Five Hyundai models receive 2012 Consumer Guide Automotive 'Best Buy' and 'Recommended' awards

Consumer Guide editors gave the Hyundai Sonata, Tucson and all-new Accent 'Best Buy' awards in the mid-size car, compact crossover/SUV and sub-compact car categories, respectively. Additionally, the Hyundai Genesis and Elantra received a 'Recommended'

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Mercedes-Benz recognises a Film Icon in Motion

Hollywood's love affair with motion is not exclusive to pictures, but also with the wheels belonging to the iconic Mercedes-Benz SL, which has played a role in over 150 movies and television programs in its lifespan not to mention fame on studio lots and the streets

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New Head of Sales at Daimler Buses/EvoBus

The new Head of Sales at Daimler Buses/EvoBus GmbH is to be Till Oberworder (41). Subject to agreement by the board of management at EvoBus GmbH, the long-standing Daimler Manager will take over the management of Marketing, Sales

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Cross Roads Subaru scoops brace of accolades at Automotive Management (AM) awards

Multi-award-winning Subaru dealership, Cross Roads, has picked up another two automotive retailing industry prizes to add to its already overloaded trophy cabinet.

Warwickshire-based Cross Roads scooped the ‘Best Dealership’ and ‘Best Training

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Apollo to launch UHP passenger tyre at the Geneva Motor Show

At the 82nd Geneva Motor Show, Apollo Tyres will be launching its ultra high-performance summer passenger vehicle tyre, in W and Y speed ratings. The company will also be showcasing its entire range of tyres sold and available in Europe at the show.

In another significant development,

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Launch of Mission Motorsport to take place at Thruxton Circuit on March 1, 2012

The official launch of Mission Motorsport, an exciting new venture designed to provide amazing and unusual rehabilitation opportunities to service personnel

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Ashley Andrew joins Seat UK as Head of Operations

Seat UK’s successful management team returns to full strength with the news that Ashley Andrew is joining the business as Head of Operations.

Ashley, 40, will officially take over the running of the Spanish brand’s UK dealer network on Monday, March 5 and joins the

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Nissan eases the journey for cancer patients

Newcastle-based ‘Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care’ has signed a fleet deal with Nissan for 50 NV200 vans to transport patients to and from Freeman Hospital in High Heaton.

An initial order of 25 Nissan NV200 Combi models will be delivered over the next two years,

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Ni Hao Chongqing! Ford opens new plant in Chongqing; Home of the new Focus

The company that pioneered mass automobile production a century ago in Detroit, today opened one of the world's newest, most efficient and sustainable automotive assembly plants in Chongqing, China.

Ford Motor Company and its joint-venture Changan Ford

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The new Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG

The stage is set for the new Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG.

The new version of the high-performance Roadster impresses on several counts - systematic lightweight construction, a boost in output and driving dynamics, and 30 per cent lower fuel

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Mercedes-Benz puts the iPhone on wheels

Mercedes-Benz is making smartphones mobile and ensuring that such electronic assistants will in future be fully linked into the car's infotainment system. First off the blocks is the Apple iPhone, which Mercedes-Benz has now integrated comprehensively

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