Mazda begins manufacturing the all-new Mazda2 in Mexico

Mazda Motor Corporation announced that production of the all-new Mazda2 (Mazda Demio in Japan) has begun at Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation (MMVO), the company's new plant in Mexico. Mazda products featuring Skyactiv technology are enjoying strong sales globally

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Hyundai Genesis receives highest safety score in history of Australia's ANCAP

Genesis, Hyundai Motor's new flagship executive car, has achieved the highest score in the 21-year history of ANCAP testing - 36.88 points out of a possible 37 and a maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

A 5-star safety rating is ANCAP's ultimate measure of

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Mazda partners with SXSW Festival as official automobile sponsor

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced a three-year partnership with the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music, Film, and Interactive Conferences and Festivals serving as the official automobile sponsor.

Mazda is the official automobile of SXSW

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Toyota encourages kids to be creative in 2015 Dream Car Art Contest

In the minds of children, there are no limits to what the ideal car of the future might be. Toyota is once again inviting youngsters to let their imagination run free in its ninth annual Dream Car Art Contest.

Entries are open now for the UK round of the global

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Renault Retail Group appoints Richard Hemming as Managing Director

Renault Retail Group (RRG) announced the appointment of Richard Hemming as Managing Director of its UK operations.

Richard brings experience spanning over 30 years in automotive retailing, most recently running the Audi Centre in Dublin with previous

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Bas Kasteel joins Hyundai Motor Europe as Vice-President Customer Service

Hyundai Motor Europe has announced the appointment of Bas Kasteel to the role of Vice-President Customer Service, based at the company's European headquarters in Offenbach, Germany.

Kasteel, 56, takes responsibility for overseeing Hyundai's aftersales

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Apollo Tyres appoints Mathias Heimann to Head European operations

Apollo Tyres Ltd. announced the appointment of Mathias Heimann as President of Europe & Americas and CEO of Apollo Vredestein B.V. Mathias, 48, is a German national with over twenty years of experience in sales, marketing and production. His career within the

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Jaguar Land Rover to open new engine manufacturing centre

Jaguar Land Rover confirmed that Her Majesty the Queen will officially open the company's new, state-of-the-art Engine Manufacturing Centre on October 30, 2014. HM The Queen will be accompanied during the visit by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

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Russell Carr appointed Head of Design for Lotus

Group Lotus plc announces the appointment of Russell Carr as Head of Design for Lotus. Russell joined Lotus in 1990 and in that time has worked on many of the designs produced by Lotus. Russell replaces Donato Coco who leaves Lotus on the October 31, 2014.

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General Motors installing vast solar array at Lordstown plant

General Motors' new 2.2 MW ground-mounted solar array will be complete by the end of 2014 at its Lordstown complex, home of the Chevrolet Cruze. When the last of more than 8,500 solar panels are in place, it will be GM's largest solar installation in the Western Hemisphere.

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JLR inaugurates its first overseas manufacturing facility with Chery

Jaguar Land Rover announced the opening of its inaugural overseas manufacturing facility, in China. The award-winning Range Rover Evoque will be the first model to be built under the first Chinese-British automotive joint-venture, with Chery Automobile Company Ltd.

The

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