Suzuki test ride event kicks-off at Millenium Motorcycles

Suzuki dealers across the UK will unite from this weekend onwards, as a nationwide test ride roadshow gets underway, kicking-off at Millenium Motorcycles in St. Helens on Saturday May 26.

The event will offer increased test ride opportunities, thanks to an additional fleet

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Podium finish for Lee Johnston and the Ducati 1199 Panigale at the North West 200

Millsport Racing Ducati’s Lee Johnston was the surprise package in the first Superstock race at the North West 200 as he took second place behind Tyco Suzuki’s Alistair Seeley.

Johnston had little time to familiarise himself with the Ducati 1199 Panigale leading up

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Falken’s launches new flagship Azenis FK453 high-performance tyre

Falken has announced that its strongest and quietest ultra high-performance tyre, the Azenis FK453 is to go on sale in the UK. For the first time, it will offer a Y speed rating (for 186 mph or 300 km/h) version. A replacement for the Japanese firm’s FK452, revered

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Jaguar C-X16 clay model comes to life at Clerkenwell Design Week

Jaguar UK has chosen Clerkenwell Design Week to showcase the one-off C-X16 concept car, but not as you may expect. Skilled clay modellers will be working on a full size model to reveal the artistry involved in sculpting the cars of the future.

"Jaguar is one of

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A car security system that outsmarts any car thief

Now, there is no need to worry about the safety of your car if you have left it in a public parking lot or on the street overnight. The new security systems; CarConnect, launched by Ariene Technologies Pvt. Ltd. can keep your car secure from the most clever car thief.

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Apollo Tyres continues to invest in South Africa

Apollo Tyres' Chairman, Onkar S. Kanwar, recently inaugurated a new state-of-the-art Component Preparation Unit at the Ladysmith tyre manufacturing facility in South Africa. This 6,500 sq m unit, with a potential for further expansion to facilitate future growth,

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McLaren Automotive strengthens global communications team with the appointment of new Head of PR

McLaren Automotive has appointed Wayne Bruce to the position of Head of Public Relations, with ultimate responsibility for the company’s global automotive PR strategy incorporating all brand and product matters.  The move is effective immediately.

Bruce joins McLaren

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Customers take delivery of first series production Citaro buses meeting the Euro-VI

Wiesbaden-based ESWE has taken delivery of a Mercedes-Benz Citaro meeting the future Euro-VI emission standard in a handover ceremony attended by Dr. Helmut Muller, Lord Mayor of the provincial capital of Wiesbaden. A further two vehicles are due to be

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BEN moves into the fast lane

BEN the automotive industry charity has teamed up with George Murrells, one of the top drivers in the Avon Tyres British GT Championship and British Endurance Championship.

In 2012, George will be competing in the Avon Tyres British GT Championship, a premier UK

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Volvo Car Corporation partners with Mitsubishi Electric in the development of leading infotainment technology

Volvo Car Corporation has chosen electronic equipment supplier Mitsubishi Electric Corporation as partner for the next-generation infotainment system for future Volvo cars.

"We are very happy to have Mitsubishi Electric Corporation as a partner. Their

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ACMA to partner with Messe Frankfurt for ACMA Automechanika New Delhi

ACMA the apex body of the Auto Component Industry in India will partner with Messe Frankfurt to organise ACMA Automechanika New Delhi. Automechanika is the leading global trade fair for automotive aftermarket products. The show is slated to be held

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