Volkswagen Group to build new transmission plant in China

The Volkswagen Group is expanding its production network in China with a new transmission plant in Tianjin. Here, foundation stone ceremony was attended by Dr. Philipp Rosler, the Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, He Lifeng, Deputy Party Secretary of Tianjin,

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Tata Motors enters into a partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Tata Motors has partnered with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers to develop the professional registration of engineers in India, through structured training and development. This association will also provide opportunities for engineers, based in India, to achieve an

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Rajeev Kapoor retires as President and CEO of Fiat India Automobiles Ltd, Gurpratap Boparai to succeed

Fiat India Automobiles Ltd. announced the retirement of Rajeev Kapoor from the post of President & CEO and appointment of Gurpratap Boparai as the new CEO of the company.

Rajeev Kapoor joined Fiat India Automobiles Limited in 2007 and has overseen

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Focus marks milestones as world's top-selling car and Ford's 350-millionth vehicle produced in 109-year history

Ford Motor Company celebrates the company's 350-millionth vehicle – a Ford Focus, which is the world's best-selling car for the first half of 2012.

Ford is celebrating the production milestone at its newest global manufacturing facility located in Rayong, Thailand,

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Volvo Car Corporation appoints Duncan Forrester as Vice-President, Product and Brand Communications

Further to the earlier announcement about Duncan Forrester's move to the role of Director of Global Social Media in Sweden, the arrival of the new Senior Vice-President of Public Affairs, Bodil Eriksson has facilitated a review of the Global Public Affairs organisation. Part of

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Yamaha organises Kidz Yamaha Safe Riding Science programme in Gurgaon

In a bid to cover the length and breadth of the country with its successful Safe Riding Science program and instill safe riding habits among today's youth, India Yamaha Motor organised its Kidz Yamaha Safe Riding Science program in Gurgaon for the school children

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A five-star Euro NCAP rating for new Renault Clio

New Clio has been awarded a five-star rating following passive tests carried out by Euro NCAP. This result, which was achieved in spite of a harshening of the independent body's procedures in January 2012, provides a further illustration of Renault's passive safety

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Ford makes key appointments for Lincoln China

Ford Motor (China) Ltd. announced key appointments for Lincoln China as the company officially kicks-off its efforts to bring the Lincoln brand to China's growing luxury car segment.

Richard Baker is appointed General Manager, Lincoln China. In this newly-created position,

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Lincoln is coming to China, bringing rich heritage and unique alternative to growing luxury market

Lincoln is coming to China, bringing its rich heritage and a unique alternative to the evolving luxury car customers in one of the world's most important auto markets.

With a nearly 100-year history, Lincoln will deliver an exceptional and personalised brand experience

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Growth drives Nissan Frontier, Xterra, to Canton, Miss.

Change is coming to Nissan. Long-time employees at Nissan's Smyrna vehicle assembly plant see it as both a beginning and an end, the final frontier.

Plant Manager and Director Randy Knight started his career at Nissan the same year the Smyrna manufacturing

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Ford breaks ground on new site for US$ 760-million assembly plant in Hangzhou

Ford Motor Company breaks ground on its new state-of-the-art assembly plant in Hangzhou, which will double production capacity in China to 1.2-million passenger cars annually by 2015.

As part of its largest expansion in 50 years, Ford and its joint-venture

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