Ducati opens subsidiary in Brazil

To further boost its growing success, Ducati has founded a subsidiary in Brazil, terminating its business relationship with the Izzo Group and starting 'Ducati do Brasil Industria e Comercio de Motocicletas Ltda.' This will enable the company to fully manage the distribution

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Volkswagen and BASF present the first 'Science Award Electrochemistry'

The first international 'Science Award Electrochemistry' from BASF and Volkswagen goes to Dr. Naoaki Yabuuchi, Tokyo University of Science, Institute for Science and Technology, Tokyo, Japan. The jury of experts from BASF, Volkswagen and representatives from

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Ford Fiesta Van ECOnetic claims Green Award

Ford's Fiesta Van ECOnetic is the winner of the Green Van category at this year's British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BISVA), run by Thatcham. The Ford Fiesta Van has been awarded the top spot in the category for three years running.

The Green Van Award is

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Craig Morrow wins Southern Group award for top service to the industry

On the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Southern Group of Motoring Writers (SGMW), Craig Morrow was given an Award for the 'Best Press Fleet Administrator' in the business.

"What journalists want in a car company's Press Fleet Administrator is good

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West Midlands Fire Service adds Toyota Hilux to fleet

The West Midlands Fire Service is putting the Toyota Hilux Invincible to the test as part of a review of its fleet of Brigade Response Vehicles.

The fire service, which provides a fire and rescue response to a population of more than 2.7-million across an area of 350 square miles,

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World premiere of the Volkswagen 'Taigun' concept at Sao Paulo International Motor Show

At the 2012 Sao Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil, Volkswagen is presenting the concept of a newly developed SUV in compact format in a world premiere, the Taigun.

Technically, the Taigun resembles the very contemporary New Small Family by Volkswagen, which

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BMW Group plans plant in Brazil

The BMW Group plans to build a new plant in Brazil.

"We welcome the new framework for investments in Brazil, based on the recently adopted 'Inovar Auto' legislation. We have submitted an investment proposal for our planned new plant to the Brazilian Government," said

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Ford opens major solar panel installation in Germany

Ford has opened a major solar panel installation in Merkenich-Cologne, Germany.

The solar panels installed on the roof of Ford's European Parts and Distribution Centre generate enough electricity to power 370 homes, producing 1,100 megawatt hours per year, and

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Jaguar XF named Car of the Decade

The Jaguar XF has been awarded Car of the Decade by the Southern Group of Motoring Writers (SGMW), adding to its collection of more than 100 awards. The SGMW is made up of 30 motoring journalists, editors and authors, and the XF was awarded Car of the Decade at an

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Ford Credit Chairman and CEO Mike Bannister to retire; Bernard Silverstone named as Successor

Ford Motor Company has announced that Mike Bannister, Executive Vice-President and Chairman and CEO of Ford Motor Credit Company, has elected to retire effective January 1, 2013, after 39 years of service.

Bannister, 62, will be succeeded by Bernard Silverstone,

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Nissan increasing global motorsport presence, names Darren Cox and Jerry Hardcastle to key positions

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced two appointments for its motorsport activities covering global strategy and marketing communications.

Darren Cox will take on the role of Director, global motorsports for Nissan. The role has been specially created to reflect Nissan's continuing

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