Fiat introduces new Fiat 500 1957 Edition Cabrio starting @ US$ 24,700

Fiat brand has introduced the new Fiat 500 1957 Edition Cabrio.

Fiat continues to celebrate the storied past of the historic Nuova 500 with the addition of a cabrio version of the popular Fiat 500 1957 Edition, which was introduced in 2014. The Fiat 500c 1957 Edition

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Honda inaugurates a new dealership in East Delhi, India

Honda Cars India Ltd. inaugurated its new state-of-the-art dealership, Sterling Honda, in East Delhi. This new dealership was inaugurated by Hiroyuki Shimizu, SVP and Director, Honda Cars India Ltd. along with the Managing Director of the dealership Tarun Kapoor. On

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Yamaha's Yard Built XJR1300 Skullmonkee unveiled in Paris

Thousands of custom motorcycle fans gathered at the Carreau du Temple in Paris were given the first look at the latest creation to come from Yamaha's Yard Built project, the Wrenchmonkees XJR1300, 'Skullmonkee'.

The 2015 Yamaha XJR1300 and XJR1300

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Mini Augmented Vision

Mini is revealing the shape of things to come at the Auto Shanghai show with a pioneering innovation.

"Mini Augmented Vision gives an insight into how intelligent connectivity between a Mini car and eyewear into which relevant content is projected might work in the future,"

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The BMW Cruise M-Bike Limited Edition

BMW is complimenting its bicycle collection in spring 2015 with the presentation of a colorful tribute to the BMW M automobiles - a limited special edition BMW Cruise M-Bike. The characteristic austin yellow metallic of the BMW M GmbH was adapted for this edition,

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Nissan announces US pricing for 2016 370Z Coupe, 370Z Nismo and 370Z Roadster

Nissan has announced US pricing for the 2016 370Z Coupe, 370Z Nismo and 370Z Roadster, which are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Once again offered in a selection of eight 370Z Coupe models, four 370Z Nismo models and five 370Z Roadster models, 2016 Manufacturer's

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General Motors names Dhivya Suryadevara Vice-President, Finance and Treasurer

General Motors has named Dhivya Suryadevara GM Vice-President, Finance and Treasurer, effective July 1, 2015, replacing Niharika Taskar Ramdev, who has been named Chief Financial Officer for GM International. Suryadevara will retain her current responsibilities as

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Daimler introduces electric mobility in driving schools

Drawing on the maxim 'electric mobility is something you can learn', Daimler AG and the Academy Holding AG are launching a pilot project with five selected Academy driving schools in the wider Stuttgart area, with the aim of making electric vehicles an integral part of driver

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Nissan appoints Vice-President Sales, Network and Customer Relations for India

Nissan announced the appointment of Satinder Singh Bajwa as VP Sales, Network and Customer Relations effective April 13, 2015. Satinder will report to Arun Malhotra, MD, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd.

He will be responsible for accelerating sales, expanding the reach

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Construction of Apollo Tyres' Greenfield facility in Hungary begins

Construction of Apollo Tyres' first European Greenfield plant in Gyöngyöshalász, Hungary, has started with the foundation stone laying ceremony. The international tyre manufacturer's facility will start production in early 2017. The facility will produce both,

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Aston Martin continues Japanese growth with new Fukuoka showroom

Aston Martin is continuing its programme of expansion in Japan with the imminent opening of its fifth dealership in the country - Aston Martin Fukuoka.

The company's commitment to the Japanese market was reinforced in January with the launch of a new limited

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SsangYong's B-segment SUV Tivoli arrives in UK starting @ £12,950

The contemporary SsangYong Tivoli B-segment SUV arrives in the UK this summer with prices starting from just £12,950.

"This is a car that will really put SsangYong on the map and change brand perceptions," said Paul Williams, CEO, SsangYong Motor UK. "By any criteria but

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Sylvain Barrier joins Yamaha's Superstock 1000 line-up

Yamaha announced that two-time Superstock 1000 Champion Sylvain Barrier has been added to Yamaha's competitive line-up for the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup, starting this weekend with the opening round at MotorLand Aragón.

Barrier will join Michele Magnoni as

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Production of Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe starts in the US

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (MBUSI) celebrated production of the first customer-ready all-new GLE Coupe.

"The production launch of the GLE Coupe is an important milestone in our growth strategy. In 2015 we will renew almost our full SUV portfolio and have therefore

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Participants of 2015 BMW Motorsport Junior Programme confirmed

The participants in the second class of the BMW Motorsport Junior Programme have been confirmed. Victor Bouveng (SE), Nick Cassidy (NZ), Louis Delétraz (CH) and Trent Hindman (US) impressed the BMW Motorsport scouts with their talent at a shoot-out in Monteblanco

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GSUSA and TFS pave the way for girls' financial empowerment with 'Driving My Financial Future'

Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced a new, multi-year partnership with Toyota Financial Services (TFS), which has pledged US$ 2.1-million to help girls become self-reliant, financially literate, and capable of leveraging their talent, resources, and personal

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Nissan receives 2015 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for fifth year in a row

Nissan once again received the Energy Star Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award, the highest honor given to top organizations dedicated to protecting the environment by making their operations more energy efficient.

This marks the fifth consecutive

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Daimler's new compact car plant goes live at Beijing Benz

Mercedes-Benz marked an other important milestone in its 'built in China, for China' strategy with the opening ceremony of its top-notch compact car plant, housed at the company's local production joint-venture Beijing Benz Automotive Corporation (BBAC).

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FGA Capital UK becomes FCA Automotive Services UK

FGA Capital UK, the UK finance arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has announced that it will be rebranding to FCA Automotive Services UK. This follows the creation, in January 2015, of FCA Bank Spa after the group holding company was granted its banking licence in

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Shell to co-engineer the design and build of a concept city car

Shell, in collaboration with the race and road car designer Professor Gordon Murray and engine specialist Osamu Goto, will co-engineer an ultra-compact, efficient car for city use based around the internal combustion engine. The Shell car is scheduled to be unveiled in November

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Toyota Racing, Lexus Racing and Gazoo Racing unite under Gazoo Racing

Starting April 11, 2015, Toyota will unite all motorsports activities under Gazoo Racing. The move will clarify the role of Toyota's motorsports in its efforts to make ever-better cars and foster new generations of car enthusiasts.

Until now, Toyota has participated in competitions

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Nissan appoints David Englen as Regional Vice-President of new Mountain region

Nissan announced the appointment of David Englen as the new Regional Vice-President, Mountain Region, effective immediately. Englen reports to Fred Diaz, Senior Vice-President, US Sales & Marketing and Operations.

Englen is now responsible for regional

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Fiat Group Automobiles in the UK changes company name

Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd. has announced that, effective immediately, its company name has changed to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK Ltd.

The name change, which represents the latest phase in the adoption of the new Fiat Chrysler Automobiles corporate

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New Bentley Suite debuts at the St. Regis Istanbul

Bentley is continuing its celebrated collaboration with St. Regis Hotels & Resorts with a new Bentley Suite making its debut at The St. Regis Istanbul. Inspired by the Continental range of Bentley grand tourers, it is designed for the modern aficionado of unparalleled luxury

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Chevrolet introduces 2015 Silverado Custom Sport HD pickups

Chevrolet adds a sophisticated monochromatic look to the Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD with new Custom Sport editions, debuted at the Denver Auto Show.
Silverado Custom Sport HDs feature body-colored front and rear bumpers, a body-colored grille with chrome-accent

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Five new models join the Mercedes-Benz C-class line-up

Mercedes-Benz is introducing a new entry-level model to round off the C-class family downwards in cost terms. Similarly upping the stakes on the price front are two new cost-efficient four-wheel-drive variants. In terms of output, the new C 300 rated at 180 kW

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MG announces new exciting MG6 starting @ £13,995

MG6 has just got even better with the introduction of the new MG6, which offers 'more MG for your money'.

With much higher levels of specification, the new MG6 offers customers up to £3,000 value-for-money improvement over the previous model. This makes the new car truly

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Mercedes-Benz delivers 183,467 vehicles in March, more than ever before

Mercedes-Benz continues its record performance with183,467 vehicles sold in March (+15.7 per cent). Sales have never before reached such a high level in one month. Since the beginning of the year, 429,602 vehicles have been handed over to customers, topping

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Apollo Tyres inaugurates its 3rd Apollo Retread Zone (ARZ) in Mumbai

Spreading its network further for branded retreading outlets, Apollo Tyres inaugurated its 3rd Apollo Retread Zone (ARZ) in Turbhe, Mumbai, India. Rajesh Dahiya, Group Head, Sales-APMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa), Apollo Tyres Ltd inaugurated the

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Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance to jointly develop midsize pickup truck

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG will expand their five-year strategic cooperation into the pickup truck segment.

Together, Nissan and Daimler will develop a 1-ton pickup truck for Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz recently announced its entry into this

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Turbocharged Toyota Auris goes on sale in Japan

The partially redesigned Toyota Auris, offering a newly developed turbo engine and a brand new safety package, went on sale in Japan. Featuring significant interior and exterior changes, this latest redesign advances the Auris brand by building on the individuality

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Volvo launches Life Paint to make the invisible visible at night

Volvo Car UK has launched the highly innovative Life Paint, a product aimed at increasing the visibility and safety of cyclists on the road. The unique reflective spray is designed to react to a car's headlights, alerting drivers to the presence of cyclists in the dark.

Life Paint was conceived

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Infiniti names Gayle Antony as General Manager, Global Human Resources

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. appointed Gayle Antony its new General Manager, Global Human Resources effective May 1, 2015. She will be based at the company's global headquarters in Hong Kong and report directly to Infiniti President, Roland Krueger.

In this

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Nissan has appointed Mark Wheeler as its new Fleet Sales Director

Mark, who joined the brand as National Corporate Sales Manager in October, replaces Michael Auliar who is moving to a new role as Regional Director with Nissan Europe.

In his new role, Mark will directly oversee Nissan's corporate sales, public sector, contract hire

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Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship applications open for 2015

Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) and Jaguar Land Rover open the 2015 Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship, aimed at young women planning a career in technology and engineering in the UK.

Launched in 2013 by Zara Phillips, the Scholarship is open to those

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FCA announces executive changes

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announced that Ralph Gilles was named Head of Design and member of the FCA Group Executive Council (GEC). He currently leads the FCA North American Design Office as Senior Vice-President, a position he was named to in June

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Key management changes at Isuzu Motors

Isuzu Motors India (IMI), a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan, has announced key changes in the management.

Naohiro Yamaguchi, General Manager, LCV Sales Project Department at Isuzu Japan, will take over as Managing Director of Isuzu Motors India (IMI)

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Assos supports Mercedes-AMG DTM drivers in fitness training

The drivers and crew of the Mercedes-AMG DTM Team have long indulged a passion for cycling. They have access to the best possible equipment after Swiss cycling apparel specialist Assos became an official team partner.

Assos will be supplying the Mercedes-AMG

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Volkswagen introduces all-new Caddy Maxi Mini

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles knows that when it comes to vans, bigger is usually better. However, with parking spaces becoming harder to find and fuel prices on the up once more, the need for an ultra-compact solution to urban deliveries is greater than ever.

Designed

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Seat UK appoints Richard Harrison as new Director

Seat UK welcomed Richard Harrison as its new Director following the departure of Neil Williamson, who leaves to take up a senior international assignment within Volkswagen Group, yet to be announced.

Richard returns to Seat UK from a three-and-a-half

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Thomas A. Schmid appointed Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai Motor Europe

Hyundai Motor Europe has announced the appointment of Thomas A. Schmid to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Since 2013, Schmid has been leading the company's sales division in the role of Vice-President Sales and Fleet. Now promoted to COO,

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Scania inaugurates its first Asian bus manufacturing plant

In the presence of 1,500 guests, including ministers, ambassadors, customers, suppliers and employees, Scania Commercial Vehicles India inaugurated the company's first bus manufacturing plant in Asia.

The new bus production plant is located at the Scania Narasapura

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Senior communication appointments at Renault

Armelle Volkringer has joined the Renault group as Director of Communication, reporting to Mouna Sepehri, Member of the Executive Committee and Executive Vice-President, Office of the CEO.

Florence de Goldfiem was appointed Communication, Public

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Volvo Cars to build new factory in US, investment of around US$ 500-million

Volvo Cars announced that it is to build a brand new manufacturing facility in the US, fulfilling its ambition to be a truly global car maker, investing around 500-million dollars in a new plant and underscoring its long term commitment to the US market.

The company has drawn

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Ceat launches Milaze tyres for scooters in India

Ceat Ltd. announced the launch of its new range of Milaze Tyres that is focused towards catering to the scooter segment of two-wheelers in India.Available in sizes3.50-10 TT and 90/100-10 TT, the tyre offers an improved load carrying capacity with high mileage and will

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The new AMG Selection 2015

From fine leather goods and luxury accessories to functional garments, these are all included in the range of high-quality products in the 2015 AMG Selection. Other new products included in this year are matching accessories for the new sports car Mercedes-AMG GT.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans to launch midsize pickup

Before the end of the decade, Mercedes-Benz will expand its product range into a promising segment by launching the first pickup from a premium manufacturer. Due to their versatility, all-round utility, and payload of around one metric ton, pickups are popular

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Mercedes-Benz location in Sindelfingen celebrates its 100-year anniversary

The Mercedes-Benz location in Sindelfingen has held a grand ceremony to celebrate its 100-year anniversary. Dr. Manfred Bischoff, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG, Winfried Kretschmann, Prime Minister of the State of Baden-Württemberg and

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Hyundai welcomes £6.6-million UK Government investment in hydrogen infrastructure

Hyundai Motor UK Ltd. has welcomed the British Government's £6.6-million investment announcement in hydrogen infrastructure. The package of measures will see an initial network of 12 hydrogen refueling stations, including a pledge to fund the construction of two

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars opens new showroom in the Philippines

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is delighted to announce the opening of its latest Asia Pacific showroom in Manila, the Philippines. The new facility was launched by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Asia Pacific Regional Director, Paul Harris, Asia Pacific Regional General Manager, Michael

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