Volkswagen Group builds own engine plant in Russia

The Volkswagen Group is expanding its capacities in Russia. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, and Anatoly Artamonov, Governor of the Kaluga province, has signed contracts in Moscow concerning

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Nissan awards education grants to local schools in Mississippi

Nissan North America, in conjunction with BankPlus, recently awarded educational grants totaling more than $77,000 to local schools in Mississippi. More than 100 teachers and administrators from Madison County and Canton public school districts were

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All-new Ford B-Max achieves maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating

The all-new Ford B-Max has been awarded the highest possible five-star safety rating by independent crash test authority Euro NCAP.

The Ford B-Max compact multi-activity vehicle achieved an overall protection score of 83 per cent, after scoring 93 per cent for adult

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Ford creates 800 new jobs in South Africa

Due to continued strong demand for the award-winning Ford Ranger pickup truck, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) will add 800 new positions to increase production at its Silverton Assembly Plant and its Struandale Engine Plant on September 3.

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Three premieres for Bentley at Moscow Show

Bentley is presenting three distinct and exciting new models at the 2012 Moscow International Auto Salon (MIAS). The three cars represent the fastest, the most luxurious and the sportiest models the company produces, and reinforce Bentley's pinnacle positioning

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Ford and CFMA continue to expand in Chongqing

As part of its most rapid expansion in a half-century, Ford and its joint-venture Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA) break ground at a third assembly plant in Chongqing, China. CFMA has also signed a letter of intent with the Municipality of Chongqing to explore

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Land Rover delivers a premium new look and feel to the Freelander 2

Land Rover has given the Freelander 2 a premium overhaul, delivering even better comfort, convenience and driving enjoyment. New derivatives, colours, exterior design features, upgraded equipment levels and continued choice of refined and economical diesel

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International MG celebrations come to Sandown Park this autumn

The International MG Show and Spares Day is launching a second event for fans of the British sports car manufacturer. The autumn event will take place on Sunday, October 7, at Sandown Park Racecourse, Surrey. Whether you're the driver of an early two-seater model

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Alfa Romeo adds new Sportiva trim to MiTo and Giulietta range

Alfa Romeo UK has just added a sporty new trim level to both the Alfa MiTo and Giulietta ranges.

The Sportiva trim is inspired by Alfa's range topping versions and combined with award-winning petrol and diesel engines, delivering customers a car with luxurious sporty

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Mercedes-Benz embarks on campaign to mark the launch of the new A-class

To mark the launch of the new A-class on September 15, 2012, Mercedes-Benz is embarking on a comprehensive advertising campaign using all available communication channels and based around the claim 'The new A-class. The pulse of a new generation'. The

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Production of all-new Kia cee'd Sportswagon begins at Slovakia plant

Production of the all-new cee'd Sportswagon has begun at the Kia Motors Manufacturing Slovakia plant in Zilina, becoming the second new model to be built at the facility this year.

Demand for the new cee'd Sportswagon, previously known as the cee'd SW,

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