SAIC announces major expansion of UK Design Studio and appointment of new Design Director

SAIC Motor UK has announced plans to expand significantly its European Design Centre, based at the company's Longbridge headquarters, the SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre (SMTC UK). At the same time, SAIC has confirmed the appointment of a new UK Design

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Voith Turbo launches new 4-speed gearbox for bus market

Voith Turbo, the German transmissions specialist, is launching a brand new four-speed automatic gearbox specifically designed for the bus market at Euro Bus Expo 2012 in November.

The new Euro-6 compliant gearbox, DIWA.6, will reduce noise emissions, provide better

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World premiere for new Kia pro_cee’d at Paris Motor Show 2012

Kia will reveal the third instalment of its second-generation cee'd family, the all-new pro_cee'd three-door hatchback, at the Paris Motor Show on September 27. The car is expected to go on-sale in the UK in spring 2013.

The sophisticated new pro_cee'd features

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Ford appoints new Commercial Vehicle Press Officer

Ford has appointed Dan Jones as Commercial Vehicle Press Officer in readiness for the next wave of Ford Transit and Ford Transit Connect launches.

Dan, who has been with Ford Britain's Communications and Public Affairs for almost three years, takes over from

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Record results for Ferrari in first half of 2012

The Board of Directors of Ferrari S.p.A. met under the chairmanship of Luca di Montezemolo to examine the company's financial results for the first six months of 2012.

As of June 30, Ferrari once again registered a record in revenues and in the numbers of cars

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New-Generation i30 three-door to debut at 2012 Paris Motor Show

Ahead of its world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the New-Generation i30 three-door has been revealed. The third member of the New-Generation i30 family, the three-door joins the five-door hatchback and the Tourer to extend the broad appeal of

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Ford Transit is 1,000th Minibus donated by Lord's Taverners

A Ford Transit Minibus donated to an Essex school was the 1,000th vehicle handed over by The Lord's Taverners. The presentation by the cricketing charity took place at Essex's Ford County Ground.

Ford has sourced the majority of the 1,000 minibuses provided by

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National Grid switches on to Toyota with order for 100 Yaris

National Grid, one of the world's largest energy companies, has chosen the Toyota Yaris as the preferred car for its UK trainee engineers, taking delivery of 100 vehicles.

The Yaris are all five-door models in TR trim with

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Head of Nissan's e-motor production pledges zero-waste at home and work

It isn't everyday that you find a 30-year-old engineer leading a first-of-its-kind sustainability project for one of the world's leading automotive brands.

Coral Kanies, Manager of Electric Motor Production at Nissan, has a personal passion for sustainable living.

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Best August in Skoda Auto's history; deliveries rise 12.1 per cent to 67,700 units

Skoda Auto posts a success as the brand reports a 12.1 per cent year-on-year increase in worldwide deliveries in August 2012 for a total of over 67,700 units. This is also the best August figure in the company's history. From January through August 2012, Skoda's deliveries

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Ford India maintains festive season momentum; celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with 'Festive Funday' offer

Celebrations at Ford India continue through the festive season with Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra this September. In its attempt to 'Go Further' and reach out to its customers, Ford is offering its customers in Maharashtra a special 'Festival Funday' offer.

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