Scania's largest production unit celebrates 50 successful years

Scania's largest production unit in Zwolle, the Netherlands, celebrates 50 years. Limited operations started in 1964 and on January 15, 1965, the plant was officially inaugurated by HRH Prince Bernard. In the first year, approximately 1,300 trucks were produced. Production

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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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Skoda global sales grew by 18.8 per cent in July 2014

Skoda increased its deliveries by 18.8 per cent in July to 82,800 vehicles (July 2013: 69,700 deliveries). It was the best July in Skoda's company history and at the same time the strongest monthly percentage increase in 2014. The brand grew by 26 per cent in Western

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Apollo Tyres appoints Dr. Seshu Bhagavathula as Chief Technology Officer

Dr. Seshu Bhagavathula has been appointed as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Apollo Tyres Ltd. He will spearhead the global initiatives for the company on tyre technology, research and new product development, for both passenger vehicle and commercial

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BMW Group to build new Mini Hatch also at VDL Nedcar

The new Mini Hatch, which celebrated its production start at the Mini plant in Oxford in November 2013, will also be built in the Netherlands from summer 2014. The BMW Group confirmed the start of production during a visit by Harald Kruger, BMW AG's Board Member Production,

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Tesla expands supercharger network in Europe

Tesla officially opens new supercharger locations connecting the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. These newly-energized routes will enable Model S customers to enjoy free, convenient, 100 per cent electric trips on the German

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McLaren announces McLaren Utrecht as 18th retailer in Europe

McLaren Automotive continues to expand the retailer network throughout Europe with the appointment of McLaren Utrecht. Sports car specialists Louwman Exclusive become the official partner for the British brand, and the 18th retailer in the European

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Volvo Cars global sales up 14 per cent in July 2013

Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) reports global retail sales of 33,650 cars for the month of July, an increase of 14 per cent compared to July 2012. China again grew substantially and European sales were also up significantly thanks to the success of the Volvo V40 model.

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Iveco is the official sponsor of the MotoGP Assen circuit

Iveco will be the title sponsor of the Assen circuit, home to the next round of the 2013 MotoGP, which takes place on Saturday - June 29, in the Netherlands.

The Iveco brand will be prominently represented for the occasion on the circuit grandstand, two major racetrack

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Mazda MX-5 sets new world record

Mazda was able to set a new entry in the Guinness Book of World Records during the big MAX-5 2013 event in Lelystad, Netherlands. A total of 683 Mazda MX-5s joined the procession on the roads around the RDW Test Centre at Lelystad, forming the longest parade of

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