John Hopkins confirmed as permanent rider for Lloyds British Moto Rapido Ducati team

John Hopkins has been confirmed as the permanent rider for the Lloyds British Moto Rapido Ducati team for the rest of the 2015 MCE British Superbike Championship season. Hopkins replaces the Czech rider Jakub Smrz, who was injured following a heavy crash in

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GM invests US$ 877-million for Flint assembly upgrades

General Motors' (GM) oldest assembly plant in North America, a popular destination for pickup truck customers who want to watch their vehicles being built, will undergo transformation in the coming years.

GM officials announced plans to invest US$ 877-million

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GKN Driveline announces major investment in Poland

GKN Driveline announces the first phase of a significant expansion of its operations in Poland, with the construction of a new production facility. The expansion will create the capability to manufacture a range of Driveline technologies, with a specific focus on increased

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Maruti Suzuki flags off 7th edition of motorsport rally Dakshin Dare

Maruti Suzuki flagged off its annual southern motorsport rally Dakshin Dare 2015 from the Orion Mall at Bengaluru, India. In its 7th edition, the rally this year sees more than 40 per cent new participation. 105 teams comprising of 170 participants will cover a total of 2,000

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK appoints new National Fleet Sales Manager

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK has announced the appointment of Glenn McCulley to the role of National Fleet Sales Manager.

Reporting to Fleet and Business Sales Director Francis Bleasdale, Glenn takes over responsibility for the core fleet sales team, driving registrations

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Detroit-made Chevrolet Impala sedan now for sale in Korea

Chevrolet began taking pre-orders in Korea for the Impala, the first time the brand is introducing a full-size sedan domestically.

The Chevrolet Impala for Korea is assembled at General Motors' Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant.

"We are thrilled to have the iconic flagship sedan

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Ford Motor Company issues safety compliance recall in the United States

Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for 91 2015-model year Lincoln MKT livery vehicles in the United States for an issue with the seating configuration. In these vehicles, the installed placard does not agree with the seating configuration, which

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Ferrari announces the launch of its most powerful ever mid-rear-engined V8 car '488 Spider'

Ferrari announces the launch of the 488 Spider, its most powerful ever mid-rear-engined V8 car to feature the patented retractable hard top along with the highest level of technological innovation and with cutting-edge design.

Ferrari was the first manufacturer

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Infiniti launches the 'Ultimate Test Drive' campaign, drive a real F1 car

Infiniti has launched the 'Ultimate Test Drive' campaign providing one lucky motorist from the UK the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a real Formula One car with instruction from Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver Daniil Kvyat.

Customers who visit any UK Infiniti centre and

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Barry Engle joins General Motors as Executive Vice-President and President, South America

Jaime Ardila, General Motors (GM) Executive Vice-President and President of South America, announced that he will retire after nearly three decades at the company. Barry Engle, a seasoned automotive executive and currently Chief Executive Officer of

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Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance start manufacturing joint-venture in Mexico

Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have significantly expanded their collaboration with the start of a manufacturing joint-venture in Aguascalientes in central Mexico.

The new business entity COMPAS (Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes) is

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