Daimler expands production capacities for the New Mercedes-Benz A-class

Due to the very positive resonance of the new Mercedes-Benz A-class, Daimler will expand production capacities for the model. The company thus signed an agreement with the Finnish Supplier Valmet Automotive. According to the agreement, Valmet

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Cessna bringing Jet A fuel engine to piston market

Cessna Aircraft Company is introducing an innovative technology for single-engine airplanes that will usher in new capabilities and increase the flexibility of general aviation. Cessna's Model 182, Skylane will now be available as the Turbo 182 NXT equipped with the

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Volkswagen opens new vehicle plant in China

The Volkswagen Group is creating new capacities in the growing market of China. Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, who is to be responsible for the new 'China' Board of Management function, and Dr. Michael Macht,

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Boeing delivers Nippon Cargo Airlines' first 747-8 Freighter

Boeing has delivered a 747-8 Freighter to Narita-based Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), marking the Japanese debut for the 747-8. The new airplane is NCA's first 747-8 Freighter on order with Boeing.

"We are excited to take delivery of this new fuel-efficient

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Nissan reports first quarter FY12 operating profit of 120.7-billion yen

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced an operating profit of 120.7-billion yen (US$ 1.5-billion, 1.17-billion euros) for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, ending March 31, 2013.

Compared with the first quarter of 2011, operating profit declined 20 per cent due to the

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Toyota to expand Lexus RX production in Canada

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) announced that it will invest more than $100-million and hire approximately 400 team members to increase Lexus production at its Cambridge, Ontario facility. Overall Lexus capacity will increase by 30,000 vehicles to 104,000

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Bentley lines up new PR team for Europe

Bentley Motors announces its complete European PR team line up. Kerstin Sachl is appointed Head of PR, Europe, Tom Housley joins as PR Manager for Europe East and Fransizka Rothe becomes PR Manager for Europe West. The new team will be based

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Jaguar ranks second among industry nameplates and Range Rover Evoque is most appealing in J.D. Power and Associates APEAL study

According to J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study released today, Jaguar ranks second industry wide among nameplates in vehicle appeal and the Range Rover Evoque is most appealing in the

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PSA Peugeot Citroen chooses TomTom as provider of maps, traffic and navigation

PSA Peugeot Citroen (PSA) has chosen TomTom as the global provider of location and navigation content and services for its infotainment system. Beginning 2015, Peugeot and Citroen customers will be able to enjoy an exceptional navigation experience

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Porsche 911 and Cayenne in first place for appeal

For the eighth time in a row, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has successfully maintained its top billing in terms of popularity. The sports car maker occupies the pole position as the car brand with the maximum appeal in the United States. These were the findings

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Beltbag – An airbag for seat belts

The Beltbag, one of the highlights from the ESF 2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle, is due to go into production in a luxury-class model from Mercedes-Benz. The inflatable seat-belt strap is able to reduce the risk of injury to passengers in the rear in a head-on

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