100,000th Porsche Panamera leaves the Leipzig Plant

The Porsche plant in Leipzig, Germany, is producing the 100,000th Panamera. Back in 2009, the decision to produce this new Porsche model series and manufacture the first customer vehicle started a success story.

"In over 120 countries, Panamera customers

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Zipcar launches in the City of Lakes; Minneapolis becomes Zipcar's 21st major metro market

Zipcar, Inc. with the support of Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, announced the expansion of Zipcar's car sharing network to the City of Minneapolis. With this launch, Minneapolis becomes Zipcar's 21st major metropolitan market.

The new Zipcar program will

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Isuzu's Nikki King recognised with Spirit of everywoman Award

At National FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, Isuzu Truck's Managing Director Nikki King OBE became the first recipient of the Spirit of everywoman Award in recognition of the significant contribution that she has made to the commercial vehicle

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GM Foundation pledges $500,000 to help victims of Texas tornadoes

The General Motors Foundation is pledging $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity to help victims of the recent tornadoes infive Texas counties. The funds will be used to help restore neighborhoods devastated storms.

"Helping Texas residents rebuild and repair their homes

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Sona Koyo Steering Systems appoints Kiyozumi Kamiki as Deputy Managing Director

Sona Koyo Steering Systems Limited (SKSSL) announced the appointment of Kiyozumi Kamiki as Deputy Managing Director in the board meeting held at Gurgaon. In his new role Kamiki will be looking after the manufacturing operations of the company across

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Mercedes-Benz India launches GL 350 CDI 'Launch Edition' @ Rs. 77.5 lakh

Mercedes-Benz India launched the second generation of the all new GL-Class, reiterating its aggressive product portfolio for the Indian luxury car market. The GL-Class sets new standards in comfort, dynamics, safety, elegance and efficiency. The new GL-Class was

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Lamborghini Egoista - Walter De Silva's homage for Lamborghini's 50th anniversary

An emotional moment in Sant'Agata Bolognese at the culmination of the gala celebrating Lamborghini's 50th anniversary - Walter De Silva's incredible vehicle made its entry in front of a thousand invitees, the Head of Design for the Volkswagen Group's homage to celebrating

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BMW i and Solarwatt cooperate on sustainable charging solutions

Solarwatt GmbH and BMW i will be teaming up to supply combined rooftop and carport photovoltaic solutions for future BMW i customers. The new Solarwatt Carport System will offer BMW i3 and BMW i8 owners an attractively designed solar-based electric vehicle charging

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David Ovenden joins Kia as Sales Director

David Ovenden has joined Kia Motors (UK) Ltd. as its new Sales Director at the company's head office in Weybridge, Surrey.

Reporting to Commercial Director Yaser Shabsogh, David heads up a 42-strong sales team and takes on the responsibility of developing and

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Christer Ekberg appointed new Head of Porsche Middle East and Africa

The importer organisation Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has appointed Christer Ekberg as Managing Director, effective as of September 1. Joining from Porsche Asia Pacific where he was also

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GM to source small cargo vehicle from Nissan for US, Canada markets

General Motors Co. and Nissan announced the companies have signed an agreement for Nissan to produce a small cargo vehicle that GM will sell in the United States and Canada.

GM will procure the vehicle from Nissan and distribute it through the Chevrolet dealer

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