BMW UK engine plant builds three-millionth engine

The three-millionth engine has been produced at the BMW Group's UK engine plant at Hams Hall, near Birmingham.

The milestone power unit - a 1.6 four-cylinder petrol engine - will be despatched to the Mini plant at Oxford, destined for a car to be built for the emerging

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The England Football Team visit Vauxhall Motors headquarters

The England Football Squad visited Vauxhall Motors, lead sponsors, at their Headquarters in Luton before flying out to Krakow, Poland ahead of Euro 2012.

As the England team coach pulled up on Osborne Road, Vauxhall Motors

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Isuzu builds on Grafter’s reputation by winning leading trade award

Trade Van Driver, one of the UK's top van magazines for small business users, has announced the winners of its 2012 Trade Van Driver awards, with the Isuzu Grafter 3.5-t rigid truck winning the award for 'Best Builder’s Truck 2012'.

According to the judges, “The Isuzu Grafter

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Ford enables industry’s first In-Car Voice Control of MOG Smartphone App via SYNC AppLink

Ford and MOG announced that Ford drivers can now enjoy MOG’s award-winning, on-demand music service at their request using SYNC AppLink and the power of their voice.

SYNC AppLink gives music lovers access to MOG’s vast

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‘High Gear’ chosen as concept for first-ever SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women

Thousands of fans voted for a satin-black, luxury Ford Mustang concept in the first-ever SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women. The project – a collaboration between Ford Motor Company and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) – invited

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Bentley announces Ariane Reinhart as new Personnel Director

Bentley Motors announces the appointment of Dr. Ariane Reinhart (42) as its new Member of the Board for Personnel. Dr. Reinhart joins Bentley from Volkswagen AG where she currently holds the role of Head of Group Management Development Sales & Marketing.

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Tata Motors plant at Dharwad comes on stream

Tata Motors' Dharwad plant for small commercial vehicles is now operational and has begun to produce the Tata ACE Zip and the Tata Magic IRIS.

"We are very delighted to commence manufacturing operations in Dharwad and further expand our

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Falken confirmed as factory tyre supplier for Volkswagen Up!

Falken Tyres has announced that it will supply OEM factory fit tyres to the VW Up! city car. VW is thus the first European automobile manufacturer to commit to Falken's high performance products and specify the Japanese tyre producer as an OEM supplier. The announcement

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Zipcar pilots monthly membership plan in Chicago

Zipcar, Inc. announced the launch of a pilot program for a new monthly membership plan now available in Chicago. The new plan allows Chicago residents to pay for their Zipcar membership as they go, providing a new option for those who want to test out

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The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT; Enhanced driving dynamics

The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT boasts enhanced driving dynamics and even better race track performance. With a maximum output of 435 kw (591 hp), the optimised AMG SpeedShift DCT 7-speed sports transmission and the redeveloped AMG Ride Control

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World Ducati Week 2012 'by night' - Ducati racers and US-based band, 'Ducati All Stars'

World Ducati Week 2012 'by night' is set to rock the Adriatic Riviera, with events on Thursday and Friday nights acting as a warm-up for a Saturday night spectacular when the heroes of Ducati MotoGP and World Superbike take to the stage in Piazzale Roma in Riccione, followed

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