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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Nissan and NASA partner to jointly develop and deploy autonomous drive vehicles

Nissan Motor Co., through its North American-based organization, and NASA announced the formation of a five-year research and development partnership to advance autonomous vehicle systems and prepare for commercial application of the technology.

Researchers

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Honda to introduce world's first predictive safety cruise control system

Honda is to introduce the world's first predictive cruise control system known as Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (i-ACC), capable of foreseeing and automatically reacting to other vehicles 'cutting-in' to the equipped vehicle's lane.

Based on extensive real-world

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Hyundai Motorsport confirms driver line-up for Rally Sweden

After entering two Hyundai i20 WRC cars for Rallye Monte-Carlo later this month, Hyundai Motorsport will switch to a three-car entry for Rally Sweden in February in order to raise its game in the competitive FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).

Belgian crew Thierry Neuville/Nicolas

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GMC introduces 2015 Canyon Nightfall Edition

GMC introduced the 2015 Canyon Nightfall Edition - a stylized, blacked-out edition of the brand's all-new premium midsize truck that blends a dramatic appearance with popular features and accessories.

The Canyon Nightfall Edition is offered on SLE crew

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Subaru announces XV Crosstrek Special Edition

Subaru of America, Inc. announced the introduction of the 2015 XV Crosstrek Special Edition. The Special Edition will be limited production of 1,000 models arriving into retailers in Spring 2015. Based on the well-equipped 2.0i Premium trim, the Special Edition

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Ford names Mark LaNeve to lead US Marketing, Sales and Service Team

Ford Motor Company announced the changes in its senior leadership team.

John Felice, VP - US Marketing, Sales and Service, has elected to retire after 30 years at Ford, effective February 1, 2015. Succeeding Felice is Mark LaNeve, currently Chief Operating Officer at

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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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