'10 years of Porsche Leipzig'; Anniversary concert in the Leipzig Gewandhaus

Production up twofold, employee numbers up threefold, increase in vehicle output by orders of magnitude - since production began in 2002, Porsche Leipzig has developed into one of the most successful automotive factories. To mark the plant’s 10th

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Porsche AG boosts revenue in first quarter of 2012 by 32.4 per cent

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has got the new financial year off to a flying start. The company managed to increase sales, revenue and operating profit significantly in the first quarter of 2012. Porsche increased its worldwide sales by 29 per cent to 30,231 vehicles.

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Chinese showcase concepts for the Volkswagen of the future

With 33-million visitors to the website and more than 119,000 ideas submitted, the 'People’s Car Project' (PCP) launched in China eleven months ago has far exceeded all expectations. Three of the vehicle and technology concepts created by users of an online

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Kia launches all-new flagship K9 saloon

Kia’s all-new luxury flagship saloon, the K9, has gone on sale in Korea, introducing Kia to an entirely new segment of the global automotive market. The striking new rear-wheel-drive will be launched in a number of key overseas markets starting in the fourth quarter

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Double recognition for Fisker

The Fisker Karma luxury plug-in hybrid has received two more awards recognising its leading-edge design, advanced technology, and environmental credentials.

Last week, the Karma received a First Prize in the International Design Awards (IDA) competition and

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smart eball wins gold ADC award 2012

At this year’s International Art Directors Club (ADC) awards, smart won 'gold' in the category of 'Interactive/Physical Innovations' with its interactive eball game event. The 91st ADC Awards ceremony will be held at a large gala in New York on May 8.

The Art

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Dacia prepares to sink competition as first Duster SUVs reach UK shores ahead of June 2012 pre-launch

The eagerly-awaited arrival of the ‘shockingly affordable’ Dacia brand in the UK came another step closer as the first batch of 22 left-hand-drive Dusters, destined for dealer display nationwide from June 28, arrived at the brand’s import centre on the South Coast.

To

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150-tonnes GCW FH16-750 heavy hitter demolishes the competition

The first FH16-750 to be ordered in the UK and Ireland has entered service with Leicestershire based A R Demolition.

Supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia at Bardon, the truck’s specification includes a 150-tonne STGO Cat3 plate and the full

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Ford India sees steady growth in April, adds new export market

Ford India maintained its robust sales momentum during April, reporting sales of 9,569 domestic wholesales and export units for year-on-year sales growth of 13 per cent.

The April monthly sales figures included domestic wholesales of 7,201 units, while exports

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Fiat and Tata to re-align their Indian joint-venture

Fiat and Tata have agreed that, in order to further develop the Fiat brand in India, management control of Fiat’s commercial and distribution activities will be handed over to a separate Fiat Group owned company. Currently Tata Motors has been managing the distribution responsibility

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Renault announces student winner of £9,000 towards tuition fees in Twizy design competition

As the buzz surrounding Twizy, arguably the most sensational-looking vehicle of 2012, continues to grow, Renault has just announced the winner of its student 'Design a Twizy' competition to tie in with the recent launch of its 100 per cent electric two-seater.

Rachel

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