Proton appoints new Lotus CEO

Proton Holdings Berhad announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Gales as the new Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus plc, effective May 1, 2014. Lotus is a wholly owned subsidiary of Proton and a member of the DRB-HICOM Group.

Gales, a Luxembourgian, holds

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Lordstown gets US$ 50-million investment for next-generation Cruze

General Motors is investing US$ 50-million for a new flexible Trim Shop and upgrades to the Press Room at the Lordstown Complex for the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan.

"This investment will enhance our customer responsiveness while

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Ford India sells 13,297 vehicles in April, up 83 per cent

Ford India recorded an 83 per cent increase in sales in April, selling 13,297 vehicles in combined domestic wholesales and exports, compared to 7,270 units sold in the corresponding period last year.

Domestic sales stood at 6,651 vehicles in April, up 66 per cent from 4,003 vehicles;

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Tata Motors sold 33,892 vehicles in April 2014

Tata Motors' total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in April 2014 were 33,892 vehicles, a decline of 34 per cent over 51,160 vehicles sold in April 2013. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for April

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MNAO reports best April sales since 2008

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) reported April US sales of 22,434 vehicles, representing an increase of 12.8 per cent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through April are up 2.4 per cent versus last year, with 100,492 vehicles sold.

"April saw customers emerging

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Hyundai Motor America reports best April ever

Hyundai Motor America announced April sales of 66,107, up 4.4 per cent versus the same period in 2013, setting an all-time record April.

"With consumer confidence continuing on an upward swing and the economy improving across the nation, customers appear

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KMA announces record April sales; sells five-millionth vehicle in the US

With Kia Motors America (KMA) celebrating its 20th anniversary, the company's first-quarter momentum continued into April with record sales of 53,676 vehicles, a 12.9 per cent increase over the same month in 2013. Record monthly sales were led by the US-built* Optima

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VCNA announces April US sales up 3.8 per cent

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported US sales of 4,635 units for the month, a 3.8 per cent increase versus April 2013.

The top seller for April was the S60 sports sedan with 1,786 units sold, posting a 15.4 per cent increase versus April 2013. The XC60 followed

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TMS reports 9 per cent increase in April US sales

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported April 2014 sales results of 199,660 units, an increase of 9 per cent from April 2013 on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR). On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in April 2014 versus 25 selling days in April 2013, TMS sales increased

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Ford F-series posts best April since 2006, Explorer has best April US sales since 2005

Ford Motor Company total US sales of 211,126 vehicles last month declined 1 per cent from a year ago. Retail sales of 141,950 vehicles are off 1 per cent compared with a year ago. Commercial and government fleet sales were up 16 and 21 per cent, respectively, while

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Ford announces Alan Mulally retiring on July 1; Mark Fields named Company President and CEO

Ford Motor Company announced that Alan Mulally has decided to retire from the company July 1 and Mark Fields will be named Ford President and Chief Executive Officer and elected as a member of the company's Board of Directors.

"From the first day we discussed

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