Ford Ranger grabs another 2013 'Pickup of the Year' award

The Ford Ranger has won 4x4 Magazine Pickup of the Year 2013, making it a record-breaking seventh award in 12 months for the vehicle.

The UK pickup market has grown by more than 25 per cent since 2009, with eight models currently competing in the segment. The

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Boeing delivers 1st P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to the Indian Navy

Boeing made an on-site delivery of the first P-8I aircraft to the Indian Navy in Seattle, in accordance with the contract.

India will receive this aircraft and two more of its eight contracted P-8Is in 2013. The program is progressing on schedule as Boeing assembles

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Renault launches industrial development project in Algeria

Renault, SNVI (Societe Nationale de Vehicules Industriels, Algeria's National Company of Industrial Vehicles) and the country's National Investment Fund (FNI) signed a shareholders' agreement in Algiers for the creation of a joint-venture (owned 51 per cent

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Scion FR-S wins first ever AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Award

AutoGuide.com judges have bestowed the consumer resource website's first Car of the Year Award to the Scion FR-S. All new vehicles were evaluated against their competitors, new class benchmarks set and their importance to the automaker, consumers

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Volvo S60 chosen as IIHS 'Top Safety Pick +'

The Volvo S60 sport sedan can add another award to its list of accolades after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced the winners of their new Top Safety Pick+ awards. The new S60 has been a Top Safety Pick since its re-introduction into the Canadian

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Navistar names Dennis 'Denny' Mooney to lead Integrated Product Development

Navistar International Corporation announced the appointment of Dennis 'Denny' Mooney as Group Vice-President, Global Product Development. Mooney succeeds Ramin Younessi, who is leaving Navistar to pursue other opportunities.

Mooney,

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Mini arrives in Hyderabad

Mini India announced the opening of KUN Exclusive, its exclusive dealership in Hyderabad.

The new Mini KUN Exclusive dealership in Hyderabad is located Opposite RTA, Khairtabad and will display the Mini Hatch, Mini Convertible and Mini Countryman. The new

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BMW Group sets new standards in 'auto'-mobile internet technology

The newly launched BMW Car Hotspot LTE is now bringing LTE high-speed mobile internet access to the road. Just like a router in the home, the BMW Car Hotspot LTE provides internet access for mobile client devices. Passengers can enjoy high-speed internet

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Nissan Canton prepares to celebrate 10 years of manufacturing in Mississippi

With more than 2-million vehicles produced, nearly $2-billion in pay-roll generated and a decade after the first vehicle rolled off the line in Mississippi, the Nissan Canton vehicle assembly plant is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2013. The company will

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Canter Eco Hybrid crowned Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2013

The all-new Canter Eco Hybrid from Fuso Trucks was crowned Irish Green Commercial of the Year 2013 at the eighth annual Fleet Transport Awards Gala Dinner, held at the Citywest Hotel, Dublin, Ireland.

Established to honor excellence in the Irish Road Transport and Haulage

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Ford Struandale engine plant to increase production capacity to cater for North American market

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) announced that the Ford Struandale engine plant will be increasing production capacity of the Duratorq TDCi diesel engine to cater for new demand from the North American market.

The locally produced 3.2-litre Duratorq

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