General Motors invests US$ 200-million in two Michigan plants

General Motors will invest US$ 200-million in its Orion Assembly and Pontiac Metal Center plants to prepare for a future vehicle program.

Orion will receive US$ 160-million for tooling and equipment, and Pontiac will receive US$ 40-million for new dies. These investments

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TrustFord appoints Steve Hood as Chief Operating Officer

Ford of Britain's wholly owned dealer group, TrustFord, announced the appointment of Steve Hood as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Steve Hood previously was the Strategy Director at the dealer group. He has broad automotive experience and is returning to TrustFord

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America Movil and Sahara Force India continue racing together in 2015

Sahara Force India's partnership with America Movil will continue into the 2015 season with Telmex, Telcel and Claro branding set to appear on the team's new challenger, the VJM08.

The partnership demonstrates America Movil's commitment to Sahara Force India

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The heart of Scania turns 100

The Scania foundry at the company's headquarters in Södertälje, Sweden, turns 100 years in 2014. The facility is where the heart of a Scania vehicle is created - the cylinder block and cylinder head.

Scania produces between 85,000 and 90,000 engines each year. These are

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Michelin opens world's first manufacturing plant to build revolutionary airless radial tire

Michelin has opened its newest plant in North America, which will produce the innovative Michelin X Tweel Airless Radial Tire for commercial applications.

An idea first conceived by Michelin research engineers in the United States, the Tweel is a revolutionary non-pneumatic

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'The Mini Story' at the BMW Museum

From November 27, 2014, Mini will be the focus of attention in a temporary exhibition entitled 'The Mini Story'. Up to January 31, 2016, visitors to the BMW Museum will for the first time be able to admire over 30 original vehicles, smaller exhibits and accessories from 55

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Mercedes-Benz Tourismo celebrates its 20th anniversary

Europe's most successful touring coach at the current time is celebrating its birthday - the Mercedes-Benz Tourismo made its debut 20 years
ago in 1994. Its track record makes impressive reading - during the two model generations to date, over 21,000 units

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General Motors announces senior leadership changes

General Motors Co. announced a series of leadership changes to continue its evolution into a stronger, more customer-centric organization.

"We understand that we have to earn our customers' trust and loyalty, and that every interaction matters," said Mary Barra, CEO.

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Tata Motors celebrates 60 years of truck manufacturing in Jamshedpur

Tata Motors celebrated 60 years of truck manufacturing at its first manufacturing and engineering facility in Jamshedpur. Set up in 1945, Tata Motors Jamshedpur started with manufacturing steam locomotives, later foraying into truck manufacturing, bringing

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Apollo Tyres redesignates CFO Sunam Sarkar as Chief Business Officer

Apollo Tyres announced the redesignation of Sunam Sarkar, its President and Chief Financial Officer, to the new position of President and Chief Business Officer, and his relocation to Singapore. In his new assignment Sunam will oversee Corporate Strategy,

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Stephen K. Carlisle to lead General Motors Canada, Kevin W. Williams to retire after 31 years

Stephen K. Carlisle has been named President and Managing Director of General Motors of Canada Ltd., succeeding Kevin W. Williams, who has led GM Canada since 2010. Williams will assist in the transition through the end of the year.

Williams has elected to retire

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