Skoda celebrates production of all-new Fabia at Mlada Boleslav plant

Under the header 'Welcome New Fabia', the first third-generation Skoda Fabia rolled-off the production line at Skoda's parent plant in Mlada Boleslav. The production staff gave the first car - a Fabia in 'race blue' - a standing ovation as it passed the final inspection. The

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BMW India launches X3 @ Rs. 44.9 lakh

The new BMW X3 was launched at Deutsche Motoren, the BMW dealership in Noida.

The new BMW X3 is locally produced at the BMW Plant Chennai in a diesel variant and is now available at BMW dealerships across India.

"The new BMW X3 is the embodiment of independence.

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Kia signs US$ 1-billion agreement to build a new manufacturing plant in Mexico

Kia Motors Corporation has announced it has signed an investment agreement with the government of Mexico to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Monterrey which is located the northeastern state of Nuevo Leon.

The official investment

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Indian Motorcycle unveils new Scout @ Rs. 11.99 lakh

After revealing 2014 Indian Chief range, Polaris India Pvt. Ltd. has announced the availability of the new Indian Scout.

"The launch of the Indian Scout in the United States has proved to be successful in stirring a new wave of enthusiasm. The launch just added another

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Daimler makes three-millionth commercial vehicle in North America

The wholly-owned Daimler commercial vehicles subsidiary Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is celebrating the production of its three-millionth vehicle in Cleveland. The anniversary truck Freightliner Cascadia Evolution is going into customer operations at 'Schneider', one of

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Bear Grylls joins Land Rover as global brand ambassador

British adventurer Bear Grylls has been announced as a long-term global ambassador for Land Rover.

One of the world's most recognised faces of survival and adventure, Bear embodies Land Rover's 'Above and Beyond' spirit, having climbed Mount Everest and led

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Martijn ten Brink appointed VP Sales at Mazda Motor Europe

Mazda Motor Europe announces that Martijn ten Brink (41) currently the Managing Director of Mazda Netherlands and Mazda Belgium will be appointed Vice-President Sales on September 1, 2014.

He will report to Jeff Guyton, President & CEO, Mazda Motor Europe. In this

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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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