Tommi Makinen leads Toyota Gazoo Racing's WRC Return in 2017

Toyota Gazoo Racing has determined its team structure leading up to Toyota's return to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2017.

Toyota President Akio Toyoda will serve as Team Chairman while Tommi Makinen, a celebrated WRC veteran, will be offering his expertise

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British-built new Honda Civic Type R destined for Japan

Honda Motor Company CEO, Takahiro Hachigo announced that the new Civic Type R, built in Britain, will be destined for customers in Japan.

The first units to be shipped from Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) are due to arrive in Japanese showrooms from

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Volvo Cars adds a little luxury with Excellence Child Seat Concept

Volvo Cars' design team has completely re-imagined how children could travel safely in cars in the future. The move follows the Shanghai reveal of the XC90 Excellence and the Lounge Console Concept, which marked a bold and luxurious step forward

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Pixis 'Mega' adds stature to Toyota's mini-vehicle lineup

Offering substantial storage space and capable of seating four adults* comfortably, Toyota's new Pixis Mega is a mini-vehicle that stands above the rest in its class. Available at more than 200 Toyota dealerships throughout Japan, the Pixis Mega brings excellent driver

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JLR India announces launch of special edition XF Aero-sport @ Rs. 52 lakh

Jaguar announced the launch of its exclusive XF Aero-sport at Rs. 52 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai, Pre- Octroi). This special edition variant powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine offers a range of exterior upgrades, further enhancing the unique visual appeal of the luxury saloon.

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First Lotus Evora 400 drives off the assembly line at Hethel

In a small celebration with a selection of senior management, manufacturing and engineering staff, the first new Lotus Evora 400 has driven off the assembly line at Hethel.

"Today is a very significant stage in our long term plan, which we set-out more than a year ago. With the

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Scania expands its offering in Japan

After five years selling tractor units in Japan, Scania has now expanded its offering to include rigid trucks. Rigids account for more than 80 per cent of the Japanese truck market.

For the past five years, Scania Japan has delivered a range of tractor units, including heavy-haulage

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Daimler puts new safety technology on the road in all its commercial-vehicle divisions

The commercial vehicle divisions of Daimler AG are forging ahead with the development of safety and assistance systems for deployment in trucks, buses and vans. The ambitious goal is to avoid dangerous situations and thus to realise the vision of accident-free

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Subaru to offer Limited Edition Series.HyperBlue BRZ and WRX STI models

Subaru of America, Inc. has announced the 2016 Series.HyperBlue limited edition available exclusively on BRZ and WRX STI models. As a follow up to the 2015 Series.Blue BRZ, the 2016 Series.HyperBlue cars feature exterior paint in Subaru's

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Sporty new Chilli model adds spice to Kia Picanto range

Two sporty Chilli models have been added to the Kia Picanto range, which now features EU6-compliant engines. The Chilli variants are part of the Picanto Originals series, a rolling programme of high-specification, value-priced models changed at frequent intervals

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New Board of Directors appointed at Scania

Andreas Renschler has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Scania AB. Other new names in the Board of Directors are Per Hallberg, Annika Falkengren and Markus S. Piech. At the statutory meeting of the Board of Directors Per Hallberg was appointed

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