Ford Sollers announces more Ford vehicle models to be built in Tatarstan

After the successful Ford Transit production launch in Tatarstan earlier this year, Ford Sollers announces further enhancements to the Ford model line-up produced at its Elabuga facility – the Ford Kuga, Ford S-Max, Ford Galaxy and Ford Explorer have now joined the

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Hyundai announces 'Trophy Tour'; exclusive display of the ICC World Twenty20 Trophy at showrooms

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the official partner of ICC, hosted an exclusive display of the prestigious ICC World Twenty20 trophy at all Hyundai showrooms in Delhi & NCR. With this trophy tour, Hyundai is set to embark various consumer-engagement

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First all-new Ford Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom roll-off the production line

The all-new Ford Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom roll-off the assembly line for the first time at Kocaeli in Turkey.

The arrival of the Transit Custom van and Tourneo Custom people mover marks the first step in a complete transformation of Ford's global commercial

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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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