Scania's President and CEO to lead ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board for 2015

The Commercial Vehicle Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has elected Martin Lundstedt as its new Chairman for 2015.

The Commercial Vehicle Board elects a new Chairman for a yearly term, once renewable.

Martin

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Volvo Cars of North America appoints Russell Datz National Media Relations Manager

Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) announced that Russell Datz has been named National Media Relations Manager.

Russell has a strong record in automotive PR on both the manufacturer and agency side and he will be a great addition to the team at an exciting time for

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MNAO to donate more than US$ 4.9-million to charity following Mazda Drive for Good event

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced that it is donating US$ 4,937,850 to select charities as a result of its Mazda Drive for Good event, a 79.4 per cent increase over 2014. In addition to the monetary donation, Mazda employees and dealers across the

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Dacia opens its first sales outlet in Israel

Dacia continues to develop in the Mediterranean Basin with the establishment of operations in Israel. The first Dacia sales outlet was opened in Tel Aviv in the presence of Francois Mariotte, Sales & Marketing Director of Dacia, and Itzik Weitz, CEO of Carasso Motors.

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World premiere of the Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion at the CES: Revolution of Mobility

With the self-driving luxury sedan F 015 Luxury in Motion, Mercedes-Benz shows how the automobile is changing from a means of transportation to a private retreating space. Offering maximum space in a lounge-like interior, the F 015 elevates comfort and

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Robert Melville named Chief Designer at McLaren Automotive

McLaren Automotive has announced the promotion of Robert Melville to the role of Chief Designer, reporting to the company's Design Director, Frank Stephenson. Melville, 37, brings more than a decade of design experience covering a wide range of projects for leading brands in the

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Suzuki expands dealer network with second Bristol showroom

Suzuki GB announced the opening of Blade Suzuki, its second showroom in Bristol. Located to the south of the city in Flax Burton.

"Bristol is the largest city in the south west of England and has always proved a strategically important sales location for the brand. The

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Patrik Nilsson appointed Regional Director Aston Martin Asia Pacific

Aston Martin is significantly strengthening its operations in the Asia Pacific region with the appointment of Patrik Nilsson as the territory's Regional Director.

Nilsson joins Aston Martin from McLaren Automotive, where he worked most recently as Operations

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Hyundai Motor India hikes prices across all models

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) announced the price increase across all its models with immediate effect.

"In these adverse market conditions, the price increase is necessitated on account of the higher excise duty and increased input cost. We have increased the prices

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Mazda Motors UK announces PR changes

Mazda UK has restructured the PR team. Alison Terry, who has been in PR for five years, has taken a 12 month developmental role in marketing and is now responsible for dealer communications. Alison joined the PR team in 2009 from the marketing department;

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Renault UK Clio Cup appoints Carl McKellar as Media Officer

Renault UK and the British Automobile Racing Club have appointed Carl McKellar as Media Officer for their 2015 Renault UK Clio Cup.

The Clio Cup, for racing versions of Renault's potent Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo EDC, will race in front of the UK's biggest motor sport

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