Toyota appoints BCA as consolidated vehicle remarketing partner from 2013

BCA, in partnership with Ambrosetti UK, has been awarded the contract to deliver vehicle de-fleet and remarketing services to Toyota (GB) PLC ('TGB') from January 1, 2013. This will include all Toyota and Lexus used vehicles from TGB, Toyota Financial Services (UK)

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Toyota celebrates start of new Auris production at Burnaston

Toyota's proud record of manufacturing in the UK reached another landmark with the official start of production of the all-new Auris at its Burnaston factory. Dr. Vince Cable, the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, welcomed Toyota's continued

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McLaren GT reinforces technical team with new high-profile appointments

As further strengthening of the McLaren GT technical team, and as part of the strategy to accommodate the expanding operations, the British race car manufacturer is announcing three high profile appointments. Andrew Bailey moves to the role of Operations Director,

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The new Ibiza Cupra: The essence of Seat

Seat has officially raises the bar in the supermini class with the introduction of the sensational Ibiza Cupra. Shown first as a concept during April's Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, the Ibiza Cupra is now unveiled in barely touched production form.

The Ibiza Cupra is the very

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Mikkelsen first to win back-to-back IRC titles

Skoda UK Motorsport's Andreas Mikkelsen has become the first driver to successfully defend his Intercontinental Rally Challenge title, after finishing 2nd on the final round, the Cyprus Rally, in his Fabia S2000.

Partnered by Ola Floene, who retains the co-drivers' title,

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Lee Wheeler takes Honda corporate role on permanent basis

Honda (UK) has confirmed that the temporary appointment of Lee Wheeler as Manager, Corporate Operations has been made permanent.

Lee been with the company for more than seven years, initially in Honda Finance and then as Manager, National

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Lotus F1 Team achieves first win of the season in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The Renault RS27 V8-powered Lotus F1 Team's E20 to its first victory of the season in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Kimi Raikkonen took the first win for the Enstone-Viry chassis-engine package in its current incarnation after a season that has so far yielded eight podium positions. Kimi

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Bernard Loire is new Managing Director for Nissan Italy

Bernard Loire has been appointed Managing Director, Nissan Italy. Based in Rome, he will report to Paul Willcox, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Marketing Europe.

This appointment marks Loire's return to Nissan Italy, where he was Managing Director in 2008. Since

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Mercedes SL features in twin model car set; Two pieces of birthday silver

Big anniversary captured in a small scale: to mark the 60th anniversary of the super sports car legend that is the SL, Mercedes-Benz has brought out a twin model car set. Produced in a scale of 1:43, the set brings together the first 300 SL dating from 1952 (W194) and the current

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Volvo Car Corporation cuts electric car recharging time to 1.5 hours

Volvo Car Corporation is testing a new fast-charger for electric cars that cuts recharging time to an outstanding 1.5 hours. The fast-charger operates six times faster than today's on-board devices.

"We know that short recharging times and extensive operating

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Boeing, ALAFCO firms up order for 20 Boeing 737 MAXs

Boeing and Kuwait airplane leasing company ALAFCO finalised an order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s valued at $2.0-billion at current list price.  The order was first announced as a commitment at the Farnborough Airshow in July.

"This is the first order for the 737 MAX from

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