Mazda begins discussions with Bermaz regarding joint-venture business in Malaysia

Mazda Motor Corporation and Bermaz Motor Sdn. Bhd.* (Bermaz) have agreed to begin talks regarding the establishment this year of a joint-venture production and sales company in Malaysia. The joint-venture is aimed at further enhancing Mazda's business

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Skoda Auto posts record deliveries in first half of 2012

Skoda set a new sales record in the first half of 2012 as worldwide deliveries to customers increased by 8.4 per cent to more than 493,000 units from January through June (1st half of 2011: 454,700). At the same time, the brand posted its best ever deliveries figure

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Volkswagen Group increases deliveries in first half year

The Volkswagen Group increased vehicle deliveries yet again during the first half of 2012. A total of 4.45- (January-June 2011: 4.09; +8.9 per cent)* million vehicles were handed over to customers worldwide in the period from January to June. The month of June

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Ford reports June and first half European sales; Industry sales at nearly two decade low

Ford Motor Company reported that its European sales fell 10 per cent in the first half of year as auto sales across Europe fell to their lowest levels in nearly two decades.

Through June, Ford has sold 617,600 new vehicles in its traditional 19 markets, resulting in an 8.1 per

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Infineon receives Best Supplier Award from Continental

Infineon Technologies AG is one of the best suppliers of automotive solution provider Continental AG and its Automotive Group. It was therefore honored with Continental's 'Supplier of the Year 2011' award in the 'Electronics' category. It is the third time in a row

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster roars in

Aston Martin is lifting the lid on an extreme new sports car with the global debut of the V12 Vantage Roadster.

The new sports car, available as a limited edition in selected markets worldwide, immediately becomes the most potent example of the open-top Vantage
range

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Swinging Maranello

First time in Maranello for Ian Poulter, one of the most famous golfers worldwide. Apart from his swing, Ian is known among golfers for his unique and unmistakable style and for his mantra - 'Look good, feel good, play great.'

"I'm incredibly impressed by the way people

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2,000th Setra bus for Switzerland

A milestone for Setra buses. Sales of Setra buses, now one of the brands of the Stuttgart-based Daimler AG, began in Switzerland back in 1953. And now the 2,000th Setra bus has been delivered to the Swiss Confederation. The owner of the new S 431 DT TopClass

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Suzuki launches all-new 2012 merchandise collection

Suzuki GB PLC has launched its largest ever clothing and merchandise collection for the 2012 season, with all-new lines that see the Japanese manufacturer depart from traditional and conventional automobile branded designs, to a range styled closer

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H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and H.S.H. Princess Charlène visit Mercedes-Benz Museum

As part of their two-day visit to Germany, H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco and H.S.H. Princess Charlene toured the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. During an exclusive guided tour of the exhibition the princely couple was able to experience a unique

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The 8th Beetle Sunshine Tour starts in Lubeck on August 18

With their song "1,000 Kilometer bis zum Meer (1,000 kilometres to the sea)", the German pop rock group 'Luxuslarm' played into the top 10 radio charts all across Germany. On August 18, the band from Iserlohn is providing the motto for the 8th Beetle Sunshine Tour

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