Honda Motor Europe appoints Toshiaki Mikoshiba as President for its European operations

From April 1, 2014, Toshiaki Mikoshiba will become Managing Operating Officer, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., C.O.O. for Regional Operations (Europe Region) and President, Honda Motor Europe Ltd. He replaces Manabu Nishimae, who, following three years in the

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Ducati announces UK track days in association with California Superbike School

Ducati UK will host two track days on the full circuits of both Silverstone and Donington Park this summer. The track events are in association with Ducati's new partner, California Superbike School, who will be there to provide expert tips and guidance as well as monitor track

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Mazda Hazumi to debut at 2014 Geneva International Motor Show

Mazda is unveiling the Mazda Hazumi, a next-generation subcompact concept, at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show. In another world premiere at the upcoming event, the convention-challenging Japanese carmaker will also exhibit its new clean diesel engine -

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British Automobile Racing Club celebrates 100+ years with new brand identity

The British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) will enter the 2014 motor sport campaign with a dynamic new brand identity as it celebrates more than 100 years of history and looks ahead with confidence to the next century.

Founded in 1912 as the Cyclecar Club, the

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Saloon car champion Streather relishing Clio Cup Race Series debut

Leicestershire saloon car racer Paul Streather, the 2010 MGCC MG Trophy Champion, will make the step-up to the Michelin Clio Cup Race Series this year after leasing a race-winning 2.0-litre Clio from his step brother-in-law, Renault UK Clio Cup front-runner

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Mercedes-Benz to display 'Distribution transport then and now' at the Retro Classics Show

Mercedes-Benz is giving an insight into the development of the distribution sector with twelve historic models and four modern commercial vehicles at the Retro Classics show in Stuttgart (March 13-16, 2014). The Mercedes star has emphatically made its mark on the distribution

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Subaru to exhibit Viziv 2 Concept and WRX STI at Geneva

Subaru automobiles announced that it will exhibit the Viziv 2 Concept as a world premiere at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show next month.

Subaru will also exhibit the all-new Subaru WRX STI and the new racing car developed for 24 Hours Nurburgring endurance

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Nissan to showcase its model diversity and engineering passion at Geneva Motor Show

Nissan's command of the crossover segment is further reinforced at the 84th Geneva Motor Show with the brand's unrivalled crossover family taking centre stage. The all-new X-Trail and all-new Qashqai highlight Nissan's ongoing crossover development, which

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Polaris India opens its first dealership in North East

Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. has inaugurated its dealership in Dimapur, Nagaland owned by Troy Motherwell & his wife Chubainla Motherwell. This is the 16th dealership and 1st in North East that Polaris India has opened since its inception in India. The Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu

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100,000th Peugeot 2008 Crossover rolls-off the production line

Less than a year after its launch, the urban crossover has passed the magic 100,000 barrier in production.

The car in question was taken direct from the plant in Mulhouse, France, where it's built, and handed over to its delighted new owner. The ceremony was witnessed by

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Navistar to consolidate engine manufacturing to improve utilization, drive cost improvements

Navistar International Corporation announced the consolidation of mid-range engine manufacturing, an important next step in its turnaround efforts. As a result, the company will move mid-range engine production at its Huntsville, Ala., plant to Melrose Park, Ill. Navistar will

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