Renault India launches Duster @ Rs. 7.19 lakh

Renault India launched its SUV – the all new Renault Duster starting a new segment in the Indian automotive market. The Duster built with all the features and luxuries of a premium vehicle will be offered with an introductory price which offers an outstanding value

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Volkswagen and Porsche create integrated Automotive Group

Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (Volkswagen AG) and Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE) are to create the integrated automotive group through the contribution in full of Porsche's automotive business to the Volkswagen Group, with the move expected to already take effect as of

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McLaren Formula 1 DNA meets the thrill of open top driving in the new 12C Spider

McLaren Automotive announces the launch of its second model in the MP4-12C family - the stunning new 12C Spider. With a light-weight, high powered engine developing an incredible 625 ps (616 bhp), unique RHT folding roof system that may be operated while

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The new BMW F 700 GS and BMW F 800 GS

When BMW Motorrad extended the GS family with an entry-level and medium category in 2007 in the form of the F 650 GS and the F 800 GS, there was no doubt as to the message - lots of riding fun based on light, safe controllability over all surfaces, plenty

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Renault Trucks on strong form at Donington

A fighting spirit was in the air at Donington this weekend where the fifth leg of the FIA European Truck Racing Championships took place. Once again, the Renault Trucks MKR-Technology team scored some valuable points by gaining three podium places -

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Nick Heidfeld contests Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup as guest driver

Nick Heidfeld competes in the Porsche Mobil1 Supercup for the first time. The ex-Formula 1 driver's debut in the world's fastest international one-make race series is one of the highlights of the Supercup's 20th anniversary season that will be celebrated from

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The 5,000th Ford Transit rolls-off the production line

The 5,000th Ford Transit has rolled-off the production line at the Ford Sollers plant in Elabuga (Tatarstan, Special economic zone 'Alabuga'). The anniversary vehicle has been an all-metal van in frozen white colour with a long wheel base and medium line

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Skoda again the main sponsor of the Tour de France in 2012

Skoda Auto will again be the main sponsor and official vehicle partner of the Tour de France in 2012. The automobile manufacturer's support of the 99th edition of the classic bike race will already mark the ninth time that Skoda will sponsor the Tour.

"In the next three

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"Sergio Pininfarina, an example for Made in Italy all over the world" - Montezemolo

With Sergio Pininfarina passing away, the Prancing Horse loses one of the men most closely connected to Ferrari.

"An exceptional person," Luca di Montezemolo said, "who connected his name indissolubly with our history and our success. Sergio was one of the most important

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Mercedes-Benz record sales for the first half of 2012; up by 6.9 per cent

Mercedes-Benz remains on track for success, posting a new sales record for the first half of the year. From January to June, a total of 652,924 vehicles (+6.9 per cent) were sold. In June, with 121,542 units sales were slightly above previous year's record level (+0.9 per cent).

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MG's parent company, SAIC Motor, opens base in USA

SAIC Motor, MG's parent company, has opened a base in the USA to extend its North American operations. 

Nearly 100 people will be based in SAIC USA's 30,000 sq ft offices in Birmingham, a suburb of Michigan. They will focus on three key areas - purchasing,

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