Toyota celebrates 10-millionth vehicle made in Kentucky

In a ceremony at the plant, the first Camry that came off the line in 1988 sat next to the 10-millionth vehicle - also a Camry. "Obviously, these two vehicles are worlds apart in many ways, but, at the same time, identical in others - particularly when it comes to craftsmanship and

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta receives Europe's oldest and most prestigious design award

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta has received honourable mention for the 'Compasso d'Oro ADI - Associazione per il Disegno Industriale' (Industrial Design Association Golden Compass), Europe's oldest and most prestigious design award.

The award extends the series

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Bentley appoints new UK Communications Manager

Effective 1 June, Tom Housley becomes Communications Manager UK, responsible for all media relations in the British luxury brand's home market. Tom moves to the UK role from his previous position as Bentley Communications Manager Europe, where he has been

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8th edition of Automotive Engineering Show starts in Pune

Automotive Engineering Show, India's only trade fair focused on technologies for automotive manufacturing, opened its doors to domestic and international automotive industry professionals at Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre, Chinchwad, Pune, India.

"The competency

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Ford names Joel Piaskowski Head of Design, Ford of Europe

Ford named Joel Piaskowski, a design leader with 24 years of international automotive experience, as its new Director, Design, Ford of Europe,  effective July 1, 2014.

Piaskowski, 45, replaces Martin Smith, 64, who led Ford of Europe's award-winning design group for the

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Paul Spires appointed Commercial Director at Aston Martin Works

Paul Spires has been appointed Commercial Director at Aston Martin Works in Newport Pagnell.

Paul, formerly General Sales Manager at the Buckinghamshire-based historic home of Aston Martin, succeeds Kingsley Riding-Felce at the Head of Aston Martin Works.

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Skoda UK gears up as an official partner of Team Raleigh

Skoda UK has announced a two-year partnership, which will see the manufacturer become the Official Partner of the UCI continental level cycling squad, Team Raleigh. A long-standing champion of cycling worldwide, Skoda UK provides vehicles to the Tour

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Ducati launches the brand new Monster 821 @ £8,795

Ducati announces the brand new Monster 821, a mid-size entry for the third-generation of the iconic naked model and the latest chapter in the Bologna-built motorcycle's famous story. Underlining Ducati's strong association to the Bologna region, the company has chosen

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Aston Martin invests millions in new manufacturing facilities at Gaydon

Work is under way on what is one of the most significant and exciting developments at the Aston Martin factory and global HQ for several years, as the business prepares to grow substantially its manufacturing facilities and workforce.

Preparations are well advanced

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Ford Automotive Finance (China) completes first ABS transaction in China

Ford Automotive Finance (China), Ford Motor Credit Company's subsidiary in China, has completed its first Asset-Backed Securitization (ABS) in China to support the financing of Ford-brand vehicle sales. Ford Automotive Finance (China) is the first wholly foreign-

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Caterham Cars launches Kamui Kobayashi limited edition Seven for Japanese fans

Caterham Cars has taken the wraps off a brand new special edition Seven designed by Caterham F1 Team's Japanese driver, Kamui Kobayashi.

Just 10 examples of the Kamui Kobayashi special edition go on sale in Kamui's home country, priced at ¥6,000,000 (including

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