Harley-Davidson India opens second brand showroom in Mumbai

Harley-Davidson India inaugurated its second dealership facility in Mumbai. Found in the heart of Bandra, Seven Islands Harley-Davidson's second location is only a stone's throw from their original Bandra address where they commenced operations in 2010. Now back in Bandra,

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Dieter Seemann is new Head of Purchasing at Skoda Auto

On October 15, 2014, Dieter Seemann is to become the new Board Member for Purchasing at Skoda Auto. He succeeds Karlheinz Hell, who is soon to take over as Executive Director of Corporate Purchasing Electric/Electronic within the Volkswagen Group.

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Skoda starts new engine centre operations at Mlada Boleslav

Skoda Auto has started operations at the new engine centre in Mlada Boleslav. Together with Volkswagen Group, the manufacturer has invested around 45-million euros into the expansion of the existing Skoda Technology and Development Centre in Mlada Boleslav.

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Seat appoints Klaus Ziegler as new Executive Vice-President for Purchasing

Klaus Ziegler (Cologne, Germany, 1962) has been appointed Executive Vice-President for Purchasing at Seat. Ziegler will join Seat from October 15 and is to succeed Dieter Seemann (Hildesheim, Germany, 1957), who has been appointed Vice-President for

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Kia Motors America announces 5.1 per cent increase in August sales

Kia Motors America (KMA) announced record August sales of 54,667 units, a 5.1 per cent increase over the same period last year. Kia's year-to-date sales are up 6.9 per cent, and the brand's aggressive new product cadence continues this quarter with the scheduled launches

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Mazda North American Operations sold 31,305 vehicles in August

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) reported August US sales of 31,305 vehicles, representing an increase of 11.4 per cent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through August are up 9.6 per cent versus last year, with 216,973 vehicles sold.

"Mazda6 and CX-5

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Hyundai Motor America reports six per cent growth in August sales

Hyundai Motor America announced an all-time August sales record of 70,003 units, up six per cent versus the same record-setting period in 2013 and only the second time ever the company has topped the 70,000 mark.

"Sales continued to gain momentum as the

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HMSI launches Dream Neo in new avatar @ Rs. 43,338

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) rejuvenated the color line-up of Dream Neo making it more vibrant and stylish. The 2014 edition of Dream Neo is now available in a new avatar in white colour with elegant red stripes as an addition to its existing colour

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Chrysler Group LLC reports best August US sales since 2002

Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 198,379 units, a 20 per cent increase compared with sales in August 2013 (165,552 units), and the group's best August sales since 2002.

The Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in August

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Michelin announces winners of 2015 Michelin Challenge Design

Michelin announced the 15 winners of the global 2015 Michelin Challenge Design 'Drive Your Passion: Engaging Senses, Soul and Emotion'.

Works by individuals and teams of designers from Australia, Belgium, France, Guatemala, India, Serbia, South Korea, Turkey and

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Volvo Cars' global sales up 8.4 per cent, continued growth in China and Europe

August marked another month of positive momentum for Volvo Cars with retail sales of 29,257 cars, up 8.4 per cent compared to the same month last year, driven by a strong performance in key markets.

Volvo Cars' largest market China reported August sales amounting

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Land Rover reveals world's most versatile and capable premium compact SUV Discovery Sport

Land Rover has revealed the new Discovery Sport, the world's most versatile and capable premium compact SUV. The first member of the new Discovery family, Discovery Sport, features 5+2 seating in a footprint no larger than existing 5-seat premium SUVs.

Discovery

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Ford India sells 14,092 vehicles in August, up 27 per cent

Ford India announced August sales of 14,092 vehicles in combined domestic wholesales and exports, a 27 per cent increase from 11,065 vehicles sold in the corresponding month last year.

August exports grew to 7,291 vehicles from 3,057 vehicles a year ago, while domestic wholesales

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Fiat appoints new Fleet and Used Car Director

Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd. has announced the appointment of Francis Bleasdale to the newly created role of Fleet and Used Car Director.

Reporting to Commercial Director Karl Howkins, Francis takes over responsibility for developing fleet business and sales

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Frank Schreier appointed as Skoda's new Head of Quality

Frank Schreier is the new Head of Quality at Skoda Auto. Schreier replaces Dr. Manfred Bort who is moving to a different position within Volkswagen Group.

Frank Schreier (56) studied Industrial Engineering at Braunschweig University and has been working within

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Andrew Palmer is the new CEO of Aston Martin

Aston Martin Lagonda (Aston Martin) announced that Aston Martin will appoint Andrew Palmer as its new Chief Executive Officer to lead the company in its next phase of technology and product creation. Dr. Palmer, 51, will join Aston Martin from Nissan Motor Corporation

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Nissan appoints Philippe Klein as Chief Planning Officer

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO Carlos Ghosn announced the appointment of Philippe Klein from September 15, 2014, as Chief Planning Officer and a member of the company's Executive Committee following approval by the company's Board of Directors.

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Miguel Fragoso appointed as Engineering Director for Lotus

Group Lotus plc announced the appointment of Miguel Fragoso as Engineering Director. He will have overall responsibility for all aspects of engineering at Lotus.

Miguel will be based at Lotus' Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk and will report to the CEO of Group Lotus

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Joaquin Serra is the new Director of Quality at Seat

Joaquin Serra (Les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain, 1959) is the new Director of Quality at Seat Serra will report directly to the company's Chairman, Jurgen Stackmann, and replaces Frank Schreier who has been named Director of Quality at Skoda.

Serra has a degree in Industrial

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Hyundai Motor India reports domestic sales up 19.2 per cent in August

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) registered the domestic sales of 33,750 units and exports of 14,361 units with cumulative sales of 48,111 units for the month of August 2014.

"Hyundai continued to build on the positive momentum with the growth of 19.2 per cent with

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Honda Cars India registers 88 per cent sales growth in August 2014

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) registered monthly domestic sales of 16,758 units in August 2014 witnessing a growth of 88 per cent. The company sold 8,913 units in the corresponding month last year.

The tremendous growth for the month has been achieved owing

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Tata Motors sold 40,883 vehicles in August 2014

Tata Motors' total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in August 2014 were 40,883 vehicles, a decline of 18 per cent over 49,611 vehicles sold in August 2013. Domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for August 2014 were

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Rolls-Royce unveils Ghost Series II at 2014 Chengdu Motor Show

At the 2014 Chengdu Motor Show, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled the eagerly anticipated Ghost Series II to the Chinese market. Ghost Series II delivers the latest industry-leading technology from Rolls-Royce clad in a subtle re-design. It exudes the timeless yet cool,

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Skoda celebrates production of all-new Fabia at Mlada Boleslav plant

Under the header 'Welcome New Fabia', the first third-generation Skoda Fabia rolled-off the production line at Skoda's parent plant in Mlada Boleslav. The production staff gave the first car - a Fabia in 'race blue' - a standing ovation as it passed the final inspection. The

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BMW India launches X3 @ Rs. 44.9 lakh

The new BMW X3 was launched at Deutsche Motoren, the BMW dealership in Noida.

The new BMW X3 is locally produced at the BMW Plant Chennai in a diesel variant and is now available at BMW dealerships across India.

"The new BMW X3 is the embodiment of independence.

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Kia signs US$ 1-billion agreement to build a new manufacturing plant in Mexico

Kia Motors Corporation has announced it has signed an investment agreement with the government of Mexico to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Monterrey which is located the northeastern state of Nuevo Leon.

The official investment

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Indian Motorcycle unveils new Scout @ Rs. 11.99 lakh

After revealing 2014 Indian Chief range, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. has announced the availability of the new Indian Scout.

"The launch of the Indian Scout in the United States has proved to be successful in stirring a new wave of enthusiasm. The launch just added another

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Daimler makes three-millionth commercial vehicle in North America

The wholly-owned Daimler commercial vehicles subsidiary Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is celebrating the production of its three-millionth vehicle in Cleveland. The anniversary truck Freightliner Cascadia Evolution is going into customer operations at 'Schneider', one of

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Bear Grylls joins Land Rover as global brand ambassador

British adventurer Bear Grylls has been announced as a long-term global ambassador for Land Rover.

One of the world's most recognised faces of survival and adventure, Bear embodies Land Rover's 'Above and Beyond' spirit, having climbed Mount Everest and led

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Martijn ten Brink appointed VP Sales at Mazda Motor Europe

Mazda Motor Europe announces that Martijn ten Brink (41) currently the Managing Director of Mazda Netherlands and Mazda Belgium will be appointed Vice-President Sales on September 1, 2014.

He will report to Jeff Guyton, President & CEO, Mazda Motor Europe. In this

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Jann Mardenborough joins the British Racing Drivers' Club

The winner of the 2011 Nissan PlayStation GT Academy competition, Jann Mardenborough, is now a member of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC), arguably the most exclusive club in motorsport. This achievement is another nod from the motorsport 'establishment'

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Toyota continues to grow its investment in Michigan

Toyota will move forward with the planning of its new facility on the York Township, Michigan, campus of the Toyota Technical Center to accommodate approximately 250 direct procurement positions currently based in Kentucky following approval of state and local

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Lincoln MKC brings US$ 129-million investment, 300 new jobs to Louisville Assembly Plant

Ford Motor Company announced the hiring of 300 new employees and a US$ 129-million investment in Louisville Assembly Plant to support production of the all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC.

Production of Lincoln's newest vehicle began in May. MKC is the second of four all-new

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Tommaso Volpe appointed Infiniti Global Director for Formula One

Infiniti has appointed Tommaso Volpe as its new Formula One Global Director, effective September 1, 2014. Volpe will be responsible for Infiniti's entire activities around its title partnership and vehicle performance partnership with four-time Formula One Champion Infiniti

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Porsche India introduces Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition @ Rs. 86.5 lakh

The Porsche India introduced the Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition. This exclusive variant boasts unique exterior design features in Platinum Silver and a wider range of standard equipment.

Comprising many of the most requested customisation options as standard, the new

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Toyota Indiana adds 300 jobs to build more Highlanders

Toyota Indiana plant will invest $100-million and add 300 jobs by summer 2016 to boost production of the popular Highlander mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). This expansion will bring Toyota Indiana's overall investment to $4-billion. This step allows Toyota to utilize

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Production of the new Skoda Octavia Scout begins at Mlada Boleslav plant

The new Skoda Octavia Scout is now rolling-off the production line in the Mlada Boleslav plant. The all-rounder wows with its rugged looks and exceptional versatility. Despite being more powerful, fuel consumption and emissions have been reduced by up to 20 per cent. In typical

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Suzuki announces limited edition of world superbike replica GSX-R1000

Suzuki has announced details of a limited edition GSX-R1000 World Superbike replica, with just 25 of the Voltcom Crescent Suzuki liveried machines set to be produced.

As well as the replica paint scheme, mirroring the GSX-R1000s ridden by Alex Lowes and Eugene

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Nissan announces changes to its press office team

Nissan Motor GB announced the changes to its press office team.

Nayab Khan begins her new role as Press Officer and joins the company from her previous position at Hyundai Motor UK. As part of her new role, Nayab will support Nissan's brand and product media activities

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Kevin Rice named Mazda Europe's new Head Designer

Kevin Rice will be appointed as Mazda Motor Europe's new Design Director effective September 1, 2014. The 50-year-old British national returned last autumn as Creative Director to Mazda's European R&D Centre in Oberursel, Germany, where he spent five years in the 1990s.

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First series production Vito rolls-off the line at Mercedes-Benz plant in Vitoria

The first unit of the new Vito rolled-off the production line at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vitoria, Spain. The vehicle from Mercedes-Benz Vans sets new standards in the mid-size van segment. The new van with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 2.5-3.2-t

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Volkswagen launches the limited edition Vento Konekt

Volkswagen announces the launch of the limited edition Vento Konekt, which comes loaded with the latest in digital entertainment and connectivity. Available on Comfortline and Highline variants of the Vento, the Konekt package includes a Blaupunkt infotainment system,

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Lotus appoints Jean-Charles Lievens for Network Development in Southern Europe

Lotus announced that Jean-Charles Lievens has joined the Cars Commercial team to develop the Lotus network in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Jean-Charles brings with him 37 years of experience in the car industry and distribution having occupied senior

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JLR announces the location of Special Vehicle Operations Technical Centre

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announces that it has chosen Prologis Park, Ryton, near Coventry for the company's investment in its Special Vehicle Operations Technical Centre. The facility will be Jaguar Land Rover's global centre of excellence for the creation of

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Tang Eng Joo won the Force Gurkha RFC India 2014 trophy

The first edition of the Force Gurkha RFC India has come to an end and Malaysia's Tang Eng Joo, with co-driver Tan Choon Hong, has been announced as Force Gurkha RFC India champion. They were closely followed by another Malaysian Mervyn Lim (co-driver Hamizan

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HMSI inaugurates it's first-ever traffic park in Maharashtra

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) unleashed its latest step for spreading road safety awareness in India by bringing its first traffic park in Maharashtra and its sixth overall in India.

Honda has collaborated with the Yeola Industrial Co-operative Estate

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Caterham Cars introduces two new models for USA starting from US$ 44,900

British sportscar maker Caterham Cars has revealed two exciting new variants of its iconic Seven for the US market - the Seven 480 and 360.

Increased American interest in the legendary British sportscar has sparked the launch of the two new models, which have

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Suzuki launches new RM-Z450 at Valkenswaard Grand Prix circuit

Suzuki has announced that its hotly anticipated 2015 RM-Z450 will be launched with an RRP of £6,399 and is available on zero per cent APR finance over two years.

The new RRP represents a £300 price reduction over the previous model, while a deposit or trade-in

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Chrysler Group appoints new Head of Product Development

Chrysler Group LLC named John Nigro Head of NAFTA Product Development, effective immediately. In this role, Nigro has responsibility for all systems and component engineering, vehicle line programs, advance vehicle development, architecture, innovation

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GM invests US$ 174-million in new Lansing stamping facility

General Motors will start construction of a US$ 174-million stamping facility that will create or retain about 145 jobs.

The new facility, part of the company's Lansing Grand River Assembly Plant, will produce stamping components for the Cadillac ATS and Cadillac CTS family

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