Isuzu Truck appoints Mark Todd as Head of Aftersales

Isuzu Truck (UK) Ltd. has announced that, with immediate effect, Mark Todd has been appointed to a new role within the company as Head of Aftersales, reporting directly to ITUK's Managing Director, Pete Murphy.

"Ever since Bob Haughton, our previous Operations

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Ducati UK achieves highest ever single month registrations in March 2014

After finishing the second half of 2013 with record registrations, Ducati UK has maintained momentum with March delivering the best ever registrations in a single month since Ducati UK became operational in 2000. The Ducati UK sales network of 33 dealers registered a total of

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Mercedes-Benz do Brasil announces new Head of Procurement

Mercedes-Benz do Brasil empowers its leadership team with a new Head of Procurement. With Erodes Berbetz (43), the company engaged an experienced purchasing expert with proven market knowledge in Brazil. Berbetz will follow Ricardo Vieira Santos (57), who is retiring.

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Renault rewards its best dealers

In 2013, 2,000 dealers in more than 36 countries took part in the Renault Group's 'Dealer Of The Year' challenge. Every year, the 'Dealer of the Year' challenge provides rewards for the Group's best dealers based on sales of new vehicles, spare parts, accessories and service

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Nissan appoints new Senior VP, Administration & Finance for Europe

Nissan announced the appointment of Thierry Pieton to the position of Senior Vice-President, Administration & Finance, Europe. He replaces Atul Pasricha, who is moving to Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., in Japan, as Corporate Vice-President, Manufacturing, Purchasing

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Daimler Trucks achieves sales success in India

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has crossed the threshold of 10,000 sold BharatBenz trucks since market launch in September 2012.

Selling roughly 2,200 vehicles in the first quarter of 2014, the youngest brand in Daimler Trucks' portfolio also achieved a growth

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Bentley to introduce its first plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Beijing International Automotive Exhibition

Bentley is envisioning a powerful and even more efficient future with the Bentley Hybrid Concept - a technology showcase that previews Bentley's first plug-in hybrid model, set to be a dedicated version of the all-new SUV available in 2017. The Bentley Hybrid Concept

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Honda to exhibit world premiere of two concept models at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition

Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, announced plans to exhibit the world premiere of two new concept models as well as new production models for the Honda and Acura brands at the 13th Beijing International Automotive

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Renault organises 'Write the change', a writing competition in partnership with WeLoveWords

For the launch of its latest new model, Renault is calling on the WeLoveWords digital writer community to place New Twingo in the limelight as part of a fotonovela script competition. The challenge for web users on the welovewords.com website is to create

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GM invests US$ 449-million for next-generation electrification

In preparation for the next-generation of electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies, General Motors will invest US$ 449-million to upgrade manufacturing processes at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly and Brownstown Battery Assembly plants.

"General Motors is

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Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain earn Top Safety Pick+ ratings from IIHS

The Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain with available forward collision alert technology, earned 2014 Top Safety Pick+ ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the only mid-size SUVs of nine evaluated to earn Good ratings in the Institute's small overlap

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Gatorade becomes official supplier to Sahara Force India

Sahara Force India announced Gatorade UK, the sports performance nutrition specialists, as an official supplier of the team.

Gatorade was first developed in 1965 by researchers at the University of Florida to replenish fluid, carbohydrates and

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New Head of Sales and Marketing for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses in Brazil

Roberto Leoncini (50) is the new Head of Sales and Marketing for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses in Brazil. He is to take the position after 26 years at Scania, where until now he was General Director with responsibility for the entire sales and aftersales operations.

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150,000th Auman branded truck rolls-off production line of BFDA

Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., Ltd. (BFDA), a 50-50 joint-venture between Daimler and Chinese manufacturer Foton Motor, recently celebrated the 150,000th production unit of the companies' jointly produced Auman branded trucks.This production milestone

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Alfa Romeo celebrates 60 years of the Giulietta with special anniversary offer

On April 19, 1954, the doors of the 36th Turin Motor Show opened to the public and the legendary Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint was revealed to the world for the first time. By the time the show ended, some 700 orders had been taken.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of this

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Kia to unveil an all-new mid-size MPV at New York International Auto Show

Kia will unveil an all-new mid-size multi-purpose vehicle at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. This global debut will challenge the segment and will offer the functionality to transport as many as eight passengers and their belongings while also serving

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All-new Lexus NX world premiere at 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition

The all-new Lexus NX luxury compact crossover will debut at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. The unveiling of the NX, based on the LF-NX concept, marks Lexus' entry into the fast growing luxury compact crossover segment. With its striking design,

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Mercedes-Benz sold more vehicles than ever before in March 2014

Mercedes-Benz posted the best-selling month in the company's history in March and has handed over 158,523 vehicles to customers (+13.3 per cent). With sales of 374,276 cars since the beginning of the year, the company has also posted the strongest first quarter

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Land Rover to reveal new age of Discovery in New York

Land Rover will reveal its design vision for a new family of premium leisure SUVs at the 2014 New York International Auto Show.

The Discovery Vision Concept car will showcase the essence of a future family of SUVs built on Land Rover's key principles of emotive

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Mercedes-Benz invests 300-million euros in production network; ground-breaking ceremony in Romania

An important milestone at Daimler and the Romanian subsidiary Star Transmission was celebrated attended by numerous guests - the ceremonial ground-breaking for a new assembly plant in Sebes was laid in the presence of Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta

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Niall Mackenzie announced as Ducati TriOptions Cup Ambassador

Niall Mackenzie will take on the prestigious role of Ambassador for the 2014 Ducati TriOptions Cup following in the footsteps of such luminaries as Ducati legend and four times World Superbike Champion, Carl Fogarty and 2003 World Champion, Neil Hodgson.

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JLR installs the UK's largest rooftop solar panel array at its Engine Manufacturing Centre

Jaguar Land Rover has completed the installation of the UK's largest rooftop solar panel array at its new state-of-the-art Engine Manufacturing Centre at i54 South Staffordshire. The new facility has been designed with sustainability embedded throughout and has

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All-new Subaru Outback to make world debut at 2014 New York International Auto Show

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced that the all-new 'Outback' (US specifications model) will make its world debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show (Press day - April 16-17, 2014; Public Days - April 18-27, 2014). The

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Audi India achieves a hat-trick of best-ever monthly, quarterly and financial year sales

Audi continued its success story by becoming the first luxury car manufacturer in India to sell more than 10,000 units in a single financial year. The company had earlier created history by becoming the first-ever luxury car manufacturer to achieve the same

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Caterham brand set to launch in Colombia, cars debut at Bogota Auto Show

Caterham Cars will make its official debut in Colombia at this year's Bogota Auto Show on November 19-30.

The iconic British sportscar brand has signed an exclusive dealer based in the Colombian capital, which will sell a full range of Caterham's iconic Seven variants

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Falken creates Run-Flat version of ZIEX ZE914 Ecorun tyre

Run-Flat version of efficient tyre retains the excellent rolling resistance and good wet performance of Falken's ZIEX ZE914 Ecorun tyre with dimple sidewall technology to extend running distance at zero pressure.

Falken Tyres has created a Run-Flat version of its popular

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Tata Motors enters into Philippines market; launches P&CV at Manila International Auto Show, appoints Pilipinas Taj Autogroup Inc. as distributor

Tata Motors announced its entry into the Philippines market at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), 2014, held at the World trade Centre. The company will commence its business in Philippines with exports of Manza, Vista, Indigo and Indica from its passenger vehicles

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BMW launches all-new BMW M6 Gran Coupe in India @ Rs. 1.75 crore

The all-new BMW M6 Gran Coupe, the ultimate four-door high performance sports coupe, launched in India at the new BMW Group Training Centre.

The all-new BMW M6 Gran Coupe is available at BMW dealerships across India as a CBU (Completely Built-Up)

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Visteon names Peter Ziparo as Vice-President and General Counsel

Visteon Corporation has named Peter Ziparo to the position of Vice-President and General Counsel, with responsibility for the company's global legal and compliance activities. He replaces Michael Sharnas, Visteon's General Counsel since September 2009,

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BMW Group Training Centre commences operations in India

Set up with an initial investment of Rs. 160-million, the training centre is an addition to the wide range of activities BMW Group has in India, including the establishment of a manufacturing plant in Chennai, a parts warehouse in Mumbai and development of a dealer organisation

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Volvo Car Torslanda celebrates 50 years of success

1964 was a milestone for Sweden's automotive industry. That was the year Volvo Cars opened its gates at the Torslanda plant, marking the biggest industrial investment in Sweden's history.

With a capacity for building up to 200,000 cars a year, the plant raised the

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Ramona Karlsson signs as first female in FIA World Rallycross Championship

Swedish female driver Ramona Karlsson has confirmed she will compete in a minimum of seven rounds in the all-new FIA World Rallycross Championship presented by Monster Energy. She will compete at the wheel of a Per Eklund Motorsport run Saab

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Personnel changes at Daimler Trucks in Asia

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) reported important personnel changes in their Board of Management. Since May 2013, the two subsidiaries of Daimler AG are cooperating closely

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Visteon opens doors to new Innovation Center at headquarters in Southeast Michigan

Visteon Corporation has unveiled a new Innovation Center at the it's corporate headquarters in Van Buren Township, Michigan. The state-of-the-art facility combines a technology showroom with a conferencing area, design studio, collaboration space

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Volvo Cars of North America announces US March Sales up 10.3 per cent

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported US sales of 5,915 units for the month, a 10.3 per cent increase versus March 2013.

The top-seller for March was the S60 sports sedan with 2,384 units sold, posting a 21.8 per cent increase versus March 2013,

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Francois Goupil de Bouille named Infiniti VP - Europe, Middle East and Africa

Francois Goupil de Bouille has been appointed Vice-President, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), for Infiniti, effective April 1, 2014. In this role, he will be responsible for managing Infiniti's entire business and steering its growth plan in this region. He succeeds Fintan

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New Regional MD for Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London

Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London has appointed Peter Groome to be its new Regional Managing Director.

Reporting directly to Volvo Trucks' UK MD, Arne Knaben, Peter will be responsible for eight Dealer points in and around London, from Milton Keynes to Croydon

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Gerry Clarke appointed as Country Manager, Fiat Group Automobiles Ireland

Fiat Group Automobiles is delighted to announce the appointment of Gerry Clarke to the role of Country Manager, Fiat Group Automobiles Ireland, with immediate effect. He takes up the reins from Yann Chabert, the outgoing Country Manager, who has been assigned

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DSK Hyosung launches new 'The Big Boy' GT250R @ Rs. 2.76 lakh

DSK Hyosung launched its best-selling bike in an exciting new look, the new GT250R. This latest offering from the DSK Hyosung stable embodies the elements of advanced futuristic styling, sporty graphics and aggressive design elements like stylish new headlamps

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Rolls-Royce expands global corporate communications team

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced a significant expansion of the Company's global corporate communications team. Andrew Boyle, Emma Rickett, Jamal Al Mawed and Rosemary Mitchell join the senior management team, headed by Richard Carter, Director

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General Motors recalls more than 1.3-million vehicles to fix power steering in US

General Motors informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it would recall more than 1.3-million vehicles in the US that may experience a sudden loss of electric power steering assist.

If power steering assist is lost, a message displays on the Driver

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HCIL registers highest ever monthly sales of 18,426 units in March 2014

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) registered its highest ever monthly domestic sales of 18,426 units during March 2014 and registered a growth of 83.4 per cent as compared to 10,044 units in March 2013.

The company also posted its highest ever annual sales of 134,339

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Ford India sells 11,805 vehicles in March 2014

Ford India sold 11,805 vehicles in combined domestic wholesales and exports in March, up 57 per cent from 7,499 vehicles in the same period last year.

Domestic sales in March stood at 6,356 units, up from 5,271 units in the corresponding period last year.

Reflecting Ford's

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Chrysler Group LLC reports March US sales up 13 per cent; best march sales since 2007

Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 193,915 units, a 13 per cent increase compared with sales in March 2013 (171,606 units), and the group's best March sales since 2007.

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

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Hyundai Motor India sales up by 3.4 per cent

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) registered the domestic sales of 35,003 units and exports of 16,705 units with cumulative sales of 51,708 units for the month of March 2014.

"Post the reduction of excise duty and with the strong performance in compact segment;

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Tata Motors sold 51,184 units in March

Tata Motors' total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in March 2014 were 51,184 vehicles. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for March 2014 were 45,996 vehicles.

Cumulative sales

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Daimler and Evonik restructure lithium-ion activities

Daimler AG and Evonik Industries AG are restructuring their activities in the field of electric mobility in Kamenz and Kirchheim/Teck, and are thus reflecting the changed market conditions. Daimler will acquire all of the shares held by Evonik in Li-Tec Battery GmbH (50.1

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Ford US reports best March retail sales result in eight years; Lincoln up 31 per cent

Ford Motor Company US total March sales of 244,167 vehicles are up 3 per cent from a year ago. Retail sales of 166,030 vehicles are up 3 per cent and represent the best March result in eight years.

"March sales turned noticeably higher mid-month and finished strong," said

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Volvo Cars' global sales up 17.9 per cent in March, marking nine consecutive months of growth

Global sales at Volvo Cars continued to grow strongly in March, rising 17.9 per cent compared to the same month last year and driven by sturdy growth in China and positive performances in the US and several key European markets.

The company also reported strong first quarter

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Park's Maserati Glasgow dealership opens for business

Park's Motor Group's new Maserati showroom in Hamilton, just south of Glasgow, is now officially open. The dealership marked the occasion with a special customer event.

Park's Maserati will cover Glasgow and West Scotland and be the sole distributor of the brand in these

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