Record-breaking high performance month for Mercedes-Benz in the UK

Following the publication of figures by the SMMT, Mercedes-Benz has recorded the best ever August registrations in the UK – reporting a 9.9 per cent rise compared to the same month last year. This contributes to an overall rise of 12.5 per cent for the

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BMW Motorrad retail results of August 2012 reach all-time high

With 7.400 units, BMW Motorrad supplied more vehicles than ever before in a month of August. 11.3 per cent more vehicles were handed over to customers than in August 2011. From January up to and including August 2012, BMW Motorrad supplied 76,729 (previous

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles appoints new creative agency

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed a prestigious new London communications agency, adam&eveDDB, to develop its UK national and digital advertising campaigns.

"As you would expect, we regularly review our communications strategy and the

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Visteon to display automotive electronics innovations at Electronica 2012

Visteon Corporation will present a range of automotive electronics products and innovations at Electronica 2012 in Munich, Germany, from November 13-16. Visteon will display a number of interactive concepts, demonstrating how the company leverages

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Entries open for Renault MSA Young Motor Sport Journalist and photographer of the Year

The Motor Sports Association (MSA) invites submissions for the 2012 Renault MSA Young Motor Sport Journalist and Photographer of the Year awards.

Established 10 years ago with support from Renault UK, the awards are designed to recognise and encourage the new

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Renault makes donation of an exclusive all-electric vehicle to Pope Benedict XVI

Renault has presented the Vatican with two electric vehicles made especially to meet the mobility needs of the Pope. The vehicles were handed over to His Holiness Benedict XVI by Renault's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn during a visit to the

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Barry Sheene clothing line launched by Suzuki

Fresh from launching its popular 2012 clothing and merchandise collection, Suzuki present a special line in honour of the legendary and late Barry Sheene, with 10 per cent of every sale going to the Clic Sargent foundation.

Honouring Britain's most famous motorcycle

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Superior S-class is Professional Driver's Chauffeur Car of the Year 2012

The award-winning Mercedes-Benz S-class adds yet another accolade to its name – Professional Driver's Chauffeur Car of the Year 2012.

"The S-class received consistent scoring from all the judges who tested it, and it's a testament to its quality that a car toward the end

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Nissan announces August sales in Europe

Nissan announced European sales of 41,832 units in August 2012, recording a market share increase for the third successive month.

Despite challenging conditions in some European markets, continuing strong demand in Russia and the UK means Nissan remains ahead

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Ford China posts record sales in August, 39 per cent up from last year

Strong demand for the all-new Ford Focus helped Ford set a new sales record in China last month.

Ford China posted its highest-ever August sales, with 48,631 wholesale units sold, up 39 per cent from last year. Year to date, Ford China has sold 368,513 wholesale

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Rolls-Royce announces further expansion plans in Thailand

Following the recent opening of the first Rolls-Royce Motor Cars showroom at Rama 3 in Bangkok, the company announced plans to open a unique new boutique in Central Bangkok, the first of its kind in Asia.

This exclusive facility will be situated at the Siam Paragon,

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