Joan 'Nani' Roma wins the 2014 Dakar Rally; three Mini ALL4 Racing cars on the podium

He has done it! Joan 'Nani' Roma (ES) in the yellow Mini ALL4 Racing has won the 2014 Dakar Rally. The Monster Energy X-raid Team driver finished the toughest rally challenge in the world just 5:32 minutes in front of his teammate Stephane Peterhansel (FR) in

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McLaren GT confirms Kevin Estre as factory driver for 2014 season

Ahead of the 2014 season, McLaren GT has confirmed the addition of French driver Kevin Estre to its factory driver line-up for this year. The announcement follows Estre's impressive performances throughout the 2013 season, which concluded with a podium finish

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Mercedes-Benz becomes first automotive brand to enters the premium travel business

As the first automotive brand Mercedes-Benz is entering the international market for premium travel services. The Stuttgart automaker presented its new 'Mercedes-Benz Travel' brand in Shanghai. The first market for this new business concept

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Nico Muller to compete for Audi in the 2014 DTM; Filipe to compete in Le Mans 24 Hours

A new face in Audi's driver line-up for the 2014 DTM season - Nico Muller will be making his debut in the most popular international touring car series under the symbol of the four rings. The 21-year-old Swiss is taking the place of Filipe Albuquerque, who is switching to Audi's

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Uwe Dreher is the new Marketing Director for BMW UK

Uwe Dreher has been appointed as the new Marketing Director for BMW UK with immediate effect. He succeeds Chris Brownridge who is now Director for Mini UK.

Dreher, 39, was previously Head of Marketing for BMW i, a post he held since 2010 and which had responsibility

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North American International Auto Show announces photo contest 'Snap and Win'

Just snap...and...win. Bring your camera, smartphone or tablet to the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), take a photo and submit it at naias.com, and you could win US$ 200.

The NAIAS photo contest will begin from January 19, 2014 and will end on

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Sahara Force India signs multi-year partnership with Roshfrans

Sahara Force India announced an exciting multi-year partnership with Roshfrans, the lubricant oils specialists from Mexico.

The agreement will see prominent Roshfrans branding on the team's new car, the VJM07 (rear wing endplate) as well

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Matt Bristow appointed as the new Corporate Sales GM for BMW UK

Matt Bristow has been appointed as the new General Manager, Corporate Sales for BMW UK with immediate effect. He succeeds Steve Chater who is now General Manager, Product and Market Planning.

Bristow, 38 and a Chartered Accountant, moves to the role having been

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Wolfgang Ungerer is the new Director of the Marketing Communications of Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars

From March 1, 2014, Wolfgang Ungerer (44) will become the new Director of the Marketing Communications department of Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars. His new duties will include strategic key areas as the face-to-face communication,

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Audi to showcase the latest models and technology concept at Auto Expo 2014

Audi to showcase an exhilarating line-up of luxury cars and technology concept at the upcoming Auto Expo in February to be held in Greater Noida. The company will unveil the highly-awaited Audi A3 Sedan, special editions of SUVs - Q3, Q5 and Q7, sporty Audi RS 7

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Chrysler announces new Interim Head of Transmission Powertrain and Driveline Engineering

Chrysler Group LLC announced that Robert (Bob) E. Lee is appointed Interim Head of Transmission Powertrain and Driveline Engineering. The appointment is in addition to his current responsibilities as Head of Engine, Powertrain and Electrified Propulsion Systems

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