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Toyota reveals 2018 Camry in Detroit, pledges $10bn U.S. investment within five years

The 2018 Toyota Camry has been unveiled. President of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Akio Toyoda, Monday, unveiled the 2018 Camry , the eight generation of the model, at a media launch held at  the ongoing 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Describing the new Camry which comes ...

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Mercedes Benz tops premium segment in 2016

The three-pointed star attained Number one position in the premium segment at a double-digit rate in 2016 as Mercedes-Benz sold more than two million vehicles in one year worldwide (+11.3%) for the first time, thus surpassing its German competitors by selling the most premium cars worldwide. Mercedes-Benz was also the ...

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Seven of 13 new global electrified vehicles coming in the next five years – Ford

  American auto giant, Ford, has disclosed that  it will make available seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce within the next five years. These vehicles, according to statement issued in Flat Rock, Michigan, include hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in ...

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Hyundai showcases IONIQ full range in Detroit

Hyundai is joining other automakers at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit with three of its latest eco-focused models: the IONIQ Electric, IONIQ Hybrid and IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid. The Korean car maker will also showcase the 2017 Elantra at the event, though the Elantra had earlier ...

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What makes All-new Picanto tick

Indications have emerged that Kia’s new offering , the all-new Picanto, is a car to watch. Coming ahead of its world premiere scheduled for the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show in March, Kia Motors, Wednesday, released the very first images  of the third-generation Picanto and one of Kia’s global best-selling cars ...

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Honda hits 100 million production milestone

Japanese auto maker, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tuesday, said its global automobile production has reached 100 million- unit milestone. This, indeed, is no mean feat for a company that  started automobile production in 1963 with the production of the T360 mini-truck and the S500 sports car. A year later, Honda ...

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Dakar 2017: Jubilation as Toyota Gazoo Racing SA scale through first stage

Nasser al Attiyah sharing his experience   It was great excitement Monday as the 14 days of motorsport actions at Dakar 2017 kicked off officially with the Teams sweating it out in the first stage of the race from Asuncion, Paraguay to Argentina. There is no doubt that the race ...

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Toyota Gazoo Racing SA primed for Stage 1 of Dakar 2017

(Press Statement) ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY – To most people, the first day of a new year is traditionally a day of rest, but January 1st saw Toyota Gazoo Racing SA complete their final pre-race preparations, including crossing the ceremonial start podium in downtown Asunción. The ceremonial start was a glitzy event, ...

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Dakar 2017: Teams set for showdown as ceremonial podium start holds in Paraguay

As the New Year day is being celebrated worldwide today, January 1, 2017, motorsport lovers and top motorsport teams are gathered in Asuncion, the Paraguayan capital, for the ceremonial opening of the Dakar 2017, which officially kicks off early Monday, January 2, with the Stage 1 – which takes the ...

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Dakar 2017: Toyota Gazoo Racing SA already in South America

Ahead of the January 2 kick-off of the 2017 Dakar Rally in Asuncion, the capital city of Paraguay, the Toyota Gazoo Racing SA team have already landed in South America for the race.  Team Principal, Glyn Hall, said the Team had to forgo their Christmas celebration to be on ground ...

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