to customers inall corners of the country," said Dave Tatman, Plant Manager of General Motors' Bowling Green Assembly plant.

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Honda unveils Honda Mobilio prototype at Indonesia International Motor Show

P.T. Honda Prospect Motor (HPM), Honda's automobile manufacturing and sales joint-venture in Indonesia, exhibited the world premiere of a prototype of Honda Mobilio, the new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) developed exclusively for Asian markets, at the 21st

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Hyundai Motor India hikes prices upto Rs. 20,000 from October

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) announced the price increase across all its models starting from Eon to Santa Fe excluding the recently launched Hyundai Grand.

"The rupee depreciation and inflationary trends have impacted our input costs. We have been absorbing

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BMW Group begins series production of the BMW i3 electric car in Leipzig

The BMW Group entered a new era in automotive construction with the start of series production of the BMW i3. The world's first premium electric vehicle to be purpose-designed for this form of drive system is the result of an all-encompassing development approach targeted

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New Head of Engineering at Mercedes-Benz Vans

Effective November 1, 2013, Jorg Zurn, 55, will become Head of Engineering at Mercedes-Benz Vans. He will succeed Dr. Sascha Paasche, 56, who will be retiring on January 1, 2014, after 25 years of service to Daimler.

After holding various positions in Daimler's

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Hyundai of Brenham dealership earns LEED certification

Hyundai of Brenham, Texas, was recently awarded LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Council members were impressed with the building's innovative use of recycled building materials, on-site waste and water-management, utilization of alternate-

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Renault and Indomobil partner for success in Indonesia

Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Renault, and Jusak Kertowidjojo, President Director, PT Indomobil Sukses International, Tbk, signed a partnership agreement to launch Renault on the Indonesian market.

Renault will lay a strong foundation for future growth by

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Toyota Texas produces one-millionth truck

It's been said that the stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas.

This morning, the 2,800 team members at Toyota Texas, on the city's South Side, celebrated the milestone of assembling the plant's one-millionth truck - a Sunset Bronze Mica coloured, 1794

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Ford builds two-millionth EcoBoost engine

Ford Motor Company celebrates a manufacturing milestone for its fuel-saving EcoBoost engines - two-million have been produced globally since the 2009 launch of the engine line.

Growing customer demand for EcoBoost-powered vehicles in major

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Nissan starts production of the new Nissan Note for Europe

Nissan is celebrating the start of production of the new Nissan Note at its record-breaking Sunderland Plant.

Already the UK's biggest ever car plant, the new Note is set to boost production even further in Sunderland following a £125-million investment by Nissan, secured for

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Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant builds millionth Cadillac

The millionth Cadillac built at the Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant rolled-off the line. Fittingly, the milestone vehicle is an early model of the redesigned 2014 CTS sedan, which goes on sale in October.

Lansing Grand River, or LGR as it is known, has been a dedicated

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Skoda Auto India introduces the Rapid '5x5 Experience'

Skoda Auto India has introduced the 'Rapid 5x5 Experience' - a unique package for its entry level sedan, Skoda Rapid. This innovative package will ensure customers can now buy the Rapid without worrying about the rising interest

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Nissan celebrates its 40th anniversary in China

As Nissan celebrates its 40th anniversary in China, the company is on track with a strategic plan that paves the way for its future in the world's largest automotive market.

The plan is based on the growth of two global brands, Nissan and Infiniti, and Venucia, the local

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Polaris gets contract to supply military ATVs from German Army

Polaris Industries Inc. announced that company was awarded a contract to provide MV850 ultra-light tactical vehicles to the German Army.

"Defense forces around the world are seeking Polaris Defense Military vehicles to  take advantage of our ability to make modifications

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Yamaha Motor UK launches the FJR1300AE @ £14,499*

Yamaha has expanded its sophisticated long-distance tourer range for 2014 with the addition of the FJR1300AE. This new model, which sits between the FJR1300A and FJR1300AS in the range, offers riders an even greater overall motorcycling package as well as

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World arm-wrestling champion presents new clothing collection from Volvo Trucks

Volvo Trucks has created a new clothing collection inspired by the company's latest truck model for heavy construction duties - the Volvo FMX. The collection is a part of a newly-launched partnership between Volvo Trucks and nine-times world arm-wrestling champion,

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Miguel Faisca crowned 2013 European GT Academy Champion

GT Academy Driver Development Programme and a full-season's racing in a Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 beckon for Portuguese Gran Turismo gamer as he aims to become a real racing driver.

Miguel Faisca, a 24-year-old student from Lisbon, Portugal has been crowned the

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Claudio Domenicali presents the new Ducati 899 Panigale in Bologna

Following its surprise preview at the VW Group Night in Frankfurt, Germany, the Ducati 899 Panigale was officially presented during a media event at the Ducati factory in Bologna, Italy.

Ducati Motor Holding's recently appointed CEO, Claudio Domenicali, explained

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Ford announces senior leadership team changes in US and Europe

Ford Motor Company announced a series of changes within its senior leadership team to continue delivering the company's One Ford plan for profitable growth.

Ken Czubay, Vice-President, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, has elected to retire, after working for more

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Five-million vehicles built at Maubeuge plant

The 2,000 employees of the Maubeuge plant in northern France celebrated the production of the 5,000,000th vehicle built by the plant since its founding in 1969. The vehicle was a Kangoo Z.E. for La Poste (the French post office) in Forbach (France).

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Tata Motors opens the high-tech showroom in Bangalore

Tata Motors opened its new look, stylish, tech-savvy, best-in-class showroom, for superior customer experience in Bangalore. The new showroom offers a contemporary-styled, single-point hub for 3-S (Sales, Service and Spare Parts) facility.

"India's global

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McLaren adds further strength to global communications team

McLaren Automotive has added further strength to its communications team with the appointment of Victoria Macmillan Bell to the role of Luxury Communications Manager. This newly created position will see Victoria seeking to explore innovative brand alignment opportunities

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Kia Motors America partners with The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano

Kia Motors America (KMA) announced a one-year partnership with The Ecology Center, a San Juan Capistrano, Calif.-based non-profit eco-education center dedicated to creating a healthy and abundant future for all of Southern California.

As a 'Visionary' partner,

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GM Foundation donates $100,000 to New York's Central Park Conservancy

The GM Foundation is donating $100,000 to aid the Central Park Conservancy's 'Keeping it Green' service learning program to introduce pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students to the importance of preserving and caring for New York City's Central Park.

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Chevrolet, GMC reveal all-new 2015 SUVs

Chevrolet and GMC revealed all-new versions of their segment-leading full-size SUVs - the Tahoe and Suburban and Yukon and Yukon XL. With a new family of advanced EcoTec3 engines, the four new SUVS are expected to deliver the segment's best V-8 fuel economy.

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Renault celebrates the 10,000th Kangoo Z.E. registration

The Renault network has celebrated the 10,000th registration of a Kangoo Z.E., the European segment-leading small electric van. The vehicle's keys were handed over to Deutsche Bahn's Gerhard Dech.

Beatrice Foucher, Manager of Renault's Electric Vehicle Programme,

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New senior team members announced at Audi Ireland

Audi Ireland announced the appointment of Richard Molloy as General Manager of Product and Marketing and Simon Noone as Network Development Manager. These two senior appointments further strengthen the Audi Ireland team and will help

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BMW India opens a new Infinity Cars showroom in Navi Mumbai

BMW India announced the opening of Infinity Cars, its new showroom in Navi Mumbai.

"BMW is the most admired premium auto manufacturer and has continued to set new benchmarks in India. A decisive factor of our growth in India has been the development of the BMW dealer network

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Tata Motors launches Xenon pick-up in Nepal

Tata Motors launched the Tata Xenon pick-up in the Nepalese market, with best-in-class looks, operating economics and fuel efficiency. The Tata Xenon Pick-up is suitable for a wide range of commercial applications, and will be available in both single cab & dual

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Ford names James P. Hackett and John C. Lechleiter to Board of Directors

Ford Motor Company announced the election of James P. Hackett and John C. Lechleiter to the company's Board of Directors. Hackett's appointment is effective immediately, while Lechleiter will join the board October 1, 2013.

Hackett, 58, is Chief Executive Officer of Steelcase Inc.,

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McLaren Automotive launches in China

McLaren Automotive has officially commenced trading in China.

The entry of McLaren Automotive into the major Chinese market has begun with the establishment of four new McLaren retailers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, highlighting the continued

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Partnership between TomTom and Ford to support Ford SYNC AppLink technology

TomTom has announced that it will deliver the navigation app for the Ford SYNC in-dash multimedia system.

The TomTom Navigation app for Ford SYNC offers drivers a convenient and safe way to access TomTom turn-by-turn navigation solution. The app gives

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Volkswagen Passenger Cars delivers 3.84-million vehicles worldwide in period to August, +3.1 per cent

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 3.84-million (January-August 2012: 3.72; +3.1 per cent) vehicles worldwide from January to August. The brand handed over 461,600 vehicles (August 2012: 466,300; -1 per cent) to customers in the month of August.

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Nissan launches first smartwatch to connect car and driver performance

Nissan will become the first car manufacturer to create a smartwatch designed specifically for drivers of Nissan Nismo cars. The Nissan Nismo Concept Watch will be the first smartwatch to connect a driver to the car and will provide drivers with real-time biometric

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Lamborghini presents the new Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse at Frankfurt Motor Show

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse will be presented for the first time at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show. This new and most extreme model in the Gallardo line-up is based on the Gallardo Super Trofeo, the race car that features in the Lamborghini Blancpain

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Volvo Trucks' new truck range on public display for the first time; celebrating 40 years in Russia

Volvo Trucks has launched five new truck models since September 2012 - and the whole new range goes on public display for the first time at the Comtrans Exhibition in Moscow (September 10-14, 2013).

"The trucks in our stand are the result of one of the most intensive

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New Bentley V8 S models make world debut at IAA Motor Show

Bentley adds a characterful new member to the Continental family with the world premiere of the new GT V8 S at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. Available in both coupe and convertible forms, the V8 S models feature an uprated version of Bentley's twin-turbo,

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In July 9,959 Volvo trucks were delivered globally, an increase of 20 per cent

In July 9,959 Volvo trucks were delivered, an increase of 20 per cent compared with the same month last year.

In Europe 3,878 vehicles were delivered during July, up by 26 per cent compared with July 2012. An extensive product renewal is under way with five new

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BMW presents third-generation security version based concept SAV at Frankfurt Motor Show

At the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2013, BMW will be presenting the third-generation of its highly successful SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle), together with a third-generation of a security version based on the regular model. The BMW Concept X5

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Maserati GB appoints Anna Angelini as new Press and Public Relations Manager

Maserati GB Ltd. has announced the appointment of Anna Angelini to the role of Press and Public Relations Manager for the UK market with immediate effect.

Anna succeeds Silvia Pini who takes up a new position as Head of Communications for Eastern Europe

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