Toyota to increase Highlander output, including hybrid and exports, in Indiana

Toyota will increase production of the Highlander mid-size SUV in late 2013 at the company’s Princeton, Ind. plant. Hybrid and export versions will be included. The project is expected to create

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The 'Comfort-Matic' robotised gearbox offer has been expanded on the new Ducato

Fiat Professional is extending the offer of new Fiat Ducato versions equipped with the innovative 'Comfort-Matic' 6-speed robotised gearbox, today also available in combination with the lively and reliable 130 and 150 MultiJet engines, which join the top-of-the-range

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Call for applications for the BMW 2012 residency

BMW and the Nicephore Niepce Museum are launching a call for applications for the 2012 residency programme in Chalon-sur-Saone.

In funding this residency at the Nicephore Niepce Museum for the second year running, BMW France reiterates its

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Ford China sells 30,000 vehicles in January

Due to reduced inventory levels and a shorter January sales month due to the Chinese Spring Festival holiday, Ford China maintained steady sales in January with 30,976 wholesale vehicles sold compared to 53,340 wholesale vehicles last year.

Ford China ended 2011

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BMW Group makes successful start to new year

The BMW Group increased its sales significantly in January. A total of 112,163 BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles were delivered to customers (previous year 105,193) – an increase of 6.6 per cent.

“We made a successful start to the new year, selling

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Porsche sells five per cent more sports cars in January

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has got 2012 underway with an increase in deliveries: January saw the Zuffenhausen-based company deliver 9,613 vehicles of the 911, Boxster/Cayman, Cayenne and Panamera model lines to its customers

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HRT F1 Team establishes its permanent headquarters in the Caja Magica

After months of evaluations and negotiations in which diverse options have been assessed, Spanish team HRT has finally opted for the facilities of the Complejo Deportivo Madrid Caja Magica to locate its permanent headquarters.

The team will occupy part of the Caja Magica

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Ford taxis help San Francisco meet aggressive guidelines set by 2008 Law

Ford’s role in helping San Francisco become what some call the 'Greenest Taxi City in America' is being celebrated today as part of an event highlighting the city’s success in reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

California Lt. Gov. Gavin

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Mahindra unveils the stylish new XYLO

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), India’s leading SUV manufacturer, unveiled the stylish new Xylo at its Kandivali, Mumbai plant. The new avatar of Mahindra’s hugely successful Xylo Sports 50 new changes & features including five variants

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HRT Formula 1 Team continue second day of pre-season testing in Jerez

HRT Formula 1 Team continued today in Jerez with its programme in the second and final day of testing that the team had scheduled for these first official pre-season tests. Pedro de la Rosa was in the cockpit of the F111 and completed a total of 64 laps,

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Mercedes AMG Petronas' second day of test in Jerez

Michael Schumacher was at the wheel of the MGP W02 today for the second day of this week’s test in Jerez, completing a total of 132 laps of the Spanish circuit.

Nico Rosberg will take over the car tomorrow for the team's final day of testing in Jerez.  

Michael

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