GM invests US$ 63-million in Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant expansion

General Motors (GM) will start construction on a US$ 63-million expansion of the Lansing Delta Township facility, part of the nearly US$ 300-million in Michigan-based investments that GM CEO Mary Barra at the Detroit Economic Club.

The expansion will add

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Bridgestone Americas names new Consumer Tire Division President

Bridgestone Americas announced that TJ Higgins has been named President, Consumer U.S. and Canada, for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations effective November 3, 2014.

Higgins brings more than 20 years of big brand consumer products marketing and strategic

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ACMA organises first ever Reverse Buyers-Sellers Meet with African countries

ACMA, the apex body of the Auto Component Industry in India with support of the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, organised the first ever Reverse Buyers-Sellers Meet with African auto component dealers

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Ford issues safety recall for certain 2007-08 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles in North America

Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 205,000 (actual 204,448) 2007-2008 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles in corrosion states and provinces in North America for possible corrosion under the reinforcement brackets where the fuel tank is mounted to

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Hyundai announces 18th Free Car Care Clinic

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) announced the 18th edition of the nationwide Free Car Care Clinic customer connect program. Aimed at extending the advantage of its excellent services to its customers, the camp will be held between October 31, 2014

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Honda celebrates its 800th dealer network at Karnataka

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) announced the opening of its 800th HEAD (Honda Exclusive Authorized Dealer) with the inauguration of its new 4S (sales/service/spares/safety) facility in the state of Karnataka.

"At Honda, reaching closer to

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Bob Caza named Communications Manager at NAIAS

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced that Bob Caza has been named its first Communications Manager effective immediately. The announcement was made by Rod Alberts, Executive Director, NAIAS.

Caza will oversee a number of communications

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Kia Motors and NBA expand partnership with new multi-year agreement

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) announced a new multi-year extension of their marketing partnership, which began in 2008. In addition to continuing to serve as the league's official automotive partner, Kia also now is recognized

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Nissan creates world's biggest zorb with a car inside

Nissan has created the world's biggest working Zorb, complete with a full-sized Note safely cushioned inside.

The giant inflatable ball, which measures six metres in diameter and more than 18 m in circumference, was constructed to highlight Nissan's Safety Shield technology

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Daniel Sayles joins Kia Press Office as Press Relations Manager

Kia Motors (UK) Limited announced the appointment of Daniel Sayles as Press Relations Manager, a new position created as the press team grows.

Daniel joins Kia with valuable experience in automotive PR, gathered predominantly agency side, working for a number

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Citroen helps Rainbow Trust care for families in need

A Citroen car fleet has been supplied to Rainbow Trust Children's Charity to provide support to families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness. The new Rainbow Trust vehicles are used around-the-clock, every day of the year, by its family support teams

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