Byung Mo Ahn promoted to Vice-Chairman of Kia Motors Corporation

Kia Motors Corporation announced that Byung Mo Ahn has been promoted to Vice-Chairman of the global automaker. In his new role as Group Vice-Chairman and CEO of Kia Motors America (KMA) and Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), Ahn will continue to lead

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Porsche to replace engines of current 911 GT3 models

Sports car manufacturer Porsche will be replacing the engines of all 2014 model year 911 GT3 vehicles. This is the corrective action derived from intensive internal analyses that were initiated in response to two engine fires. Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that engine

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GM Foundation donates more than US$ 1.45-million to aid Habitat for Humanity

The General Motors Foundation is donating more than US$ 1.45-million to Habitat for Humanity to fund at least 10 new-home builds and 15 neighborhood revitalization projects across the United States, as well as a special veterans' program in partnership with up

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Vauxhall Motors certified a 'Top Employer' in the United Kingdom

Vauxhall Motors announced that it has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings.

The annual international research, undertaken by the Top Employers Institute, recognises leading employers around the world - those

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MG site tours raise funds for local and national charities

Tours of the historic MG site in Longbridge, Birmingham have raised over £ 2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Midlands based, Acorns Children's Hospice Trust.

The tour has been running every Thursday afternoon for the last three years and although

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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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