Hyundai to invest KRW 2-trillion to increase Jeon-ju commercial vehicle plant capacity to 100,000 units

Hyundai Motor announced that it will invest KRW 2-trillion over the next six years to enhance its global commercial vehicle competitiveness.

KRW 1.6-trillion will be invested on developing new models and engines to strengthen global commercial vehicle competitiveness.

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Mitsubishi Motors opens a new dealership in Kent

A new Mitsubishi dealership has opened in Kent as the franchise continues to grow in the UK.

Hidsons Mitsubishi, in Rainham, Medway, is the third new Mitsubishi dealership to open since the start of the year.

The new dealership is part of the Hidsons Group.

"When Bill

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Porsche Cars GB Motorsport under new leadership

Porsche Cars GB announced that James MacNaughton has been appointed Manager Motorsport. James, who is based at the UK headquarters of Porsche in Reading, Berkshire, joins the organisation from Goodwood where he managed the Goodwood Road Racing

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Fiat appoints new National Corporate and Leasing Sales Manager

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has announced the appointment of Ricky McFarland to the newly created role of National Corporate and Leasing Sales Manager.

Reporting to Fleet and Used Car Director Francis Bleasdale, Ricky takes over responsibility of the

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500,000th Corolla speeds off the line at Toyota Mississippi

Toyota Mississippi is celebrating the 500,000th Corolla coming off the line at the Blue Springs, Mississippi, production facility. The production accomplishment was achieved faster than any other Toyota plant in the US.

"The 500,000th Corolla vehicle is a milestone we're excited

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Nissan is first carmaker to apply glow-in-the-dark car paint

Nissan has become the first manufacturer to apply glow-in-the-dark car paint to showcase how its market-leading, all-electric Leaf is helping more and more people convert to solar energy at home.

The manufacturer worked with inventor, Hamish Scott, creator

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Chevrolet introduces restyled compact SUV 2016 Equinox

Chevrolet introduced the 2016 Equinox - a contemporized version of the popular compact SUV. Updates include new styling with premium accents, new wheel designs and new available safety features, as well as a larger color touchscreen radio and a standard rear-vision

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Toyota, Nissan, and Honda to jointly support hydrogen station infrastructure development

Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have agreed to work together to help accelerate the development of hydrogen station infrastructure for Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs). Specific measures to be undertaken by the

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Mercedes-Benz secures six-fold win at iF Design Award 2015

No less than four models and two one-off vehicle studies from Mercedes-Benz have won the internationally renowned 'iF Product Design Award 2015'. A top-class jury awarded prizes to the Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe, the AMG GT, the Mercedes-Benz V-class

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Marco Lessacher is new VP, International Corporate, Direct and Special Sales at the BMW Group

From January 2015, Marco Lessacher is Vice-President, International Corporate, Direct and Special Sales at the BMW Group. He took over the role from Bernd Dopke, who moved at the beginning of September to a senior management role in the Quality Management department.

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Tata Motors celebrates the roll-out of 100,000th Tata Ace Zip

Tata Motors celebrated the roll-out of its 100,000th Tata Ace Zip at its Dharwad facility in Karnataka. The Tata Ace Zip Micro truck is the last mile cargo transport vehicle from Tata Motors that has successfully provided solutions to the need for a safer, four-wheel, last mile

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