Captain Nemo's six-wheeled Nautilus Car goes under the hammer

Captain Nemo's six-wheeled Nautilus car from Sean Connery's adventure movie 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' will be sold by international auctioneers Coys at their Blenheim Palace auction on July 11, 2015.

Designed by production designer and art director

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Ford and Ford dealers fuel STEM education; invest US$ 350,000 in local scholarships

The North Texas Ford Dealers and Ford Motor Company Fund wrapped up the school year by awarding nearly US$ 350,000 in scholarships and technology prizes to North Texas students from more than 100 high schools located in the communities where Ford dealers

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles supports Stihl Timbersports Series

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has become a partner of Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG in top-class lumberjack sport contests, the Stihl Timbersports Series, or STS for short. These includes international contests such as the STS Champions Trophy and STS World Championship

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Renault and Dacia opens new showroom in North Yorkshire

An expanding privately-run dealership group has opened the UK's newest Renault and Dacia franchise in North Yorkshire.

As part of Renault Group's continued expansion RMB Automotive will represent the upwardly mobile manufacturers in Northallerton and the neighbouring

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Daimler opens new bus plant in Colombia and expands its bus business in Latin America

Daimler is further expanding its bus business in Latin America - the wholly owned subsidiary Daimler Colombia S. A. is opening a new bus plant in Funza near Bogota with an installed capacity of 4,000 units per year. To this end, US$ 2-million are being invested in the bus

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Nissan invests £37-million for new extra-large press line at Sunderland plant

Nissan underlines its commitment to lead in crossovers and electric vehicles following the start of extension work for a new extra-large press line at its manufacturing plant in Sunderland.

This £37-million investment will see the plant extended and a new 5,200-tonne

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750 old Fords go on display at Heritage Motor Centre

Up to 750 old Fords will go on display at the Heritage Motor Centre when it hosts the 7th Old Ford Rally. The show, on July 19, is the biggest Rally of old Fords in the UK. Fords including commercials, tractors and vehicles with a Ford engine, built up to 1991, will be on

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Suzuki announces new RM-Z250

Suzuki has announced details of its new 2016 RM-Z250, which features a Holeshot Assist Control system as well as new suspension, a lighter, redesigned frame, new brakes, and new engine components.

The new RM-Z250 has been designed in conjunction with the

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Mini Gentleman's Collection inspired by Mini Clubman

To drive a Mini is to make a statement. To wear Mini is now equally so. On the occasion of the 88th Pitti Uomo, Mini got together with six talented young Italians and the heads behind the Pitti Uomo gentleman's fashion fair to design the first Mini Capsule Collection.

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Toyota appoints top British talent to senior roles in Europe and UK operations

Toyota Motor Europe announced the appointment of Matt Harrison to the role of Vice-President, Toyota Sales and Marketing, Toyota Motor Europe, effective from July 1, 2015. In this new role, Harrison will report directly to Karl Schlicht, Executive VP, Toyota Motor Europe.

Harrison

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Nissan India inaugurates its fifth dealership in Hyderabad

Nissan inaugurated its fifth dealership, Vibrant Nissan, at Gachibowli, Hyderabad. This is Nissan's 194th touch point in the country.

The dealership was inaugurated by Arun Malhotra, MD, Nissan Motor India Private Limited. "Hyderabad is one

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Nissan and 4R Energy partner with Green Charge Networks

Nissan Motor Company and Green Charge Networks, the largest provider of commercial energy storage, have joined forces to deploy second-life lithium-ion vehicle batteries for stationary commercial energy storage in the US and international markets.

As part of the company's

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Anglia Car Auctions sets new auction house record with £117,000 Maserati

Anglia Car Auctions (ACA) set a new auction house record in its June Classic Car Sale with the sale of a 1962 Maserati 3500 GT for £117,600 including premium, more than three times its highest estimate.

With 263 classic vehicles on offer, the matching numbers exhumed

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Bentley expands its presence in Germany, opens a new showroom in Dresden

Bentley Motors announces the opening of a new showroom in Dresden, Germany.

The showroom, measuring over 400 m², is located on the Meißner Strasse 34, in Radebeul, Dresden. The new dealership offers customers the full Bentley model range, pre-owned

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BMW Group sold 188,287 vehicles worldwide in May

Deliveries of BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles increased 5.9 per cent to total 188,287 in the last month, making it the company's best May ever.

"The solid growth the BMW Group has achieved this year continued in May, with all sales regions recording

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Toyota breaks ground on expansion in Michigan at Toyota Technical Center

With the push of a plow by a 2015 Tundra TRD Pro, Toyota officially broke ground on the expansion of the Toyota Technical Center (TTC) in Michigan. The ceremony at Toyota's campus in York Township marks the first visible step toward its growing investment and employment

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Mercedes-Benz starts production of GLA compact SUV in India

Mercedes-Benz has started production of the GLA compact SUV at its Indian plant in Pune and thus further expanded its international production network.

"The start of production of the GLA in India marks the first time we are producing compact cars in our

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Tata Motors to assemble light commercial vehicles in Tunisia

Tata Motors and its Tunisian partner ICAR S.A., the industrial subsidiary of Le Motor SA, announced the industrial launch of Tata Motors light commercial vehicle assembly in the presence of Ambassador of the Republic of India Nagma Mohamed Mallick and R.T. Wasan,

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Ram Truck announces pricing for 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel and Ram 1500 Laramie Limited

The Ram 1500 continues to move forward with two mid-year 2015 offerings that carry into the 2016 model year - the Ram 1500 Rebel and Ram 1500 Laramie Limited.

The Ram 1500 Rebel brings a one-of-a-kind, off-road design to the full-size truck segment. The

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Hyundai Motor unveils design renderings of new global SUV 'Creta'

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. unveiled the design renderings of upcoming new Global SUV - Hyundai Creta.

Creta design follows a premium look, based on Hyundai Motor's evolved design philosophy. Harmony between a bold front, voluminous side, sporty rear and other details

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Tata Motors together with DIMO launches the all-new Zest and Bolt in Sri Lanka

Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) together with Tata Motors launched Zest and Bolt for the Sri Lankan market.

"With the aim to deliver the best of products and services to our customers, we at Tata Motors are delighted to bring two new exciting products

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Isuzu Motors opens its first dealership outlet in Kolkata, India

In line with its network expansion drive, Isuzu Motors India Private Limited announced its entry in the Eastern part of the country. To mark the occasion, Isuzu Motors India inaugurated the first dealership outlet of East India in Kolkata - Mohanmotor Isuzu.

New dealership

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Visteon appoints Sachin Lawande as President and Chief Executive Officer

Visteon Corporation announced that Sachin Lawande has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Visteon, effective June 29, 2015, succeeding Timothy D. Leuliette. Lawande will also join Visteon's Board of Directors.

Lawande is an accomplished automotive

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JLR opens Education Business Partnership Centre at Engine Manufacturing Centre

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) opened a brand new £650,000 Education Business Partnership Centre at its Engine Manufacturing Centre near Wolverhampton in partnership with Staffordshire County Council, South Staffordshire Council Wolverhampton City Council

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FCA US names Glenn Shagena as the Head of Employee Relations

FCA US announced the appointment of Glenn Shagena as the Head of Employee Relations for North America. Most recently, Shagena served as Head of FCA Mexico Human Resources. Al Iacobelli has announced his plans to retire from the Company. Both are

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Max Muncey named Public Relations Manager at North American International Auto Show

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced that Max Muncey has been named Public Relations Manager effective June 1. Muncey will report to Bob Caza, NAIAS Communications Director.

"This is one of the key, next steps in the evolution of NAIAS

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Skoda reports best May in its 120-year history, 92,500 worldwide deliveries

Skoda's worldwide deliveries increased 1.5 per cent to 92,500 units in May (May 2014: 91,200 deliveries), making this the best May in the company's 120-year history. Skoda recorded growth in Western and Central Europe, China and India. The new Skoda Fabia is

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GSX-S1000 arrives in Suzuki dealerships

The hotly-anticipated GSX-S1000 is now available in Suzuki dealerships with an RRP of £8,999, following its launch to the world's motorcycling press in Spain earlier this year.

Boasting an all-new lightweight frame, three-mode traction control system and a GSX-R1000

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Tata Motors opens flagship showroom and service facility in Riyadh

Manahil International Company, a unit of Mohamed Yousuf Naghi & Brothers Group (MYNG) and the sole authorised distributor of Tata Motors Ltd. in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has opened the state-of-the-art showroom and service facility in Riyadh. This facility

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Buick Achievers announces US$ 1.18-million in scholarships

The first four-year recipients to benefit from the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program are receiving their degrees this year as the General Motors Foundation announced nearly US$ 1.2-million in new scholarships of up to US$ 25,000 a year for 50 students to pursue

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Audi launches first avant body style sportscar RS 6 Avant @ Rs. 1.35 crore

In yet another 'first', Audi, the first sportscar with an Avant body style. With sharp line frames and taut surfaces, the Audi RS 6 Avant is a stunner from every angle. The powerful Audi RS 6 Avant was unveiled by Joe King, Head, Audi India and Indian cricketer

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Bentley Motors announces Stefan Sielaff as its new Design Director

Bentley Motors announces Stefan Sielaff as its new Director of Design. He succeeds Luc Donckerwolke who has been with Bentley since 2012.

Sielaff will join Bentley on July 1, 2015 from his current dual role as Head of Volkswagen Group Interior Design and Design Director

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Navistar names Jeff Sass to lead North America Truck Sales and Marketing

Navistar International Corporation announced that it has appointed Jeff Sass as Senior Vice-President, North America Truck Sales and Marketing.

Sass, 47, joins Navistar following a 20-year career at PACCAR, Inc. in various roles of increasing responsibility in marketing,

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All-new 2016 Nissan Maxima on sale now starting from US$ 32,410

The wait is over. The 2016 Maxima has arrived at Nissan dealerships nationwide. As Nissan's flagship sedan, the all-new eighth-generation design takes the company's best-known nameplate into new territory with its boldest styling, most powerful engine and highest

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DSK Benelli launches its superbike range starting @ Rs. 2.83 lakh, open its first showroom in Delhi

DSK Motowheels unveiled the range of its Italian superbike brand 'Benelli' for the first time in North India, followed by the announcement of its first DSK Benelli showroom launch in New Delhi. The state-of-the-art showroom is situated in one of the most buzzing and

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Nissan appoints Daniele Schillaci to lead global marketing and sales

Nissan Motor Co. announced that Daniele Schillaci, most recently a Top Sales and Marketing Executive at Toyota Motor Company's European region, will assume the duties as Global Head of Marketing and Sales beginning July 15, 2015.

Schillaci will be an Executive VP

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces senior management changes

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK Ltd has announced a major restructuring of its senior management team. Newly-appointed Deputy Managing Director Karl Howkins will head up a simpler structure, with two Country Directors managing the Fiat/Abarth, and Jeep/Alfa Romeo

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Volvo Cars reports global retail sales of 39,919 cars in May '15

Volvo Cars reports a May retail sales result of 39,919 cars with continued growth in Western Europe and the first new XC90 cars starting to reach customers. More than 36,000 pre-orders have been placed for the Volvo XC90 so far.

Western European sales grew by 8.6 per

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New Chairman and Managing Director appointed for Ford of Britain

Andy Barratt has been appointed Chairman and Managing Director, Ford of Britain, from July 1, 2015, succeeding Mark Ovenden who has been appointed President and CEO, Ford Sollers, the joint-venture of Ford Motor Company and JSC Sollers in Russia.

Andy Barratt

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Tata Motors launches new Safari Storme starting @ Rs. 9.99 lakh

Tata Motors announced the launch of the new Safari Storme, loaded with new performance and connectivity features - of DriveNext and ConnectNext, based on the company's customer focused Horizonext strategy.

"As India's first SUV - the Tata Safari

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Bentley Motors announce the opening of its third dealership in Moscow

Bentley Motors has announced the opening of its third dealership in the country's fast-growing capital, Moscow. The new dealership occupies a premium location on Volgogradskiy Prospekt 41.

Bentley Moscow-Volgogradskiy, a partnership with automotive retail

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Seat UK appoints Jason Coleman as new National Fleet Sales Manager

Seat has appointed Jason Coleman as National Fleet Sales Manager, stepping up from his former role as Area Sales Manager.

Jason's promotion is expected to help drive Seat fleet sales forward, specifically targeting growth in medium to large fleets which helped

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TomTom launches the Trucker 6000 navigation device

TomTom introduced the all-new TomTom Trucker 6000, a portable navigation device specifically designed for people who drive large vehicles for a living. The TomTom Trucker ensures that drivers are on the right road because it includes customised routes

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GM invests US$ 119-million in Michigan Components Plant, creates approximately 300 new jobs

General Motors (GM) announced that it will invest US$ 119-million in tools and equipment to support production of future vehicle components at its Grand Rapids Operations, creating approximately 300 future jobs.

The plant currently has approximately 500 employees on three

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Hyundai Motors reveals name of the new global SUV - 'Creta'

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. announced the name of its new SUV - 'CRETA'. The global roll-out of this new model will start in the second half of 2015 in India, followed soon after with sales in world markets.

'Hyundai Creta' will be an influential global model for the Hyundai Motor brand

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Mitsubishi Motors opens its new dealership in Northampton, UK

Westaway Motors has opened the doors to its Mitsubishi dealership at the company's site in Boughton Green Road, Moulton Park.

The large dealership, which is situated in a prominent position on Boughton Green Road, also has an after sales department with

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Mercedes-Benz Vans appoints new Network Operations Manager

Sarah Palfreyman has been promoted to the role of Network Operations Manager at Mercedes-Benz Vans, replacing Angela Joyes, who is pursuing her career outside of Mercedes-Benz UK.

In her new role, Sarah is responsible for network strategy, business

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Foxes and Citroen scoop Guinness World Records title in aid of Trekstock

Foxes and Citroen have successfully completed a Guinness World Records title attempt for the 'most live concerts performed in 12 hours in different cities'. The title attempt took place with the goal of raising money for the hugely worthwhile cancer charity Trekstock.

The record-

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BMW Group India launches 6-series Gran Coupe @ Rs. 1.14 crore

BMW Group India launched the new BMW 6-series Gran Coupe at the curtain-raiser of the BMW India Bridal Fashion Week 2015. The new BMW 6-series Gran Coupe arrived in style at an exclusive fashion show. BMW takes India Bridal Fashion Week national for the first time,

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Scania South Africa recognised for HIV prevention work

Scania South Africa's work to prevent the further spread of HIV/AIDS has won the Swedish Workplace HIV/AIDS Programme's (SWHAP) Most Comprehensive Programme Achievement Award 2014.

The SWHAP Most Comprehensive Programme Achievement

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