Gulf States Toyota unveils the 2015 Toyota Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition

Gulf States Toyota introduced the new 2015 Toyota Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition at the 2014 State Fair of Texas. This marks the first retail vehicle collaboration between Toyota and Bass Pro Shops, the nation's premier outdoor retailer.

With the capability to handle

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JAC-Navistar rolls-off first engine production line in Hefei, China

Navistar International Corporation announced that Anhui Jianghuai Navistar Diesel Engine Co., Ltd. (JND), the company's joint-venture with Chinese truck maker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. Ltd. (JAC), has begun engine production at its new facility in Hefei,

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Lalique for Bentley Blue Crystal limited edition fragrance @ £3,500

The men's fragrance collection from Bentley is now enhanced by the creation of a limited Blue Crystal edition by renowned French crystal manufacturer Lalique.

Perfumer Mylene Alran, who also created the fragrance for the first Lalique for Bentley Crystal Edition,

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Piaggio launches Vespa Elegante limited edition scooter @ Rs. 78,999

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. launched its new series 'Vespa Elegante', a versatile premium limited edition Vespa. Targeting the discerning youth of today, seeking a differentiated premium product offering, Vespa Elegante marks a new grade in style and elegance in the

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Renault launches Duster AWD @ Rs. 11.89 lakh

Renault India launched the exciting Duster all-wheel-drive (AWD), delivering on its promise of revolutionising the automobile industry.

The new Renault Duster AWD delivers the comfort and sophistication of a sedan along with the robust ruggedness,

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BMW Group UK encourages girls to go technical

Girls have an exciting and unique opportunity to follow Mini production from body panels to engine building to a completed car rolling off the line on BMW Group UK's 2014 Girls Go Technical programme. The programme encourages young females aged between

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All-new Ford Mondeo first to offer pedestrian detection technology

Ford Motor Company announced the all-new Ford Mondeo will be its first car globally to offer a new pedestrian detection technology that could help reduce the severity of accidents or help drivers avoid them altogether.

Additionally a new high-power diesel engine will lead a range

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Nissan showcases e-NV200 VIP Concept for VIPs

Nissan created a new zero emission concept for VIP transportation - the Nissan e-NV200 VIP Concept.

Designers have upgraded the all-electric e-NV200 Evalia people carrier into a zero emission van perfect as shuttle transport for VIPs. The benefit of being

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Hyundai Motor unveils its first multi-purpose LCV for the European market

Hyundai Motor Company revealed the H350 and H350 passenger bus, its first light commercial vehicle (LCV) designed specifically for the European market. An efficient, safe and stylish vehicle, the H350 provides a versatile, practical and convenient option for commercial

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Scania starts gearbox cooperation with Man

Scania is starting extensive cooperation with Man regarding gearboxes for heavy commercial vehicles. Man will gradually introduce Scania's current gearbox range from 2016 and the companies will cooperate on future generations. This will mean faster delivery

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Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 heralds a new era in long distance traffic

The technology of tomorrow is already a reality at Daimler Trucks, in the shape of the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025. The autonomously driving truck was presented on the eve of the 65th International Motor Show for commercial vehicles in Hanover, Germany. Its perfect

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Cadillac expands to become separate business unit, adds New York headquarters

As part of the continued expansion of Cadillac, General Motors announced a strategic realignment that will establish the flagship brand as a separate business unit. In addition, the new Cadillac organization will expand to New York with a new global headquarters opening

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars welcomes new apprentices and graduates

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars welcomed this year's successful intake of apprentices and graduates to the company's headquarters and manufacturing plant at Goodwood. Eleven new apprentices and 13 graduates toured the home of Rolls-Royce Motor

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Cadillac appoints Jim Bunnell as US Vice-President of Sales

Cadillac announced the appointment of James (Jim) Bunnell as US Vice-President of Sales, effective October 1, 2014. He will report to Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen.

"The addition of Jim to Cadillac's leadership team is one of the key steps we

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Franciscus van Meel assumes management of BMW M GmbH

Franciscus van Meel (48) will take over as Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW M GmbH from January 1, 2015. He is the successor to Dr. Friedrich Nitschke (59) who will be retiring at the end of the year.

Francisus van Meel, who will already be joining the BMW

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Draw 'Dream Car' to win iPad and trip to Japan

Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announces the US launch of this year's Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, which is designed to inspire creativity in youth and encourage an interest in the automotive industry. Across the nation, youth, ages 4-15, are invited to create and submit

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Hyundai partners with Bisimoto to create 708 hp flex-fuel 2015 Sonata

For the third year in a row, Hyundai is partnering with the powertrain gurus at Bisimoto Engineering, this time to create a 708 hp Sonata for the 2014 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Bisimoto's team specializes in extracting huge output from Hyundai's engines, like the 1,000 hp Bisimoto

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World premiere of Volkswagen Tristar at IAA, Hannover

Multifunctional like a Swiss Army knife. Variable, reliable and an all-rounder - on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the first Syncro concept car, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles presents the Tristar, an unprecedented combination of all the good features of the

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14th Family Fun Car Rally to promote safe driving

14th Family Fun Car Rally, a family drive event exclusively for Skoda car owners, was flagged-off from Tivoli Gardens, Chattarpur by Rishi Rana, ACP Delhi Traffic Police. Around 100 decorated cars came together to promote safe driving and traffic sense among Delhi people,

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Maserati and Bulgari launches limited edition chronograph, celebrates joint anniversary

Founded by Alfieri Maserati and two of his six brothers, Ettore and Ernesto, in Bologna on December 1, 1914, the eponymous car manufacturer now based in Modena is celebrating its centenary in 2014. A momentous year, that also sees Bulgari toast its 130th

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GMC introduces 2015 Sierra Elevation Edition

GMC introduced the 2015 Sierra Elevation Edition, a new entry to the sport pickup truck market. The Elevation Edition, which goes on sale later this year, offers a combination of style and content unavailable from competitors in the sport truck segment.

"Much in

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Daimler Trucks launches all-new Fuso trucks in Indonesia

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), part of Daimler Trucks, is further pursuing the internationalisation of its business activities. At the Indonesia International Motor Show 2014, Daimler's commercial vehicle subsidiary unveiled

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New top-end Cadillac to be built in Detroit in 2015

Cadillac announced it will elevate its growing portfolio with a new, top-end, high-technology car. The as-yet unnamed Cadillac will go into production in the fourth quarter of 2015 at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant.

The addition of this new Cadillac is part

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Hyundai announces Shah Rukh Khan as brand ambassador for Xcent

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan as the brand ambassador for Xcent - the real family sedan. Endorsing Hyundai's flagship products for 16 years, Shah Rukh Khan's long- standing association with Hyundai truly personifies

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Toyota names Scott C. Vazin as VP, Corporate & Regional Communications

Toyota's North American reinvention got another boost as the company announced the appointment of Scott C. Vazin as Vice-President of Corporate and Regional Communications, effective September 22, 2014.

"I'm delighted that Scott Vazin will join Toyota,

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Daimler and Kuwait Investment Authority celebrate the anniversary of their 40-year partnership

Daimler AG and the State of Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund, the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), underscored their 40-year partnership at a festive ceremony.

"During the last 40 years, Kuwait became Daimler's most reliable partner despite all

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General Motors to add third shift, 750 jobs at Wentzville Assembly

General Motors (GM) will add a third shift at its Wentzville Assembly plant, creating an estimated 750 new jobs, to build the all-new Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size pickups and Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans.

Dealers have ordered nearly

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JLR India launches locally manufactured Jaguar XJ 2.0L petrol @ Rs. 93.24 lakh

Jaguar India announced the launch of the locally manufactured Jaguar XJ 2.0L Petrol LWB Portfolio at a price of Rs. 93.24 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai, Pre Octroi).

"We are excited to introduce the locally manufactured Jaguar with a 2.0L petrol engine, a first in its segment,

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Bentley announces new Mulsanne Speed - world's fastest ultra-luxury driving experience

Bentley redefines the fastest ultra-luxury driving experience in the world with a new pinnacle flagship. The new Mulsanne Speed is tailored for the driver, with 537 ps (530 bhp/395 kW), 1,100 Nm (811 lb ft) and selectable sports suspension and steering on demand.

The re-engineered

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Ferrari Apprentices graduate to Ferrari Service Technicians

Ferrari North Europe welcome 10 new Ferrari Technicians to the official Ferrari dealer network, all of whom have recently completed a 3-year Ferrari Apprenticeship. With a 100% conversion ratio from Apprenticeships into full-time employment, this reinforces Ferrari's

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Volvo Cars appoints Jonathan Goodman as Senior Vice-President Corporate Communications

Volvo Car Group has appointed Jonathan Goodman as its new Senior Vice-President Corporate Communications, taking up his position in November.

Jonathan Goodman succeeds Anders Karrberg who has been acting SVP since Bodil Eriksson took on

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HCIL flags-off the 'Longest Drive through Amazing India'

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) flagged-off its 'Longest Drive through Amazing India' drive with the family sedan Honda Amaze. The drive will cover a distance of over 23,000 km covering the length and breadth off the country. Moving through 250 cities and towns across

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Yamaha flags-off 'Mission 10000 KM'

Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd. flagged-off its 'Mission 10000 KM' with Bollywood star and brand ambassador, John Abraham and Miss India 2014 Koyal Rana at National Stadium, New Delhi.

"With such offerings and various customers connect initiatives like

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Maserati opens the Peterborough showroom with exclusive art exhibition

Marshall Motor Group is celebrating the opening of its new state-of-the-art Maserati showroom with an exhibition of exclusive art works from some of Britain's most iconic artists.

At a special event for one night only guests were given the opportunity to see the collection

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Audi India introduces Audi Q3 Dynamic @ Rs. 25.49 lakh

Audi announced the launch of the Audi Q3 Dynamic with Audi Drive Select in the Indian market.

"The Audi Q3 is the only true compact luxury SUV in India which offers quattro all-wheel-drive. The legendry quattro technology not only adds to the off-road capability

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Renault India appoints Rafael Treguer as new VP - Sales & Marketing

Renault India Pvt. Ltd. announced the appointment of Rafael Treguer as Vice-President Sales & Marketing - Renault India. Rafael brings with him more than 20 years of international experience in multi-dimensional roles within the Renault group.

Rafael Treguer joins Renault

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Maruti Suzuki organizes Women Car Rally in New Delhi

Maruti Suzuki flagged-off an all women car rally in New Delhi.With a singular motive of encouraging women participation in motorsports, the company is spearheading such multiple intra city rallies. The one-day event saw an overwhelming response with 80 Maruti Suzuki

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World debut of the new Mercedes-AMG GT in Affalterbach

As exciting as crossing the finish line in a car race - that was how Mercedes-AMG presented its new GT V8 sports car, the second vehicle to be entirely developed under its own direction. None other than current Formula 1 points leader Nico Rosberg piloted the breath-taking

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Mini celebrates two milestones in Oxford plant

Thirteen years after the brand re-launch in 2001, Mini has reached an impressive milestone, as the three-millionth Mini rolled-off the assembly line at the Oxford plant in the UK. Two-million Minis have been exported from the UK to more than 110 countries over the

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Denza rolls-off production lines in China

Denza, Daimler's 'made in China, for China' electric vehicle, has started rolling-off production line at Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Ltd. (BDNT), in Shenzhen. This milestone is the culmination of cooperative efforts at Daimler's technology joint-venture

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Mercedes-Benz invests more than three billion euros in Germany

Mercedes-Benz is realigning its global passenger cars manufacturing activities and is strengthening its German passenger cars locations with investments worth billions of euros.

"We want to continue to grow and will significantly increase our production capacities

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Rolls-Royce announces new Technology and Logistics Centre

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced that a new Technology and Logistics Centre will be built at Bognor Regis, close to the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, West Sussex. The new 30,000 m2 centre will consolidate a number of current logistics functions and allow for future

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Skoda to sponsor Champions Hockey League in Europe

Skoda continues to expand its long-standing commitment to international ice hockey. The Czech manufacturer is an official sponsor of the newly founded Champions Hockey League (CHL). The partnership with Europe's new hockey Champions League includes the

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2015 Kia Forte earns NHTSA 5-star safety rating

Kia Motors America's (KMA) second-generation Forte compact sedan has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 5-Star overall safety rating. With its long list of standard safety features and extensive use of high-strength steel, the Forte sedan

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Volvo Cars of Canada opens a new parts distribution centre in Toronto

Volvo Cars of Canada opened a new parts distribution centre in Toronto specifically designated for eastern and central Canadian retailers. Marc Engelen, President & CEO of Volvo Cars of Canada and Miguel A. Mazarias, Divisional Vice-President of Neovia Logistic Services

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Skoda worldwide deliveries increase 14.3 per cent in August 2014

Skoda has achieved double-digit growth again in August. Skoda's deliveries grew 14.3 per cent to 73,200 vehicles (August 2013: 64,000). This was the best August in Skoda's corporate history. In Western Europe, the brand grew by 14.5 per cent, in China by

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Mazda unveils the all-new MX-5

Mazda revealed the all-new Mazda MX-5 this morning to an exclusive audience in Barcelona and simultaneously around the world at two similar events in Japan and the US. The MKIV model, which features a distinctive adaptation of the Kodo - Soul of Motion design.

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Mercedes-Benz global sales records 9.7 per cent increase in August

Mercedes-Benz sold more vehicles last month than in any previous August. With an increase of 9.7 per cent, 118,887 new vehicles were delivered to customers all over the world. Since the beginning of the year, the Stuttgart-based premium manufacturer has

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Land Rover introduces an exclusive Freelander 2 Sterling Edition @ Rs. 44.41 lakh

Celebrating its completion of 5 years in India, Land Rover announced an exclusive Freelander 2 Sterling Edition at a price of Rs. 44.41 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai, Pre Octroi). This exclusive variant powered with a 2.2 litre diesel engine (150 hp) offers a slew of exterior

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Rolls-Royce appoints new Head of North American Communications

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced the appointment of Gerry Spahn as Head of Corporate Communications for North America. Spahn begins in the position this week and brings more than 20 years of international automotive, corporate and brand communications

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