General Motors announces 1.8-megawatt solar project in Ohio

General Motors announced a 1.8-megawatt rooftop solar array atits Toledo Transmission plant in Ohio would be completed next month.

The project, which will generate nearly 3 per cent of the plant's overall electricity consumption, will be the largest rooftop array

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Suzuki GB appoints Helen Ward as Corporate Sales & Leasing Manager

Suzuki GB announced the appointment of Helen Ward as its field-based Corporate Sales & Leasing Manager - a new position that has been created as part of the company's strategy to build its corporate sales business.

Helen has worked for Vauxhall

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Caterham launches Seven 160 @ £14,995

Caterham Cars has opened the order book for the Seven 160 - its new entry-level variant of the iconic sportscar, powered by a super-compact, turbocharged Suzuki engine.

Priced from £14,995 in component form, the car's live-axle rear suspension, compact

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Subaru launches rugged XV Black Limited Edition @ £24,495

Subaru has announced the launch of the Subaru XV Black, a new limited edition variant of the popular compact crossover. The XV Black models will be available with either Subaru's 2.0-litre Boxer diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, or the 2.0-litre Boxer

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Ford launches 100 specialist Transit Centres across UK

Ford is launching 100 'Transit Centres' across the UK, offering new high-tech showrooms, elevated after sales and service standards and extended opening hours.

The new Transit Centres will provide a cutting-edge environment for Ford to showcase its next

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The Tata Xenon released for sale in Australia @ $22,990 drive away

Tata Motors Limited has released the new Tata Xenon for sale in Australia through distributor Fusion Automotive. The Tata Xenon, which has been specially configured for the Australian market has been extensively tested in Australia, will be sold initially through

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Bentley among first to achieve Carbon Trust Water Standard

Bentley has become the first automotive manufacturer, and among the first ten organisations in the world, to achieve the Carbon Trust Water Standard. This comes after the company reduced its water usage by 35.7 per cent over the previous year at its headquarters

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CCM to debut production ready GP450cc Adventure bike at NEC Motorcycle Live

Following a program of successful customer rides, Bolton based motorcycle manufacturer CCM is set to reveal the production ready GP450 Adventure at this year's Motorcycle Live.

Designed and built in the UK, the new GP450 is unique in being the only mid-range adventure

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Mazda celebrates 10-million vehicles sold in US

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced that it recently sold its 10-millionth vehicle in the United States, since starting US sales operations in 1970. The 10-millionth vehicle, a 2013 Mazda3, was sold from Continental Mazda of Naperville, Ill., to Lauren Carter

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First Unimog featuring Euro-VI is delivered to customer

The first Unimog featuring Euro-VI technology has now been handed over at the production plant in Worth am Rhein to its new owner from Winsen/Aller. The vehicle is a Unimog U 423, finished in municipal orange and equipped with a 170 kw (231 hp) engine, which is now all set

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Zircotec launches tough, new thermal barrier exhaust coatings for motorbikes

Tougher than the standard automotive coatings, Zircotec's new Endurance Range has been specifically formulated to provide motorcycle riders with a durable novel surface finish that minimises rust on exhaust systems. The new coatings also offer Zircotec's

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