Nicolas Wertans joins Renault Group as SVP, Global Sales

As of March 1, 2014, Nicolas Wertans will join the Renault Group and will be appointed SVP, Global Sales. He will be In-charge of: Commercial Strategy, Sales, Aftersales, Customer and Corporate Sales Divisions.

He will be member of the Renault Management Committee and will

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Production of the new C-class starts at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant

The first new C-class has rolled-off the production line at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant. The start of production marks the beginning of another chapter for Mercedes-Benz in the success story of its best-selling model series. To date, the company

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India to host one of the world's top ten off-road 'Rainforest Challenge'

One of the world's top ten toughest motor races and the most internationally represented 4x4 off-road motorsport event, the Rainforest Challenge (RFC) is now entering India with RFC India's first edition set to take place in August. The event will be held

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Jaguar Land Rover reports US sales for January 2014

Jaguar Land Rover North America reported January 2014 US sales. Jaguar sales were 1,347 units, 31 per cent up from 1,029 units in January 2013; Land Rover sales reached an all-time January high of 4,674 units, up 11 per cent from 4,200 units in January 2013. Jaguar

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Renault invests €12-million in 330 citizenship initiatives in 2013

Renault invests €12-million in 330 citizenship initiatives in 2013. In 2013 a total of €12-million was invested in 330 actions, 75 per cent of which were financial donations while the rest took the form of skills sponsorship and other contributions (supplying equipment, vehicles

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SIAM-ACMA announce 'AutoDX', auto industry-wide B2B data exchange standardisation initiative

SIAM and ACMA, the apex industry bodies for the automotive and the auto component industry respectively, announced the setting up of Auto Data Exchange 'AutoDX', an EDI platform for seamlessly integrating OEMs and suppliers on a common data exchange standard.

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Seb Morris joins Caterham F1 Team's Racing Academy

Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup racer Seb Morris has been confirmed as the latest addition to the Caterham Racing Academy - meaning the 18-year-old will compete in 2014 with the full support of the Caterham F1 Team's driver program.

Seb, from Marford

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Kia Motors America reports January sales of 37,011 vehicles

Kia Motors America (KMA) reported record January sales of 37,011 vehicles, led by the US-built* Optima mid-size sedan and the totally transformed Soul, with 9,979 and 8,092 units sold, respectively.

After delivering seven all-new or significantly redesigned

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Hyundai Motor America reports best January US sales in history

Hyundai Motor America reported its best January in company history, selling 44,005 units for the month, up less than one per cent versus the same period last year.

"While year-over-year sales were up slightly, January was a bit of a challenge due to weather issues

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Volvo Cars of North America reports US sales of 3,792 units in January

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported US sales of 3,792 units in January 2014.

The top seller for the month was the S60 sports sedan with 1,322 units sold, followed by the XC60 with 942 units sold.

New this year and rounding out the 60 cluster, the V60

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Brammo announces 2014 Empulse - the world's fastest electric motorcycle in serial production

Brammo, Inc. announced its 2014 Empulse and Empulse R. The 2014 Empulse is an evolution of the highly acclaimed, award winning 2013 Empulse. With its unique water cooled motor, six speed gearbox and integrated J1772 rapid charging, the Empulse remains

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