Over 830,000 enter Nissan and PlayStation GT Academy online competition

Entry to the Nissan PlayStation GT Academy 2012 qualifying closed last week after more than 830,000 people from the participating European countries had downloaded and played the online qualifying demo. The demo, based on the hugely popular Gran Turismo5

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Land Rover celebrates one year of Range Rover Evoque production

As demand for the Range Rover Evoque continues around the world, employees at JLR's Halewood manufacturing plant are celebrating one year of production.

Twelve months ago, when the first vehicle rolled-off the production line, the Evoque had

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Mini horn ensemble takes to the stage

The eyes of the world were focused on London as Great Britain celebrated the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. And 'God Save the Queen' is the message once again as the British capital looks ahead to its next major event from late July to early

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Mazda to lease Demio EV in Japan from October

Mazda Motor Corporation will begin leasing the Demio EV in October 2012. The Demio EV is an independently developed electric vehicle based on the Mazda Demio (known overseas as Mazda2). Using a highly efficient lithium-ion battery and Mazda's unique

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New Volvo engine for Euro-VI

Volvo Trucks is now presenting an engine tailored for the tough Euro-VI environmental standards. Oxides of nitrogen emissions have dropped by 77 per cent and particulate emissions have been halved. First off the mark is Volvo's D13 460 hp engine, which today powers

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Nissan and Fleet Forum kick-off Electric Vehicle Demonstrator Programme in Switzerland

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Fleet Forum handed over a 100 per cent electric Nissan Leaf to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the World Food Programme (WFP), signaling the start of the Electric Vehicle Demonstrator Programme.

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Honda (UK) hosts 'See Inside Manufacturing' open day

Honda (UK) hosted around one hundred guests from the teaching and careers advisory professions, as well as students of varying ages from across the South of England, at Honda's award winning apprentice and management training facility - the Honda Institute.

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Renault ZOE takes double win at Next Green Car Awards 2012

Several months ahead of UK launch, Renault's eagerly-awaited ZOE 100 per cent electric supermini is already on the award-winning trail after driving away, in silence naturally, with a brace of trophies at the Next Green Car Awards 2012.

At the most scientifically-based

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BMW Art Car Collection on show for the first time in the UK

The ICA, in partnership with BMW, the Mayor of London and the London 2012 Festival, will take over a landmark car park in Shoreditch for two weeks only from July 21 to August 4 for a unique exhibition of the BMW Art Car Collection on show for the first time in the UK.

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HRT Formula 1 Team will take part in its Young Driver Test at Silverstone after the Grand Prix

An agreement has been finally reached and HRT Formula 1 Team will be able to carry out its Young Driver Test at Silverstone next week after the British Grand Prix. This test will take place on Thursday the July 12 and Friday the July 13 at the legendary Silverstone circuit.

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Toyota Prius Plug-in wins Next Green Car Award

The Next Green Car Awards 2012 have been announced with Prius Plug-in taking the honours in the large family category. The latest member of the Prius range, the Prius Plug-in goes on sale in the UK from July 9.

Next Green Car uses its unique Green Car

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