New world speed records for Volvo hybrid truck

Volvo’s hybrid truck, ‘Mean Green’, established new world speed records on April 27, at Wendover Airfield in Utah, USA.

‘Mean Green’ achieved the following world record speeds: Flying Kilometre+ –236.577 km/h (147.002 mph) and Standing Kilometre* – 153.252 km/h

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Mercedes-Benz Saviour Programme helps Bodyshops to avoid total losses

In a bid to reduce the number of vehicles written-off by insurance companies due to accident damage, Mercedes-Benz UK has launched its new write-off avoidance programme - Saviour.

The programme focuses on vehicles in Category C (extensively damaged)

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Aston Martin Works at Newport Pagnell

Aston Martin Works, renowned worldwide as the official service and restoration division of Aston Martin, has opened a state-of-the-art dealership at the company’s historic home - Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire.

An impressive new ten-car showroom

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Suzuki launch all-new 2012 collection

Suzuki GB PLC has launched its largest ever clothing and merchandise collection for the 2012 season, with all-new lines that see the Japanese manufacturer depart from traditional and conventional motorcycle designs, to a range styled closer to high

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TVS Motor Company unveils 2012 TVS Apache Series

TVS Motor Company has announced the launch of its new 2012 Apache Series RTR with an all new beast themed styling. The new design, with all lines pulled back, all excesses eliminated and all curves chiseled to perfection, synergises seamlessly with a high performance

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Dr. Pawan Goenka receives ‘CV Man of the Year’ award

Dr. Pawan Goenka, President, Automotive & Farm Equipment Sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., has conferred with the ‘CV Man of the Year 2012’ award at the annual Apollo CV Awards 2012. He has been conferred this accolade in recognition of his extensive

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Mahindra’s Auto Sector registers 27 per cent growth during April 2012

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.) has announced a 27 per cent rise in its auto sales numbers, which stood at 40,719 units during April 2012 as against 32,090 units during April 2011.

The company’s domestic sales stood at 39,299 units during April 2012, as against

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Personnel changes at the BMW Group

The BMW Group realigned its Board of Management structures in April to maintain the company’s successful course in the future. Following on this, experienced managers will assume new responsibilities within the sales network and motorcycles division, effective June

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Mahindra Tractors sells 16,049 units in the domestic market during April 2012

Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the US$ 14.4-billion Mahindra Group, maintained its leadership position in the tractor industry in April 2012.

Domestic sales in April 2012 stood at 16,049 units, as against 17,740 units during April 2011.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor records 49 per cent growth in April

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) registered a growth of 49 per cent in the month of April 2012. The company sold 14,378 units as compared to 9,681 units in April last year.

The Etios

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Citroen lovingly sponsors Brighton Fringe 2012

For the second year running, Citroen is ‘lovingly sponsoring’ Brighton Fringe, as headline sponsor of the largest arts festival in England.

The fun-filled event, which takes place over three weeks in May (5-27), brings together both established and amateur

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