Jann Mardenborough joins the British Racing Drivers' Club

The winner of the 2011 Nissan PlayStation GT Academy competition, Jann Mardenborough, is now a member of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC), arguably the most exclusive club in motorsport. This achievement is another nod from the motorsport 'establishment'

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Toyota continues to grow its investment in Michigan

Toyota will move forward with the planning of its new facility on the York Township, Michigan, campus of the Toyota Technical Center to accommodate approximately 250 direct procurement positions currently based in Kentucky following approval of state and local

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Lincoln MKC brings US$ 129-million investment, 300 new jobs to Louisville Assembly Plant

Ford Motor Company announced the hiring of 300 new employees and a US$ 129-million investment in Louisville Assembly Plant to support production of the all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC.

Production of Lincoln's newest vehicle began in May. MKC is the second of four all-new

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Tommaso Volpe appointed Infiniti Global Director for Formula One

Infiniti has appointed Tommaso Volpe as its new Formula One Global Director, effective September 1, 2014. Volpe will be responsible for Infiniti's entire activities around its title partnership and vehicle performance partnership with four-time Formula One Champion Infiniti

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Porsche India introduces Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition @ Rs. 86.5 lakh

The Porsche India introduced the Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition. This exclusive variant boasts unique exterior design features in Platinum Silver and a wider range of standard equipment.

Comprising many of the most requested customisation options as standard, the new

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Toyota Indiana adds 300 jobs to build more Highlanders

Toyota Indiana plant will invest $100-million and add 300 jobs by summer 2016 to boost production of the popular Highlander mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). This expansion will bring Toyota Indiana's overall investment to $4-billion. This step allows Toyota to utilize

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Production of the new Skoda Octavia Scout begins at Mlada Boleslav plant

The new Skoda Octavia Scout is now rolling-off the production line in the Mlada Boleslav plant. The all-rounder wows with its rugged looks and exceptional versatility. Despite being more powerful, fuel consumption and emissions have been reduced by up to 20 per cent. In typical

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Suzuki announces limited edition of world superbike replica GSX-R1000

Suzuki has announced details of a limited edition GSX-R1000 World Superbike replica, with just 25 of the Voltcom Crescent Suzuki liveried machines set to be produced.

As well as the replica paint scheme, mirroring the GSX-R1000s ridden by Alex Lowes and Eugene

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Nissan announces changes to its press office team

Nissan Motor GB announced the changes to its press office team.

Nayab Khan begins her new role as Press Officer and joins the company from her previous position at Hyundai Motor UK. As part of her new role, Nayab will support Nissan's brand and product media activities

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Kevin Rice named Mazda Europe's new Head Designer

Kevin Rice will be appointed as Mazda Motor Europe's new Design Director effective September 1, 2014. The 50-year-old British national returned last autumn as Creative Director to Mazda's European R&D Centre in Oberursel, Germany, where he spent five years in the 1990s.

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First series production Vito rolls-off the line at Mercedes-Benz plant in Vitoria

The first unit of the new Vito rolled-off the production line at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vitoria, Spain. The vehicle from Mercedes-Benz Vans sets new standards in the mid-size van segment. The new van with a permissible gross vehicle weight of 2.5-3.2-t

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