Honda unveils Micro-sized electric vehicle 'Micro Commuter Prototype'

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled the Micro Commuter Prototype, a micro-sized short distance EV commuter. This vehicle was developed in consideration of the vehicle categories for micro-sized mobility products that are currently being discussed under

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BMW Motorrad takes up cooperation partnership with Bimota

BMW Motorrad will be supplying the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Bimota with the engine of the BMW S 1000 RR. For its new 4-cylinder model, Bimota has opted for what is currently the best 4-cylinder in-line engine in the supersports motorcycle segment. An initial concept

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Ducati close 2012 with positive financial report and 2013 range shown in Milan

Following the tradition of presenting its new motorcycles at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan, Ducati has now officially unveiled its complete 2013 range. The new and innovative models are a product of the genius and creativity of Ducati's talented

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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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