Renault UK reports record 46 per cent sales growth year-to-date

Renault UK group car sales, including Renault and Dacia brands, for the 10-month period of January to October increased a record 46.1 per cent to 49,154 units, up from last year's total of 33,640, according to SMMT figures released. In the peak month of September

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Markus Eder named as the new Fiat Freestyle Team Rider

Considered one of Europe's best freeskiers, Markus Eder has joined the team that will celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2014 together with Stefano Munari (snowboard), Marco Grigis (snowboard), Daniel Cardone (skateboard) and Stefan Lantschner (BMX).

The young

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Yokohama Tire Mexico appoints Humberto Gomez as Director General

Yokohama Tire Mexico (YTMX), a subsidiary of Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC), announced the hiring of Humberto Gomez as its new Director General responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company based in Queretaro, Mexico. The position was created

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Ford India achieves new sales record in October; increase of 36 per cent

Ford India sold 14,935 combined domestic wholesales and export vehicles in October, the best month in its history, an increase of 36 per cent compared to the same month last year.

Despite persistent market challenges, Ford India's domestic sales were steady

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Volvo Trucks introduces its new truck models in South Africa

Volvo Trucks' launch tour for the company's new truck models outside Europe continues and recently it was the turn of South Africa.

"We are glad to be able to offer our customers in South Africa the most modern and innovative Volvo line-up ever. This will sharpen our competitive

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Land Rover to be official sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Rquestrian Games 2014

Land Rover will extend its support for international sporting excellence as an official sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy. Taking place every four years, the games are the leading dedicated international competition for equine sport,

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Graham Macdonald takes the wheel as Caterham Group CEO

Graham Macdonald has been appointed as the new CEO of the Caterham Group of companies, with overall responsibility for all arms of the business.

The move sees Macdonald promoted from his role as CEO of the Caterham Cars division and handed a remit

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Chrysler Canada reports best October since 2002

Chrysler Canada announced its 47th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth, representing the longest sales streak in the company's history. October 2013 sales were 18,131 compared with 17,504 vehicles sold in October 2012, representing a 4 per

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All-new Lexus RC Coupe to make world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show

The all-new Lexus RC coupe will make its world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013.

Two RC models will be displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show - RC 350 with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, and the RC 300h hybrid with a 2.5-liter engine. Lexus released photos of the all-new

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Mazda North American Operations report best October sales in six years

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) reported October US sales of 19,738 vehicles, representing an increase of 6 per cent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through October are up 5.3 per cent versus last year, with 240,229 vehicles sold.

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TMS, U.S.A., Inc. reports 8.8 per cent sales increase in October 2013

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported October 2013 sales results of 168,976 units, an increase of 4.8 per cent over October 2012 on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in October 2013 versus 26 selling days in

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