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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Land Rover joins the British & Irish Lions pride

Land Rover has announced an exciting new partnership to become an Official Global Sponsor of The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2013, one with increased significance as The Lions will celebrate a 125 year heritage. This continues the relationship, which

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Fiat UK and Cosmopolitan magazine redecorate the road in retro style

Fiat UK has teamed-up with the UK's number one women's magazine, Cosmopolitan, to promote the all-new retro-chic 500 Colour Therapy range aimed at young, cool and trendy fashionistas.

October's issue of Cosmo includes a super-slick four-page pop-up

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Ferrari honours its top suppliers

The 2012 edition of the Podio Ferrari took place in Maranello. This now-traditional annual event celebrates the work of Ferrari's suppliers and strategic partners, honouring those whose contribution to the Scuderia Ferrari and road car division has proved

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World premiere of all-new Mazda6 wagon at 2012 Paris Motor Show

Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the world premiere of the all-new Mazda6 wagon (known as Atenza in Japan) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The new Mazda6 Sedan, currently making its debut at Moscow Motor Show, will be exhibited alongside the wagon. Both models displayed

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Volvo S80 wins Professional Driver Car of the Year 2012

Volvo has achieved a stunning double victory in the Professional Driver 2012 awards, with the S80 claiming both the Executive Car of the Year and overall Car of the Year 2012 crowns.

The S80 D3 SE Lux came top, above the Mercedes-Benz E220, BMW 530GT and

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Toyota Motor Sales reports 40 per cent increase in August sales

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., reported August 2012 sales results of 188,520 units, an increase of 40.2 per cent compared to the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On

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Hyundai Motor America reports record August sales; 4 per cent increase

Hyundai Motor America announced an all-time August sales record of 61,099 units, a 4 per cent increase compared with the same period a year ago and the best August sales level in company history, even topping the Cash for Clunkers mark set in 2009.

"We feel really

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Mitsubishi Motors North America reports August sales, down by 46.8 per cent

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) reported August 2012 sales of 4,249 units, down 46.8 per cent compared to August 2011.

Outlander Sport continues to be Mitsubishi's top seller in the US, and the month's sales total includes the initial sales of the 2013 Outlander

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