Toyota develops 'Diamond-like' semiconductor wafer to boost hybrid mileage

Toyota is using one of the hardest materials in nature after diamonds to develop a semiconductor it hopes will improve the fuel efficiency of its hybrids, such as the Prius, by as much at 10 per cent.

The company and its partners announced today that they have developed

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Hyundai's first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell CUVs arrive in Southern California

Hyundai's Tucson Fuel Cell CUVs began rolling onto US soil, marking the first delivery of a mass-produced fuel cell vehicle for the US market. The first retail sale of the Tucson Fuel Cell is expected within the next several weeks in Southern California.

Under the Hyundai

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Kinetic Motorsports scores first win with privateer Forte Koup Program in Pirelli World Challenge

Kinetic Motorsports, Kia Motors America's racing partner in the Pirelli World Challenge (PWC), made history in Canada recording three podium finishes, including the first two wins for a new pair of privately entered Forte Koups, in the PWC Touring Car A (TC-A) class at

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Jeep launches new clothing range

Jeep drivers are smart people. And now the iconic off-road brand is set to make them even smarter, with a stylish new line of outdoor wear for adventure-seekers.

The exciting new lines of apparel include jackets, hats, trousers, and even underwear, all bearing the famous

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Nissan introduces the all-new five-door hatchback Nissan Pulsar; on sale from Autumn 2014

Nissan's passion for innovation and technology has seen it transform the family car landscape over the course of the last seven years. Now, using the same design approach and original thinking that produced the Qashqai, X-Trail and Note, Nissan is expanding its product

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DICV launches Fuso trucks in Zimbabwe

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (DICV), a 100 per cent wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler AG, Stuttgart, Germany along with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, Japan (MFTBC), a Daimler Company, launched its robust DICV-made trucks

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Hyundai Motor donates footballs to children in Brazil

Hyundai Motor Brasil (HMB), Official Partner of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, initiated its 'Bola do Sonho Hyundai' (Hyundai dream balls) CSR project to share the spirit of the world's most famous football tournament and enhance the excitement in Brazil,

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General Motors appoints Tony Cervone as Senior Vice-President, Global Communications

General Motors named Tony Cervone Senior Vic-President of GM Global Communications, effective immediately. He will report to CEO Mary Barra and rejoins GM from Volkswagen where he served as Executive Vice-President of Group Communications for

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Honda adds the new 2015 Pioneer 500 in its off-road line @ US$ 8,499

With the addition of the all-new 2015 Pioneer 500, Honda adds a heavy dose of fun to its line of side-by-sides. The Pioneer 500 carries two people to off-road adventures, is perfect for chores on the farm or a relaxed trail ride out in the country and it's packed with Honda's famous

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Renault reaches two-million production landmark in Brazil plants

The two Renault plants (PC and LCV) making up the Ayrton Senna complex in Curitiba (Brazil) have reached a production landmark. A New Logan built became the 2,000,000th vehicle built by the complex in fifteen years.

Fifteen years ago in December 1998, Renault opened its

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Lexus launches online colour contest for new RC F coupe

As one of the hottest new performance car prospects of the coming year, the Lexus RC F is ready to blaze a trail with a dazzling new orange metallic exterior paint option. All that is missing is a name for the vibrant new shade, which is where Lexus's supporters

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