Global sales of Lexus hybrids pass half-million milestone

Since the first RX 400h took to the road in 2005, through to the end of November this year, Lexus has sold more than 506,000 vehicles equipped with its Lexus Hybrid Drive system. There has been a steady increase in sales, with expansion of the hybrid range taking the

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Melfi plant to produce two new vehicles

Chairman John Elkann and CEO Sergio Marchionne - with Prime Minister Monti in attendance - presented at the Fiat plant in Melfi, plans for the production of a new Jeep brand vehicle and a new Fiat brand vehicle beginning in 2014.

Following an investment

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British Ambassador chooses Ampera-feel for Christmas

Britain's Ambassador in Berlin, this Christmas, will be able to slide silently through town in his new electric vehicle, the Ampera.

Sir Simon McDonald received the keys to his new Ampera in a hand-over ceremony from Steve Girsky, Vice-Chairman General Motors

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Seat UK appoints Neil Williamson as new Director

On February 1, Neil Williamson will take his place as Director of Seat UK, reporting to Volkswagen Group UK Managing Director Simon Thomas.

At the same time, the current Seat UK Director, Peter Wyhinny, will begin a new role as Director of Seat Italy.

Neil joins Seat UK from

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Hartwell opens MG dealership in Grimsby

One of Britain's biggest and best known motor groups is about to open an MG dealership.

Hartwell will operate an MG dealership in Grimsby and becomes the eighth new MG dealership to open this year. The Hartwell group is 30th on the AM100 list of Britain's biggest

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Volvo Trucks' global deliveries in November 2012 decreased by 17 per cent

Deliveries of Volvo branded trucks in November decreased by 17 per cent to 9,446 vehicles compared with the same month last year.

In Europe, deliveries decreased by 13 per cent to 3,835 trucks in total compared to November last year. The current slowdown in economic

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New Generation i30 shortlisted for Europe's premier award

The New Generation i30 has won a place on the shortlist for the 'Car of the Year 2013' award, becoming the first Hyundai model to make the final round of voting in Europe's premier award for new cars.

The 58 Car of the Year jury members, representing 22 European countries,

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Boeing, China Airlines announce order for Six 777s

Boeing and China Airlines announced an order for six 777-300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. The order is valued at approximately $2-billion at list prices. The new airplanes will become the first 777s to join China Airlines' fleet.

"The introduction of the

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Suzuki GB employees succeed in skills development through NVQ programme

Skills learning and career development are an important part of Suzuki GB PLC's operations and the company is pleased to celebrate the success of 23 employees who have recently gained National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). Their achievements fall

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New Kia Sorento wins special award from Total 4x4

The new Kia Sorento has picked up its third Total 4x4 magazine award in a row with a special award for being the 'Most Improved' contender.

Launched in the UK and Europe in September, the Sorento has a long list of improvements including a new platform, revised engines,

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New addition to Jaguar UK PR team

Effective January 2, 2013, Conor Twomey joins the Jaguar UK PR Team as Senior Press Officer; on maternity cover for Faye Hatton, and reporting to UK PR Manager Juliet Fairbairn.

Since 2010, Conor has been managing Public Relations activities for Fiat Group Automobiles

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