Ford becomes first automaker to earn top honors for supporting women-owned businesses

Ford Motor Company was named as one of America’s top corporations for its support of women-owned suppliers, the first time an automaker has earned the award.

The Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC) selected Ford for its 13th annual listing of

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New Canter 4x4

The arrival of a completely revised Fuso Canter marked the launch of the new generation of the truck series in October 2011. And now, for the first time, its all-wheel-drive variant is also coming to the European market. Production at the Tramagal plant in Portugal is in the

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Chrysler launches new Ypsilon Black&Red

An exciting new special edition version of Chrysler’s first supermini, Ypsilon, has just been announced for sale in the UK this month (February).

Called Black&Red, this latest edition is designed to attract new and different customers to the model range and also

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Prindiville Design unveils limited edition Land Rover Defender

London-based bespoke coach builder, Prindiville Design, has unveiled a new Limited Edition Land Rover Defender, designed to celebrate the debut of the model in their Collection which counts some of today’s most sought-after supercars such as the Ferrari

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Daimler and Chinese truck manufacturer Foton celebrate launch of JV Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive

Daimler and its Chinese partner Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. held a festive ceremony to celebrate the reception of the business license for the joint-venture Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., Ltd. To commemorate this event, the partners unveiled a plaque in Beijing

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Iveco Stralis secures order from James Wilby Ltd

West Yorkshire-based haulier James Wilby has taken delivery of the first Iveco Stralis to join its current fleet, supplied by local dealer Northern Commercials.

The arrival of the Stralis Active Space Super tractor unit introduces a second truck marque into

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Eighty more Renault trucks go to Iceland

Following its inaugural purchase of Renault Trucks in 2009, leading British food retailer, Iceland, has placed a major order for a further 80 vehicles through Renault Trucks UK. Nine more 18-t 270.18 Renault Midlum rigids with Optitronic gearbox and refrigeration

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The showroom experience becomes fully interactive with the new iPad Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe Brochure app

Mercedes-Benz UK has unveiled its first iPad Brochure App – an innovative, interactive experience that compliments traditional paper brochures with a more engaging way to experience the C-class Coupe.

This new approach to customer engagement enables

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New special series Ducato Tecnico provides extra value for customers

Fiat Professional has launched a new special series Fiat Ducato called the Ducato Tecnico, which is now available to order from all participating Fiat Professional dealers, offering customers great value for money.

The special series Ducato Tecnico is

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CCC take delivery of 15 Volvo FMX tippers; the largest single FMX order in uk

Liverpool-based construction industry waste disposal and recycling experts City Centre Commercials (CCC) have taken delivery of the largest single order for Volvo FMX tippers since the truck’s launch in 2010. The company, which was founded in 1986, celebrated 25 years

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Proton wins 2012 FIA Super World Rally Championship in Sweden

Proton, which has a franchise portfolio of 75 dealerships throughout the UK, has enjoyed its first ever victory in the 2012 FIA Super World Rally Championship (S-WRC).

With Per Gunnar Andersson claiming a dominant drive in the Satria Neo S2000, he

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