Tata Motors and Samsung Electronics partners for best-in-class vehicle infotainment

Tata Motors and Samsung Electronics announced a partnership to offer innovative in-car connectivity applications in Tata Motors passenger vehicles at the Auto Expo 2014, Greater Noida. Based on Samsung's 'Drive Link app' on MirrorLink technology, the innovative

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Ssangyong to unveil XLV Concept at Geneva Motor Show

SsangYong will unveil its new XLV concept (eXciting smart Lifestyle Vehicle) at this year's Geneva International Motor Show in March.

The XLV is a multi-role B-segment SUV concept featuring significantly lower CO2 emissions due to its mild hybrid system which

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Lucas Ordonez to race Nissan ZEOD RC at Le Mans

Two-time Le Mans 24 Hours LM P2 podium finisher and inaugural Nissan PlayStation GT Academy winner Lucas Ordonez has been confirmed as the first race driver for Nissan's revolutionary ZEOD RC prototype.

The Nissan ZEOD RC will become the first car to complete

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Hyundai establishes new sales subsidiary and dealer network in Mexico

Hyundai Motor Company announced that it has established Hyundai Motor Mexico (HMM), a fully-owned sales subsidiary that will actively respond to Mexico's surging auto demand.

Hyundai Motor decided to make an active push into the Mexican market, supported by increased

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Bentley launches its first men's fragrance 'Bentley for Men Azure'

Bentley is following up the success of its first men's fragrance with the launch of Bentley for Men Azure. The new luxury composition takes its cue from the classic aromas of the fougere family, with its green citrus top notes and woody base notes.

This powerfully expressive

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Jaguar Land Rover reveals star studded line-up at 12th Auto Expo

Jaguar Land Rover's latest award-winning products made their Indian debut at the 12th Auto Expo Motor Show. Amongst the star attractions, the Jaguar F-Type coupe was unveiled by India's racing driver, Narain Karthikeyan and the Range Rover long wheelbase

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Piaggio displays its technological and design capability at Auto Expo

Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited (PVPL) - the Piaggio Group's wholly owned Indian subsidiary - is exhibiting a wide range of superbikes, motorcycles, scooters and commercial vehicles - Vespa S, Vespa 946, Piaggio Liberty, Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring, Aprilia

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Completely revised Skoda Superb and Skoda Yeti celebrate their premieres at the 2014 Auto Expo

Skoda continues its model campaign in India. The completely revised Skoda Superb and rejuvenated Skoda Yeti celebrate their premieres on the subcontinent at the Auto Expo 2014 (February 5-11, 2014). Both models sport new designs, fresh interiors and enhanced

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Vauxhall Astra gets new 1.6-litre 'whisper diesel' engine

The top-selling Astra is now available with a super-smooth new generation 1.6 CDTi engine, Vauxhall's cleanest ever mid-size diesel.

Previously only available on the Zafira Tourer and the Meriva, the new 1.6 CDTi engine is now set to enhance the Astra's appeal as Vauxhall

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Tata Motors showcases 18 exciting new vehicles, new concepts at the Auto Expo 2014

Tata Motors showcased an extensive range of 18 stunning vehicles and concepts at the Auto Expo 2014 to demonstrate its product strategy for Horizonext. While the Passenger Vehicle products were primarily based on the elements of DesigNext, DriveNext and ConnectNext,

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Fiat Professional announced as Official Sponsor of Factory Yamaha MotoGP Team

Fiat Professional and the Yamaha Factory Racing Team have announced details of their new sponsorship agreement at the MotoGP 2014 test session, currently being held in Sepang, Malaysia.

Fiat Professional will be the Official Sponsor and Official

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HMSI showcases its upcoming product strategy at Auto Expo 2014

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) announced its exciting, aggressive and ambitious roadmap for India at a high voltage 12th Auto Expo 2014.

At the Auto Expo, HMSI gave a glimpse of its upcoming product strategy by showcasing 9 new

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Volvo Cars' January global sales up 2.6 per cent, strong growth in China and Sweden

The United States and China continue to represent Volvo Cars' two largest markets and the company's target for 2014 is to grow globally supported by stronger product offers, not least by the introduction of the new Drive-E engines for which demand is exceeding expectations.

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Mitsubishi opens its dealership in Durham

A new Mitsubishi dealership has opened in Durham in a move that will see a brand new showroom built and new staff taken on.

GMD Mitsubishi opened in Finchale Road. Family-run business GMD Car Sales, which was established in 1989 and has been at the Finchale Road

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BARC welcomes champions' return as BTCC Speeds towards Stellar Season

The British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) has welcomed the news that former double champions Fabrizio Giovanardi and Alain Menu are to return to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship in 2014, forecasting a 'blockbuster' season ahead.

Following

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Mercedes-Benz global sales up 15.4 per in January 2014

Mercedes-Benz started into the new year with an increase in sales by 15.4 per cent. Worldwide the company delivered 109,477 vehicles to customers, more than in any January before.

"After the record year in 2013 we are starting into another year of growth with strong

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DMAX invests US$ 60-million in Ohio Diesel Engine Plant

DMAX, Ltd., will invest US$ 60-million to make design changes that meet future emissions requirements. The investment retains approximately 500 jobs at the joint-venture between General Motors and Isuzu.

Established in 1998, DMAX has produced almost

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Renault India unveils a high-tech concept car KWID Concept at Auto Expo 2014

KWID Concept, a concept car unveiled at the Auto Expo 2014 in Greater Noida, India, highlights both Renault's commitment to new markets, such as India, as well as the company's ability to produce appealing products in the compact car segment. The

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Audi India unveils the next big Audi - A3 Sedan at the Auto Expo 2014

Audi presented an exhilarating line-up of luxury cars along with the Audi Sport quattro concept at the Auto Expo 2014 in Greater Noida.

The company unveiled the next big Audi - Audi A3 Sedan - apart from special versions of its class-leading and award-winning SUVs -

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Hyundai launches third-generation Santa Fe SUV @ Rs. 26.3 lakh at Auto Expo 2014

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced the launch of third-generation powerful and dynamic Santa Fe at the 12th Auto Expo in Greater Noida.

"The third-generation powerful and dynamic Santa Fe is world-class product and will set new benchmark in India's

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General Motors announces executive moves at Chevrolet, Buick-GMC

General Motors announced that Brian Sweeney, currently US Vice-President, Buick-GMC Sales and Service, has been named US Vice-President, Chevrolet. Sweeney will be responsible for Chevrolet Sales, Service and Marketing in the US effective March

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Toyota Camry Hybrid line-up adds SE Limited Edition for 2014.5 model year @ US$ 27,845

With a 40 mpg EPA city rating and expressive sport styling, the new Camry Hybrid SE Limited Edition offers fans of America's best-selling car an exciting new variant for the 2014.5 model year. This limited edition model combines many of the popular Camry SE

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2014 Scion iQ earns all-around honors from Automotive Science Group

Conscientious buyers can feel confident about the 2014 Scion iQ. The Automotive Science Group (ASG) analyzed thousands of social, environmental and economic data points and named Scion's compact four-seater to its 2014 Best All-Around Performance

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Brand new third-generation Renault Trafic is on the way

A new version of Renault Trafic, a model that has notched up sales of more than 1.6-million units* in the course of a buoyant career spanning more than 34 years, is due to be released this summer.

The illustration released provides a preview glimpse of several of the

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Ducati UK join forces with the California Superbike School for 2014

Ducati UK has come to an agreement to supply the UK branch of the California Superbike School with Ducati Motorcycles. The two companies have long been associated with each other through Superbike School Limited (SSL) the event division of California

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Yokohama Tire Corporation to be Title Sponsor of LPGA Tournament in Alabama

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with the Robert Trent Jones (RTJ) Golf Trail to be title sponsor of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tournament in Prattville, Alabama, about 10 miles from the state capital

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Hyundai enters in the compact sedan segment in India, unveils Xcent

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) unveiled its highly anticipated compact sedan 'Xcent'. The global unveil marks Hyundai's entry into the compact sedan segment in the Indian auto industry.

"The Xcent is a world-class product developed for the Indian market. We

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Nicolas Wertans joins Renault Group as SVP, Global Sales

As of March 1, 2014, Nicolas Wertans will join the Renault Group and will be appointed SVP, Global Sales. He will be In-charge of: Commercial Strategy, Sales, Aftersales, Customer and Corporate Sales Divisions.

He will be member of the Renault Management Committee and will

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Production of the new C-class starts at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant

The first new C-class has rolled-off the production line at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant. The start of production marks the beginning of another chapter for Mercedes-Benz in the success story of its best-selling model series. To date, the company

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India to host one of the world's top ten off-road 'Rainforest Challenge'

One of the world's top ten toughest motor races and the most internationally represented 4x4 off-road motorsport event, the Rainforest Challenge (RFC) is now entering India with RFC India's first edition set to take place in August. The event will be held

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Jaguar Land Rover reports US sales for January 2014

Jaguar Land Rover North America reported January 2014 US sales. Jaguar sales were 1,347 units, 31 per cent up from 1,029 units in January 2013; Land Rover sales reached an all-time January high of 4,674 units, up 11 per cent from 4,200 units in January 2013. Jaguar

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Renault invests €12-million in 330 citizenship initiatives in 2013

Renault invests €12-million in 330 citizenship initiatives in 2013. In 2013 a total of €12-million was invested in 330 actions, 75 per cent of which were financial donations while the rest took the form of skills sponsorship and other contributions (supplying equipment, vehicles

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SIAM-ACMA announce 'AutoDX', auto industry-wide B2B data exchange standardisation initiative

SIAM and ACMA, the apex industry bodies for the automotive and the auto component industry respectively, announced the setting up of Auto Data Exchange 'AutoDX', an EDI platform for seamlessly integrating OEMs and suppliers on a common data exchange standard.

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Seb Morris joins Caterham F1 Team's Racing Academy

Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup racer Seb Morris has been confirmed as the latest addition to the Caterham Racing Academy - meaning the 18-year-old will compete in 2014 with the full support of the Caterham F1 Team's driver program.

Seb, from Marford

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Kia Motors America reports January sales of 37,011 vehicles

Kia Motors America (KMA) reported record January sales of 37,011 vehicles, led by the US-built* Optima mid-size sedan and the totally transformed Soul, with 9,979 and 8,092 units sold, respectively.

After delivering seven all-new or significantly redesigned

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Hyundai Motor America reports best January US sales in history

Hyundai Motor America reported its best January in company history, selling 44,005 units for the month, up less than one per cent versus the same period last year.

"While year-over-year sales were up slightly, January was a bit of a challenge due to weather issues

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Volvo Cars of North America reports US sales of 3,792 units in January

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported US sales of 3,792 units in January 2014.

The top seller for the month was the S60 sports sedan with 1,322 units sold, followed by the XC60 with 942 units sold.

New this year and rounding out the 60 cluster, the V60

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Brammo announces 2014 Empulse - the world's fastest electric motorcycle in serial production

Brammo, Inc. announced its 2014 Empulse and Empulse R. The 2014 Empulse is an evolution of the highly acclaimed, award winning 2013 Empulse. With its unique water cooled motor, six speed gearbox and integrated J1772 rapid charging, the Empulse remains

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Tata Motors unveils the next-generation global cars, the all-new Zest and the Bolt

Tata Motors unveiled two all-new cars - the classy sedan, Zest and the sporty, dynamic premium hatchback, Bolt that look to redefine the passenger car market with new design aesthetics, segment-defining drive experience and high-tech Infotainment system.

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Ford India unveils the all-new global compact car 'Ford Figo Concept'

Ford revealed its vision for a global  B-segment compact car featuring premium design and segment-redefining smart and safety features ahead of the 2014 Auto Expo in New Delhi.

With the global unveiling of the Ford Figo Concept, Ford aims to set new standards for

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Renault India launches the all-new Koleos SUV @ Rs. 22.33 lakh

Renault India launched the all-new Koleos. Superstar Salman Khan becomes the first owner of the all-new Koleos.

The new Koleos features all new dCi diesel engine that boasts of an impressive power output of 173 ps. Coupled with an all-new 6-speed automatic 4x4 transmission

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Fiat Group UK announces senior management changes

Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd. has announced multiple changes to its marketing structure. Reporting to Marketing Director Elena Bernardelli, four new Senior Managers will head up the Fiat, Jeep and Chrysler, Alfa Romeo and Abarth brands.

Kate McLaren, who has

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Toyota Motor Sales reports 7.2 per cent down in January 2014 US sales

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc.reported January 2014 sales results of 146,365 units, a decrease of 7.2 per cent from January 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR) and raw-volume basis.

"January was off to a solid start, but the weather condition slowed industry sales

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GM's US dealers delivered 171,486 vehicles in January 2014

General Motors Co. dealers delivered 171,486 vehicles in the United States in January 2014. Retail sales were down 10 per cent year over year, although retail deliveries of passenger cars were up slightly. Fleet deliveries declined 18 per cent, due to a planned reduction

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Ford posts weather-impacted January US sales; Lincoln up 43 per cent

Ford Motor Company January sales of 154,644 total vehicles are down 7 per cent from a year ago, while retail sales of 113,721 vehicles are off 5 per cent. Ford Mustang and Lincoln brand vehicles posted gains in the first month of 2014.

"Given the difficult weather in our largest

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Chrysler Group LLC reports growth of 8 per cent in January 2014 US sales

Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 127,183 units, an 8 per cent increase compared with sales in January 2013 (117,731 units), and the group's best January sales since 2008.

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

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Tata Motors total sold 40,481 vehicles in January 2014

Tata Motors' total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in January 2014 were 40,481 vehicles. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for January 2014 were 36,657 vehicles.

Cumulative sales

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Hyundai India registers sales of 45,415 units in January

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the country's second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter registered the domestic sales of 33,405 units and exports stood at 12,010 units with cumulative sales of 45,415 units for the month of January

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Global NCAP crash tests show India's cars are unsafe to drive

The first-ever independent crash tests of some of India's popular and important small cars have shown a high-risk of life threatening injuries in road crashes. All the cars selected by Global NCAP for testing in a frontal impact at 64 km/h received zero-star adult protection

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Nissan launches the Limited Edition New Micra @ £12,300

Nissan has launched a new special version of the New Micra - called the Limited Edition. Based on the mid-range Acenta model, the Limited Edition New Micra features a host of visual changes that add an extra layer of style to the recently revised and updated supermini.

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