Audi SQ5 TDI launches in Le Mans as first ever diesel-powered 'S' model

Audi TDI power flexes its considerable muscle both on and off the circuit in this weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans race as the new road-going SQ5 TDI makes a very fitting debut at the annual endurance marathon alongside the diesel-powered Audi R18 sports

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Bentley pledges £10,000 to celebrate Crewe's 175th anniversary

Bentley Motors is celebrating the 175th anniversary of Crewe, the Cheshire town which has been home to the luxury car manufacturer’s global headquarters since 1946, by providing £10,000 for local charitable projects nominated by its Associates.

July sees the

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New Generation i30 Tourer joins Hyundai’s winning range

Sales of Hyundai's award-winning New Generation i30 are set to grow further as production of the i30 Tourer begun at the company’s plant in Nosovice, Czech Republic.

Retaining the characteristics that have made its hatchback sibling a European success - quality,

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Lexus receives innovation award for new air-conditioning technology

Lexus has received an industry innovation award for new air-conditioning technology that uses much less power to deliver the level of comfort expected of a luxury vehicle. The S-Flow system, introduced in the new GS 450h full hybrid saloon, has been recognised

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McLaren Automotive enters its 21st global market: The Nordics

McLaren Automotive, producer of the 12C high performance sports car, has now entered its 21st global market, the Nordics, less than a year since it opened its very first retailer in London.

Autoropa has been selected to represent the brand across the Nordic region

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Tim Henman mentors the tennis stars of tomorrow

Former British Number One tennis star Tim Henman has provided vital coaching to aspiring young tennis players under the Jaguar Academy of Sport programme.

The masterclass saw Jaguar Academy of Sport Rising Stars Joshua Ward-Hibbert from Nottingham, Emma

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Honda gets curious with Channel 4 documentaries

Honda is launching a new 'Curious' TV campaign as part of the Channel 4 documentary sponsorship. A series of short TV spots consisting of a 15, 10 and 5 second 'bumper' between the adverts during the Channel 4 & More 4 documentaries, will celebrate curiosity and the

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BMW Motorrad develops helmet Race for sport motorcyclists

BMW Motorrad is going to complete its range of motorcycle helmets by a helmet particularly tailored to the special procurements of sporty ambitioned motorcyclists.

During many test rides and wind tunnel tests, the helmet Race was developed for the special

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Rolls-Royce appoints new Director for China

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer has been appointed Director for Mainland China with effect from July 1, 2012.  The new role reflects the growing importance of the region to the super luxury automotive manufacturer.

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Luca di Montezemolo named European Manager of 2012

The European Business Press Federation (EBP), an association of Europe's leading economic and finance publications, has named Luca di Montezemolo 'European Manager of the Year' for 2012 during its annual meeting at Como. The EBP, which celebrates

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Mercedes-Benz UK appoints Michael Kamper as Managing Director

Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd. has announced the appointment of Michael Kamper as Managing Director, Commercial Vehicles.

Kamper, 46, joins the business during July, and is currently leading Daimler Trucks' International Key Account Management,

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