Dr. Stefan David Schlipf appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, BMW Financial Services India

Dr. Stefan David Schlipf (44) has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BMW Financial Services India, effective April 1, 2013. Dr. Schlipf is based at the company's headquarters in Gurgaon (National Capital Region).

Prior to joining BMW

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Andrew Mallery appointed Marketing Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars

Andrew Mallery has been appointed Marketing Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars, effective from June 3, 2013, taking over from David George who will continue his career with Mercedes-Benz by joining one of its retail partners in the south of England.

In addition

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Chrysler Group LLC reports 11 per cent growth in April 2013 US sales

Chrysler Group LLC reported US sales of 156,698 units, an 11 per cent increase compared with sales in April 2012 (141,165 units), and the group's best April sales since 2007.

The Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and Fiat brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in April compared

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Audi India reports 37 per cent growth in April sales

Audi India has continued this growth story in April 2013 by recording sales of 770 units - a growth of 37 per cent over the same period last year (562 units: April 2012). The company registered a 19.6 per cent growth YTD with sales of 3,386 units from January to April 2013

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GM's US sales up 11 per cent for best April in five years

General Motors Co. sold 237,646 vehicles in the United States in April, up 11 per cent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 10 per cent, fleet sales were up 16 per cent and the fleet mix was 28 per cent of total sales.

"Car-buying conditions are strong and will continue

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First AMG Performance Centre in the UK launches at Mercedes-Benz World

The first AMG Performance Centre in the UK has launched at Mercedes-Benz World in fitting style.

Its launch was timed to coincide with Mercedes-Benz World hosting a Pistonheads Sunday Service - with 600 vehicles and over a thousand guests attending in

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Apollo Tyres inaugurates sales office in Bangkok to cater to the entire ASEAN region

Apollo Tyres Ltd has opened its sales office in Bangkok to serve the entire ASEAN region, with Thailand as the hub of operations. This region would be catered to by exports out of India currently. After Dubai for the Middle East region, this is the second hub outside company's

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Bentley cuts a dash with Pankhurst

Bentley is delighted to announce the launch of its new collaboration with the luxury men's lifestyle brand Pankhurst, at the opening of the new Pankhurst men's grooming store in London.

Bentley craftsmen based at the company's renowned Crewe headquarters have

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McLaren to showcase heritage and contemporary Can-Am models at Goodwood Festival of Speed

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, McLaren will showcase a selection of legendary models from the company's heritage collection at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. Alongside some of the most famous race- and championship-winning models from

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Toyota's West Virginia plant celebrates production of 10-millionth unit

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc., (TMMWV) and its 1,300 team members celebrated production of the plant's 10-millionth powertrain unit at a ceremony with guests from the state's business and civic community. Powertrain units include engines and automatic

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Skoda to field two crews in the Asia-Pacific Championship

Skoda is reinforcing its portfolio of motorsport activities in the Asia-Pacific region. The newly formed Skoda-MRF team is to make its first appearance in the APRC this year with full-fledged factory support and two crews. Skoda's factory crew Esapekka Lappi/

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