Uwe Dreher is the new Marketing Director for BMW UK

Uwe Dreher has been appointed as the new Marketing Director for BMW UK with immediate effect. He succeeds Chris Brownridge who is now Director for Mini UK.

Dreher, 39, was previously Head of Marketing for BMW i, a post he held since 2010 and which had responsibility

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North American International Auto Show announces photo contest 'Snap and Win'

Just snap...and...win. Bring your camera, smartphone or tablet to the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), take a photo and submit it at naias.com, and you could win US$ 200.

The NAIAS photo contest will begin from January 19, 2014 and will end on

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Sahara Force India signs multi-year partnership with Roshfrans

Sahara Force India announced an exciting multi-year partnership with Roshfrans, the lubricant oils specialists from Mexico.

The agreement will see prominent Roshfrans branding on the team's new car, the VJM07 (rear wing endplate) as well

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Matt Bristow appointed as the new Corporate Sales GM for BMW UK

Matt Bristow has been appointed as the new General Manager, Corporate Sales for BMW UK with immediate effect. He succeeds Steve Chater who is now General Manager, Product and Market Planning.

Bristow, 38 and a Chartered Accountant, moves to the role having been

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Wolfgang Ungerer is the new Director of the Marketing Communications of Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars

From March 1, 2014, Wolfgang Ungerer (44) will become the new Director of the Marketing Communications department of Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars. His new duties will include strategic key areas as the face-to-face communication,

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Audi to showcase the latest models and technology concept at Auto Expo 2014

Audi to showcase an exhilarating line-up of luxury cars and technology concept at the upcoming Auto Expo in February to be held in Greater Noida. The company will unveil the highly-awaited Audi A3 Sedan, special editions of SUVs - Q3, Q5 and Q7, sporty Audi RS 7

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Chrysler announces new Interim Head of Transmission Powertrain and Driveline Engineering

Chrysler Group LLC announced that Robert (Bob) E. Lee is appointed Interim Head of Transmission Powertrain and Driveline Engineering. The appointment is in addition to his current responsibilities as Head of Engine, Powertrain and Electrified Propulsion Systems

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Nearly 1,000 new hires start work at Ford's Kansas Plant; hires 175 more

Ford begins welcoming nearly 1,000 new employees at its Kansas City Assembly Plant to prepare for the launch of the all-new Ford Transit that goes on sale in the United States this summer.

The company also is announcing that 175 additional employees will be

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Qoros 3 Hatch to make its world premiere at Geneva Motor Show 2014

A year after the debut of new international car brand Qoros and its first production car, the company will stage the world premiere of its second production model, the Qoros 3 Hatch, at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show on March 4, 2014.

"The new Qoros 3 Hatch

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Chuck Stevens named GM CFO; John Stapleton to become North America CFO

General Motors named Chuck Stevens as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 15, 2014. He replaces Dan Ammann, who becomes company President on January 15, 2014. Stevens was previously CFO of GM North America.

In

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Daimler to invest about €190-million in van plant in Vitoria, Spain

In one of the biggest single investments that Daimler has made in a van plant in recent years, Daimler AG will spend around €190-million on the Mercedes-Benz facility in Vitoria, Spain. The Vitoria facility will use these funds to prepare for the production of the

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Start of Golf production in Mexico marks another milestone for Volkswagen Group in North America

Production of the new Volkswagen Golf began at the Volkswagen plant in Puebla, Mexico. The facility is to build further models from the Golf family for the North America region going forward. Dr. Ildefonso Guajardo, Mexican Secretary of Economy, Rafael Moreno-Valle,

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Bentley unveils a new Limited Edition 'Birkin Mulsanne' exclusively for Europe

Bentley Motors unveils a new Limited Edition model exclusively for European customers, the Birkin Mulsanne.

Taking inspiration from Sir Henry 'Tiger' Tim Birkin - the legendary Bentley Boy who travelled and raced extensively around Europe in the 1920s and

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Travis Pastrana rejoins Subaru Rally Team USA

Subaru of America announced that defending five-time Rally America Champion David Higgins will have a new teammate for the 2014 Rally America Championship, former Subaru Rally Team USA driver Travis Pastrana.

"Subaru is very excited to bring back both of

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Kia Motors Europe appoints Artur Martins as new Marketing Vice-President

Kia Motors Europe has appointed Artur Martins to the position of Vice-President Marketing with immediate effect. Martins joins Kia from his recent role as Marketing Executive Manager for Volkswagen in Brazil and brings with him a wealth of international experience

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Chevrolet introduces most track-capable Corvette - 2015 Corvette Z06

Chevrolet introduced the most track-capable Corvette in the brand's history - the 2015 Corvette Z06. It stretches the performance envelope for Corvette with unprecedented levels of aerodynamic down force, at least 625 hp from an all-new supercharged engine,

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Kia unveils the rear-drive GT4 Stinger concept at NAIAS 2014

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the brand's most aggressive concept car ever when wraps came off the GT4 Stinger at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Kia's eye-catching design language moves in a bold new direction with the introduction of the

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VW Beetle Dune concept make its debut at 2014 NAIAS

The new Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept has made its debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

Based on the latest version of the iconic Volkswagen, the Beetle Dune adds a cool, rugged off-road look, due to a body that has been

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Nissan Sport Sedan Concept makes world debut at 2014 NAIAS

Design has long been a differentiator between Nissan and its competitors - along with performance, innovation and technology. Now, as the company celebrates its 80th anniversary, it is doing so with the world debut of the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept at the 2014 North American

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Volvo Cars reveals versatile interior for the Concept XC Coupe

The 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit hosts the world premiere of Volvo Car Group's (Volvo Cars) new Concept XC Coupe - the second of three concept cars that showcase the company's future design direction. The interior of the car is displayed

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World premiere of Porsche 911 Targa at North American International Auto Show

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Porsche is presenting the latest generation of the extravagant 911 model to the public. This model is the first to combine the classic Targa concept with state-of-the-art roof technology.

Just like

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Ford is first to supply vehicles to Police Scotland

Ford has won the first contract to supply vehicles to Police Scotland, the newly unified Scottish police force. Police Scotland placed their first vehicle order comprising of 124 Ford Focus and 58 Ford Transit Custom models.

Police Scotland was established in April

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Tata Motors launches the new Nano Twist @ Rs. 2.36 lakh

Tata Motors has announced the launch of the new Nano Twist, a new addition to the Nano range. The new Nano Twist,will now allow hassle-free and relaxed driving in city traffic with the new first-in-class Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system, designed for easy

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World premiere of the Merc's new top model S 600 in Detroit

No other car lives up to the standards so famously set by company Founder Gottlieb Daimler quite as comprehensively as the top model from Mercedes-Benz. The S 600 with V12 biturbo engine is the top model in the already successfully established S-class and is available

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Registrations open for Volkswagen Polo R Cup India 2014

Volkswagen Motorsport India has opened registrations for the fifth season of its Polo R Cup India 2014. Budding racers and motorsport enthusiasts across the country are invited to register in order to become a part of this exciting racing journey of the country's first

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Volvo confirms Tony Nicolosi as President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America

 Tony Nicolosi, 53, is appointed the new President and CEO of Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) effective immediately. He brings more than 26 years of Volvo experience with him, most recently as the president and CEO of Volvo Car Financial Services,

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Stryker Green debuts on 2014 SRT Viper at North American International Auto Show

The newest, high-impact exterior paint color for the SRT Viper is being shown for the first time at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The Chrysler Group's SRT (Street and Racing Technology) brand introduced 'Stryker Green', an evolution of the iconic

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New Eyewear Collection from Mercedes-Benz Style and Rodenstock

All in all, the Mercedes-Benz Style Eyewear Collection spring/summer 2014 comprises 20 new pairs of sunglasses and designs for corrective lenses. The eyewear specialists at Rodenstock designed
and developed the glasses together with the automobile designers

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Mercedes-Benz announces Martin Kaymer as new brand ambassador

The German number one golfer has become a Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador and will wear the star for the first time during the tournament in Abu Dhabi next week. In addition to other global activities, Martin Kaymer will promote the exclusive premium amateur tournament

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Hyundai Shell World Rally Team set for WRC debut at Rallye Monte-Carlo

In just over a year since its establishment, Hyundai Motorsport is ready to join the ranks of the competitive FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with two Hyundai i20 WRC cars entered into the prestigious Rallye Monte-Carlo, round one of the

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Lexus RC F to make its world debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show

Lexus will reveal the new RC F at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 14, a sports thoroughbred model based on the RC coupe which made its debut in Tokyo in November.

The RC F is equipped with a new 5.0-litre V8 engine with a maximum

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Limited Scion Monogram Series brings premium features to FR-S and tC

Exceptional features will now come at even more exceptional prices. The 2014 Scion FR-S and tC gain premium features with the competitively priced, limited edition Monogram Series models on display for the first time at the North American International Auto

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Lotus invests in Graduate Training Scheme

Following significant investment from shareholders DRB-HICOM and the UK Government's 'Regional Growth Fund', Group Lotus Plc announced new graduate opportunities across its Lotus Cars and Lotus Engineering divisions.

The Lotus Graduate Training Scheme

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TomTom India launches 'Start' navigation series @ Rs. 9,499

TomTom India shifts car navigation up a gear with the launch of the TomTom 'Start' series, smart new devices that makes driving even more stress-free.

Lightweight, with a compact 11 cm (4.3-inch) and 13 cm (5-inch) screen and featuring a semi-fixed, foldable mount, the TomTom

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TRD, U.S.A. appoints David Wilson as President and General Manager

Effective immediately, David Wilson is promoted to President and General Manager of TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development). Previously, Wilson, who has been with TRD since 1989, was acting President and General Manager of the organization since last June. Prior

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Volvo offers seamless Pandora experience with updated Sensus Connect

Complementing announcement of an updated Sensus Connect, which offers a dynamic portfolio of on-board infotainment and navigation solutions through cloud-based services, Volvo Car Group also announced it would be the first to market a unique user experience with Pandora,

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Steelbird launches first-of-its-kind campaign to promote safe riding among women

With a  mission to educate thousands of school and college going girls on safe two-wheeler riding Steelbird has kick started a campaign 'I am Eve - I ride with pride'. The campaign is running through various colleges across Delhi NCR in due course of time.

The campaign

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Construction begins on Kentucky assembly line for first US-produced Lexus

With the first steel column now in place, construction is officially underway on the future assembly line of the first US-produced Lexus. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) commemorated the milestone earlier by having members

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Mazda to delay Skyactiv-D clean diesel engine launch in North America

Mazda North American Operations announced that the launch of its Skyactiv-D clean diesel engine in North America is being further delayed from its Spring 2014 announced debut timing.

While Mazda understands its Skyactiv-D can meet emission regulation

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Phil Floraday joins Hyundai Motor America communications team

Hyundai Motor America announced Phil Floraday as Manager, Midwest Product Public Relations. Floraday is an eight-year veteran of the automotive industry and will be based in Superior Township, Mich. at the Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. facility.

Prior to

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2014 Silverado and Sierra light-duty trucks earn 5-star overall vehicle score

The regular and double cab versions of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado1500 and the GMC Sierra1500 have 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.

Joining

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Subaru celebrates production of 20-million units in Japan

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced that cumulative production of Subaru vehicles in Japan has reached 20-million units since the start of production in 1958.

FHI held a ceremony at Gunma Yajima Plant which

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces limited series Ghost V-Specification

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced the launch of Ghost V-Specification; a limited series of Ghost and Ghost Extended Wheelbase motor cars that will be available for customers to commission from January to June 2014.

"This limited series celebrates one of Ghost's defining

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Chevrolet appoints Paul Edwards as Vice-President of US Marketing

Chevrolet has announced the appointment of Paul Edwards as US Vice-President, Chevrolet Marketing. He will report to Chevrolet Global Chief Marketing Officer Tim Mahoney, effective immediately.

Edwards, 44, has been Executive Director of General Motors' Global

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Mark Hopkins joins Kia Motors UK as Marketing Director

Mark Hopkins has joined Kia Motors (UK) Ltd as its new Marketing Director at the company's head office in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.

Hopkins, previously Head of Marketing for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, brings a wealth of automotive consumer marketing

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JLR launches recruitment campaign for world-class manufacturing team

Jaguar Land Rover has launched the first significant campaign to recruit 1,400 employees at its new state-of-the-art Engine Manufacturing Centre based at the i54 South Staffordshire business park near Wolverhampton. The first phase will see the creation of

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Nissan names Derrick Hatami as Vice-President, Sales for US

Nissan has named Derrick Hatami to the position of Vice-President, Sales, for the US, reporting to Fred Diaz, Senior Vice-President, Sales & Marketing and Parts & Service U.S.A.

In this role, effective January 13, 2014, Hatami will lead the Nissan Division team with

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Dodge debuts new Dart Blacktop at 2014 North American International Auto Show

The Dodge brand is expanding its lineup of Blacktop packages to the 2014 Dodge Dart, building on the success of the Blacktop packages already offered on Charger, Challenger, Avenger, Journey and Grand Caravan. The new 2014 Dodge Dart Blacktop

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Volkswagen Jetta receives NHTSA 5-star safety rating

Volkswagen of America, Inc. has announced that the 2014 Jetta has earned a 5-star safety rating from the government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). NCAP is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which is affiliated with the

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Kia GT4 Stinger concept set to debut at the NAIAS 2014

The Kia GT4 Stinger concept car is set to make its debut at the North American International Auto Show on January 13, 2014.

Designed at Kia's American Design Center in California, the GT4 Stinger sports the latest version of Kia's signature 'Tiger Nose' grille resting mere

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