Suzuki announce RM-Z450 availability & special launch pack

Suzuki GB has announced availability and pricing for the 2014 RM-Z450 at the same time as a special Holeshot Accessory Package is confirmed for the MX1 contender.

Announced just a few months ago, the 2014 RM-Z450 builds on the success of the '13 model, with updates

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Tony Nicolosi named acting President and CEO, Volvo Cars of North America

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) named Tony Nicolosi acting President and CEO. Nicolosi, 53, who currently serves as President and CEO of Volvo Car Financial Services US, LLC (VCFS), replaces John Maloney, who has decided to leave Volvo. Nicolosi will

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TVS launches new colour variants of Phoenix and Apache RTR 160

TVS Motor Company has announced the launch of new colour variants of TVS Phoenix and TVS Apache RTR 160 range of motorcycles. The new colours have been introduced to cater to the forthcoming festive season.

While TVS Phoenix will be available in a stunning dual tone

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Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa celebrates 20th anniversary

Mercedes-Benz celebrates the 20th anniversary of the decision to build its first production plant outside of Germany in Tuscaloosa. On this occasion, Jason Hoff, President and CEO of the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant (Mercedes-Benz U.S. International - MBUSI)

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TKM launches 'Q Service Sparkling offers' this festive season

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the start of its festive campaign 'Q Service Sparkling offers' - a 2 month long festive campaign conducted across Toyota dealerships in India between October 1, 2013 to November 30, 2013.

Toyota has set a benchmark in the automobile

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Audi UK delivers its best ever September sales of 25,829 cars

The crucial trading month of September has ended on a record high for Audi UK, which has posted an unprecedented total of 25,829 sales. These have also contributed to a new, all-time-high sales total of 114,261 cars for the year-to-date to the end of September.

Consistent

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Chevrolet supports Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Chevrolet and General Motors employees, dealers and customers will unite for the third consecutive year in the fight against breast cancer. Together with the American Cancer Society, Chevrolet provides nationwide grassroots support of the Society's Making Strides

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September 2013 is the best ever month for global sales in Mercedes-Benz' history

This September Mercedes-Benz sold more vehicles than in any other previous month. A total of 142,994 new cars were supplied to customers around the world, equivalent to growth of 15.9 per cent. 1,062,638 units have now been sold since the beginning of 2013

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Volvo Cars' September global sales up 13.5 per cent, strong growth in Europe and China

China became Volvo Car Group's (Volvo Cars) number one market in September with 5,719 retail sold cars, representing an increase of 48.6 per cent. The best-selling model was the Volvo XC60 with 2,482 sold cars - a new sales record for an individual month - while the V40

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Skoda Auto India launches the new Octavia @ Rs. 13.95 lakh

Skoda Auto India launched the most awaited car of the year - the new Octavia. The new Octavia is available at Rs. 1,395,000 for 1.4 TSI Active (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The new Octavia is also the first Skoda car in India that will carry Skoda's new design philosophy

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Suzuki announce V-Strom 1000 price, colours and nationwide roadshow

Fresh from announcing the V-Strom 1000's final specification at the Le Mans 24 Hour race just over one week ago, Suzuki has confirmed the recommended retail price for its latest adventure bike as well as confirming the colour schemes coming to the UK and a series of nationwide

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Bentley opens new dealership in Lyon, France

Bentley announces the opening of a new dealership in Lyon, expanding the luxury British marque's presence in the French market.

With this third showroom location in France, Bentley brings the brand closer to customers in the Eastern region, offering them state-of-the-art service,

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Dacia hands over its 10,000th car in just ten months

Exactly ten months since it took the country by storm, Dacia's already celebrating another impressive milestone, its 10,000 new customer. That's going some. Even by Dacia's usual growth spurt standards.

It's even more of a coup for such a fledgling brand in

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YTC hires Robert Harrelson as VP of Human Resources and Administration

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has announced the hiring of Robert Harrelson as its new Vice-President of Human Resources and Administration. With his appointment, Harrelson will be responsible for the integration of human resources strategies, plans and

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Jaguar Land Rover UK registers its best ever September sales with 11 per cent growth

Jaguar Land Rover UK is celebrating record September sales with retail figures up 13 per cent year-to-date over the same period last year.

Land Rover had its best-ever September month of sales with 10,769 vehicles registered; up 11 per cent on the same month last year

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Audi India records sales growth of 15 per cent up to September 2013

Audi continues on its growth path despite the current market conditions. The brand with the four rings registered a sale of 7,391 units in the period January-September 2013, a growth of 15 per cent (January-September 2012: 6,417 units). Continuing with its

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Louis Chevrolet sculpture unveiled in La Chaux-de-Fonds

A large metal sculpture in honour of automotive pioneer Louis Chevrolet, Co-founder of the Chevrolet brand, was unveiled and inaugurated in the Swiss city of La Chaux-de-Fonds.

The abstract work was commissioned on the occasion of the car brand's 100 year jubilee in November 2011.

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Kia records record records best-ever single month sales performance in September

Enjoying its best-ever single month sales performance, Kia ended September delivering a clutch of new records as it delivered 12,728 new cars to customers.

Showing a 9.65 per cent increase over September last year, Kia beat its previous best one-month performance

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Mitsubishi Motors UK announces 86.7 per cent increase in September sales

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK announces impressive results for September as the registration figures from SMMT reveal sales increased by 86.71 per cent in September alone.Year on year sales are up by 47.61 per cent, further establishing the car manufacturer

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New furniture range from 'Bentley Home'

The new Bentley Home collection is inspired by the renowned craftsmanship and exquisite materials that characterise the interiors of all Bentley models. Designed to furnish luxury homes and offices, the collection combines Bentley's inherent qualities of craftsmanship,

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Infiniti EMEA announces Nicolas Tschann as the first Europe-based Product Director

Infiniti's new-model offensive is changing up a gear with the announcement of a new Europe-based Product Chief, the company's first. Nicolas Tschann has been appointed to the newly-created role of Product Director for Infiniti EMEA (Europe, the

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Ford to debut new EcoBoost Race Engine at 2014 24 Hours of Daytona

As part of its continuing strategy to introduce product-relevant technology into racing, Ford announced plans to bring its 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost racing engine to the 2014 Tudor United Sports Car Championship series.

The new engine, which will debut at the 2014 Rolex 24 at

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Nissan offers chance to win 'Maintenance For Life' in celebration of 'October Car Care' month

Nissan announced the launch of its 'October Car Care' service event. October is Fall Car Care month in North America and is designated for vehicle owners to get their vehicle in shape for the approaching winter weather. To help their customers do just that, Nissan is

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Win your dream journey with your Honda Passport

Honda has launched a Honda Passport competition, offering one lucky winner the chance to create their dream journey worth £5,000. All users need to do to take part in the Twitter lead campaign is fill their Honda Passport with stamps by tweeting their photos,

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Chevrolet and GMC expand CNG offerings

Chevrolet and GMC will offer new bi-fuel versions of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty trucks and all-new dedicated compressed natural gas versions of the 2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size passenger vans next year.

The vehicles

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Jaguar Land Rover announces executive management appointment

Jaguar Land Rover has appointed John Edwards into the role of Managing Director of the newly created Individual Products Division with immediate effect. The new division will be responsible for designing and creating a portfolio of brand extending

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Chrysler Group launch a campaign on breast cancer awareness

Chrysler Group LLC launched a month-long campaign to add its voice to the nation-wide effort to raise awareness about the importance of early detection, treatment and prevention of breast cancer. The campaign will run in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness

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Kia Motors announces plans for first all-electric vehicle in the United States

Kia Motors America (KMA) announced the plans to offer an all-electric version of the company's iconic Soul urban passenger vehicle in select markets in 2014. Already one of KMA's best-selling vehicles, an all-electric variant is a natural extension of the Soul's

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Daimler announces new Mercedes-Benz Cars plant in Brazil

Daimler expands in Brazil by adding a new facility to the global passenger car production network of Mercedes-Benz Cars. In the future, the next-generation C-class and the GLA will be produced for the local market in a new assembly plant in Iracemapolis near

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Audi achieves 33rd consecutive month of record US sales in September 2013

Audi reported September 2013 sales of 13,065 vehicles, a 6.2 per cent increase over the previous September record set last year. September also stands as the 33rd consecutive month of record sales for the brand. Audi sales YTD increased 13.6 per cent to 114,411

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General Motors delivers 187,195 vehicles in September 2013 in US

General Motors Co. delivered 187,195 vehicles in the United States in September, down 11 per cent compared year-over-year. Retail sales were down 6 per cent versus a year ago and fleet sales were down 27 per cent.Retail sales were up 2 per cent on a selling day-

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BMW Group US reports an increase of 8.3 per cent in September 2013 sales

BMW Group in the US (BMW and Mini combined) reported September sales of 28,874 vehicles, an increase of 8.3 per cent from the 26,660 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and Mini) is up 11.6 per cent on sales of 262,200 in the first

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Chrysler Canada reports best September since 2000

Chrysler Canada announced its 46th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth, representing the longest sales streak in the company's history. September 2013 sales were 19,858 compared with 19,555 vehicles sold in September 2012, representing a 2 per

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Chrysler Group LLC reports September '13 US sales increased slightly; best September sales since 2007

Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 143,017 units, a 1 per cent increase compared with sales in September 2012 (142,041 units), and the group's best September sales since 2007.

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

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Subaru of America's September US sales increase 15 per cent, best September in company history

Subaru of America, Inc. reported 31,755 vehicle sales for the month of September, representing the best September sales month in company history. September sales increased 15 per cent over September 2012. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 313,407 - 28 per cent

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Jaguar Land Rover North America September 2013 US sales hit 4,700 units

Jaguar Land Rover North America reported September 2013 US sales. Jaguar sales were 1,313 units, 31 per cent up from 1,004 units in September 2012; Land Rover sales were 3,387 units, down 7 per cent from 3,636 units in September 2012.

Jaguar Land Rover

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Hyundai Motor America announces sales for September down eight per cent

Hyundai Motor America announced sales for the month of September of 55,102 units, down eight per cent versus the same period in 2012, with two fewer selling days. On a selling-day adjusted basis, September sales were up one percent versus last year, representing

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PCNA announces increase of 13 per cent in US September 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 September 2013 sales of 3,093 vehicles, an increase of 13 per cent over the same

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TMS, USA, Inc. reports increase of 4 per cent in September sales

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., reported September 2013 sales results of 164,457 units, an increase of 4 per cent over September 2012 on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 23 selling days in September 2013 versus 25 selling days

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Mitsubishi Motors North America reports September sales down 16.7 per cent

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) reported September sales of 4,001, down 16.7 per cent compared to September 2012.

The decrease is partially due to two fewer sales days last month compared to a year ago, because Labor Day sales this year were recorded in

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Infiniti US sold 9,040 units in September 2013

Infiniti reported US sales of 9,040 units for September, a decrease of 4.3 per cent versus 9,445 units a year earlier.

September marked the first full month of sales for the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50, with the luxury sports sedan having sales of 2,367 units. Since it went on sale

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Ford Motor Company US sales up 6 per cent, best September since 2006

Ford Motor Company sales totaled 185,146, delivering its best September since 2006 with a 6 per cent increase in the US, outpacing the industry and marking Ford's 11th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases.

"The combination of great styling, fuel

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Kia Motors America reports September sales of 38,003 vehicles

Kia Motors America (KMA) reported September sales of 38,003 units, led for the 22nd straight month by the US-built* Optima.

There are seven all-new or significantly redesigned Kia vehicles scheduled to arrive in showrooms this calendar year, and October will mark the

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Nissan US sales total 86,868 vehicles in September

Nissan US sales in September totaled 86,868, down 5.5 per cent from last year's total of 91,907. Nissan Division sales finished at 77,828 units, a decrease of 5.6 per cent. 

"September was a unique month with fewer selling days than the prior year with the Labor Day

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Volkswagen of America reports September 2013 sales

Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) reported 31,920 units delivered in September and 314,833 units year-to-date, down 2.6 per cent year-to-date.

"While September was an expectedly tough month for the industry, Volkswagen is seeing some stability as we are

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VCNA reports 15.9 per cent down in US sales of September

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported US sales of 4,188 units, a 15.9 per cent decrease versus September 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 6.6 per cent over the first nine months of 2012.

The S60 sports sedan was the top seller for the month with 1,545

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Subaru Forester wins 'Good Design Award 2013' from JDP

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced that the Subaru Forester has won the 'Good Design Award 2013' from the Japan Industrial Design Promotion (JDP).

"This is an elaborately­ created vehicle design embodying SUV elements

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Mikael Ohlsson appointed member of the Board of Directors of Volvo Car Corporation

Volvo Car Corporation (Volvo Cars) has appointed Mikael Ohlsson to its Board of Directors effective October 1, 2013. Ohlsson is a former President and CEO of IKEA Group and takes over the position that was vacated last year by Hakan Samuelsson, currently

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Renault Retail Group appoints Michal Kalian as Managing Director

Renault Retail Group has appointed Michal Kalina as its new Managing Director effective from September 2013 replacing Len Curran who has been appointed Managing Director for its European region.

Michal oversees Renault Retail Group's Renault, Dacia and Nissan sites

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Nissan named one of the best global brands for 2013

Nissan has been named one of the world's most valuable brands for 2013, according to Interbrand, the world-leading brand consultancy. In the Best Global Brands Study, Nissan ranked 65, up from 73 in 2012. The leading brand consultant noted Nissan's leadership

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