Renault Trucks to completely replace its range in 2013

During the Hanover IAA Motor Show, the President of Renault Trucks, Heinz-Jurgen Low, announced that the Long Distance, construction and distribution ranges are to be completely replaced in the spring of 2013. Highlighting the strengthening of each brand within

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Volkswagen Annual Report is 'World's Best Report 2012'

The international judges of the ARC Awards named the Volkswagen Annual Report 2011 the Grand Award winner in the Non-Traditional Annual Report category. The corporate publication entitled 'Experience D(r)iversity', also won a special award: Out of 2,200

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New York City approves Nissan as exclusive taxi provider

In a majority vote, New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) officially approved regulations requiring the replacement of retiring taxicab vehicles with the Nissan NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow. This milestone, which officially makes the NV200 the taxicab

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2013 Infiniti M sedan receives 5-star overall NCAP rating

Infiniti announced that the 2013 Infiniti M luxury sedan has been awarded a 5-Star overall safety rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the agency's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The 5-star safety ratings system is

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Audi makes space for new A3 Sportback in Paris

The latest Audi A3 appears in a new capacity at next week's Paris Motor Show as the third-generation five-door Sportback version makes its world public debut. By combining its sleek new look with a longer wheelbase than both its predecessor and its all-new three-

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Xtrac develops gearbox for StreetScooter's electric van making its world premiere at Hannover

The UK driveline technology specialist Xtrac, whose transmissions are in the forefront of many next generation electric and hybrid vehicles, has designed a new, low cost and efficient transmission for the StreetScooter GmbH electric vehicle business based in Aachen. The single-

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The Peugeot 208 Type R5 unveiled at Paris Motor Show 2012

After the 208 R2, Peugeot Sport is opening a new chapter in the sports variants of the Peugeot 208, and not least with the 208 Type R5. It is a true 'competition wildcat', and will supersede the 207 Super 2000, benchmark of the S2000 category as much for its technical

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BMW 3-series is crowned What Car? Green Car of the Year 2012

The new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon has fought off tough competition to once again be crowned Best Executive Car of the Year at the What Car? Green Awards 2012, going on to top the field and be awarded the prestigious accolade of Green Car of the Year.

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Mercedes-Benz Style to present the looks for first 'Silver Arrows' motor yacht in Monaco

More than 125 years after Gottlieb Daimler built the first motorised boat and cruised up the River Neckar, Mercedes-Benz Style and Silver Arrows Marine are presenting designs for a luxury motor

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'Largest parade of Ferrari cars' confirmed as an official Guinness World Record

Ferrari North Europe's record breaking parade of 964 Ferrari cars at Ferrari Racing Days at Silverstone on Saturday, September 15, has now been confirmed as an official Guinness World Record. Having previously set a record of 385 cars at Silverstone in 2007,

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Audi India opens its first world-class showroom in Goa

Audi announced the opening of its first showroom in Goa, its 7th facility in Western India. This world-class showroom was inaugurated by Rahil Ansari, Head - Dealer Development, Audi India and Venkat Muppana, Managing Director,

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