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Nissan Takes Competition Winners on the Ultimate X-Trail Adventure

Nissan Takes Competition Winners on the Ultimate X-Trail Adventure

The winners of the Nissan ‘#XTrailAdventure' competition have been announced and were joined by psychologist Matt Walker, on the Ultimate Himalayan Adventure in Nepal A Nissan-commissioned survey of 6,256 European adults revealed that adventure leads to a happier (73%) and healthier (68%) life The winners' story w ... Continue reading

The BMW i8 Wins Top Gear Car of the Year

The BMW i8 Wins Top Gear Car of the Year

The BMW i8 has been named as Top Gear magazine’s global Car of the Year 2014. The plug-in hybrid performance vehicle beat off some stiff competition from a host of other premium and luxury manufacturers to win the overall award. The editorial team of Top Gear commended the BMW i8 for its breadth of abilities. Its ... Continue reading

The Popular Volvo FL is Now Available in a Four-Wheel Drive

The Popular Volvo FL is Now Available in a Four-Wheel Drive

The popular Volvo FL is now available in a four-wheel drive (4x4) version for service and off road applications. A compact and manoeuvrable truck, offering high comfort and high torque, the Volvo FL is ideal for both urban and off road applications. With four-wheel drive and improved ground clearance, it drives equally ... Continue reading

Concours of Elegance Launches Scotland 2015 Campaign with Sponsorship of Prestigious Scottish Car of the Year Awards, Held in St Andrews

Concours of Elegance Launches Scotland 2015 Campaign with Sponsorship of Prestigious Scottish Car of the Year Awards, Held in St Andrews

Scotland's Palace of Holyroodhouse confirmed as venue for the 2015 Concours of Elegance, which takes place from 4-6 September Concours Director James Brooks-Ward presents Jaguar Design Director and proud Scot, Ian Callum, with Best Design and Innovation award for Jaguar XE at Scottish Car of the Year awards 2014 Concou ... Continue reading

Ferrari Takes Top Gear Honours

Ferrari Takes Top Gear Honours

Ferrari has taken an impressive three plaudits in this year’s special Awards Issue of the authoritative BBC Top Gear Magazine, bringing its total tally to 16 over 12 years. The 458 Speciale A, which is the Prancing Horse’s most powerful ever spider, was named “Convertible of the Year”. Commenting on ... Continue reading

Honda Jazz Wins wins Budget Car Category in Women's World Car of the Year Awards 2014

Honda Jazz Wins wins Budget Car Category in Women's World Car of the Year Awards 2014

Popular super-mini wins Budget Car Category in Women’s World Car of the Year Awards 2014 Voting panel made up of female motoring writers from 15 countries Further plaudits for Jazz ahead of all-new model set for release in 2015 Honda’s ever-popular Jazz super-mini has triumphed at the recent Women’s Worl ... Continue reading

Top Accolades from Top Gear for Mercedes-Benz Cars

Top Accolades from Top Gear for Mercedes-Benz Cars

All-new Mercedes-AMG GT named Sports Car of the Year C-Class Estate proves versatility and wins Family Car of the Year S-Class Coupé named Luxury Car of the Year Tobias Moers, Chairman and CEO of Mercedes-AMG, named as one of the Men of the Year TopGear Magazine has honoured Mercedes-Benz with three Awards as well a ... Continue reading

Order Books are Open for the New Volvo XC90

Order Books are Open for the New Volvo XC90

Volvo’s Gothenburg factory accepts new orders for the first vehicle from the new SPA platform Order system opens with an influx of pre-orders placed at dealers New engine and options now available from preview customer feedback Volvo Car Corporation has opened the order books for the all-new Volvo XC90, the first ... Continue reading

The First Ferrari Sergio Arrives in the UAE

The First Ferrari Sergio Arrives in the UAE

Abu Dhabi, 5th December 2014 – The first Ferrari Sergio has arrived in the United Arab Emirates. It has been delivered today to its new owner, the SBH Royal Auto Gallery in the UAE, at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit, where the Finali Mondiali Ferrari are being staged and which is home to the Ferrari World the ... Continue reading

King Felipe VI of Spain Visits SEAT's Martorell Facilities as Part of the 30th Anniversary Festivities

King Felipe VI of Spain Visits SEAT's Martorell Facilities as Part of the 30th Anniversary Festivities

King Felipe VI sees brand’s future models, meets distinguished group of names from Catalan business world Head of State visits SEAT Design Center, ground-breaking facilities at Martorell plant MARTORELL, SPAIN -- December 5, 2014: This morning His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain visited SEAT’s Martorell facil ... Continue reading

Praise Continues for the New Alfa Romeo 4C

Praise Continues for the New Alfa Romeo 4C

The Alfa Romeo 4C collects more critical acclaim as it goes on sale in more markets across the globe The lightweight supercar collects five significant awards in recent weeks – three in the U.S. and two in Ireland The Alfa Romeo 4C stands out not only for its handling and performance, but also for its design, exot ... Continue reading

Cadillac Reinforces Commitment to China

Cadillac Reinforces Commitment to China

GM President Dan Ammann and Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen highlight growth plans in luxury brand’s second largest market SHANGHAI – GM President Dan Ammann and GM Executive Vice President and Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen today discussed the importance of China for Cadillac and upcoming plans fo ... Continue reading

All-new 2015 Ford F-150 Named Official Vehicle of the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas

All-new 2015 Ford F-150 Named Official Vehicle of the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas

All-new 2015 Ford F-150 – the toughest, smartest and most capable F-150 ever – will be the Official Vehicle of the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas All-new F-150 is available with more smart features than the previous model including class-exclusive driver-assist technologies such as adaptive cruise contro ... Continue reading

Toyota's 360 Watch on Water

Toyota's 360 Watch on Water

TORRANCE, CA -- December 04, 2014: When it comes to stewardship of that most precious liquid H2O, Toyota’s approach is anything but watered down. Certified LEED Toyota and Lexus dealers are reducing water usage by more than 20 percent. Toyota's engine plant in Alabama is saving 300,000 gallons of water a year by r ... Continue reading

Alcoa Unveils Next-Generation Aluminum Materials Through Breakthrough Manufacturing Technology

Alcoa Unveils Next-Generation Aluminum Materials Through Breakthrough Manufacturing Technology

MicromillTM to Unlock the Future of Automotive Aluminum Products Micromill produces automotive alloy that is 40 percent more formable and 30 percent stronger than incumbent aluminum, while meeting stringent automotive surface quality requirements Automotive parts made with Alcoa Micromill® material will be twice as ... Continue reading

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