Ford of Britain appoints new Fleet Director

Nick Themistocleous has been appointed Director, Fleet Operations Ford of Britain, succeeding Phil Hollins, who has held the role since 2012. Phil has been appointed Commercial Vehicles Director, Ford of Europe. Both appointments are effective February 1,

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Aston Martin China announces Michael Mingshan Peng as new President

Aston Martin Lagonda China announced Michael Mingshan Peng as its new President, further reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to the China market.

Peng will join Aston Martin Lagonda China from Porsche China where he served as Director

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Infiniti reveals Q60 Concept at 2015 NAIAS in Detroit

Infiniti revealed its Q60 Concept, the precursor to a premium sports coupe that will go into production in 2016. The exhilarating concept was unveiled at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Showing a sweeping, angular exterior that underlines its

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Carl Bayliss is the new Country Manager for Infiniti GB

Infiniti has appointed Carl Bayliss as the new Country Manager for Infiniti UK, effective immediately. In this role he will be based at the regional office in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire and be responsible for all business activities including Sales, Marketing and Network Development.

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Mazda starts production at new transmission plant in Thailand

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that mass production of transmissions has begun at its newly established transmission plant, Mazda Powertrain Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (MPMT), located in the Chonburi prefecture of Thailand.

The Skyactiv-Drive automatic

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Nissan announces Tony Lewis as new UK Sales Director

Nissan Motor GB Limited has announced Tony Lewis as its new UK Sales Director, effective February 4, 2015.

Lewis, who is currently Brand Director of Jardine Motors Group, brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge to the role.

"I am delighted that Tony

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Aston Martin opens new engineering facility at MIRA Technology Park

Aston Martin is significantly expanding its vehicle engineering facilities with the opening of a cutting edge prototype and vehicle development base at the new MIRA Technology Park in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

Aston Martin's new facility on the 1.75-million sq ft

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Jaguar Land Rover announces 1,300 new UK jobs

Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to create 1,300 new jobs as it continues to accelerate its industry-leading expertise in aluminium and lightweight technologies. The news comes following confirmation that the UK's largest manufacturing investor will add a further new

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Honda UK appoints David Rogers as PR and Communications Manager (Motorcycles)

Honda UK has appointed David Rogers as Motorcycle PR Manager, as it prepares for a packed year of product launches and a full-time return to BSB racing.

David joins from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) where he headed the marketing

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Jaguar announces F-Pace - the production version of the breakthrough C-X17 concept car

Jaguar has confirmed it will introduce an all-new model to the Jaguar line-up, to go on-sale in 2016, named the Jaguar F-Pace.

We received such an overwhelmingly positive response to the C-X17 concept car last year that we just had to make it a reality," said Ian Callum,

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McLaren GT launches Young Driver Programme

McLaren GT has confirmed the launch of the McLaren GT Young Driver Programme. Ahead of the 2015 GT season, which will see McLaren GT customer teams racing the new 650S GT3 in a number of championships across the world. Drivers Ross Wylie

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