Nissan reveals Friend-Me concept for a new generation

Nissan revealed its Friend-Me concept, a four-passenger sedan designed for a generation with a very different automotive outlook. With an assertive, imposing exterior featuring boldly flowing sculpted lines, Friend-Me is a confident creature of the night, meant to

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Shanghai Show concept car heralds new brand for Kia's Chinese operations

Kia Motors Corporation's joint-venture in China, Dongfeng Yueda Kia has unveiled a new Chinese-market concept vehicle and a new local brand name at the Shanghai Motor Show.

Unveiled on the joint-venture's show stand, DYK have announced the new brand will be

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General Motors donates RMB 4-million to earthquake relief

General Motors is making an initial donation of RMB 4-million ($647,000) to support relief and rebuilding efforts in Ya'an, Sichuan, which was struck by an earthquake on April 20.

In addition, GM employees across China are being encouraged to contribute. For every RMB 1 (16 cents)

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2013 Stagecoach Country Music Festival sets the stage for 2014 Toyota 4Runner reveal

Toyota will stage the world debut of the redesigned 2014 4Runner mid-size SUV on April 27 at the 2013 Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, Calif., near Palm Springs. The event marks the automaker's first-ever public reveal at a major music festival.

The Toyota 4Runner,

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Polaris and AKB Motors launches two off-roading circuits in Bengaluru

For those who love to go off-road with their quad bikes or race down the uneven tracks, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch of/inaugurated two off-road circuits in Bengaluru in association with Play in Sarjapur and Yeshwanthpur in association with Target Games & Facilities

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Nissan, New York City launch Leaf electric vehicle taxi pilot

To celebrate Earth Day, Nissan and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has launched a new electric vehicle taxi pilot with the world's best-selling electric car, Nissan Leaf. This pilot program, which puts six Leaf taxis into service beginning this spring,

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GM Foundation gives $100,000 to American Red Cross

The General Motors Foundation is providing a $100,000 grant to the American Red Cross to aid emergency management officials with relief efforts, to help provide shelter and meals to those in need and help the organisation prepare for and respond to disasters

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Lexus GS 300h debuts at Shanghai Motor Show

Lexus revealed the next stage in the expansion of its GS range with the unveiling of its new GS 300h saloon at the Shanghai Motor Show.

The new model will be competing at the heart of the premium executive market, with a focus on fleet and business customers. Its rear-

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McLaren Automotive appointed partner of third annual Relais & Chateaux Diner des Grands Chefs

McLaren Automotive announced the inaugural partnership with Relais & Chateaux, the association of the world's finest hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs for the third annual Diner des Grands Chefs taking place in London on April 22 at Old Billingsgate. The

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European MG3 unveiled at Shanghai Motor Show

MG has used the Shanghai Motor Show to preview the exciting new MG3 supermini, in advance of the UK and European launches later this year.

Carrying forward the styling cues first illustrated on the MG Zero concept vehicle, the new European MG3 is a distinctive statement

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Maserati Ghibli makes its premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show

The Shanghai Motor Show will mark three giant steps in Maserati's march towards its goal of 50,000 cars a year.

The Maserati momentum that began late last year with the all-new V8 and V6 Quattroporte continues in Shanghai with the all-new Ghibli - the first-ever mid-size

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