BMW 3-series takes the double at Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2012

The BMW 3-series has once again trumped its competition and been named Executive Car of the Year at the Scottish Car of the Year awards 2012.  Voted for by members of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW), the BMW 3-series was commended for

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Zipcar completes integration of Spain's largest car sharing service

Zipcar, Inc. announced the final integration of Spain's largest car sharing service, Barcelona-based Avancar. The integration widens Zipcar's global network and membership base, giving members access to even more vehicles around the world. The service

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Maruti Suzuki introduces all new Alto 800 delivering 22.74 kmpl @ Rs. 2.44 lakh

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki unveiled its best seller Alto in an all new form 'Alto 800'. New Alto 800 sports a fresh look, is roomier, is over 15 per cent more fuel efficient and is even better 'geared' for city conditions.

At the launch, Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing

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From concept to reality... to virtual reality

They said it was impossible. They said it would never happen. Today's the day that the Juke-R doubters are silenced, as the production version #001 emerges from the pit garage - in both real and virtual worlds.

The first super-exclusive Juke-R

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Tata Motors launches new Tata Manza Club Class @ Rs. 5.70 lakh

Tata Motors launched its next generation car, the Tata Manza, a Club Class sedan. It is entirely a new class of car where unmatched luxury meets unrivalled performance.

Designed for the discerning new-age customer, the Tata Manza Club Class, is an enticing combination

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500,000th Freightliner Truck handed over to customer

Daimler's commercial vehicle subsidiary Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) recently celebrated the production of its 500,000th truck at its Mount Holly plant in North Carolina. The milestone vehicle - a medium-duty Freightliner Business Class M2 106 - was

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Pricing announced for 2013 Prius, Prius v and Prius Plug-In

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) has announced the pricing for the eco-advanced 2013 Prius, Prius v and Prius Plug-in models. All pricing for these three 2013 Prius Family members becomes effective October 2012.

The Prius adds a style-focused Persona Series Special

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Fans to win big and often in Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge

The Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge, which will be making charitable donations totaling $100,000, is giving fans a chance to win too. For 10 days, fans not only get to help their favorite drivers, builds and charities win, they also have opportunities

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Visteon develops innovative climate system for new Ford EcoSport

Visteon Corporation is supplying an innovative climate system for the New Ford Ecosport sports utility vehicle, which has been launched recently in Brazil and will be sold in other global markets.

Visteon designed and is manufacturing key heating, ventilation and air-conditioning

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Toyota selects Allison+Partners to spearhead communications efforts in six-state region

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. has selected San Francisco-based Allison+Partners to manage communications efforts in a six-state region that entails northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

Toyota recently extended a contract to the agency after

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Toyota serves up the new ProAce van

The new Toyota ProAce will expand Toyota's presence in European LCV markets, a medium-sized van that will feature bespoke Toyota design details and branding.

It will be available in two lengths and heights, giving load capacities of 5 m3, 6 m3 or 7 m3, according to the

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