Porsche Environmental Statement 2011 wins the gold medal at the Vision Awards

The Porsche Environmental Statement 2011 by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG has been awarded a gold medal within the framework of this year's Vision Awards in the US. The Stuttgart-based sports car maker received the gold medal at the award ceremony in San

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Yamaha signs Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone to endorse its scooter range

All set to make its grand entry into the Indian scooter market, India Yamaha Motor announced that it has signed-up Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone as the face of Yamaha Scooters in India. This is the first time that the actress will endorse an automobile product

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Boeing names New Business Leader for Turkey

Boeing announced that Bernie Dunn will succeed Boeing Turkey President Greg Pepin, who will retire from the company in October. Dunn will be responsible for coordinating all Boeing business activities in Turkey and report to Shep Hill, President, Boeing International

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Thomas Chacko completes his dream project of a nationwide expedition in a Tata Nano

Thomas Chacko, a Kochi-based, 63-year old motoring enthusiast, who started his national expedition, in a Tata Nano, from Mumbai on May 3, 2012, successfully completed his 78-day long dream project on July 21, 2012. During the expedition, Chacko covered 26,500 km,

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Joan Barreda wins Baja Espana Aragon 2012

The Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain is making history, as Joan 'Hurricane' Barreda dominates the Baja Espana Aragon from start to finish aboard his Speedbrain-prepared Husqvarna TE 449. The legendary three-day race was held as the second round

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BMW Italia S.p.A. donates 100,000 euros for education of children orphaned by the earthquake

BMW Italia S.p.A. will aid victims of the earthquake in Emilia by contributing the sum of 100,000 euros towards the education of orphans of victims, to support them during their studies for a period of five years.

In the last days the official ceremony took place at the BMW branch in

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Renault-Nissan Alliance invests $160-million in South Korea to speed global growth strategy

Renault-Nissan Alliance will invest US$160-million in Korea to meet anticipated demand for the next-generation Nissan Rogue and to accelerate growth of Renault Samsung Motors.

Production of Nissan Rogue crossover in Busan, Korea, will begin

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Daimler to build truck engine plant in China via commercial vehicle joint-venture

With joint truck production now under way, Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co. Ltd. (BFDA) is stepping up the pace even more. The joint-venture of Daimler AG and the Chinese truck manufacturer Foton will begin building a new engine plant next to its headquarters in

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Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines announce order for additional 777-200LR

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced an order for one additional 777-200LR (Longer Range) Worldliner, adding to the airline's fleet of five 777-200LRs. The order is valued at approximately $276-million at list price.

"The 777-200LR has

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Honda begins construction of second automobile production line in Malaysia

Honda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (HMSB), a Honda automobile production and sales joint-venture in Malaysia, held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of its second automobile production line at the existing auto plant in Malacca, Malaysia. The

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Mercedes-Benz unveils the new B-class – 'India's first Sports Tourer' at Buddh International Circuit

Mercedes-Benz India unveiled its soon to be launched and much awaited product, the New B-class, at the Buddh International Circuit. The B-class is Mercedes-Benz's pioneering product in the Sports Tourer segment. The car was unveiled by Peter

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