The new Husqvarna models TR 650 Terra and TR 650 Strada

With the new TR 650 Strada and the new TR 650 Terra, Husqvarna Motorcycles extends its programme of highly agile, dynamic single-cylinder motorcycles by adding two attractive new machines.

Their slim, wiry stature and masculine, dynamic design gives the new Husqvarna

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Kumho Tyres becomes official partner of GB Taekwondo team

Kumho Tyre UK has become an official partner of GB Taekwondo.

In doing so, leading global tyre manufacturer Kumho has provided a welcome boost to the team as it begins its final preparations for London 2012. Fresh from its best ever medal haul

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Mazda dealer Lodge Garage wins Sales Team of the Year award

Mazda's Buckinghamshire dealer Lodge Garage won the 'Sales Team of the Year' award at annual Motor Trader Industry Awards 2012 held at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.

Five finalists were short-listed in this category which acknowledges and rewards the crucial

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Volkswagen and Shell team up to achieve Cross Canada mileage record

Halifax to Vancouver.  A total of 6,340 kilometres across Canada. Eight drivers. One car. With summer now upon us, many Canadians will soon set out on their own 'road trip' and Volkswagen Canada and Shell recently teamed up to make the drive more enjoyable,

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Yamaha's Master of Customer Care returns to Keith Dixon

After winning in 2008 and narrowly missing out in 2010, Keith Dixon Motorcycles of Lancashire have taken the top spot once again to become the 2011 Yamaha Master of Customer Care.

The Yamaha Master of Customer Care award is presented annually to the

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Porsche issues a 500-million euros promissory note

With a 500-million euros promissory note benchmark transaction, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG was able to repeat its successful placement of the promissory note of 2011. Due to the high interest of investors, Porsche was able to realise a substantial oversubscription

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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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