McLaren Automotive expands retailer network in Australia with McLaren Melbourne

McLaren Automotive has launched its second Australian retail showroom with the opening of McLaren Melbourne, located within Eureka Tower, 80 City Road, Southbank. Operated by Trivett Bespoke, the showroom meets growing demand for the brand in Victoria

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500,000th Mercedes-Benz passenger car rolls-off production line in Beijing

The 500,000th locally produced Mercedes-Benz passenger car, an all-new long-wheelbase C-class model, has rolled-off the production lines at Daimler's Sino-German production joint-venture Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC), marking yet another milestone

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GM Foundation contributes US$ 2.875-million to higher education

The General Motors Foundation announced grants totaling US$ 2.875-million to support 29 leading universities and organizations across the country in 2014 through its University/Organization Partner Program.

The initiative provides funding to advance

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JLR India launches Jaguar XF 2.2L Diesel Executive Edition @ Rs. 45.12 lakh

Jaguar announced the launch of a new edition of Jaguar XF2.2L Diesel called the Executive Edition at a price of Rs.45.12 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai, Pre Octroi).

"We are excited to introduce Jaguar XF 2.2L Diesel Executive Edition, at an attractive price point. It will enable

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Heritage Motor Centre launches 'DriveZone' for under 17's to learn basic driving skills

The Heritage Motor Centre has launched a series of driving packages aimed at those aged 11-17 who want to learn basic driving skills. Drivezone is a purpose built off-road driver training facility featuring a track almost 1 km long with a roundabout, junctions and other

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Vauxhall's Astra plant boosts workforce as 5-millionth car is built

In its 50th year as one of the UK's most prolific car plants, Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port factory will produce its five-millionth vehicle, while also preparing for an influx of 300 extra staff to support the build up to an all-new Astra in 2015.

News of the landmark car will be

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Kia Motors UK raises £40,000 for Walton Charity

When posed with the challenge - can you walk to Seoul, South Korea in 14 weeks? 116 staff at Kia Motors UK head office immediately said yes! Armed with pedometers every step was counted in the walk to Seoul.

As a further incentive the company agreed to pay £1 for

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Changes at the top in Maserati North America and Maserati China

Effective January 1, 2015, Christian Gobber will be assigned responsibility for Maserati North America, replacing Pete Grady, who has announced his intent to retire effective March 31, 2015.

Christian Gobber will maintain his responsibility for Maserati Global Sales.

Effective January

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Volvo Trucks announces winners of 'Truck of the Future 2050' design competition

Volvo Trucks has announced the names of the winning entries in the three, age related, categories of the 'Truck of the Future 2050' design competition. They are Luo Tong Sim (Under 11 years), Barry Llewellyn (11-18 years) and Rhys Guy Llewellyn (Over 18 years).

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Renault Group expands its dealer network, opens its 150th dealership in UK

Renault's dealer network is continuing to expand alongside its record-breaking growth in the UK market, in which the Renault Group has posted growth figures outperforming the market rate for the last 20 months. Brayleys Milton Keynes is the latest addition to the network,

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BMW Motorrad sold 7 per cent more vhicles worldwide in November 2014

As of November, BMW Motorrad has sold 7 per cent more vehicles than in the equivalent period of the previous year. 116,463 (previous year: 108,872) motorcycles and maxi scooters were supplied to customers worldwide. As of November 2014, this already puts sales

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