Skoda UK appoints Martin Barrow-Starkey as new Head of Operations

Martin Barrow-Starkey is to take over as Head of Operations for Skoda UK, where he will be responsible for vehicle sales (retailer and fleet). He replaces Duncan Movassaghi, who has been appointed Head of Service and Parts at Volkswagen UK Passenger Cars.

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Audi India opens its second showroom in Rajasthan after Jaipur in Udaipur

Audi opened Audi Udaipur, its second showroom in Rajasthan after Jaipur. The entire Audi India model range will be available for sale in this new showroom. This world-class showroom was inaugurated by Joe King, Head, Audi India and Aditya Kasliwal, MD, Audi

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Sahara Force India partners with Koni, Consorcio Aristos and Ficrea

On the eve of the new Formula One season, Sahara Force India is delighted to announce the arrival of Koni, Consorcio Aristos and Ficrea as its latest partners ahead of the 2014 campaign.

"Announcing three new partners is a great way to kick-off the start of the new season.

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Ford Fund announces US$ 1-million William Clay Ford Automotive Design Scholarship

Ford Motor Company Fund will award US$ 1-million in automotive design scholarships during the next 20 years to commemorate the late William Clay Ford's contributions to the design legacy of Ford Motor Company.

Throughout his 57 years as an employee and board

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Toyota Financial Services awards new Toyota to Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Youth of the Year winner

Toyota Financial Services (TFS), as part of its Making Life Easier for YOUth initiative, recently awarded a new Corolla to the 2013-14 Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) National Youth of the Year winner Kiana Knolland. The vehicle presentation took

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Scania tests next-generation electric vehicles

Electric power from the roadway for vehicle operations offers promising opportunities. With conductive electrical transmission through overhead lines or induction through the road surface, vehicles can be completely electrically powered on electrified road sections.

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Bespoke Jaguar F-Type luggage unveiled at Moynat London boutique launch

Jaguar has collaborated with luxury French luggage label Moynat to produce a bespoke trunk designed specifically to fit the Jaguar F-Type. The one-of-a-kind piece was created to celebrate the opening of Moynat's first boutique outside Paris. It was unveiled at the official

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Ferrari to open theme park with first Ferrari-themed hotel in Spain

PortAventura Entertainment S.A.U., a subsidiary of Investindustrial, has signed a licencing agreement with Ferrari to build Ferrari Land, a new Prancing Horse theme park, inside the PortAventura resort and theme park outside Barcelona in Spain.

Ferrari Land will cover

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Volkswagen appoints Duncan Movassaghi as Head of Service and Parts

Duncan Movassaghi has been appointed to the role of Head of Service and Parts for Volkswagen Passenger Cars, replacing Stephen Butt who will move next month to Porsche GB as General Manager - Ownership.

Movassaghi, who is currently Head of

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General Motors announces its 2013 Supplier of the Year winners

General Motors recognized 68 of its best global automotive suppliers during its 22nd annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony.

"Our suppliers play animportant role in helping GM deliver compelling vehicles to our customers," said Grace Lieblein, GM

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Bentley receives UK Top Employer award for third consecutive year

Bentley Motors has been named as one of Britain's Top Employers for the third year running by the Top Employers Institute. Bentley's dedication to the personal development, working environment and employee culture of the 3,700 colleagues who work

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