Hyundai Motor Europe appoints Byung Kwon Rhim as new President and CEO

Byung Kwon Rhim has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hyundai Motor Europe.

Rhim has strong experience of working in the region. He previously held the role of President at Hyundai Motor Russia, but, prior to that, Rhim

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Gert Schardey becomes Head of Sales Strategy and Business Development at Volkswagen Passenger Cars

With effect from February 1, 2013, Gert Schardey (48) has been appointed Head of Sales Strategy and Business Development of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand. In this function, he succeeds Dr. Stephan Wollenstein (49), who already became Executive

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Skoda Citigo and Superb honoured at What Car? awards

The new Skoda Citigo 1.0-litre 60 ps GreenTech SE 5-door was named the Best City Car in the £9,000-£10,000 category, while the Skoda Superb 1.4-litre TSI S was hailed as the Best Family Car Under £18,000.

It's the second time in 6 months that What Car? has given acclaim

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Chevrolet sold more than 4.95-million vehicles in 2012

Chevrolet sold more than 4.95-million vehicles in 2012, setting a global sales record and driving General Motors Co. global sales to more than 9.2-million vehicles, a 2.9 per cent gain compared with 2011.

While the United States was the largest individual market for

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Apollo Tyres opens its global R&D centre in the Netherlands

Apollo Tyres Ltd. announced the opening up of its global R&D centre in Enschede, the Netherlands. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for the development and testing of car and van tyres for all product brands - Apollo, Vredestein and Dunlop (32 countries

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Hindustan Motors Ltd. ties up with Raaj Unocal Lubricants Ltd.

Hindustan Motors Ltd. (HM) signed a MoU with Raaj Unocal Lubricants Ltd. (RULL) for the manufacture and marketing of co-branded genuine oils exclusively for HM vehicles.

The companies entered into a three-year contract to manufacture co-branded products known as

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Land Rover Discovery 4 wins Best Towcar in Caravan Owners Survey

Caravan enthusiasts have voted the Land Rover Discovery 4 top when it comes to choosing a new tow car.

The survey of 100 caravan owners was carried out by The Camping and Caravanning Club's insurance division, Club Care Insurance, which revealed 19 per cent

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New Suzukis available with up to £800 free accessories

New models from the 2013 Suzuki range are available with free Genuine accessories from the middle of January, with some models benefitting from up to £800 worth of add-ons.

Models such as the versatile V-Strom 650 ABS and the GSX1250FA long-distance tourer

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Toyota Furia Concept makes global debut at 2013 NAIAS

Toyota revealed the Corolla Furia Concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This exciting compact sedan concept hints at the styling cues consumers can expect to see on the next-generation Corolla. The concept represents an exterior

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Volkswagen Group opens new engine plant in Mexico

Volkswagen is further extending its commitment to industry in North America. The engine plant in Silao in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato has opened. The new factory is the Volkswagen Group's 100th plant worldwide. The inauguration ceremony

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2014 Infiniti Q50 sedan makes world debut at NAIAS 2013

Infiniti unveiled the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 luxury sports sedan at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. President Johan de Nysschen and Senior Vice-President & Chief Creative Officer Shiro Nakamura presented

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