BMW Manufacturing expands use of hydrogen fuel cells

BMW Manufacturing announced the successful expansion of the company's hydrogen fuel-cell material handling equipment across its 4-million sq ft production facility. In 2010, BMW completed the installation of a hydrogen storage and distribution area near

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Audi announces a price hike on selected models in India

Audi announced an increase in prices of selected models in India. The increase on the Audi Q range SUVs is close to 2.5 per cent and the sporty performance range - Audi R8 and Audi RS5 is close to 15 per cent. The increase in price is effective from March 16, 2013.

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Toyota announces voluntary safety recall of certain 2007 through 2013 Model Year FJ Cruiser vehicles

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), will conduct a safety recall involving approximately 209,000 FJ Cruiser vehicles.

The seat belt retractors for the driver and front passenger seat belts are mounted in the rear doors (access doors) of the vehicle. Due to

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Automobili Lamborghini announces appointment of a new Commercial Director

Automobili Lamborghini announces the appointment of a new Commercial Director, joining the Executive Committee led by President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann.

Thomas Felbermair will join Lamborghini as Commercial Director, effective May 1, 2013.

Thomas Felbermair

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G-Drive Racing revealed as official Nissan Partner team

G-Drive Racing's entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) has been revealed as the Official Nissan Partner entry for 2013.  Operated by Delta-ADR, the team will run two Russian G-Drive branded Oreca LMP2 cars, powered by Nissan Nismo, in

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Land Rover India launches locally-built Freelander 2 @ Rs. 38.67 lakh

Land Rover launches the locally-built Freelander 2 Model Year 13 from its facility in Pune, India. The Freelander 2 has been built at this plant since May 2011 to meet the increasing demand from Indian customers.

The Freelander 2 gets a premium overhaul, delivering

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Hyundai Motor India launches 14th nationwide Free Car Care Clinic

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) announced the 14th edition of the nationwide 'Free Car Care Clinic' customer connect programme. Aimed at extending the advantage of its excellent services to its customers, the camp will be held from March 15-24, 2013 at over

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Mercedes-Benz India announces price increase across model range

Mercedes-Benz India announced an increase in price of its entire model range. The increase in price ranges from 1-4 per cent for locally produced models and upto 20 per cent for select CBUs. The price hike will be effective from April 1, 2013.

"There are several factors

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Apollo Tyres launches new Steer Axle tyre 'XMR' for extra mileage and durability

India still has more than 77 per cent of cross ply tyre application in commercial vehicles. The sophistication in vehicles and improvements in road conditions, coupled with load restrictions, is creating better acceptability for new generation products.

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Management changes at Daimler AG

Daimler AG is making several changes to its management. On June 1, 2013, Philipp Schiemer, currently Head of Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Cars, will take over the management of Mercedes-Benz do Brasil (MB Bras). MB Bras is a Group company with headquarters

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GM Fairfax breaks ground on all-new paint shop

General Motors broke ground and began construction on an all-new, 450,000 sq ft, bi-level paint shop at the Fairfax Assembly and Stamping Plant.

The paint shop is part of a $600-million investment

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