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Cuma, Ekim 31, 2025
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Rolls-Royce presents cheque to 2024 house charity, aldingbourne trust
Rolls-Royce presents cheque to its 2024 House Charity, Aldingbourne Trust
Over £23,000 raised by Rolls-Royce staff during the year
Clients of the Trust made a model Rolls-Royce in reclaimed wood as a thank-you gift
Support for Dementia Support at Sage House in...
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RECARO ACCELERATES INTO THE FUTURE
The new production site of Caselette, in the province of Turin, already operational for the assembly of seats, is at the center of an expansion project that aims to transform the Turin hub into a real RECARO Campus. The aim is...
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Škoda UK becomes first-ever Back of Shirt Partner of Chelsea Women
Škoda UK is reinforcing its commitment to Chelsea Women by becoming the Official Back of Shirt Partner. The partnership will see the back of shirt branding launch at the final game of the 2024/25 season and continue to feature on...
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OMODA&JAECOO UK named ‘Fleet Rising Star’ at Great British Fleet Awards 2025
London, 9 May 2025 – OMODA&JAECOO UK is proud to announce its latest accolade, having been named the winner of the Fleet Rising Star category at this year’s prestigious Great British Fleet Awards, organised by Fleet World magazine.
The award – presented during a...
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles scores double win at Great British Fleet Awards
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles had a successful visit to the Great British Fleet Awards 2025, claiming the title for ‘Medium Van of the Year’ with the all-new Transporter, as well as a third consecutive ‘EV Van of the Year’ title,...
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Treble victory for Renault at Fleet World’s Great British Fleet Awards 2025
Renault has scored a hat-trick of victories at Fleet World’s Great British Fleet Awards 2025, after the Renault Master carried away two accolades – ‘Large Van of the Year’ and ‘Van of the Year’ – while the Renault 5...
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OMODA&JAECOO UK celebrated outstanding retailers at inaugural dealer awards
London, 9 May 2025 – OMODA&JAECOO UK has recognised its best-performing dealerships at the company’s first annual dealer awards. The event – held at a gala dinner at The Grove in Hertfordshire – celebrated the huge successes achieved by retailers with...
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Porsche mourns the loss of Jochen Mass
The former works driver died on 4 May 2025 at the age of 78 in Cannes, France. With his death, the brand not only loses a special driver, but also a person who shaped motorsport – and enriched and...
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Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025 opens next week
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025 opens next week, showcasing expanded array of innovations catering to all sectors and lifestyles
Kuala Lumpur, 6 May 2025. The 14th edition of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur will open next week from 15 to 17 May 2025, occupying...
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The Tire Cologne 2026 puts the tyre trade centre stage with the WALK OF SERVICES
The Tire Cologne 2026 puts the tyre trade centre stage with the WALK OF SERVICES - new relevance through services
THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026 is opening a new chapter: With the new WALK OF SERVICES format, THE TIRE COLOGNE is...
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ADAC: Electric cars breaking down less often than combustion models
Battery-electric cars are less prone to breakdowns than combustion engines of the same age categories, according to Germany's ADAC motoring organization.
For cars registered for the first time in the years 2020 to 2022, electric cars had 4.2 breakdowns per 1,000...
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Choice of cars with manual gearbox sinks by 57% since 2015
Drivers have just 82 models to choose from if they’re looking for a car with a manual gearbox, new data has discovered.
It represents a decline from 192 models available in 2015, with the number of manual gearbox cars from...
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SUVs more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists than standard cars
Pedestrians and cyclists are 44% more likely to die if they are hit by an SUV or similar-sized vehicle rather than a traditional car, a study has found.
The figure rises to 82% for children, the analysis produced by the...
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Japan’s Toyota reports rise in global sales and production for March
Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation on Thursday announced an increase in its global sales and production for March 2025.
Total worldwide sales were 1,043,423 units, up 10.9% from last year.
For March 2025, total worldwide production was 977,241, an increase of...
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Profit up in first quarter for South Korea’s Hyundai Motor
Profit rose in the first quarter for South Korea's Hyundai Motor compared to the same period of the previous year, the company reported on Thursday.
It also reported that income before tax was lower than last year.
In the quarter, net...
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Michelin first-quarter sales down nearly 2%
French tyre maker Michelin on Thursday reported first-quarter sales of €6.5 billion ($7.4 billion), down 1.9% from €6.6 billion last year.
Automotive and two-wheel sales gained 1.2% to €3.5 billion, while road transportation and related distribution dropped 3.5% to €1.5...
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Continental’s spin-off of automotive supplier division moves forward
German tyre and parts maker Continental is parting with its ailing automotive supply division, it was confirmed at the annual general meeting in Hanover on Friday.
The independent company is to be called Aumovio. The brake and automotive electronics supplier...
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Volvo Cars reports Q1 2025 results, launches SEK 18 billion cost and cash action plan
Volvo Cars today reports a group operating income (EBIT) of SEK 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2025, following a drop in wholesales as part of a planned inventory reduction during Q4 last year, as well as adverse...
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Oil edges lower amid uncertainty over US-China trade talks
Oil prices slightly decreased on Monday amid uncertainty over trade talks between the US and China, as well as concerns about a potential oversupply in global oil markets.
International benchmark Brent crude fell by around 0.06%, trading at $65.83 per...
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WorldSBK Italian Round
In Cremona, the WorldSBK riders will have again the new E0126 specification rear slick and the E0158 development wet front ...
Development continues on the supersoft. On the occasion of the Italian Round of the FIM Superbike World Championship that will take place...
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A comeback Sunday for Aprilia Racing in Jerez
MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTEENTH AFTER AN OFF-TRACK EXCURSION, LORENZO SAVADORI EIGHTEENTH
The weekend at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto came to a close with Marco Bezzecchi finishing fourteenth after running long at the first corner on the second lap, whereas...
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Rolls-Royce presents Black Badge Cullinan Daisy
Rolls-Royce presents Black Badge Cullinan Daisy: inspired by one client’s remarkable path
“My love for the outdoors has been a driving force behind both my personal passions and professional success. The inspiration for this commission came from a field of...
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BYD strengthens UK team with focus on customer and retailer experience
BYD UK has announced Simon Bisp as its new Head of Customer Experience. As BYD continues to grow rapidly in the UK, and the customer base increases, creating an excellent customer experience becomes even more crucial to the company’s...
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BYD showcases groundbreaking technologies with multiple global
BYD showcases groundbreaking technologies with multiple global debuts at Auto Shanghai 2025
BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, has used China’s international car show, Auto Shanghai 2025, to showcase a range of new technologies and features across multiple...
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Renault Group takes up the challenge of low-carbon
Renault Group takes up the challenge of low-carbon and sustainable European automotive mobility
At the ChangeNow Summit held from April 24 to 26, 2025, at the Grand Palais (Paris), Josep-Maria Recasens, Renault Group’s strategy director and CEO of Ampere, and...
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The all-new KGM Rexton van makes commercial sense
KGM Motors UK, has confirmed the launch of its all-new Rexton Commercial vehicle on stand 5A100 at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2025, which takes place at the NEC from 29th April to 1st May.
The versatile and durable Rexton Commercial vehicle - a welcomed,...
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Bentley Motors marks Earth Day with launch of its third Sustainability Report
Bentley Motors today reaffirms its commitment to sustainability with the launch of its third annual Sustainability Report, published on Earth Day. The report details significant achievements over the past year as part of the company’s Beyond100+ strategy, positioning Bentley...
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Next Gen Honda Fuel Cell Module to Make North American Debut at ACT Expo 2025
New fuel cell module will reduce production cost by half, double durability and triple volumetric power density compared to Honda fuel cell module currently in use New video shows real-world testing of Honda Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck...
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Volkswagen unveils three concept vehicles in Shanghai
Volkswagen is now telling the rest of the ID. CODE story. The concept car presented in Beijing in 2024 charted the course in terms of design, innovations and customer benefit. Building on this, the brand is now unveiling three...
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The BMW Group at Auto Shanghai 2025
On the road to Neue Klasse, the BMW Group will be showcasing the outstanding innovations of future vehicle generations at Auto Shanghai 2025. "Innovative strength, a pioneering spirit and sheer driving pleasure - these characteristics are deeply rooted in...
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The Great Icelandic Swim
The Great Icelandic Swim: 1,000 miles in 100 days, killer whales & 130ft waves. Ross Edgley takes on a historic open water challenge – powered by BMW
In 2025, ultra-marathon sea swimmer Ross Edgley will attempt a historic first -...
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Nissan Formula E Team vs Manchester City
Nissan Formula E Team vs Manchester City: How does data analysis differ between sports teams?
The use and analysis of data in sports is not a new phenomenon. Even in the early days of sports, teams, coaches and players were...
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Bentley Motors debuts new Continental GT and Flying Spur models at Auto Shanghai 2025
Bentley Motors today presents three brand new models for the Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible and Flying Spur line-ups at Auto Shanghai 2025. Each car now includes a benchmark model identified simply by its nameplate, an Azure variant, prioritising...
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Meet Mornine the AiMOGA Robot
Chery International, OMODA&JAECOO’s parent company, publicly debuted the AiMOGA Robot – the first embodied intelligent humanoid in the Chery brand smart ecosystem. Named Mornine, the humanoid robot is used as an Intelligent Sales Consultant that can do everything from...
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Report-US Tariffs Impact on the EV Charging Market
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IDTechEx Analyzes US Tariffs' Impact on the EV Charging Market
The recent US tariffs implemented in 2025 will significantly impact the EV charging market, affecting both the physical charging equipment and the broader electrical infrastructure required to support it.
Potential impact...
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Kia named Newsweek ‘Sustainability Disruptor of the Year’
Kia named Newsweek ‘Sustainability Disruptor of the Year’ after three years of collaboration with The Ocean Cleanup
Kia has announced today that it has won ‘Sustainability Disruptor of the Year’ at the 2025 Newsweek Auto Disruptor Awards. The award recognises...
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Volvo EX90 claims World Luxury Car title
The all-electric Volvo EX90 is the most impressive new luxury car launched in the past 12 months, says the World Car Awards expert jury. The seven-seat family SUV claims the title of World Luxury Car with its comfortable and...
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Uber in discussions to acquire Turkish delivery platform Trendyol Go – report
Uber Technologies Inc . is reportedly in negotiations to acquire Trendyol Go, a Turkish food delivery platform, Bloomberg News reported, citing sources. The terms of the potential deal are not yet known, and a final agreement has yet to...
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FIAT announces changes to UK management team
FIAT has announced changes to its new UK management team with the appointment of Victoria Hatfield to lead its marketing operation and Neil Heilbron as head of an expanded sales team. The appointments are effective immediately, with both reporting...
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NEW PRODUCTION SITE FOR NEW CITROËN C3 IN SERBIA
Citroën is bolstering New C3 in Europe with an additional manufacturing facility for its best-seller at the Stellantis site in Kragujevac, in central Serbia. Following an agreement between Stellantis and the Serbian Ministry of Economy, the manufacturing facility was...
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100,000th Alfa Romeo Tonale produced at Pomigliano d’Arco plant
Alfa Romeo has produced the 100,000th Tonale at the Stellantis Gianbattista Vico plant in Pomigliano d'Arco, Naples. The milestone model is a Tonale Sprint in Alfa red, destined for the Italian market. This production milestone confirms the success of a...
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Orders open for Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida, available from £179
Orders open for Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida, available from £179 until end of March
Orders for the Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida have now opened, with two competitive finance offers available for customers. Junior Ibrida offers a blend of Italian style...
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PEUGEOT UK ANNOUNCES NEW MOTORSPORT-INSPIRED EXPERT SPORT VAN
PEUGEOT UK has announced the new EXPERT SPORT van. Taking inspiration from the brand’s rich motorsport pedigree, and applying it to the everyday professional, the EXPERT SPORT is the new halo of PEUGEOT’s LCV range. With enhanced styling, an upgraded...
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M-Sport Ford Return to Tarmac
Donning their asphalt guise for only the second time this year, M-Sport Ford Word Rally Team's Ford Puma Rally1s are ready for a return to Tarmac – Grégoire Munster and Josh McErlean contesting Rally Islas Canarias as the event...
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2025 Mustang Mach-E Unleashed; New Colours, More Space
Ford is enhancing the Mustang Mach-E1 for 2025, giving customers more of what they have been asking for.
Sporty styling additions, more interior space and a new heat pump to optimise energy consumption, especially in cold weather, are added to the...
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Batur Convertible makes public debut
The Batur Convertible, the third coachbuilt Bentley of the modern era, has made its global debut at an exclusive event held in Bab Al Shams in Dubai, UAE.
With only 16 individually numbered cars being produced, the Batur Convertible is...
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Oil prices slide amid US-China trade tensions
Oil prices dropped on Wednesday as markets priced in the uncertainty from changing US tariff policies and escalating US-China trade tensions.
The international benchmark, Brent crude, decreased by around 1.47%, trading at $63.44 per barrel at 09.42 am local time...
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US energy agency revises down Brent price forecast for 2025
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) revised down the price of Brent crude for 2025, as rising oil inventories are expected to lower prices.
Average Brent crude oil price for this year is expected to be $67.87 per barrel, down...
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Electric Vehicles to Make Up 18% of Total Car Sales in 2025, 3x more than Just Five Years Ago
Once the most promising trends in the car industry, electric vehicles are now facing significant challenges, public backlash, and rising skepticism. This has triggered a significant demand slowdown, pushing the market far from where it was just a few...
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President Trump signs executive order imposing baseline tariff of 10% on all countries
Oil prices fell on Thursday following tariff announcements by US President Donald Trump and data indicating higher-than-expected US crude inventories.
The international benchmark, Brent crude, decreased by around 2% trading at $72.17 per barrel at 10.22 a.m. local time (0722...
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