Bentley celebrates the spring season with a new range of colours

Bentley celebrates the spring season with a new range of colours for its capsule handbag collection on sale at the Geneva Motor Show.

Vivid examples of Bentley's exquisite colour palette bring new haute-couture choices to a woman's range of luxury accessories.

The

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Louis Vuitton creates tailor-made luggage for the BMW i8

Exceptional luggage for an exceptional automobile. Louis Vuitton, the pioneer of the art of travel, has created a tailor-made set of luggage for the most progressive sports car - the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid.

The innovative collection of luggage comprises two travel

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BMW launches new bike collection starting from 949 euros

BMW is set to launch its latest generation of bikes in spring 2014. With an innovative frame design and specialist expertise in automotive engineering, the Munich-based car manufacturer is well positioned to continue its success and consolidate its excellent reputation

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Lamborghini presents the first exclusive perfume for men and the Spring-Summer 2014 collection

Collezione Automobili Lamborghini, the clothing and accessories line with the DNA of the House of the Raging Bulls' super sports cars, presents the Spring-Summer 2014 collection.

The newest product in the collection is definitely the perfume 'L', for men who love essential, unique

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GT Academy winner Reip joins Ordonez in Nissan ZEOD RC driver line up

The driver line-up for Nissan's revolutionary ZEOD RC prototype will feature two past winners of the Nissan PlayStation GT Academy program with Belgian driver Wolfgang Reip signed to join Lucas Ordonez at this year's Le Mans 24 Hours.

In 2012, Reip won the European

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Scania starts operations in East Africa

Scania has now started operations in East Africa with a centre in Nairobi, Kenya. In Kenya, an independent distributor has previously represented Scania.

"This is a long term commitment to Kenya and East Africa. The market provides great opportunities and

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Nissan develops 'Smart rearview mirror', displays at Geneva Motor Show

Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., has announced the development of the Smart rearview mirror, the world's first LCD monitor that not only provides clear rearward visibility under various conditions, but also allows the driver the ability to switch between the LCD monitor and the traditional

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Karl Viktor Schaller to Head BMW Motorrad Development

From April 1, 2014 Prof. Dr. Karl Viktor Schaller (55) will take over as Head of BMW Motorrad Development from Dr. Christian Landerl.

Landerl (53) headed the motorcycle development from November 2008 and will now lead the development automobile petrol

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Daimler AG announces winners of 2013 Daimler Supplier Awards

Daimler AG honored twelve suppliers for outstanding performance in the past financial year with the 2013 Daimler Supplier Awards. Some 450 guests from the supply industry witnessed the sixth award presentation at the Mercedes-Benz Center in Stuttgart.

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Raj Singh Rathore of Polaris wins the Desert Storm 2014

Polaris India once again proved its supremacy in endurance and tackling treacherous terrains, by bagging the first place in the 12th Desert Storm 2014.

Polaris India competed in the Xtreme 4 wheelers category with the RZR XP 900 model and secured 1st position while Polaris

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Hyundai India registers sales of 34,005 units in February 2014

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) registered the domestic sales of 34,005 units and exports of 12,500 units with cumulative sales of 46,505 units for the month of February 2014.

"Post the reduction in excise duty, enquiry inflow has increased with February sales of

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Honda Cars India registers growth of 123 per cent in February 2014

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) recorded a monthly domestic sales of 14,543 units in February 2014, registering a growth of 123 per cent owing to the success of the all new Honda City and strong sales momentum for Honda Amaze. The company sold 6,510

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Tata Motors sold 39,951 vehicles in February 2014

Tata Motors' total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in February 2014 were 39,951 vehicles. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for February 2014 were 35,315 vehicles.

The company's sales of

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Citroen to unveil C1 Swiss & Me concept car at Geneva Motor Show

The 84th Geneva Motor Show will see Citroen unveil the C1 Swiss & Me, a bold and unique concept version of the New Citroen C1 city car.

Bearing the colours of the Swiss flag and paying homage to the city of Geneva - the venue for its world premiere - the C1 Swiss & Me

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Hyundai takes innovative approach to concept car design with fashion partnership

Hyundai Motor has strengthened its pioneering approach to design with an exclusive collaboration with European fashion house, HIEN LE. The futuristic designer's latest outfits have been created to mirror key design themes of Hyundai's new concept car Intrado

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Lexus RC F GT3 Racing Concept rumbles the 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Racing fans around the world will feel the adrenaline when Lexus debuts the RC F GT3 Racing Concept at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show.

The RC F GT3 concept, based on the recently revealed RC F performance coupe, was developed to meet Group GT3

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Hyundai Motorsport adds Hayden Paddon to its driver line-up

Hyundai Motorsport has revealed that New Zealander Hayden Paddon will join the team at selected rounds of the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), starting with Rally Italia Sardegna in June.

The 26-year-old will be flanked by his compatriot John

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New appointments at the top of Volkswagen Group India

Mahesh Kodumudi (48), President & Managing Director, Volkswagen India Private Limited is taking over the additional role of Group Chief Representative of Volkswagen Group India with immediate effect. He follows in this position which was formerly held by Gerasimos

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Porsche SE's supervisory board extends executive board appointment of Matthias Muller

The supervisory board of Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE), Stuttgart, extended the appointment of the executive board member responsible for strategy and corporate development, Matthias Muller (60), for a further five years, effective as of January

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Vitaly Petrov becomes first Russian DTM driver, debuts with Mercedes-Benz

Vitaly Petrov (29, Russia) is again writing Russian motor racing history - in the upcoming DTM season, Russia's first Formula 1 driver will also become the country's first Russian DTM driver, as was announced by the 29-year-old Russian and Mercedes-Benz.

Petrov

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2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Trucks now shipping to dealers

Ram Truck began shipping Ram 1500 EcoDiesel trucks from Warren Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan to dealers within the United States.

Following EPA's best-in-class certification of 28 mpg, Ram Truck received more than 8,000 orders for the fuel efficient truck armed with 420

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Alfa Romeo MiTo and Giulietta 'Quadrifoglio Verde' to be unveiled at Geneva Motor Show

The new, high-performance Alfa Romeo MiTo and Giulietta 'Quadrifoglio Verde' models will make their world debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4, 2014, combining 90 years of 'Quadrifoglio Verde' heritage with the very best of Alfa Romeo's DNA - as

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Hyundai India launches 17th nationwide Free Car Care Clinic

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) announced the 17th edition of the nationwide 'Free Car Care Clinic' customer connect program. Aimed at extending the advantage of its excellent services to the customers, the camp will be held from February 28 to March 9, 2014

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Volvo Car Group to unveil Concept Estate at Geneva Motor Show

Volvo Car Group will use the Geneva Motor Show to reveal the third in a series of concept cars - the Concept Estate - that continues the widely admired exterior design language revealed in the first two concepts, but for the first time reveals how the interior of Volvo's

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Magna presents innovative lightweight design concept at Geneva Motor Show 2014

Magna International Inc. will showcase its diverse capabilities through the Mila Blue Vehicle Concept at Geneva Motor Show 2014. Mila Blue is an innovative, natural-gas powered, A-segment lightweight vehicle that produces less than 49g CO2/km.

Mila Blue, the seventh

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2014 Audi A6 and S6 earn 5-star crash test ratings from NHTSA

The coveted 5-star rating was achieved by both the A6 and S6 based on their outstanding performance in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The 5-star rating was awarded for

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Volkswagen Group UK claims top Customer Satisfaction Award

Volkswagen Group UK has beaten off stiff competition to claim the Institute of Customer Service's Customer Focus Award in recognition of its strategy of placing the customer at the centre of its operations and activities, and achievements in the key area of customer

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recalls Caddy built since 2003

As part of continuous vehicle field observation, Volkswagen AG Quality Assurance has detected defects on Caddy models.

The ball pins which attach the tailgate gas-pressure dampers to the vehicle may be pre-damaged on the third-generation of Caddy models

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New Nissan Juke to be revealed at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show

Nissan's domination of the crossover market will move up a gear at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show when the New Juke will be revealed for the first time.

Nissan revealed the first teaser image of the latest version of its premium B-segment crossover, a car which has triggered

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Mini to unveil Clubman Concept at Geneva Auto Show

At the 2014 Geneva Auto Show Mini presents the Mini Clubman Concept, showcasing a new brand philosophy for a higher class of automobile. 26 centimeters longer and just under 17 centimeters wider than the current Mini Clubman, the Concept comes over as sophisticated,

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US winners of 2014 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest announced

Toyota announces the 2014 US winners of the annual Toyota Dream Car Art Contest presented globally. The nine US winners will receive an iPad Mini and an award certificate acknowledging their accomplishment. Their artwork now advances to represent the US as

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Honda launches first-of-its-kind service initiative 'Service on Wheels'

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) launched its one-of-a-kind service initiative 'Service on Wheels'.

Keita Muramatsu (President & CEO, HMSI), Takashi Senda (Director - Central Region, HMSI), P. Rajagopi (Regional Head - Central Region, HMSI) and

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Maurizio Parlato appointed new COO of Bugatti of the Americas

Maurizio Parlato has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Bugatti in America. Maurizio Parlato is the successor to John Hill, who is retiring after serving six years in this role.

"Maurizio Parlato is an experienced sales and marketing expert in high-end

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Citroen appoints Jeremy Smith as Head of Commercial Vehicles & Business Sector Operations

With effect from March 1, 2014, Jeremy Smith is appointed as Citroen UK's new Head of Commercial Vehicles & Business Sector Operations. Jeremy takes over from Scott Michael, who is leaving Citroen to join Motability Operations as Conversions & Adaptations

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Marcus Breitschwerdt appointed Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Europe

After three years as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz UK, Marcus Breitschwerdt has been appointed Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Europe Region, effective from January 2014. At the same time, Gary Savage has been appointed CEO Mercedes-Benz UK and Managing

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Honda Cars India begins car production at Tapukara plant in Rajasthan

Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) started the production of cars from its Tapukara Plant in Distt. Alwar, Rajasthan. Honda Amaze is the first car to roll-out from the new plant. The grand ceremony was attended by Vasundhara Raje, Chief Minister, Rajasthan and Takeshi

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Honda Motor Europe appoints Toshiaki Mikoshiba as President for its European operations

From April 1, 2014, Toshiaki Mikoshiba will become Managing Operating Officer, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., C.O.O. for Regional Operations (Europe Region) and President, Honda Motor Europe Ltd. He replaces Manabu Nishimae, who, following three years in the

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Ducati announces UK track days in association with California Superbike School

Ducati UK will host two track days on the full circuits of both Silverstone and Donington Park this summer. The track events are in association with Ducati's new partner, California Superbike School, who will be there to provide expert tips and guidance as well as monitor track

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Mazda Hazumi to debut at 2014 Geneva International Motor Show

Mazda is unveiling the Mazda Hazumi, a next-generation subcompact concept, at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show. In another world premiere at the upcoming event, the convention-challenging Japanese carmaker will also exhibit its new clean diesel engine -

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British Automobile Racing Club celebrates 100+ years with new brand identity

The British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) will enter the 2014 motor sport campaign with a dynamic new brand identity as it celebrates more than 100 years of history and looks ahead with confidence to the next century.

Founded in 1912 as the Cyclecar Club, the

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Saloon car champion Streather relishing Clio Cup Race Series debut

Leicestershire saloon car racer Paul Streather, the 2010 MGCC MG Trophy Champion, will make the step-up to the Michelin Clio Cup Race Series this year after leasing a race-winning 2.0-litre Clio from his step brother-in-law, Renault UK Clio Cup front-runner

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Mercedes-Benz to display 'Distribution transport then and now' at the Retro Classics Show

Mercedes-Benz is giving an insight into the development of the distribution sector with twelve historic models and four modern commercial vehicles at the Retro Classics show in Stuttgart (March 13-16, 2014). The Mercedes star has emphatically made its mark on the distribution

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Subaru to exhibit Viziv 2 Concept and WRX STI at Geneva

Subaru automobiles announced that it will exhibit the Viziv 2 Concept as a world premiere at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show next month.

Subaru will also exhibit the all-new Subaru WRX STI and the new racing car developed for 24 Hours Nurburgring endurance

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Nissan to showcase its model diversity and engineering passion at Geneva Motor Show

Nissan's command of the crossover segment is further reinforced at the 84th Geneva Motor Show with the brand's unrivalled crossover family taking centre stage. The all-new X-Trail and all-new Qashqai highlight Nissan's ongoing crossover development, which

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Polaris India opens its first dealership in North East

Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. has inaugurated its dealership in Dimapur, Nagaland owned by Troy Motherwell & his wife Chubainla Motherwell. This is the 16th dealership and 1st in North East that Polaris India has opened since its inception in India. The Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu

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100,000th Peugeot 2008 Crossover rolls-off the production line

Less than a year after its launch, the urban crossover has passed the magic 100,000 barrier in production.

The car in question was taken direct from the plant in Mulhouse, France, where it's built, and handed over to its delighted new owner. The ceremony was witnessed by

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Navistar to consolidate engine manufacturing to improve utilization, drive cost improvements

Navistar International Corporation announced the consolidation of mid-range engine manufacturing, an important next step in its turnaround efforts. As a result, the company will move mid-range engine production at its Huntsville, Ala., plant to Melrose Park, Ill. Navistar will

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Honda launches two special editions of CR-V @ £28,400

Honda (UK) has unveiled two eye-catching, Special Edition variants of the popular CR-V, the Black Edition and White Edition. Both share a range of bold exterior enhancements that give the car even greater road presence. The CR-V Special Edition models represent

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Middle East debut for new Bentley Continental GT V8 S at Qatar Motor Show

Bentley Motors unveiled the newest member of its Continental GT line-up - the Continental GT V8 S - for the first time in the Middle East. Revealed at the Qatar Motor Show (February 20-25, 2014), the new model builds on the V8 platform to deliver improved performance and

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Lotus F1 Team and Renault Sport F1 confirm partnership

Lotus F1 Team and Renault Sport F1 officially confirmed the extension of their successful chassis-engine partnership for 2014 and beyond.

Renault will supply the team with its Energy F1-2014 Power Unit for the coming season. The Energy F1-2014 is a cutting-edge

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