Dr. Wilm Herlyn new Member of the Daimler Advisory Board for Integrity and Corporate Responsibility

Dr. Wilm Herlyn, former Editor-in-Chief of the German news agency dpa, is a new a member of the Daimler AG Advisory Board for Integrity and Corporate Responsibility. The renowned journalist has worked in a diverse range of functions at the newspaper Die Welt,

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Hyundai India contributes Rs. 2 crore to Prime Minister's National Relief Fund

Hyundai Motor India contributed Rs. 2 crore to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to support rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations for the people affected by the natural calamities in various parts of the country.

The contribution is intended to provide rehabilitation

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Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton is the new Formula 1 world champion

A triumphant end to the 2014 Formula 1 season for Mercedes-Benz as Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton wins the concluding race of the campaign at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi to take the Formula 1 world championship title for the second time in

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Sergio Perez continues with Sahara Force India with multi-year contract

Sahara Force India confirmed that Sergio Perez has extended his contract to continue racing with the team for 2015 and beyond.

The 24-year-old Mexican joined the team at the start of 2014 and enjoyed immediate success with a podium finish in only his third

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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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