Mercedes-Benz SL wins EuroCarBody Award 2012

The Mercedes-Benz SL has secured a first place for itself by picking up the EuroCarBody Award 2012. This highest of vehicle body awards is presented each year by Automotive Circle International in recognition of outstanding developments in the body construction industry.

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Hyundai reveals Veloster RE:MIX production model at SEMA

Inspired by Hyundai's successful RE:MIX Lab program, Hyundai introduced a special edition RE:MIX production Veloster to the enthusiast crowd at this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The special edition production

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Boeing delivers 'Smiling Faces' 777 to Air China

Boeing has delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplane to Air China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China. The airplane livery features a distinctive blended paint design of 40 smiling faces of Chinese people, to represent the critical role that the Chinese

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Ford Motor Company provides $50,000 for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

Ford employees and Ford Motor Company Fund are donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross and its chapters to assist with disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

"Hurricane Sandy has had a devastating impact on many states," said Jim Vella,

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Scion FR-S named Hottest Sport Compact at the 2012 SEMA Show

The Scion FR-S earned industry recognition with the Hottest Sport Compact award on the first day of the 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.

The annual SEMA Show brings together specialty-equipment manufacturers and

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Toyota Motor Sales announces pricing for 2013 Avalon in USA

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2013 Avalon premium mid-size sedan. For 2013, this five passenger flagship sedan is available with gasoline V6 and Hybrid Synergy Drive power. The V6 Avalon and Avalon

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Brazilian Government Awards large orders for more than 2,100 Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Vans

Daimler's subsidiary Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has won several tenders of the Brazilian government for a total of over 2,100 vehicles. The large-scale orders call for delivery of more than 1,700 Atego trucks, and 400 Sprinter of Mercedes-Benz. Among the decisive criteria for

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Porsche SE becomes a financially strong holding company

Porsche Automobil Holding SE (Porsche SE), Stuttgart, and Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, achieved their shared goal of creating the Integrated Automotive Group. In return for the contribution of its holding business operations, and therefore its remaining

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Bernie Ecclestone signs the first copy of the Formula 1 Opus

Following the grand entry of Opus in India recently, the Formula 1 fans on the race day were delighted with a special ceremony at Buddh International Circuit. Bernie Ecclestone, CEO, Formula 1 himself signed the Champions Edition, along with Politician Omar

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Fisker Karma owners converge in Santa Monica

Nearly 50 Southern California-area Fisker Karma owners drove their cars to Santa Monica Sunday to share their excitement and appreciation for the award winning Electric Vehicle with extended range (EVer).

Hosted by Fisker Santa Monica, 48 of the very first Karma owners were

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Toyota produces 25-millionth North American-built vehicle

Toyota celebrated the 25-millionth vehicle manufactured in North America at a ceremony at its Georgetown, Ky., plant coinciding with the start of production for the all-new 2013 Avalon. The milestone vehicle - a Classic Silver Hybrid Avalon - represents 26 years of

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