GKN produces world's first two-speed eAxle for Hybrids and EVs

GKN has produced the industry's first two-speed eAxle. The technology has entered production on the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car.

"GKN's customers aren't just looking to make their next car more efficient; they want to create new driving experiences. Our expertise in driveline

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Renault Foundation forges three new academic partnerships in Algeria

The Renault Group actively contributes to the economic development of the countries in which the company leads its industrial and commercial activities by offering higher education opportunities through its Foundation.

The Renault Foundation develops

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Volvo Cars starts XC60 production in China

Volvo Cars has started production of its bestselling XC60 crossover at its plant in Chengdu, expanding its production in China on the back of strong sales growth.

The Volvo XC60 is the second model to be produced in Chengdu after the plant started production of the Volvo

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Ford announces senior leadership team changes under One Ford plan

Ford Motor Company announced a series of changes in its senior leadership team as it continues to deliver the company's One Ford plan for profitable growth.

Jim Farley is appointed Executive Vice-President and President of Europe, Middle East and Africa. In parallel,

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Mazda North American Operations announces new appointments

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announces that Blase De Leo has been named to the newly-created role of Regional Director, Eastern US. The move also includes two more employee promotions in both the Northeast and Southeast regions.

In his new

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BMW unveils its Lifestyle Collections

BMW has a long tradition of combining high-tech innovation with stunning, emotional design. This combination also comes to the fore in the new BMW Lifestyle Collections. The four different product families - sophisticated, classic, sporty and elegant - catch the

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Hyundai-Rockar launches world's first digital retail experience

Hyundai Motor and digital retailer, Rockar unveiled the world's first digital automotive retail experience - Rockar Hyundai.

Rockar Hyundai is an innovative approach to new car buying which meets the needs of modern shoppers who are comfortable with

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Jaguar Land Rover launches cutting-edge education centre

Jaguar Land Rover welcomed Rt. Hon Dr. Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills to open its cutting-edge Education Business Partnership Centre (EBPC).

The Education Centre, located at Jaguar Land Rover's Castle Bromwich

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Simon Branney joins Honda UK team as PR Communications Manager

Honda UK has brought in Simon Branney as PR Communications Manager as the automotive giant plans for a busy 2015.

Simon joins from an Account Director role at Nobull Communications where he ran the motoring side of the business, focusing on b2b marcomms

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars arrives in Kazakhstan

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Almaty, the super luxury marque's first showroom in Central Asia, has opened in Kazakhstan. Located in Almaty, the new facility will be under the management of Astana Motors, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' appointed dealer and representative

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Infiniti starts local production in China

Infiniti starts local production in China at the Xiangyang Plant in Hubei Province, as the first Infiniti Q50L officially rolls-off the assembly line. The long-wheelbase version of the Q50 premium sports saloon is Infiniti's first localised model in China dedicated to Chinese

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