Hans-Heiner Tuting to head Sales South America at Volkswagen Passenger Cars

Hans-Heiner Tuting (57) is to head the newly-established Sales South America division at the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, having previously successfully established the National Sales Organization in Mexico. The change takes effect on September 1, 2013.

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Chrysler Group to invest $52-million in its Michigan engine plants

Trenton North will receive $11.5-million to add an assembly line for the four-cylinder Tigershark engine. With a $40.5-million investment, Dundee will convert a line to machine cranks, heads and blocks to support Tigershark production at Trenton.

The Dundee Engine Plant

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Continental introduces ContiSilent, bringing less noise and more relaxation

Car manufacturers demand tyres that not only demonstrate top performance but are also quiet, helping to increase car comfort. Continental has introduced ContiSilent, a new technology that substantially reduces tyre noise inside the cabin by up to

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Toyota Hybrid-R concept to makes its debut at Frankfurt Motor Show 2013

Toyota will showcase an exciting new concept for road and track at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, featuring Toyota Hybrid System-Racing (THS-R) technology.

THS-R technology has been used in the TS030, Toyota's FIA World Endurance Championship

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Mercedes-Benz extends Patron partnership with the PGA of America through 2017

Mercedes-Benz has renewed its Patron partnership with The PGA of America, extending its agreement through 2017. The iconic car manufacturer became an Official Patron of The PGA in 2009. The extension will allow Mercedes-Benz to be recognized as

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Mazda to add engine machining factory to Mexican plant

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that it will construct an engine machining factory at its new vehicle production facility in Mexico, Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (MMMdM). MMMdM is a joint-venture between Mazda and Sumitomo Corporation.

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Toyota USA announces voluntary recall of certain Tacoma vehicles

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 342,000 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab vehicles, produced from 2004 to 2011.

In the involved vehicles, screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner

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Navistar begins production of International TranStar with 13-liter SCR engine

Navistar, Inc. announced the launch of its International TranStar regional haul tractor with MaxxForce 13 engine with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. The TranStar is the fifth heavy-duty International truck model to transition to SCR technology

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Rolls-Royce appoints Product and Corporate Communications Manager for UK

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today announced that James Warren (25) has joined the company as Product and Corporate Communications Manager for the United Kingdom, a newly created role. James will report directly to Richard Carter, Director of Global Communications.

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General Motors invests $167-million in Spring Hill assembly plant

General Motors ncreased to $350-million planned spending for new vehicles to be produced at its Spring Hill assembly plant. The new investment adds $167-million to a previously announced $183-million pledge and is expected to create or retain about 1,800

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Best ways to get rid of your old car

People get attached to their cars because of their dependence to them. The fact that this car has assisted you for years makes parting with it very difficult. You remember how you have taken care of it and made repairs that were sometimes very costly. Eventually, you will

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