Magna Exteriors and Interiors inaugurates manufacturing plant in Meerane, Germany

Magna International Inc. has announced that its Magna Exteriors and Interiors (MEI) operating unit has expanded its footprint in Europe by opening a new manufacturing facility in Meerane, Germany.  MEI Meerane is located closely to Volkswagen Sachsen in Mosel,

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Mercedes AMG Petronas links up with Tata Communications

Mercedes AMG Petronas confirmed a new partnership with Tata Communications which will see the delivery of world-class trackside connectivity for the team at all Formula One race locations using the Tata Communicationsglobal network. With the new partnership,

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Toyota Green Initiative Awards Green Campus Contest grand prize to Grambling State University student

Toyota Green Initiative (TGI), an environmental stewardship platform designed to empower the African American community to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, announced that student Corban Bell of Grambling State University in Grambling, La., is the grand prize

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Daimler strengthens its commercial vehicle business in China

Daimler AG further enhances its clout on the important Chinese market. With the foundation of 'Daimler Trucks and Buses China Ltd.' (DTBC), the company establishes a legally independent entity for its truck and bus business in China. The entity has already obtained its

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Ford Bridgend earns multi-million pounds investment to produce new 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine

Ford is announcing a £24-million investment programme at its high-tech Bridgend engine plant in Wales to produce a new fuel-efficient 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine. EcoBoost technology delivers the power of a larger engine with smaller unit fuel consumption.

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Detroit Electric reveals world's fastest EV at Shanghai Motor Show

Detroit Electric's new high-performance electric sports car, the SP:01, revealed at the Shanghai Motor Show. A limited-edition, two-seat pure-electric sports car, the SP:01 sets a new benchmark for performance and handling in the electric vehicle (EV)

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Maria Sharapova to represent Porsche

Tennis megastar Maria Sharapova has taken on a new role - effective immediately, the 26-year-old world-class player will be representing the sports car manufacturer, Porsche AG, as brand ambassador. The cooperation is initially signed for three years and involves

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Nissan announces US pricing for 2014 Versa Sedan

Nissan is getting the jump on the 2014 model year with introduction of the 2014 Nissan Versa Sedan. Pricing for the new model year is unchanged from 2013 - including offering the lowest starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP*) in America** for the

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New parts and service dealer for Isuzu Truck in Gloucestershire

Leading commercial vehicle distributor Isuzu Truck UK Ltd. has continued with the planned expansion of its dealer network with the recent appointment of Arthur Spriggs & Sons Ltd as its latest parts and service dealer, based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

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Alfa Romeo launches limited edition MiTo Live @ £16,590

Alfa Romeo has launched the Alfa MiTo Live, a new limited edition of 250, that combines safety and technology with a passion for music.

The Alfa MiTo, which has achieved a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, has been created for drivers who love to stay connected

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Porsche debuts plug-in Panamera at Auto Shanghai Show 2013

Porsche is celebrating the world premiere of the 2014 Panamera at Auto Shanghai. The centerpiece of the show for Porsche is the appearance of the new Panamera S E-Hybrid, the first plug-in hybrid offering from the German automaker. Also making their

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