South Korean beverages producer Lotte Liquor has selected lightweight, tamper evident AS-Lok mini 28mm closures from Closure Systems International (CSI) for its Soju line of liquors. The new one-piece linerless AS-Lok mini closure is ...
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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has reported a 5.7% rise in its November 2012 sales to 120,346 units, compared to the same period in 2011. Mercedes-Benz Cars sales increased 5.3% to 128,768 units in November 2012 while smart ...
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General Motors (GM) and its joint ventures (JVs) in China reported a 9.7% increase in November 2012 sales to 260,018 vehicles, compared to the same period in 2011. Shanghai GM vehicle sales rose 21% to 136,444 vehicles in November 2012 ...
German carmaker Volkswagen has launched the new compressed natural gas (CNG) and biomethane powered Eco Up! car, which is claimed to be world's most economical CNG vehicle. Offered as two-door and four-door versions, the new car is ...
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Diamonds, pink sapphires, rubies, padparadscha sapphires, tanzanite, and other gems abound in the Chopard Red Carpet Collection 2012, a special collection dedicate to 65th Cannes Film Festival, which opens on May 16, 2012. For 15 years in a ...
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German carmaker BMW has unveiled the new 4-Series coupe concept prior to its public debut at the upcoming 2013 Detroit auto show in the US. The new coupe is expected to be offered in two versions including 428i and 435i which are ...
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Fuel cell electric vehicles in Japan and South Korea are expected to increase to 58,100 units in 2020 from 600 units in 2011, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan. The report finds that both Japanese and South Korean automakers ...
Czech carmaker Skoda, a subsidiary of Volkswagen, has started the production of Yeti sports utility vehicle (SUV) at GAZ's facility in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Skoda said it is the first vehicle to be produced at the facility under ...
The long-awaited disposal of Metro's Real grocery chain in eastern Europe was finally announced this week, putting an end to months of speculation over the future of the division. French retail giant Auchan was the buyer, securing the ...
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The Renault-Nissan partnership is expected to sign $750m deal with Russia based OAO AVTOVAZ by next week, which would give 67.13% ownership of the company which manufactures Lada. Under the deal, Renault-Nissan would buy the stake held by ...
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Automaker Ford has reported a 56% rise in sales in China to 67,505 vehicles in November 2012, compared to the same period in 2011. Ford sells passenger cars in the country which include the imported Ford Edge, increased 74% to 51,602 ...
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Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan has announced to recall about 498,793 March compact hatchbacks in Japan. The company said it will recall the hatchbacks to fix the problem in the rear light on the back of the car which is reported ...
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German automobile manufacturer BMW has announced to recall 250,000 X5 SUVs worldwide to fix a belt idler pulley bolt inside the engine which result in loss of power assited steering. The recall will involve X5 xDrive 35d models with ...
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French retailer Auchan has become the latest major name in the sector to plant a flag in India. The privately-held company, which has stores in the Middle East, China and Russia, has struck a franchise deal with Dubai-based Landmark ...
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Increasingly demanding requirements from food manufacturers and their consumers mean that packaging is becoming progressively 'smarter'. Active or intelligent packaging is a sector which continues to grow in size, with expansion driven by ...
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