Volvo Cars adds a third shift and 1,300 new jobs in the Torslanda plant

Volvo Cars will add a third working shift in its Torslanda, Gothenburg plant to meet the increasing customer demand for the company's new cars. The expansion, planned for the first quarter of 2015, will be made in connection with the start of production for the all-new Volvo

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New Volvo FL and Volvo FMX now with crew cab

The new Volvo FL and Volvo FMX are now available at Euro-6 with the option of a four-door crew cab for operations such as fire and rescue services or roadside assistance. The crew cabs offer the same high level of safety as all Volvo Trucks' other cabs.

"We are very proud

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Ford recalls 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles in North America

Ford is issuing a safety compliance recall for approximately 50 (actual 53) 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles for a potential issue with the passenger safety belt buckle assembly. The safety belt buckle tension sensor, included in the assembly, may not have been calibrated

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11 more General Motors facilities become landfill-free

Eleven more General Motors facilities have achieved landfill-free status. The running total is 122 manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations spanning Asia, Europe, and South and North America that recycle, reuse or convert to energy

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Toyota Apprentices of the Year 2014

They cracked the theory tests and they demonstrated their practical skills in the pressure of a test environment: Toyota's Apprentices of the Year 2014 have earned their trophies.

This year 31 Toyota and Lexus apprentices made it through to the finals, held at

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Tricia joins Mitsubishi Motors' expanding customer services team

Mitsubishi Motors has recruited a new Customer Services Manager as the company continues to expand to keep up with the impressive sales growth.

Tricia Kuzyk has 25 years experience in customer services and joins the Cirencester-based headquarters from the financial services

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Bentley launches its first special edition smartphone with Vertu

Bentley unveiled its first handset created in collaboration with Vertu, the manufacturer of luxury mobile phones. The 'Vertu for Bentley' handset, with its combination of audio performance and curated services, delivers a unique sensory experience. It is the first joint product

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Carol Vorderman goes ultra low with the Vauxhall Ampera

Carol Vorderman, MBE, has become the latest ambassador to trial the Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle, in support of the Go Ultra Low campaign.

Go Ultra Low, a ground-breaking partnership between the UK automotive industry and Government, is designed

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Fiat 500X 'Opening Edition', an exclusive for 2,000 customers

Fiat has created an exclusive, top of the range, limited edition of the model - the Fiat 500X 'Opening Edition' - to guarantee the first 2,000 lucky customers the chance to drive the exciting new crossover from the 500 family. Two exteriors - like the two souls of the new 500X:

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Ford adds 850 more jobs at Rouge Center to build new F-150

Ford Motor Company announced the addition of 850 new jobs at its historic Ford Rouge Center, comprised of the Dearborn Truck, Dearborn Stamping and Dearborn Diversified facilities. The new jobs will support production of the all-new 2015

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FISITA's Travel Bursary offers funding for students to work and study abroad

FISITA (Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d'Ingénieurs des Techniques de l'Automobile) announced that it is accepting applications for the second round of its 2014 Student Travel Bursary, offering up to 2,000 euros to any student studying engineering wishing to work or

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