Ford of Britain Chairman Joe Greenwell CBE elects to retire; MD Mark Ovenden takes on dual role

Ford of Britain Chairman Joe Greenwell CBE has elected to retire effective end of April 2013. Mark Ovenden, currently Managing Director, will add the Chairman's role to his responsibilities.

Chairman of Ford of Britain since 2009, Joe Greenwell was also

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Nissan forges ahead with goal of becoming number one Asian car brand in Europe

Nissan has announced it recorded market share growth in Europe in February 2013, increasing by 0.3 percentage points to 4.2 per cent. This was spearheaded by strong fiscal year-to-date market share in 21 of Nissan's major European markets, contributing to the

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Ford Focus ST becomes Europe's top-selling hot hatch

The Ford Focus ST was the best-selling hot hatch in Europe in the last three months of 2012 according to figures from automotive data intelligence provider POLK; accounting for 44 per cent of all sales during this period, ahead of VW Golf GTI with 33 per

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GM Canada to invest $250-million in CAMI Assembly Plant

General Motors will invest $250-million in the CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, to install flexible body shop equipment and tooling for future vehicle production.

"Conversion of the CAMI Assembly Plant to a flexible manufacturing facility will provide

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Ford invests in new jobs for 16 to 24 year olds

Ford is to invest £250,000 in the recruitment of up to 50 additional apprentices for its UK network of Commercial Vehicle (CV) dealerships this year, providing valuable employment opportunities for young people.

The funding will be made available for its

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Infiniti announces new hybrid version of 2014 Infiniti QX60 premium crossover

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. announced that a new gasoline electric hybrid model will join the 2014 Infiniti QX60 premium crossover lineup in the United States this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. With

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Volkswagen to use CO2 as future refrigerant for air-conditioning systems

Following up on the announcement of its ambitious environmental goals, the Volkswagen Group is taking another important step towards sustainability and environmental protection by choosing CO2 as the future refrigerant for its air-conditioning systems.

Just a few

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Iveco launches truckstop finding app for drivers

Truck drivers around the country are now able to find their nearest services at the tap of a finger, following the release of a free iPhone and Android* app by Iveco - to coincide with the UK launch of its International Truck of the Year-winning Stralis Hi-Way.

The easy-to-use Iveco

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Renault Premium Truck presents Racing Special Series 2013

After the commercial success of the Renault Premium Truck Racing special edition tractor unit in 2011, Renault Trucks is updating its offer with a new version for 2013. It retains everything that made it so distinctive, including the interior and exterior design which features

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Adam Chamberlain appointed Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars

Adam Chamberlain has been appointed Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars, as the premium brand continues to build upon its significant sales growth and exciting new model line-up. Adam takes up his new position in mid-April.

Adam will report to Gary Savage,

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Volvo XC60 is the first luxury SUV to achieve a Top Safety Pick+ award

The 2013 Volvo XC60 earned a Top Safety Pick+ in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) new small overlap frontal crash test, currently making it the first and only midsize luxury SUV to achieve such results.

Due to its top marks in the latest test, Volvo is now the only

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