Toyota maintains industry-leading fuel economy by putting cars on a diet and 2013 Avalon will be lightest in segment

While powertrain developments such Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive have helped enhance fuel economy, many of the vehicles across the Toyota product line have improved their efficiency because of a focused effort on weight reduction, and the 2013 Avalon is a prime

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Ford to introduce all-new EcoSport in Europe

Ford revealed that the all-new EcoSport, a compact, rugged and fuel efficient sports utility will go on sale in Europe within the next 18 months as Ford expands its line-up in the growing European SUV market.

EcoSport is based on Ford's global B-segment platform

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Honda announces £267-million investment programme in Swindon plant

Honda marks the launch of the new CR-V model as part of a £267-million investment programme into new models and engines at its Swindon, UK plant. This is the single biggest investment into Honda's UK manufacturing base in over a decade.

By the end of the

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Ford reveals stylish, practical new Tourneo Connect

Ford launched a new generation of smart and stylish passenger vehicles under the Tourneo brand, at its exclusive 'Go Further' event in Amsterdam.

The new people mover range, offering active families a compelling blend of space, versatility and comfort, will be

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Jaguar Land Rover invests £370-million in new Range Rover

Jaguar Land Rover announced it has invested £370-million to upgrade its UK manufacturing facilities and increase productivity as it prepares to launch the all-new Range Rover in 170 countries around the world.

Inaugural sales of the fourth-generation Range

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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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