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Faurecia, the French supplier owned by PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, said revenue rose 0.8 percent in the third quarter as currency effects curbed sales growth.

Faurecia, the French supplier owned by PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, said revenue rose 0.8 percent in the third quarter as currency effects curbed sales growth.

News 25 Apr, 2014

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News 23 Oct, 2013

Toyota GT 86 saloon has been given the go-ahead, according to inside source

Prodrive's Brand& helps develop some of the potential in a vehicle manufacturer's brand and distribution by creating carefully-positioned non-automotive ranges (mainly clothing and lifestyle accessories) and the retailing support that make them successful. To find out more, Matthew Beecham talked with Carl Ball, managing director of Brand& about its expertise and how social media is changing the ways in which dealers and OEMs should engage with their customers and potential customers, making cross-channel communications more cost-effective as long as it is cunningly implemented.

News 23 Oct, 2013

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is nearing production. It'll be sharper to drive than the BMW 3 Series and rivals the Audi A5 Sportback

General Motors and PSA/Peugeot-Citroen are scaling back their alliance as the French carmaker pursues an investment by China's Dongfeng. A planned joint platform to replace the Peugeot 208, Citroen C3 and Opel Corsa will likely be cancelled.

General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroen are scaling back their alliance as the French carmaker pursues an investment by China's Dongfeng and the U.S. automaker seeks greater control of its destiny in Europe.

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen said its alliance with General Motors may be scaled back, as the carmaker posted a 3.7 percent third-quarter revenue decline. Plans for a joint small-car program with GM are "under review," PSA said.

News 23 Oct, 2013

Kia continues sporty push with Kia GT coupe and new roadster concept

Italian supplier Sogefi posted third-quarter net profit that rose 24 percent to 7.6 million euros, boosted by its business outside Europe.

Mercedes says the new C class will be up to 100 kg lighter than the current car, thanks to a new lightweight body structure.

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From GMM

Nico Rosberg is engaged to marry his long-term girlfriend Vivian Sibold, according to German reports.

"Yes, it's true," the Mercedes driver told Kolner Express newspaper. "We're getting married," added Rosberg, referring to Vivian, an interior designer.

"It all feels very, very nice. When and where it happens is still in the stars," added Rosberg.

The German driver lives with Vivian, who is also 28, in Monaco and Ibiza.

Vivian Sibold and Nico Rosberg. (Photo: WRi2)

From press release

Theodore Racing, the most famous team in Macau Grand Prix history, is returning to the event for its 60th Anniversary celebrations in association with Prema Powerteam.

Theodore Racing by Prema has entered two Dallara-Mercedes Formula 3 cars for young talents Alex Lynn, from Great Britain, and Lucas Auer, from Austria, marking the return of the Theodore name to the Macau Grand Prix after 21 years.

They will both compete in a retro red-and-white livery in homage to the Theodore entries of the 1980s and 1990s. This year's event also coincides with the 30th anniversary of Ayrton Senna's victory for Theodore Racing in the very first Macau GP run for F3 cars, in 1983.

Keke Rosberg, Wolf Theodore, German GP, 1978 (Photo: WRI2)

Prema Powerteam won this season's FIA Formula 3 European Championship teams' title, and carried Daniel Juncadella to victory in the 2011 Macau GP.

Theodore Racing became synonymous with the Macau Grand Prix thanks to its founder Teddy Yip, who competed as a driver in 11 Macau Grands Prix between 1956 and '75. He then entered or sponsored leading Macau GP teams up to 1992, scoring five Macau victories.

Lynn and Auer join a long-line a famous Theodore alumni: as well as Senna, Theodore Racing entered future Formula 1 stars in the Macau GP such as Mika Hakkinen, Rubens Barrichello, Stefan Johansson, Alan Jones, Eddie Irvine and Martin Brundle.

The decision for Theodore Racing's return was taken by Yip's son Teddy Yip Jr, who wanted to pay tribute to his late father's Macau legacy in the event's 60th year.

Yip Jr, who is the team principal of GP3 Series and Le Mans 24 Hours team Status Grand Prix, said: “Macau is an extremely important part of the Yip family history, and my father always wanted to play his part in helping out young drivers on the way to the top. This year's event marks two important anniversaries, and it's fitting that the Theodore name is an active part of the celebrations.

“Joining up with Prema makes perfect sense. They are the champions of European Formula 3 this year, and with Alex and Lucas I know we have two guys who have the talent to continue the Theodore Racing legacy.”

Prema team manager Rene Rosin said: “My father Angelo Rosin, who founded Prema in 1983, is very aware of the great history of Theodore Racing. There were a lot of battles in that era of Formula 3 and the team was always a very important part of Macau.

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to be part of Theodore's latest chapter.”