GM's Joinville Engine plant earns LEED Gold certification

General Motors' engine plant in Joinville, Brazil has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the first automotive plant in South America to become LEED Gold

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Skoda sells 70,200 vehicles globally in February, up 4.6 per cent

In February, the Czech manufacturer's sales worldwide increased by 4.6 per cent to 70,200 vehicles (February 2013: 67,100). Skoda also recorded double-digit growth in Europe (16 per cent). The new Skoda Octavia is proving to be a massive hit, with sales

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Jaguar Land Rover reports 14 per cent growth in global February sales

Jaguar Land Rover delivered a strong sales performance in February, retailing 30,487 vehicles in the month, up 14 per cent versus the same period last year. During the first two months of the year, Jaguar Land Rover sold 69,593 vehicles, up 13 per cent.

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BMW Group delivered 141,093 vehicles worldwide in February, increase of 5.6 per cent

With 141,093 BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brand vehicles delivered worldwide (previous year 133,631/ +5.6 per cent), the BMW Group achieved its best-ever February sales result. A record number of 273,999 (previous year 256,933) automobiles have been delivered

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JLR appoints Chris Thorp as Land Rover's new Senior Manager for Global Public Relations

Jaguar Land Rover announced the appointment of Chris Thorp as Land Rover's new Senior Manager for Global Public Relations.

Having spent the last two years leading Nissan's PR content strategy across Europe, Chris will join Jaguar Land Rover on March 17, 2014, reporting

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Volvo tests road magnets for accurate positioning of self-driving cars

Volvo Car Group has completed a research project using magnets in the roadway to help the car determine its position. The research, which has been financed in strategic co-operation with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), is

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Auction of first 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to benefit Karmanos Cancer Institute

The first retail production 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, the most track-capable Corvette in the brand's history, will be auctioned to benefit the Karmanos Cancer Institute. The Barrett-Jackson auction house will offer the supercar during its Collector Car Auction in Palm

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Polaris India adds another Experience Zone in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Making its presence more available to the adventure enthusiasts and let the bikers enjoy dirt racing on uneven terrain, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch of off-road track (Polaris Experience Zone) in RPM, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Situated 1 km ahead

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Felix Baumgartner to drive Audi R8 at Nurburgring 24 Hours

Following his stratosphere jump in 2012, extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner is tackling his next big challenge on the Nordschleife of the Nurburgring. The Austrian will obtain a racing license and become a race driver with the Audi race experience team on the Nurburgring-

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Jaguar announces David Beckham as brand ambassador for China

David Beckham has joined Jaguar as a brand ambassador and will support significant forthcoming Jaguar product launches in China. British sporting icon Beckham will feature in above-the-line marketing campaigns for the brand in one of its most significant international markets.

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Ford to move production of all-new 2016 F-650/F-750 medium-duty trucks

Ford announced production of its all-new 2016 F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks will shift from Mexico to Ohio Assembly Plant starting early next year, with the trucks on sale in spring 2015.

As part of the production shift, Ford is investing US$ 168-million

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