Land Rover celebrates 67 years with 'Defender 2,000,000'

Celebrating 67 years of iconic Land Rover production, a unique vehicle has been built to commemorate the UK production of the two-millionth Series Land Rover and Defender.

With a bespoke design and an all-star cast of special guests helping to complete the momentous

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Nissan North America names Brian Brockman Director, Internal Communications

As Nissan North America focuses on improving employee engagement and alignment during a period of rapid growth, the company has promoted Brian Brockman to Director, Internal Communications, effective immediately. Brockman will be responsible for coordinating

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Mercedes-Benz Vans launches new mid-size Vito transporter in Argentina

Mercedes-Benz Argentina S.A. is launching the new Vito at the seventh Buenos Aires International Motor Show. In addition to the the bestselling Sprinter, which is the established market leader of large transporters in Argentina, Mercedes-Benz Vans

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General Motors invests US$ 245-million for new vehicle program

General Motors (GM) will invest US$ 245-million and add 300 new jobs at its Orion Assembly plant to support launching an all-new vehicle program unlike any in the plant's 32-year history.

"Orion Assembly is a breeding ground for manufacturing innovation. It serves as a model

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Nissan appoints two new executives at its sales and marketing division

Nissan Motor Co. confirmed new senior management appointments at its UK operations, Nissan Motor (GB) Limited. The moves are effective July 1, 2015.

Mike Thompson has been appointed to head up its UK aftersales operation replacing Chris Marsh, who has been

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New Superb Estate rolls-off production lines at Skoda Kvasiny plant

Skoda has produced the first Superb Estate at their Kvasiny plant. The first vehicle is a Superb Estate 2.0 TDI in moon white, going to a customer in the Czech home market. In its segment, the new Skoda Superb Estate sets standards in space, comfort, safety, connectivity

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Honda Yuasa Racing sign Jack Clarke as first member of new Driver Development Programme

Honda Yuasa Racing has launched a new Driver Development Programme and signed Jack Clarke as its first member, as the most successful team in recent times in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship looks to the future.

Honda has clinched five drivers'

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Kumho Tyre appoints Karl Naylor as National Sales Manager

A year ago, KumhoTyre (UK) Ltd. (KTUK) announced the formation of a direct sales operation to complement the long-standing network of ECSTA Performance Centres it operates with Micheldever Tyre Services. Much has been achieved in the ensuing 12 months, and the company

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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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