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Mercedes-Benz completed the first half of 2016 with new records. In the period of January through June, 1,006,619 vehicles with the three-pointed star were delivered (+12.1%). In June, 188,444 Mercedes-Benz cars were handed over to customers all over the world (+11.1%). Mercedes-Benz thus posted record unit sales for the 40th ...

 Kia Motors Corporation Wednesday announced its June 2016 global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles, recording a total of 268,886 units sold. A statement issued in Seoul said this figure represents an 11.4% year-on-year increase compared ...

  Ford’s all-new Focus RS high-performance hatchback is pioneering the innovative Ford Performance All Wheel Drive (AWD) system, along with numerous advanced performance technologies to deliver exceptional cornering speed, thrilling performance and unbridled driving enjoyment. With a specially engineered 257kW version of Ford’s new 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine, the Focus RS ...

Toyota Motor said on Wednesday that it is recalling 1.43 million vehicles worldwide  to repair a possible curtain shield airbag inflator defect. The world’s largest car maker said in a statement that subject to the latest recall were the 2008 to 2012 models of the Prius hybrid, Prius plug-in hybrid ...

Production of the new GLC Coupé has started at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen. It is the second all-new model to be launched at the plant this year. “With the start of production of the GLC Coupé, we are further expanding our SUV family as a key element in the ...

  The C-HR gives Toyota a powerful new presence in the growing C crossover segment. It is intended to spearhead a new movement within its segment -to create a new frontier. That’s why we decided it had to be unique: with its own personality, full of originality – Kazuhiko Isawa, Chief ...

2016 Soul      Having transformed into an industry leader in design, quality and technology, Kia Motors reached historic new heights Thursday when J.D. Power recognised the brand as the highest scoring nameplate in its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS) out of all 33 makes in the U.S. Marking the ...

Range Rover Sport   Jaguar Land Rover South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa said arrangements have been concluded to storm the inaugural South African Festival of Motoring, scheduled to hold in September, in full force . In a statement issued in Pretoria, Jaguar Land Rover South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa said ...

Mercedes-Benz is surely taking a big step into the future with the new E-Class. Described as the most intelligent executive sedan, the New E-Class, which is the tenth-generation executive saloon, delivers stylish highlights with its distinct, emotive design and high-grade, exclusive interior. This new E-Class also introduces numerous technical innovations ...

Mercedes-Benz said it is launching into the open-air season this summer with the first cabriolet based on the C-Class, thereby rounding off its range of cabriolets with a classic fabric soft top. The sporty four-seater is based on the successful Coupé version. Whether open or closed, the Cabriolet shines with ...