Volvo Car Group and Ericsson deliver global connected car services

The launch of cloud-enabled connected car services across the Volvo product portfolio CES 2014 (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas is the latest evidence of the visionary partnership between Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) and Ericsson.

Leveraging extensive

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Mazda starts production at new plant in Mexico

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that production has begun at its new plant in Mexico. The plant, named Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation* (MMVO), is located in Salamanca, in the state of Guanajuato. The first model produced was a Mazda3 sedan

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Lotus Elise S Cup R makes global debut at Autosport 2014

The Elise S Cup R takes its place in the stable alongside big brothers the Exige V6 Cup and Exige Cup R and the mighty Evora GT4 in Birmingham between January 9 and 12, 2014, illustrating the variety of appeal of the Lotus Motorsport family.

The Lotus suite of products

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Citroen launches new DS3 Pink special editions @ £15,675 in UK

Citroen has launched a new range of DS3 special editions for the start of the new year. DS3 Pink is a fun, fresh and fuchsia take on Citroen's award-winning supermini. Exclusive to the UK, the eye-catching models are on sale from January 2014, with prices starting from £15,675.

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Nissan unveils the new face of its taxi for London

Nissan has unveiled the new face of its Taxi for London, re-designed to make it instantly recognisable as one of the capital's iconic black cabs.

Based on the company's successful multi-purpose NV200 platform, the vehicle was first unveiled as a bold and exciting new

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Audi launches RS 7 Sportback in India @ Rs. 1.28 crore

Audi introduced its sporty spearhead Audi RS 7 Sportback in India. Combining the power of a sportscar with the elegance of a large, five-door coupe, the Audi RS 7 Sportback boasts of being the most powerful Audi in its existing range in India and is priced at Rs. 1,2856,000

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JLR India launches XF 2.0L petrol variant @ Rs. 48.30 lakh

Jaguar is once again broadening its product line-up and is offering for the first time,a 2.0L petrol variant in the multi award winning Jaguar XF in India.

"The Jaguar XF 2.0L petrol engine is a definite head turner and an excellent sedan that combines elegant design, luxurious

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Kia Motors announces executive-level appointments at US manufacturing plant and headquarters

With 2014 marking Kia Motors' 20th anniversary in the US, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) and Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced several promotions to support the growing needs of both organizations as the brand's product portfolio, customer

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Maserati appoints Motorline as new official dealer for Kent

Maserati has appointed Motorline to operate its latest new dealership covering the Kent territory.

This agreement will see Motorline Maserati operating initially from a temporary showroom and workshop facility in Bircholt Road, Maidstone, from mid-January 2014.

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Buick Achievers Scholarship application period opens January 6

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the General Motors Foundation, will accept applications for 2014 scholarships from January 6, through 5 PM EST on February 28, 2014.

This is the fourth year the Buick Achiever Scholarships will be awarded to

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Steelbird launches D:(hoom) 3 limited edition helmets starting from Rs. 1,500

Steelbird R&D Team has designed an entire range which is perfect for youngsters and bike crazy folks.

Steelbird has come up with its Steelbird Dhoom3 range with exclusive design - Nitro Decals. As the helmets will have the D: 3 name and graphics. The new

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Qoros delivers its first Qoros 3 Sedan in Shanghai

Six years after the formation of the new international car brand, Qoros reached the biggest milestone in its history so far, as it handed over its first customer car.

At a celebratory event at the Guanshan dealership in Shanghai, Yu Min, a 28-year old interior designer

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Ford debuts first-of-its-kind sun-powered C-Max Solar Energi Concept at 2014 International CES

Ford Motor Company announced the C-Max Solar Energi Concept, a first-of-its-kind sun-powered vehicle with the potential to deliver the best of what a plug-in hybrid offers - without depending on the electric grid for fuel.

Instead of powering its battery from an electrical outlet,

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Tata Motors sold 37,852 vehicles in December 2013

Tata Motors' total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in December 2013 were 37,852 vehicles. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for December 2013 were 35,010 nos.

Cumulative sales

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Nissan Sport Sedan Concept set for world debut at 2014 NAIAS Show

Nissan continues its roll-out of show-stopping advanced concept vehicles with the world debut of the Sport Sedan Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show. The Sport Sedan Concept will be joined by the North America debuts of the Nissan

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Wheelsology celebrates 2nd anniversary

Wheelsology.com wish all of you warm greetings for the season.

With New Year, we have two reasons to celebrate... We entered in third year this January, 2014 - so it is indeed a 'New Year' for us.

We thank all our supporters, well-wishers, readers and contributors.

As a token

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Hyundai India domestic sales up by 6.2 per cent in December 2013

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) registered cumulative sales of 49,069 units for the month of December 2013. The domestic sales accounted for 28,345 units with a growth of 6.2 per cent and Exports stood at 20,724 units.

"Year 2013 was very challenging and rewarding.

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Dave Zuchowski named President/CEO of Hyundai Motor America

Hyundai Motor America announced that President and Chief Executive Officer John Krafcik will step down upon the successful completion of his contract on December 31, 2013. Dave Zuchowski, Executive Vice-President of Sales, will assume the position of President

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Honda begins motorcycle sales in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Honda Private Limited (BHL), Honda's motorcycle business joint-venture in Bangladesh, began sales of Honda motorcycle products in Bangladesh. Prior to the start of sales, BHL began local production of the CD80 in this October. These motorcycle models

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Sahara Force India announces technical partnership with Motegi Racing

Sahara Force India announced the beginning of a new technical partnership with Motegi Racing, the high performance wheel brand.

The new partnership will see the team's 2014 car fitted with wheels carrying the iconic Motegi Racing brand. Sahara Force India

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The all-new Lexus RC set to launch 'In the Red' at NAIAS 2014

Not even Rudolph's nose can compare to the striking red paint on the all-new RC Coupe. A more dynamic red exterior paint color is made brighter and with more contrast due to an entirely new painting process, using a two-color base of both silver and red.

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Anders-Sundt Jensen to be Head of Marketing Communications with the Volkswagen Passenger Cars

Anders-Sundt Jensen (52) has been appointed as the new Head of Marketing Communications for the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand with effect from January 1, 2014. In this function, he is to succeed Giovanni Perosino (49), who has been appointed

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Volvo S80 awarded a 2014 Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS

The Volvo S80 sedan has earned a 2014 Top Safety Pick+ accolade by the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Previously, the Volvo S60, XC60 and XC90 received a 2013 Top Safety Pick+ ranking, when IIHS extended its scope by integrating the small overlap test

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Paul Willcox appointed as Chairman for Nissan Europe

Nissan announced the appointment of Paul Willcox as Chairman for Nissan's Europe region.

The appointment is part of senior management and organisational changes designed to further strengthen operations in Europe and globally. Willcox will report to Trevor Mann,

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Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 make its world debut at Geneva Motor Show 2014

A new era is beginning for Automobili Lamborghini and the luxury super sports car segment - with the brand new Huracan Lamborghini is not only presenting the successor to the iconic Gallardo, but is also redefining the benchmark for luxury super sports cars in this segment.

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First 2014 Cadillac CTS Vsport delivered

The first Cadillac CTS Vsport produced has been delivered to the high bidder in an auction to benefit the SAE Foundation's support of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, or STEM, education programs.

Tim and Pat Whited of Nederland, Colo.,

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Honda to debut all-new 2015 Fit at North American International Auto Show 2014

Honda will take the wraps off the all-new 2015 Fit at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 13. Honda will showcase significant advancements designed to further extend Fit's status as the benchmark vehicle in the subcompact-car

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Paul Willis to take over as Managing Director of Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd.

Paul Willis is to take over as Managing Director of Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd. from February 1, 2014, replacing Paul Willcox who leaves the company with immediate effect.

Willis headed up the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand between February

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2014 Kia Soul earns National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 5-star safety rating

Kia Motors America's (KMA) popular urban passenger vehicle, the all-new 2014 Soul, has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 5-star overall safety rating. With its extensive list of standard safety features and use of

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Qoros opens its first flagship dealer in Shanghai

Qoros, opened its first purpose-built Shanghai dealership - Shanghai Guanshan Automobile Sales and Service Co., Ltd. As the company's first dealership in a first-tier city, the 4,000 m2 site spearheads a new phase of growth for the brand's developing dealer

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McLaren North America expands retailer network with five additional locations

McLaren North America announced the continued expansion of the retailer network, with the appointment of five new authorised retailers. The four locations in the US and one in Canada will take the network to 15 retailers representing the North American market.

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2014 Chevrolet Spark named a IIHS 2014 Top Safety Pick

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark is a Top Safety Pick in its first year of eligibility, and is the only vehicle in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety mini car segment to earn the rating in 2014 model year testing.

Spark achieved highest possible 'good' scores in the IIHS's

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Aston Martin and Daimler sign technical partnership agreements

Daimler AG and Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. have signed an agreement for a significant technical partnership between Daimler, Mercedes-AMG GmbH, a 100 per cent subsidiary and high-performance brand of German automotive corporation Daimler

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Lexus to introduce all-new F performance coupe at NAIAS 2014

Half the doors, twice the roar. Lexus will unleash its upcoming F model as a coupe, conceived with grit, an entirely new expression of design and uncompromising performance. The official name of this two-door F model will be released in early January 2014.

The next F will

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Toyota appoints new communications leadership in North America

Toyota recently announced executive appointments within the North American corporate communications group, another major step in building a more unified and integrated function.

"Toyota is fortunate to have such talented leadership on our communications team,"

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Seat UK appoints Peter McDonald as Head of Fleet

Seat UK has appointed Peter McDonald as Head of Fleet, starting in January 2014. Peter moves to the role having been Head of Planning for Seat UK since 2009.

Born and bred in Australia, Peter studied commerce at the University of Western Australia, Perth, graduating

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Toyota Fuel Cell Concept Sedan debuts at 2014 Consumer Electronics Show

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut the FCV, a sedan based fuel cell vehicle, at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The reveal will feature the North America debut of the concept vehicle as well as an introduction to the fuel cell 'test mule', which logged

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North American International Auto Show announces 2014 poster contest winners

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced the winners of its annual high school poster contest held in conjunction with the upcoming 2014 show, which takes place January 13-26 at Cobo Center in Detroit. This year's contest drew a record 989 entries from

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Hyundai Grand wins the 'Indian Car of Year 2014' award

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. has won the most coveted Indian Car of the Year 2014 (ICOTY) award for the newly launched Grand. Grand has created a new benchmark in terms of quality, features and technology offering higher value proposition to Indian customers.

Hyundai

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Kia to unveil sports concept in Detroit at NAIAS 2014

Kia is set to unveil a stunning sports car concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

Conceived and designed by Kia's California-based team at Irvine, the 2+2 sports car is aimed at delivering head-turning looks whilst providing superb

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BMW of North America announces corporate communications leadership change

BMW Group in the US announced a change in its North America senior management team effective January 1, 2014.

Alexander Bilgeri, currently Head of Business, Finance and Sustainability Communications for the BMW Group in Munich, will become Vice-President, Corporate

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Zenos Cars to reveal ultra-lightweight sports car at Autosport International

The world will meet the brand new ultra-light Zenos E10 sports car for the first time next month at Europe's largest dedicated motorsport trade show, Autosport International.

On January 9-12, 2014 at Birmingham's NEC, the first model from Zenos Cars, a partnership between

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Joe Eberhardt appointed President, Jaguar Land Rover North America

Joachim W. (Joe) Eberhardt has been appointed to the position of President - Jaguar Land Rover North America effective. Eberhardt comes to Jaguar Land Rover North America with global industry and retail experience, including executive leadership sales, marketing and service

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Aston Martin to launch in Mexico

Aston Martin is set to add to the company's dealership reach across the Americas by opening a new dedicated showroom in Mexico City, marking the British brand's first foray in the country.

Opening for business in quarter one 2014, Aston Martin Mexico City will launch

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Nissan establishes new joint-venture in the Philippines

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML) announced the establishment of Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI), a new joint-venture formed with long time partners Universal Motors Corporation (UMC) and Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc. (NMPI).

NPI, to be headquartered in Manila,

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2014 Buick LaCrosse earns five-star NHTSA safety score

The 2014 Buick LaCrosse has received the highest possible 5-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program.

"Safety is one of the pillars of the Buick brand and our flagship continues

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Groundbreaking ceremony for new BMW Group plant in Brazil

BMW Group has hosted an official function to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new plant in Brazil. The event took place at the new plant grounds in Araquari, Santa Catarina with participation of Michel Temer, the Vice-President of the Federative Republic

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General Motors invests nearly US$ 1.3-billion for five US plant upgrades

General Motors will invest nearly US$ 1.3-billion in five manufacturing sites in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to produce new fuel-efficient engines and transmissions, enhance vehicle quality and streamline logistics. The investments combined will create or retain about 1,000

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Renault signed new joint-venture with Dongfeng in China; will establish new manufacturing plant

Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Renault, and Xu Ping, Chairman of Dongfeng Motor, signed a contract for the creation of a new joint-venture company for localised production in China - Dongfeng Renault Automotive Company (DRAC).

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Hyundai Motor India to hike prices across all models

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) announced the price increase across all its models.

"In these adverse market conditions there is continuous increase in input costs on account of rupee depreciation and inflationary trends, this has made the price increase inevitable.

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