BMW i Ventures announces strategic investment in award winning mobility app company Embark

The BMW Group is expanding development of innovative mobility services under the sub-brand BMW i. The company's venture capital entity BMW i Ventures is announcing a new investment in the mobile technology company Embark, further increasing the number of mobility

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Two-millionth Mini built at Oxford plant

"Production of the two-millionth Mini comes on the back of strong demand worldwide. Our recent announcement of an additional £500-million investment in our UK Mini production facilities demonstrates the important role that Oxford plays in our global production network.

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New Husqvarna TE449 RR by Speedbrain at Dakar Rally 2013

Back at the start of 2010, Speedbrain began developing a version of the BMW G450X, which was specifically designed to meet the demands of marathon rallies. BMW made its return to the Rally Dakar with this bike at the start of 2011. By spring 2011, the engineers at Speedbrain

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Boeing celebrates delivery of first 787 Dreamliner to Qatar Airways

Boeing and Qatar Airways today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The airplane, the first of 30 787s ordered by the Doha-based airline, is also the first to be delivered to an airline in the Middle East.

"We are delighted to receive our first Dreamliner,

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TMC opens Intelligent Transport System test site in Japan

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) began full-scale operations at its ITS Proving Ground, a new test site - within the grounds of the Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture - established with the aim of reducing traffic accidents through Intelligent

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BMW Motorrad announces new boxer model; Multifaceted concept to mark 90th anniversary

As announced by BMW Motorrad President Stephan Schaller in his speech at the international motorcycle show EICMA in Milan, BMW Motorrad presenting a new model with air-cooled 'boxer' engine in 2013 as a special way of marking the '90 years of BMW Motorrad'

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Harman delivers next-generation internet connectivity for Audi MMI infotainment system

Harman has started deliveries of its latest-generation automotive infotainment system to premium automaker Audi. The new Audi MMI Navigation plus platform is the latest in a series of solutions from Harman that safely and securely deliver a broad range of connected

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Ford China sales up 48 per cent

Ford posted its second consecutive sales record in China last month. Led by strong sales of the Ford Focus - the best-selling passenger car in China in August and September - Ford sold 60,518 wholesale vehicles in October, a 48 per cent increase compared to October

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Deliveries by Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand up 11.2 per cent in period to October

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand handed over 4.72- (January-October 2011: 4.24; +11.2 per cent) million vehicles to customers from January to October. The brand delivered 501,300 (October 2011: 430,900; +16.3 per cent) vehicles in the month of October.

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GT3 performance for the road - The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Black Series

Mercedes-AMG presents the high-end super sports car version of the gull-wing model, the new SLS AMG Coupe Black Series. Inspired by the SLS AMG GT3 racing version, the fifth Black Series model from Mercedes-AMG boasts a fascinating mix of breath-taking

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Enjoy a stress free trip with Alamo's automated in-car road toll payment service

For travellers in search of blue skies and warm weather, Portugal offers the perfect winter getaway.  And for Brits planning to make the most of the winter sun, leading car hire company, Alamo Rent A Car, makes the journey that bit easier.

Earlier this year, Portugal introduced

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