BMW Motorrad celebrates its 90th anniversary, world premiere of the new BMW R nineT

The BMW Museum in Munich provided a worthy setting for a very special anniversary in the company history of BMW AG - 90 years of BMW Motorrad. The climax of the event was the world premiere of the BMW R nineT.

"90 Years of BMW Motorrad, that's 90 years of eventful

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Tata Motors launches the Aria, reveals Prima KL3TXF 6X4 and Ultra 812 at JIMS 2013

Tata Motors launched the versatile, Tata Aria, a Crossover for South Africa and unveiled the Tata Prima KL3TXF 6X4 truck tractor and the Tata Ultra 812 truck, at the Johannesburg International Motor Show 2013. The recently launched new generation bakkie,

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Team GB athlete Louise Hazel supports Kia Walking Bus Scheme

Olympic heptathlete Louise Hazel has joined forces with Kia Motors (UK) Ltd. in support of the Kia Walking Bus. The Team GB athlete is helping to raise awareness of road safety and encourage children to get active and joined Lytchett Matravers Primary School in Poole on their

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Renault-Nissan Alliance continues progress in closing the global gender gap

The Renault-Nissan Alliance continues to make progress in closing the gender gap, and in the past year the organization has particularly accelerated recruitment and advancement of women in key growth markets.

Russia and Brazil are among Renault-Nissan's

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Visteon Electronics opens manufacturing plant in Rayong, Thailand

Visteon Electronics, a business unit of Visteon Corporation officially launched a new automotive electronics production facility in Rayong, Thailand.

Visteon Automotive Electronics (Thailand) Limited supplies instrument clusters, audio products and

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GM, Capital One launch new rewards card

General Motors, along with Capital One and Master Card, is introducing a new GM Card that offers consumers 5 per cent earnings toward a new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac on their first US$ 5,000 worth of net card purchases annually and an unlimited 2 per cent on all other

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Toyota Financial Services offers payment relief to customers affected by federal government shutdown

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announced it is offering payment relief options to its customers affected by the federal government shutdown. This broad outreach includes any Toyota Financial Services (TFS) or Lexus Financial Services (LFS) customer financially

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Apollo Tyres opens its retail outlet in Sri Lanka

Apollo Tyres made further inroads into the Sri Lankan market with the opening up of it first branded retail outlet in the island nation. Christened as Apollo Zone, this outlet is designed to provide customers with an enhanced retail experience and a better feel for the

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Toyota develops new pedestrian safety technology

Toyota Motor Corporation announces that it has developed a Pre-collision System (PCS) that uses automatic steering in addition to increased pre-collision braking force and automatic braking to help prevent collisions with pedestrians. Toyota is committed to developing

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Ferrari apprentices start living the dream

"A Ferrari is a dream. For most, it will remain a dream - except for those lucky few," Enzo Ferrari, the eponymous Founder of the fabled Prancing Horse, once said. The 11 new teenagers who started their 3-year Ferrari Apprenticeship are indeed 'those lucky

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Toyota to launch auto-pilot technology to support safer highway driving

Toyota Motor Corporation announces that it has developed a next-generation advanced driving support system, Automated Highway Driving Assist (AHDA), which uses automated driving technologies to support safer highway driving.

AHDA links two automated

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Chrysler Group announces executive changes

Chrysler Group LLC announced that after 35 years with the Company, Nancy Rae has elected to retire. With Rae's announcement, Chrysler Group appointed Michael Keegan Senior Vice-President of Human Resources.

"In her leadership role, Nancy has been a highly valued

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2014 Cadillac ELR luxury coupe sales to begin in January @ US$ 75,995

Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR electrified luxury coupe will begin in January in all major US metropolitan areas featuring provocative design and extended range electric vehicle technology.

Designed for a new generation of technology-driven luxury buyers, the

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Spanish transportation company orders 400 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks

Spanish forwarding agent Primafrio has ordered 400 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. The ordered vehicles are intended to modernise the fleet of this company specialised in the transportation of refrigerated goods, with reliable semi-trailer tractors from Mercedes now set

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Chrysler Group invests totaling $1.249-billion in Saltillo, Mexico, facilities to produce CVs and new line of engines

Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed investments totaling $1.249-billion in two Saltillo facilities and the creation of 1,570 jobs during a dedication event at the new Van Assembly Plant with President of Mexico Enrique Peaa and Minister

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Volvo Car Group's new connectivity system receives 2013 Red Dot Design Award

A jury of international designers and design experts has awarded Volvo Car Group's new connectivity system Sensus Connected Touch gives the Volvo owner outstanding possibilities, earning it the prestigious 2013 Red Dot Design Award.

"Our connectivity solutions are designed

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Harley-Davidson launches the new 2014 Street Glide in India @ Rs. 29 lakh

As the leisure motorcycle culture in the country becomes stronger, Harley-Davidson gave motorcycle enthusiasts another reason to hit the road with the launch of the new 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide in India. Introduced under the Project Rushmore - a global

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BMW India launches the new BMW 5-series @ Rs. 46.9 lakh

The model update of BMW's immensely successful four-door sedan, the new BMW 5-series launched in India. The new BMW 5-series is locally produced at the BMW Plant Chennai in diesel variants and is available at BMW dealerships across India.

"The BMW

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Vauxhall Service Club reaches 200,000 member milestone

Vauxhall's MasterFit Service Club has just reached its 200,000th member. The exclusive club for owners of Vauxhall vehicles that are two years old or more offers significant discounts on servicing and repairs, in addition to being free to join. Following national

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GM Foundation donates $50,000 to Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit to fund youth programs

The GM Foundation is donating $50,000 to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, also known as MOCAD, to make possible new art education programs for area middle and high school students.

The Foundation has a long-standing history of supporting

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Mercedes-Benz M-class achieves Top Safety Pick+ Award from IIHS

The Mercedes-Benz M-class has succeeded in passing what is now the stricter crash test carried out by the American Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), picking up the 'Top Safety Pick+' (TSP+) award in the process. The premium SUV already received five

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Engineer Luigi Dall'Igna to become new Ducati Corse General Manager

Ducati announces the appointment of Luigi Dall'Igna as the new General Manager of Ducati Corse. Having played key roles for many years in both MotoGP and World Superbike championships, 47-year-old Dall'Igna has acquired significant experience in the world of motor

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Kumho and Micheldever to renew their partnership agreement

Kumho Tyre (UK) Ltd. (KTUK) and Micheldever Tyre Services Ltd. (MTS) have announced that they have signed Heads of Agreement with a view to concluding a new three year deal which will see MTS retain its distributorship of Kumho brand tyres in mainland Britain,

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Kia named 'Manufacturer of the Year' by National Franchised Dealers' Association

Kia Motors (UK) Limited has been named as the National Franchised Dealers' Association (NFDA) Manufacturer of the Year recognising the brands close and positive relationship with its country-wide network.

In only the second year of the NFDA's Awards

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Honda celebrates 5 years of production in Indiana

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) celebrates its 5th anniversary of mass production.

On October 9, 2008, Honda began producing* the fuel-efficient, 4-cylinder Honda Civic Sedan with 1,000 associates and one shift. Now HMIN's two-shift operation features more than

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Ducati present 'Senna' version of 1199 Panigale S exclusively in Brazil from June 2014

Marking Ducati's participation at the Two Wheels Motorcycle Show in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Italian manufacturer presented a surprise Senna version of their 1199 Panigale S model.

Realised exclusively for the Brazilian market, a limited edition series of just 161 motorcycles are

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Audi India opens its 28th world-class showroom in Karnal, Haryana

Audi inaugurated its 28th world-class Audi showroom in India, driving into Karnal in the state of Haryana. The entire Audi model range in India will be available at Audi Karnal - the largest luxury car showroom in Karnal. The showroom was inaugurated by Joe King, Head, Audi

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VW Credit, Inc. celebrates 1-million customer accounts

VW Credit, Inc. (VCI), the captive finance partner of Volkswagen, Audi and Ducati in the United States, announced that it has one-million vehicle finance agreements under contract. The milestone contract was for a lease of a Volkswagen Jetta by co-applicants

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Porsche India announces the arrival of the new Panamera @ Rs. 1.19 crore

The Porsche Panamera, the brand's four-seater sports car for every day which gave the automotive executive class a new lease of life, is expanding further by introducing the second-generation in India. With the new Panamera, the sports carmaker has pushed the contradictions

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North American International Auto Show announces 2014 High School Poster Competition

The North American International Auto Show 2014 (NAIAS) announced the launch of its annual poster contest in connection with the NAIAS next January. The contest was established to engage the creative minds of Michigan's students and encourage careers

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Honda unveils 2014 Dakar Rally model - the new CRF450 Rally

Honda has released official photos of the new CRF450 Rally designed specifically for rally racing. Team HRC (Honda's motorcycle works team for rally races) will use the CRF450 Rally at the upcoming 2014 Dakar Rally - Argentina, Bolivia, Chile' in January 2014.

Team HRC returned

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BMW signs on Serfontein, Engelbrecht and Beast as ambassadors

BMW South Africa's support of South African rugby extends beyond their 5-year commitment to Springbok Rugby as official vehicle partner. The premium German vehicle brand also backs a number of the players and rugby icons through their ambassador programme and has

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Magna opens new greenfield manufacturing plant in Kocaeli, Turkey

Magna International Inc. announced the expansion of its business in Eastern Europe with the inauguration of a new greenfield manufacturing plant in Kocaeli, Turkey. The facility is being shared by Magna's Exteriors and Interiors, Mirrors, and Closures operating units.

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Volkswagen Group (UK) Limited partners with Ecotricity to offer green energy package

Volkswagen Group (UK) Limited has signed a partnership deal with green energy supplier, Ecotricity, to provide a 100 per cent green energy offer to all customers purchasing an electric-powered vehicle from one of the Group brands.

The deal, which began with initial discussions

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Mercedes-Benz is the world's most valuable premium automobile brand

Mercedes-Benz remains the world's most valuable premium automobile brand in 2013. As in 2012, Mercedes-Benz ranks 11th among the 'Best Global Brands 2013' as identified by renowned US brand consultancy Interbrand, making it the most valuable European

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Renault-Nissan Alliance inaugurates the second production line at Tangier plant

Presided over by Abdelkader Amara, Moroccan Minister of Industry, Trade and New Technologies, and in the presence of Jacques Prost, Managing Director of the Renault Morocco Group, and a number of key figures in politics and economics, the inauguration of the

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Infiniti announces Hugues Fabre as new General Manager - Western Europe

Infiniti announced that Hugues Fabre has been appointed to head up Infiniti commercial operations for Western Europe. He succeeds Guillaume Pelletreau who is taking up a new role within the Infiniti parent group.

Currently Global Marketing Strategy Director at Infiniti in

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Mitsubishi Motors unveils three world premieres at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will unveil three world premiere concept vehicles at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show. Incorporating a new design identity that symbolises the sense of security and functionality of an SUV, the three models highlight Mitsubishi Motors

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Hyundai joins forces with ARK Performance to create Legato Concept Genesis Coupe for 2013 SEMA Show

ARK Performance, a core Hyundai SEMA partner in recent years, has developed a new Legato Concept based on the Genesis Coupe that promises to add to its successful SEMA legacy. The performance luxury coupe concept will be showcased at the 2013 SEMA Show

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One-million Fuso vehicles sold in Indonesia

Daimler's commercial vehicle subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is celebrating a milestone achievement of one-million commercial vehicles sold in MFTBC's largest export market Indonesia. The company has been present on the Indonesian

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BMW Motorrad announces the price of the new R 1200 GS Adventure

With the new BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW Motorrad perpetuates the success story of the big GS models with boxer engine - a story which stretches back over 30 years. As the most successful supplier of large-volume travel enduros, BMW Motorrad

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Audi AG global sales up 10 per cent in September 2013

New sales record for Audi in September: Around 150,300 customers chose a model with the four rings last month, a year-on-year increase of 10 per cent. The company continued to benefit from growing sales in the United States (+6.2 per cent) and double-digit

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BMW Motorrad global sales 8.4 per cent above previous year as of September

After nine months, BMW Motorrad sales are 8.4 per cent above the previous year. A total of 93,154 motorcycles and maxi scooters have been supplied worldwide (previous year: 85,944 units/+ 7,210 units). Sales as of September are at 9,264 vehicles, which corresponds

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Howard wins British GT title with Aston Martin

Beechdean AMR driver and team-owner Andrew Howard (GB) has won the Avon Tyres British GT Championship in his Aston Martin Vantage GT3.

Howard topped the Drivers' championship standings after finishing fourth at the Donington Park season finale. In bright

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Tata Motors launches the Tata Nano CNG emax @ Rs. 2.40 lakh

Tata Motors formally announced the launch of the new Tata Nano CNG emax. The Tata Nano CNG emax is powered by a fuel efficient, state-of-the-art engine, with CNG and Petrol bi-fuel system options. The car has the lowest carbon footprint of 75.6 g/km* and is

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Ford Motor Company receives two awards from Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

Ford Motor Company has been named Corporation of the Year by the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC). Ford was honored for its excellence and commitment to working with and helping to develop and mentor minority business

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15th Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya flagged-off; to race on two of world's highest passes

Maruti Suzuki's most endearing and challenging motorsport rally, the 15th Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalaya was ceremonially flagged-off from Shimla by T. Hashimoto, Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited.

The 15th year of the Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-

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Keep time stylishly with the new watches from the Mini Lifestyle Collection

A watch is an expression of the wearer's personality, adding subtle emphasis to his or her style. The new wristwatches in the Mini Lifestyle Collection dazzle with their quality and precision while maintaining an air of sophisticated understatement. The sporty watches bear

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Polaris India to participate in 15th Raid de Himalaya

Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. will be participating in one of the most enduring mountain rallies, 15th Raid de Himalaya. The rally on the world's most motorable road kick starts from October 4 and will go on till October 12, 2013.

Polaris India is participating for the second time

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Ford celebrates official opening of first Myanmar dealership

Ford Motor Company celebrated the grand opening of the first authorised Ford dealership in Myanmar. Located in Yangon, the country's commercial center, the new state-of-the-art facility officially establishes the presence of the Ford brand and global vehicles in the rapidly developing

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