Mercedes-Benz announces Louis Oosthuizen as new brand ambassador

Mercedes-Benz announced the appointment of South African professional golfer, Louis Oosthuizen, as its new golf brand ambassador. Mercedes-Benz South Africa will not only be supporting the 2010 Open Championship winner through to further success but

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New TomTom GO puts drivers back on the map

TomTom announces the pricing and availability of the all new TomTom GO. The completely re-designed range of navigation devices puts drivers back in control of their drive. A brand new Interactive Map, Lifetime TomTom Traffic and 3D Maps give drivers the ability to know precisely

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intercharge enables Europe-wide charging of electric vehicles

'Charge wherever you like', this is the guiding principle of the intercharge brand, which was presented by Andreas Pfeiffer, Managing Director of Hubject GmbH, and senior representatives of the six shareholder companies at the conference held in Berlin. By creating

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Kia Motors America receives 2013 California Excellence Award

Kia Motors America (KMA) is a 2013 recipient of the prestigious Small Business Institute for Excellence in Commerce (SBIEC) California Excellence Award, which recognises companies that have enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through

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Skoda delivers 79,100 cars worldwide in May

Skoda delivered 79,100 vehicles worldwide in May, 2013 - 2.9 per cent down on May 2012. Skoda was able to gain shares of European markets in May. In the first five months of 2013 the Czech manufacturer achieved sales of 377,200 vehicles. The production start-up

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Oregon students take top prize in Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition

America's top young automotive minds were on display in Dearborn, as two-student teams representing all 50 states engaged in a race against the clock - and one another - in an effort earn the title National Champion at the 64th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National

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GM, BMW complete testing on DC Fast Charge station use

Following several days of joint testing, General Motors and BMW AG engineers are confident that DC 'Combo' Fast Charge stations from several suppliers will consistently allow an electric vehicle to take on an 80 per cent charge in about 20 minutes.

The first electric

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Skoda set for tough test in the Asia-Pacific Rally Championship

Following the one-two at the opening round of this year's Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC), the newly formed Skoda MRF team is now set for its next big test at the rally in exotic New Caledonia from June 14-16. The Skoda crews, with driving pairs Esapekka Lappi/Janne

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GM takes next step to simplify, enhance business; Diana Tremblay to lead Global Business Services

General Motors announced an all-new Global Business Services group that will streamline back-office processes to improve service quality, reduce complexity and achieve cost efficiencies. Diana Tremblay is named Global Business Services Vice-President and

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Montezemolo inaugurates the new Museo Ferrari in Maranello

President Luca di Montezemolo officially inaugurated the new Museo Ferrari in Maranello. The building, extended by over a thousand sq m and completely renovated in terms of its fittings and layout, hosts the permanent exhibition of the most significant single-

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BMW Brazil informs customers about the recall of models with manufacturing between 2001 and 2003

The BMW of Brazil, reinforcing its commitment to ensure the safety of its customers, the vehicle owners summons models 320i/A, 325i/A, 325Ci/A, 330i/A, 330Ci/A, 330 SMG Motorsport M3 Coupe, manufactured between December 2001 and March 2003, to attend an

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