Volvo increases uptime with wireless connection

Volvo Trucks has developed a new GSM-based system that allows the workshop to check a truck's condition remotely – a development that promises increased uptime and lower maintenance costs. The system is scheduled for release in Europe in 2013.

The new

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Honda announced as the choice of 007 for 'Skyfall'

Honda (UK) announced its partnership with the upcoming James Bond film, Skyfall, and unveiled the actual Honda machines used in the film, at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu.

Honda's CRF250R motorcycle proved to be the machine of choice by the

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Gujarat's automotive revolution triggers a specialised automotive manufacturing technology exhibition

The sixth edition of the 'Automotive Engineering Show (AES) 2012', International Exhibition on Technologies for automotive manufacturing will be held at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India from November 22-24, 2012. Show is

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Ford India launches New Classic Titanium variant @ Rs. 6.86 lakh

In tune with its brand promise of 'Go Further' to bring new variants of its class leading vehicles to customers, Ford India bolstered its offering in the B-segment by introducing a new variant – Ford Classic Titanium – at an attractive price point of Rs. 686,400 lakh

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VDA QMC appoints TUV SUD South Asia - Academy as its partner in India

VDA QMC (German Association of the Automotive Industry - Quality Management Center) has appointed TUV SUD South Asia - Academy Division as its partner to deliver approved VDA 6.3 training and qualification modules in India.

TUV SUD South Asia -

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2nd Boeing P-8I aircraft for India completes 1st flight

The second Boeing P-8I aircraft for the Indian Navy completed its initial flight, taking-off from Renton Field at 3.29 PM and landing 2 hours and 14 minutes later at Boeing Field in Seattle. The P-8I, a derivative of the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 commercial airplane,

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Mini and Puma seal a multi-year licence partnership

Automotive manufacturer Mini and sports lifestyle brand Puma have signed a worldwide license agreement sealing their partnership over a period of several years. The collaboration brings together two innovative and iconic brands with a long-standing

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Nissan launches new service and repair campaign

Nissan has extended its fixed priced servicing offer to include cut-prices on common repair items, for models which have passed their third birthday.

For just £109 owners of Micra, Note and Pixo are entitled to air-con treatment, one year's pan-European

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Another classic record breaker!

This weekend's (July 20-22) Silverstone Classic powered by the AA will be the most entertaining and action-packed yet. Staged on the world famous Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit just two weeks after the Santander Formula 1 British GP, the event is already

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Zircotec coated air-filter unit provides more reliable power for motorsport applications

Race and rally engineers constantly struggle to manage air intake temperatures, particularly in production-based competition vehicles such as British Touring Cars. The increased heat generated and the restrictions on modifications lead to the air intake

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Renault appoints Beatrice Foucher as Vice-President, Electric Vehicle Programme

Renault has appointed Beatrice Foucher as Vice-President of the Electric Vehicle Programme, effective from September 1, 2012. She will report to Philippe Klein, Executive Committee Member and Executive Vice-President, Corporate Planning, Product Planning

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