Ford earns nearly 500 hybrid patents with 47 mpg Fusion Hybrid

The road to the new Ford Fusion Hybrid’s 47 mpg – expected to be America’s most fuel-efficient non-rechargeable sedan – can be traced back to Ford’s electrified vehicle team and the nearly 500 patents Ford now holds for its hybrid technology.

“Ford continued to

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Hans Blesse appointed Vice-President BMW Motorrad USA

After three and a half very successful years as BMW Motorrad Executive Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Hans Blesse (51) will be taking over as Vice-President BMW Motorrad USA as of April 1, 2012.

Pieter de Waal (60), who has held this position

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All-new Mazda CX-5 UK prices announced

Last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show saw the world premiere of Mazda’s first sixth generation vehicle,  the all-new Mazda CX-5, and with the UK launch of this eagerly awaited model imminent, Mazda has announced UK pricing and a pre-order facility available

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Salute to a supercar

A world record gathering of Ferraris is the latest special birthday celebration announced for this summer's Silverstone Classic powered by the AA (July 20-22, 2012).

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the remarkable Ferrari F40, the incredible

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Cessna increases range of 'Game-Changing' Citation Latitude

Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, recently announced a 15 per cent range extension expected for the company's planned game-changing mid-size business jet, the Citation Latitude, scheduled to enter service in 2015.

Speaking at the

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Chic new Subaru XV arrives in Ireland

The chic new Subaru XV is now in Subaru Dealer showrooms throughout the country. The safest model in its class (certified 5-star Euro Ncap award) for child occupant safety, the Subaru XV combines city style with urban and offroad ability.

Core Subaru

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2012 off to a promising start for Skoda

Skoda’s growth continues as January sales rose 10.2 per cent to 75,400 vehicles, compared to the same month last year, representing the best January figure in Skoda’s 117-year corporate history.

Despite a declining worldwide market, Skoda raised its

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Fresh accents for even better sporting performance: BMW X3 and BMW X5

Dynamic handling characteristics are still the trademark of BMW’s Sports Activity Vehicles. In each of their segments both the BMW X3 and the BMW X5 are seen as the benchmark for agility and driving pleasure. In the spring of 2012, the sporting
character of the

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All-new Ford B-Max to make landmark debut at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford will unveil the all-new B-Max on February 27 at the 2012 Mobile World Congress (MWC), in Barcelona.

Ford is the first manufacturer ever to unveil a car at the leading mobile industry event and will announce

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More than a million drivers now aged over 80 in UK

The number of drivers over the age of 80 has now topped one million according to information obtained by the IAM following a freedom of information request to the DVLA at the end of January.

DVLA figures show that there are now 1,012,399 drivers over 80. There are also 122 licence holders

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European premiere for Mazda Takeri concept at Geneva Motor Show

Mazda will unveil its Takeri concept car for the first time in Europe at next month’s Geneva International Motor Show. Mazda Takeri is a next-generation mid-sized saloon featuring Mazda’s new and unique i-Eloop regenerative braking technology. It will be joined

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