Ricardo signs offshore wind contract with David Brown Gear Systems

Following David Brown’s announcement of its collaboration with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to design and manufacture an innovative 7 MW gearbox for a new range of offshore wind turbines, Ricardo is delighted to announce that it has been selected by David Brown to provide a range of

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Nissan North America sales up 10.4 per cent in January

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) maintained momentum from a strong 2011 finish with January sales of 79,313 units versus 71,847 units a year earlier, an increase of 10.4 per cent. Nissan Division sales rose 12.5 per cent for the month to 72,517 units. Sales of

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The beginning of a new era: Volkswagen introduces the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB)

This year, Volkswagen Group will be introducing the Modular Transverse Matrix – the German acronym is MQB – for the Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and SEAT brands. The MQB strategy

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Changes at Volkswagen Group Communications

Group Communications at Volkswagen is strengthening Volkswagen Product Communications effective February 1, 2012.

Pietro Zollino (44) assumes responsibility as Head of Volkswagen product communications and reports to Peter Thul, who

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Tradition meets Innovation: New special exhibition '911 Identity' in the Porsche Museum

For more than four decades, the Porsche 911 has been deemed an automotive icon and the very epitome of the sports car. That means that the launch of the new Type 991 is an important event for the Porsche Museum Stuttgart as well. As a curtain

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smart fortwo 2012: The new look

The spring of 2012 will see the smart fortwo making its mark in a striking new look, featuring an upgraded exterior and a fresh leather/fabric mix in the interior. The smart fortwo is available for ordering now. The first vehicles will reach dealers at the beginning

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Scaffolding trade relies on the Unimog

Using the Unimog in various trades has a long history as its adaptability is a great advantage in this extremely diversified sector. Among those companies who really appreciate the Unimog is the scaffolding company Schneider Ltd. and its working relationship with

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Lyon is the first French city to enjoy the benefits of car2go, the world’s first one-way mobility service

car2go Europe GmbH, a joint-venture between car2go GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, and Europcar, the leader in car rental services in Europe, launched today the car2go service in Lyon, France. car2go provides Lyon residents with a fleet of

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Ford’s all-new B-Max to showcase unique design and unrivalled technology at Geneva Motor Show

Ford will throw open the doors to its all-new production-ready B-Max compact multi-activity vehicle when it takes a starring role at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March.

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally will be in Geneva to unveil the new B-Max, which promises

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Ford Motor Company US sales increase 7 per cent in January

Ford Motor Company US sales totaled 136,710 vehicles in January, a 7 per cent increase versus year-old levels. The Ford brand totaled 131,589 vehicles in January, making it the best January sales month for the Ford brand since 2008. 

“January started off with

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Hero MotoCorp begins the new year with record monthly sales, 520,272 unit sales in January

Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HMCL), the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has further consolidated its leadership position in the country by once again reporting five-lakh-plus monthly sales to open the new year 2012.

HMCL reported 520,272  unit

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