Subaru launches Impreza Sport Hybrid in Japan

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, will launch an Impreza Sport Hybrid on July 10, 2015, through Subaru dealerships in Japan.

The new Impreza Sport Hybrid is the second fun-to-drive hybrid from Subaru, following on from the

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Captain Nemo's six-wheeled Nautilus Car goes under the hammer

Captain Nemo's six-wheeled Nautilus car from Sean Connery's adventure movie 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' will be sold by international auctioneers Coys at their Blenheim Palace auction on July 11, 2015.

Designed by production designer and art director

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Ford and Ford dealers fuel STEM education; invest US$ 350,000 in local scholarships

The North Texas Ford Dealers and Ford Motor Company Fund wrapped up the school year by awarding nearly US$ 350,000 in scholarships and technology prizes to North Texas students from more than 100 high schools located in the communities where Ford dealers

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles supports Stihl Timbersports Series

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has become a partner of Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG in top-class lumberjack sport contests, the Stihl Timbersports Series, or STS for short. These includes international contests such as the STS Champions Trophy and STS World Championship

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Renault and Dacia opens new showroom in North Yorkshire

An expanding privately-run dealership group has opened the UK's newest Renault and Dacia franchise in North Yorkshire.

As part of Renault Group's continued expansion RMB Automotive will represent the upwardly mobile manufacturers in Northallerton and the neighbouring

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Daimler opens new bus plant in Colombia and expands its bus business in Latin America

Daimler is further expanding its bus business in Latin America - the wholly owned subsidiary Daimler Colombia S. A. is opening a new bus plant in Funza near Bogota with an installed capacity of 4,000 units per year. To this end, US$ 2-million are being invested in the bus

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Nissan invests £37-million for new extra-large press line at Sunderland plant

Nissan underlines its commitment to lead in crossovers and electric vehicles following the start of extension work for a new extra-large press line at its manufacturing plant in Sunderland.

This £37-million investment will see the plant extended and a new 5,200-tonne

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750 old Fords go on display at Heritage Motor Centre

Up to 750 old Fords will go on display at the Heritage Motor Centre when it hosts the 7th Old Ford Rally. The show, on July 19, is the biggest Rally of old Fords in the UK. Fords including commercials, tractors and vehicles with a Ford engine, built up to 1991, will be on

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Suzuki announces new RM-Z250

Suzuki has announced details of its new 2016 RM-Z250, which features a Holeshot Assist Control system as well as new suspension, a lighter, redesigned frame, new brakes, and new engine components.

The new RM-Z250 has been designed in conjunction with the

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Mini Gentleman's Collection inspired by Mini Clubman

To drive a Mini is to make a statement. To wear Mini is now equally so. On the occasion of the 88th Pitti Uomo, Mini got together with six talented young Italians and the heads behind the Pitti Uomo gentleman's fashion fair to design the first Mini Capsule Collection.

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Toyota appoints top British talent to senior roles in Europe and UK operations

Toyota Motor Europe announced the appointment of Matt Harrison to the role of Vice-President, Toyota Sales and Marketing, Toyota Motor Europe, effective from July 1, 2015. In this new role, Harrison will report directly to Karl Schlicht, Executive VP, Toyota Motor Europe.

Harrison

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