Daimler and GAZ start implementation of Mercedes-Benz Vans manufacturing in Russia

Daimler AG and Russian commercial vehicle manufacturer GAZ Group, a part of Russia's biggest business group Basic Element, have started implementation of the project to set up Mercedes-Benz Sprinter production at Gorky Automobile Plant in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.

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One-million 'turn on' to the Nissan Leaf

The Big Turn On, Nissan's ambitious on-line campaign designed to get one-million people 'turned on' to electric vehicles, has hit its target ahead of time.

The initial plan was to reach the one-million mark in 100 days... but the campaign has so captured the

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Bentley launches its fastest production model ever – the new Continental GT Speed

Bentley introduce a new performance flagship, its fastest production model ever, the Continental GT Speed coupe. The new 205 mph (329 km/h) GT Speed will appeal to driving enthusiasts who place a high value on outright performance, agile handling, distinctive design

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Families invited to the Isuzu pick-up’s ‘Big Pull Challenge’

To celebrate the sales launch of the tough all-new Isuzu D-Max pick-up, Isuzu dealers across the UK are laying down a fun ‘Big Pull Challenge’ the whole family can enjoy.

Taking place on Saturday, July 14 – the day the new Isuzu D-Max officially goes on sale – the Big Pull

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Porsche Team Germany player Angelique Kerber in Eastbourne final

Angelique Kerber's build-up to the All England Championships in Wimbledon is still right on track - a comfortable 6-0, 6-3 win against Klara Zakopalova from the Czech Republic has put the Porsche Team Germany player in the final of the grass court tournament being

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The world's first ever gathering of all three six-wheeler F1 cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Next week’s Festival of Speed (June 28-July 1) will see a unique gathering of unusual British Formula 1 machines, as for the first time ever, anywhere in the world, three infamous cars with 18 wheels between them come together at Goodwood.

The six-wheeled Tyrrell

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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter confirms Leader of the Pack status with unprecedented seventh ‘Fleet Van of the Year’ Motor Transport Award

Mercedes-Benz UK confirmed its place in the industry's record books with an unprecedented seventh victory in the Fleet Van of the Year category at the annual Motor Transport Awards.

The Awards, which introduced the category ten years ago, took place

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Michael Brecht to succeed to Stefan Schwaab in the Daimler Supervisory Board

Michael Brecht (born on July 2, 1965) has been appointed as a member of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG representing the employees with effect as of July 1, 2012. The Stuttgart District Court (Registration Court) has accepted a request submitted by

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Elektromotive aims to create UK’s biggest pay-as-you-go electric vehicle recharging network

Elektromotive Limited, Europe's leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charge points, is to create the UK's largest pay-as-you-go, 'open source' network of public access charging stations for EVs, based upon the development of its proven pay-by-phone

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Tata Motors Full Throttle Himalayan Experience flags-off from New Delhi

Tata Motors Full Throttle, the motorsport division of Tata Motors, flagged off its first expedition – Tata Motors Full Throttle Himalayan Experience, from the capital. The Himalayan Experience will pass through 5 states – New Delhi, Haryana, Punjab,

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McLaren Automotive celebrates its first anniversary

June 21, 2012 represents an extraordinary milestone for McLaren Automotive which has, in the last 12 months, evolved into a global luxury car producer. It was exactly a year ago since the first 12C high performance sports car was sold, and McLaren opened

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