Mini celebrates 500,000 vehicles sold in the USA

"This milestone is an incredible achievement for Mini, and we're proud to have so many Motorers as part of the Mini family," said Jim McDowell, Vice-President - Mini USA. "11 years ago, doubters said a small car could not succeed here, but Mini proved that small could be

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Ford expands environment-friendly 3-Wet paint capacity by 50 per cent globally in 2013

Ford Motor Company is expanding its industry-leading 3-Wet paint capacity by 50 per cent this year, adding the environment-friendly process to four more plants on three continents. The actions will reduce CO2 emissions by an estimated 15-25

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Mercedes-Benz India registers 5.3 per cent sales growth in the first quarter of 2013

Mercedes-Benz India announced their first quarter sales result of 2009 units for January to March 2013. The company has recorded a growth of 5.3 per cent over the corresponding period of 2012 (total 1908 units were sold by Mercedes-Benz in the period January till March 2012).

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Volvo Cars of North America reports 19.8 per cent decrease in March sales

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported US sales of 5,365 units, a 19.8 per cent decrease from March 2012. Year-to-date sales are down 8 per cent over the first three months of 2012.

The S60 sports sedan was the top seller for the month with 1,957

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Ford India sells over 7,400 cars in March

Ford India sold more than 7,400 vehicles in combined wholesales and exports in March 2013 as macroeconomic factors, including high inflation and high interest rates, continued to dampen consumer sentiment and contribute to an industry slowdown.

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Chrysler Group LLC reports 5 per cent increase in March 2013 US sales

Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 171,606 units, a 5 per cent increase compared with sales in March 2012 (163,381 units), and the group's best monthly sales since December 2007.

The Dodge, Ram Truck and Fiat brands each posted year-over-year sales

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General Motors reports best March sales in five years

General Motors Co. sold 245,950 vehicles in the United States in March, up 6 per cent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 4 per cent, fleet sales were up 12 per cent and the fleet mix was 27 per cent of total sales.

"GM delivered its best March sales in five

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Hyundai Motor America announces March sales as the second best month in history

Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 68,306 units, down just two per cent versus the best volume month Hyundai ever recorded last year, and up more than 30 per cent over February levels. The first quarter of 2013 was the best in Hyundai's history.
"March felt

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Renault India sets new sales record, sees eight-fold growth year-on-year

Renault India Pvt. Ltd. continued its growth trend with all-time high sales of 8,232 units in March 2013, achieving an eight-fold increase year-on-year
(from 1,005 units in March 2012). With record-setting sales across its product line up that saw the Renault Duster, Fluence and

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Mini plant celebrates 100 years of automotive production in Oxford

Mini Plant Oxford is celebrating 100 years of production. And to mark the occasion, a centenary exhibition was opened at the plant's new Visitor Centre by Britain's Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin and Member of the Board of Management at BMW Harald Kruger.

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Rolls-Royce announces new House Charity and waves a fond farewell to Chestnut Tree House

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars confirmed that Southampton Hospital Paediatric Rheumatology Service is the company's new House Charity, as nominated and voted for by employees. The Rheumatology Service, part of the Southampton Hospital Charity,

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