Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces a new Dawn for super-luxury motoring

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced the name of its forthcoming new car. The new model, an exciting and sensuous drophead, will be known as Rolls-Royce Dawn.

The car was unveiled to representatives of the marque's 130-strong global dealer network at the 2015

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Yamaha presents the new entry-level urban scooter NMax

Yamaha's enviable reputation as a manufacturer of sporty and stylish scooters has been further reinforced in recent years with the arrival of several TMax and X-Max models, as well as the launch of the innovative new 3-wheel Tricity. Now, Yamaha presents the new NMax,

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Mercedes-Benz invests triple-digit millions of euros for the world's most advanced crash test facility

Mercedes-Benz holds topping-out ceremony for the world's most advanced crash test facility. The new test centre measures 270 by 170 metres with an internal, pillarless test arena - the heart of the crash facility - measuring 90 by 90 metres to allow even complex junction/

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Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is now available to order in the UK priced from £59,500

Order books for the new Alfa Romeo 4C Spider have officially opened, customers can now get their name on the list at Alfa Romeo showrooms across the UK.

Like its Coupe sibling, the new Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is built around an ultra-lightweight carbon fibre monocoque with

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BMW announces changes in Board of Management

As previously announced, Harald Kruger assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG with immediate effect. Kruger, who holds an engineering degree, was most recently Board of Management member for Production. He joined the BMW Group in 1992

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Dodge opens order banks for new 2016 Dodge Viper ACR starting @ US$ 117,895

Viper enthusiasts with the need for ultimate handling, performance and road course domination, as well as the ability to drive their Viper home from the track, can now place their orders for the fastest street-legal Viper track car ever. The Dodge brand has announced

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Britta Seeger is the new CEO of Mercedes-Benz in Turkey

After 18 highly successful years at Daimler AG, Rainer Genes (53), currently President & CEO Mercedes-Benz Türk, has decided to embark on a new career in the consumer goods industry. Effective August 1, 2015, he will be succeeded as CEO Mercedes-Benz

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Hans-Peter Porsche rejoins the supervisory board of Porsche SE

At annual general meeting of Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart (Porsche SE), Hans-Peter Porsche was reappointed to the supervisory board. He succeeds His Excellency Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani, who retired from his position on the supervisory

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Lotus opens its showrooms in South Kensington and East Finchley

Hexagon Lotus is the new brand representative of Lotus Cars in South Kensington, London. Hexagon is not new to Lotus having been a Lotus dealer from 1964 to 1976. Their reintroduction offers customers two Lotus dealerships in London, from their Headquarters

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Andrew Jordan joins Team Peugeot-Hansen for the British round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship

2013 British Touring Car Champion Andrew Jordan returns to the sport he started 11 years ago, joining the Peugeot 208 WRX team for the British round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship. Joining the two official team drivers Timmy Hansen #21 and Davy Jeanney #17

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Scania's Euro-6 G410 travels 579.8 km on 150 litres diesel with Volkswagen Golf

How far can a Euro-6 Scania G 410 travel on 150 litres of diesel? That was the challenge when Scania's Euro-6 vehicles recently were launched in South Korea. The prize for the best guess - a brand new Volkswagen Golf.

Scania South Korea launched the Euro-6

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Mercedes-Benz Apprentice of the Year Awards 2015 held at Mercedes-Benz World

The Mercedes-Benz UK Apprentice of the Year Awards, celebrating the top apprentices from across the Retail network was held at Mercedes-Benz World.

"The winners are chosen based on how they have performed over a variety of tests and practical assignments throughout

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Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation team up to make cars better

Toyota Motor Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation entered an agreement to build a mutually beneficial long-term partnership. By leveraging the resources of both companies to complement and enhance each other's products and technologies, the

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Rally Round appoints Heidi Winterbourne as Rally Co-ordinator

Vintage and classic rally organiser Rally Round announced that Heidi Winterbourne has joined the company as Rally Co-ordinator, taking a pivotal role in business development and event organisation from concept to completion. She will also represent Rally Round at major

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Toyota enlightens children through annual Traffic Safety Schools

As communities grow and develop, traffic grows and develops in turn, thereby increasing the hazards and risks involved when pedestrians and automobiles interact. Toyota believes that proper traffic safety education is vital in avoiding injuries stemming from such accidents,

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Chicago's high school student wins grand prize in Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge

When Chicago high school student Elijah Wilborn created his safe driving PSA, he left his phone, music and other distractions curbside - and picked up the grand prize in the TeenDrive365 Video Challenge from Toyota and Discovery Education, the leading provider of

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2015 Nissan Murano earns 'Top Safety Pick Plus' rating from the IIHS

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the completely redesigned 2015 Nissan Murano a 'Top Safety Pick Plus' vehicle safety rating, which is the group's highest available ranking. The 2015 Murano scored 'Good' in all five 'Top Safety Pick' categories and

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EDP, Seat and Volkswagen-Audi Spain join forces to promote CNG vehicles and infrastructure development

EDP, Seat and Volkswagen-Audi Spain signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims at promoting the development of CNG vehicles and the infrastructures that are necessary to foster the use of this alternative fuel. CNG allows users to achieve significant

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Be a daredevil, earn your wings and celebrate with Ben

Ben announce that as part of its 110th birthday celebrations on July 19, 2015 it is planning to raise the pulse of 110 daredevils during a birthday 'Skydive' event taking place at various centres across the UK.

Participate in this ultimate challenge, become part of Ben's

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Hyundai Motor donates US$ 300 thousand for Nepal quake relief

Hyundai Motor Company is donating US$ 300 thousand for humanitarian relief and rebuilding projects in quake-hit Nepal. The donation to Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) will support those parts of the country devastated by last month's 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

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BMW Group reports 8.4 per cent growth in global sales in April '15

April saw the steady growth in sales of BMW Group vehicles continue with BMW, Mini and BMW Motorrad all achieving new records. In April, a total of 175,972 BMW Group vehicles were delivered to customers around the world, an increase of 8.4 per cent on the same month last

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Federal-Mogul Motorparts appoints new Regional Sales Manager for Scotland and Ireland

Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation, announced that it has appointed a new member of its sales team, enhancing its customer support. John Stewart joins the OE-quality components manufacturer as Regional Sales

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Volkswagen delivers five per cent more commercial vehicles worldwide in April '15

Growth in deliveries by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is carried forward in April as well. Especially in Western Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the figures continue to be positive in terms of steady growth.

"We are delighted we were able to tie in with the excellent

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Ford recalls certain 2015 Ford F-150s in North America for upper I-shaft rivet issue

Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for 12,328 2015-model Ford F-150 vehicles in North America for an upper I-shaft that might have been riveted improperly, potentially causing it to separate. If that happens, it could result in the loss of steering control without

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General Motors thanks five loyal global customers with free new vehicles

General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra and GM leaders from around the globe thanked five loyal customers over the course of 48 hours by surprising each of them with a free vehicle.

The events celebrated the global production of 500-million GM-branded vehicles

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Audi India launches the new Audi RS 7 Sportback @ Rs. 1.40 crore

Audi has introduced the latest version of its popular sporty spearhead - the new Audi RS 7 Sportback in India. With aesthetic design and impressive sportiness, the new Audi RS 7 Sportback fascinates at first sight. Priced at Rs. 14,020,750 (ex-showroom Mumbai

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Seat announces a hackathon for architecture students to design its digital museum

Seat aims to assemble all of its past history and display it to the public in the most innovative way in a digital museum. The backdrop of the project is a hackathon-style event that begins on May 15, 2015 with 40 architecture students from Spanish and German schools working in

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Volvo Cars selects South Carolina for its first American plant

Volvo Cars has chosen South Carolina as the location of its new US$ 500-million factory, highlighting the attraction of the United States as a location for high technology manufacturing and providing a significant boost to South Carolina's economy.

The new

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Skoda delivers 92,100 vehicles worldwide; best ever April sales

Skoda's deliveries increased 2.8 per cent to 92,100 vehicles in April (April 2014: 89,600), making this the best April in the company's 120-year history. The Czech car manufacturer grew in Western & Central Europe, as well as in China and India. Both the estate and hatch versions

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Jaguar Land Rover Heritage supports 'largest parade of classic cars' Guinness World Record attempt

Jaguar Land Rover Heritage is supporting Coventry Transport Museum's attempt to set a new world record for the 'largest parade of classic cars' ever assembled, and is calling on classic Jaguar and Land Rover owners to register their interest and take part in this

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Audi unveils new high efficiency 2.0-litre TFSI four-cylinder petrol engine

Audi is relentlessly pursuing an ever better balance between performance and economy across its engine range, and the latest evidence of this is a new 190 ps 2.0-litre TFSI notable as the most efficient petrol-powered unit in its class. The newcomer exemplifies the brand's

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7,309 Ducati bikes delivered to customers in April 2015

A new absolute sales record was achieved in April with the delivery of 7,309 bikes, up by 29 per cent compared to April 2014. The previous sales record held by Ducati was in May 2012, with the delivery of 6,500 bikes.

The launch of new products that enhance the 2015

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Land Rover and Born Free Foundation open Ethiopian lion enclosure and education centre

Land Rover and international wildlife charity, Born Free Foundation, have opened a vital new lion enclosure and education centre in Ensessakotteh, Ethiopia.

'The Tree House' centre, is a re-designed facility set to cater for thousands of visiting school children each year. It provides

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Polaris launches Indian Roadmaster and Indian Chief Dark Horse motorcycles in India; opens its second dealership in Bengaluru

Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. unveiled its two new power-packed ultra-luxury 2015 Indian Roadmaster and the new Indian Chief Dark Horse alongside the opening of its second dealership in India in Bengaluru.

The occasion was also marked by another symbolic milestone for the brand -

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Soberdrive wins Hyundai's third 'Skills for the Future' competition

Soberdrive from Cirencester College were recently awarded first place in Hyundai Motor UK's third annual 'Skills for the Future' competition, held at its Training Academy in High Wycombe.

Of the five participating teams, Soberdrive were chosen by the five strong judging

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Mercedes-Benz sold 148,072 vehicles globally in April, +11.3 per cent

Mercedes-Benz posted a new opening record for the second quarter in April. Overall, 148,072 customers picked up their new Mercedes-Benz (+11.3 per cent).

"We began the second quarter with double-digit sales growth," said Ola Kallenius, Member

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Jaguar Land Rover presents first global Supplier Excellence Awards

Jaguar Land Rover has recognised its top ten direct production suppliers at the company's inaugural Supplier Excellence Awards. Companies from Corby to Cairo were presented with trophies by British actress, Joanna Lumley, at a ceremony held in the West Midlands.

Explaining

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Infiniti sets new April global sales record

Infiniti sold 16,700 vehicles globally last month, an increase of more than 1,700 vehicles or 12 per cent versus April 2014. This marks the best April in Infiniti's history.
"The strong momentum that we gained at the beginning of the year continued in April," said Infiniti

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Classic Motor Cars appoints Tim Leese as General Manager

Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth (CMC) has appointed Tim Leese as General Manager.

The company's sustained growth and expansion into brand new purpose built 60,000 sq ft facilities in Bridgnorth, in the UK, in 2014 created a new management position to develop

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General Motors becomes the world's first car manufacturer to produce 500-million vehicles

General Motors (GM) became the first car manufacturer in the world to produce 500-million vehicles, as Vauxhall in the UK - GM's fourth largest market - celebrated 90 years of ownership by the US company.

"During 2015, we expect to sell more than 1,000 new vehicles

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announces new Head of Press and PR

Kate Thompson has been appointed to the role of Head of Press and Public Relations for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, taking over responsibilities from Pietro Panarisi who recently took up the position of Head of Press and Public Relations for Skoda UK.

Kate

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Jeep announces a first-of-its-kind partnership with World Surf League

The Jeep brand and the World Surf League (WSL) has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will make the Jeep brand the official and exclusive global automotive partner of the WSL and the naming rights partner to the WSL Jeep Leaders Tour Rankings for

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Ford expands innovative career academies to Detroit to help students improve technical job skills

Ford Motor Company is accelerating efforts to train future engineering, manufacturing and IT professionals by adding four career academies in Detroit that will serve 1,400 students.

The Detroit career academies will join the nationally growing Powered by Ford STEM Academy

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Winners of the fourth annual Project Yellow Light video contest announced

The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Mazda Motorsports, National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS), U-Haul and the Ad Council announced the high school and college winners of

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Hyung Cheong Kim appointed as President and CEO at Hyundai Motor Europe

Hyung Cheong Kim has been appointed as President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe, responsible for the company's business vision, leading the management team at the European headquarters, and overseeing performance in the 30 countries in the region's

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Apollo inaugurates two Go The Distance tyre playgrounds uses end-of-life tyres for village children

Apollo Tyres inaugurated two Tyre Playgrounds near Chennai, in the southern part of India. These playgrounds have been created using worn-out or end-of-life tyres (ELT) for the kids of Senakuppam and Vallakottai villages, just outside Chennai.

Satish

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MNAO donates US$ 1,000,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), through its Mazda Drive for Good program, announced a US$ 1,000,000 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

"Mazda's donation to St. Jude helps them achieve their mission of reducing the cancer

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FCA US dealers to offer employees no-cost, no-debt college education

Employees of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Fiat dealerships will have the unique opportunity to earn a no-cost, no-debt college degree through Strayer University's Degrees@Work program, developed in collaboration with FCA US LLC.  FCA US is the only

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A combination of sustainability and design - The BMW i Collection

BMW i stands for inspiring design, pioneering mobility, and an understanding of premium that defines itself strongly by sustainability. The new BMW i collection continues with this approach and provides functional products made with sustainable materials

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Mercedes-Benz opens 'Safe Roads' travelling exhibition in India

Mercedes-Benz is looking to increase awareness of road safety in India with the 'Safe Roads' touring exhibition.

Jochen Feese, Head of Accident Research, Sensor Functions and Pedestrian Protection at Mercedes-Benz Cars, inaugurated the interactive road show

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