Volkswagen Group Test Center California earns LEED Certification

Volkswagen's Test Center California (TCC) product development and emissions test laboratory has achieved the coveted certification from the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification

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Michael Schumacher to drive 2011 Formula 1 Silver Arrow on Nurburgring Nordschleife

On Sunday, May 19, 2013 before the start of the 24-hour race around the Nurburgring, seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher will take to the track. Schumacher will post a demonstration lap on the Nurburgring's legendary Nordschleife in a Mercedes AMG

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Volvo Cars tests of flywheel technology confirm fuel savings of up to 25 per cent

Volvo Car Group has completed extensive testing of kinetic flywheel technology on public roads - and the results confirm that this is a light, inexpensive and very eco-efficient solution.

"The testing of this complete experimental system for kinetic energy recovery

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BMW launches the new 7-series in India @ Rs. 92.9 lakh

The flagship of the BMW brand, the new BMW 7-series was launched during an exclusive event in Mumbai.

The new BMW 7-series is available in diesel and petrol variants at all BMW dealerships across India and the deliveries will start from May 1, 2013 onwards.

The BMW

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Audi introduces super sportscar Audi R8 USB memory stick in India

Audi has announced the introduction of its unique USB memory stick styled in the form of super sportscar Audi R8 V10 at all Audi authorised dealerships across India. A perfect amalgamation of style and sportiness, the USB memory stick has a plastic casing and is produced with the

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Daimler plans expansion of Mercedes-Benz Cars production network

The Daimler AG Board of Management has decided to expand the Mercedes-Benz Cars powertrain production network. Following approval by the Supervisory Board, additional capacities for transmission assembly are now planned to be established at the

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Chevrolet Spark EV is most efficient US retail electric vehicle

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is  the industry benchmark in retail electric vehicle efficiency with a combined city/highway EPA estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent.

Compared to the

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Volvo Canada announces special edition C70 @ $52,500

Volvo Canada announces the availability of a Special Edition C70 hardtop convertible just in time for spring. Exclusive to the Canadian market, the limited production convertible is available with attractive features like BLIS (Blindspot Information System),

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Nissan bolsters academic support program for Canton, Miss. schools with $500,000 grant

A $500,000 education grant announced by Nissan will strengthen academic support programs for elementary students who are not making sufficient progress in their school curriculum.

The $500,000 grant will be used by the Canton Public School District

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Apollo Tyres introduces 4G range of passenger car tyres for the Indian market

Apollo Tyres introduced 3 new passenger vehicle tyres for the Indian market. These 4th generation (4G) tyres from Apollo's stable - Aspire 4G, Alnac 4G and Amazer 4G - are the most advanced range of high technology passenger vehicle tyres across segments for

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Mercedes-Benz Actros receives 'Green Truck 2013' award

The Mercedes-Benz Actros 1851 GigaSpace is the most eco-friendly commercial vehicle of 2013. The Euro-VI compliant truck made a direct impact in what was just its first year on the road due to its low fuel consumption, as proven last year in these independent

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