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Mit dem Opel Winter-Training in den Alpen
06.11.2018
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| Eisig: 4,5 Kilometer top-präparierte Strecken in der Kältekammer Österreichs Gekonnt: Fahrzeugbeherrschung auf Eis und Schnee an zwei Trainingstagen Sicher: Opel Insignia und Mokka X mit innovativen Allradantrieben Individuell: Opel-Winterspaß-Paket mit Lerne more >> |
Volkswagen and Autostadt host 9th Global Social Business Summit
06.11.2018
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| Global Social Business Summit: International forum for Social Business Four-day exchange of experts from 6 through 9 November under the patronage of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus Aro more >> |
Audi Autonomous Driving Cup 2018: Eight teams do battle for the title
06.11.2018
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| New challenging tasks Important components are optimum connectivity and artificial intelligence 15 international university teams involved in qualifying more >> |
SEAT rolls out Amazon Alexa in Spain, Italy and France
05.11.2018
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| Hola, Ciao, Salut, Alexa!• SEAT is the first automotive brand in Europe to launch Amazon Alexa in its vehicles• Amazon Alexa, already launched in UK and Germany, is now available for And more >> |
Porsche 911 under pressure: A testing programme for the new generation
05.11.2018
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| Worldwide endurance testing under extreme conditionsThe home straight for the new Porsche 911: the eighth generation of the sports car classic will come to European market at the beginning of 2019. In advance of this, the prototypes are r more >> |
McLaren Senna GTR moves closer to production with confirmation of technical specification
02.11.2018
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| 1,000kg of downforce; 825PS and 800Nm from twin-turbocharged, 4.0-litre V8 engine Suspension derived from McLaren GT3 race programme and Pirelli slick race tyres confirm GTR’s track-on more >> |
Audi designs first concept car for an animated film
01.11.2018
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| Audi debuts RSQ e-tron for Twentieth Century Fox Film’s Spies in Disguise RSQ e-tron, an exclusively virtual concept car, is electric and fully automated Audi to produce additio more >> |
Going On Sale: Award-winning Honda Accord Remains the Midsize Sedan Standout for 2019
31.10.2018
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| 2018 North American Car of the Year continues to offer exceptional blend of performance, comfort, tech and style Accord Hybrid delivers best-in-class power plus cabin and cargo space in addition to outstanding fuel efficiency more >> |
First Rolls-Royce Cullinans released into the United Kingdom
31.10.2018
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| Following a highly successful debut to the world’s media in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has released the United Kingdom’s first Cullinans into the region for patrons of the marque to experience.Eight Cullinans departed more >> |
Christian Stein, new General Director of Communication of SEAT
30.10.2018
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| .... and Institutional Relations of SEAT and the Volkswagen Group in Spain The executive is a member of SEAT’s senior management and will continue to report to the President of the company as before more >> |
SEAT - Every car, precision fit puzzle pieces
30.10.2018
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| The Measurement Technology department at SEAT uses different techniques to ensure that every part fits together perfectly They work with one-tenth of a millimetre precision, equivalent to the thickness of a sheet of paper more >> |
New power from old cells: Audi and Umicore develop closed loop battery recycling
26.10.2018
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| Car manufacturer and materials technology and recycling group test a closed loop for high-voltage car batteries 95 percent of valuable battery materials can be recycled The partners are developing a raw materials bank concept for these recovered raw materials more >> |
Dr. Oliver Draf to head Volkswagen Group’s Data Protection Unit
26.10.2018
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| Dr. Christoph Alt takes up position of responsibility in IT strategy at ŠKODA Dr. Oliver Draf, formerly Corporate Privacy Officer at Allianz Deutschland AG, is to lead the Group Data Protection Unit at Volkswagen AG effective November 1, 2018. He succeeds Dr. Christoph Alt, who is taking up a position of responsibility in IT strategy at the more >> |
SEAT and Autometro renew the rail transport service for vehicles between Martorell and the Port of Barcelona
26.10.2018
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| EFFICIENT, SUSTAINABLE LOGISTICS • The new contract is for a period of three years• Autometro moves 105,000 cars annually and since 2008 more than one million vehicles have been transported from Martorell• This service does away with 25,000 trucks o more >> |
SEAT : Keys to gaining the maximum benefit from your car lights
25.10.2018
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| Using the right lights is essential when driving at night, when 30% of accidents take place in Europe The inclusion of LEDs and assistants such as high beam assist make more >> |
Volkswagen expects an SUV share of 50% by 2025
25.10.2018
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| Volkswagen anticipates especially strong SUV growth in North and South America, as well as in China By 2025, the Volkswagen brand will be offering more than 30 SUV models throughout the world In the smallest segment, the new T-Cross1 rounds off the SUV product portfolio at the bottom more >> |
Car hosting at PROsport Performance
24.10.2018
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| You race – we care: From parking to complete service The legendary Nordschleife of the Nuerburgring is the Mecca of sports drivers. Whether in classic tourist ri more >> |
Beverage manufacturer Ambev orders 228 Mercedes-Benz trucks
24.10.2018
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| Brazil's largest brewery and drinks supplier Cervejaria Ambev is making major enlargements to its fleet and has chosen trucks with the three-pointed star. A total of 228 new Mercedes-Benz trucks – 212 Atego and 16 Actros models – will more >> |
RAW Motorsports unleashes the ultimate off-road capable Jeep
24.10.2018
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| - Dubbed the "Rawbicon", this one-of-a-kind Jeep was built to tackle any terrain - there are Jeeps that look pretty, but this Jeep is meant to go anywhere – Championship-Truck Builder to Debut ‘Rawbicon’ – Premier Jeep Wrangler at SEMA 2018 – more >> |
Rolls-Royce debuts "Spirit of Ecstasy" Fabergé Egg
23.10.2018
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| From Kings and Queens to entrepreneurs, many of the most prominent and wealthy collectors of the 20th and 21st century have been beguiled by the lure of a Fabergé Egg. With just 50 pre-1917 Imperial Eggs completed, these exceptionally precious creations are some of the most valuable and coveted objects ever to have been made. more >> |
SEAT consolidates its commitment to music and emerging artists with Primavera Club
23.10.2018
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| • The carmaker is sponsoring the festival being held in Barcelona and Madrid from 26 to 28 October• The SEAT Studio, located in the Sala Apolo nightclub, will be giving a voice to new talent with interviews and concert recordings more >> |
Foundation stone laid for Hockenheimring Porsche Experience Centre
22.10.2018
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| New Experience Centre to offer a host of training optionsA fitting location for the authentic Porsche experience: The world’s seventh Porsche Experience Centre is currently being built directly within the confines of the Grand Prix track at Germany’s Hockenheim more >> |
First 15 Polo GTI R5 already accounted for
22.10.2018
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| Immediately after the competitive debut of the Polo GTI R5, work will begin in Hannover on assembly of the first 15 customer cars – a further 30 to 40 are to follow in 2019. “The first Polo GTI R5 will be hand more >> |
Blistering “ball boy”: Mini version of the Volkswagen ID. R at the France v Germany match
22.10.2018
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| UEFA Nations LeagueShort ball possession – before the kick-off: The Volkswagen ID. R made a special appearance at the international football match between France and Germany in the UEFA Nations League. more >> |
Rolls-Royce announces new director of manufacturing
19.10.2018
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| Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that Johann Wolf has been appointed as Director of Manufacturing, effective from 1 November 2018.Wolf is an exceptionally experienced production expe more >> |
Porsche Concept study Mission E Cross Turismo goes into series production
19.10.2018
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| 300 new jobsThe second electric athlete from Zuffenhausen: At its meeting on 18 October, the Supervisory Board of Porsche AG gave the green light for series production of the concept study Mission E Cross Turism more >> |
Ford GT Production Extended to Satisfy Exceptional Demand
19.10.2018
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| • Ford to produce approximately 1,350 Ford GT supercars as demand outstrips supply six-to-one• Ford GT application window to re-open for one month in selected markets from Nov. 8• New Ford GT Heritage Edition model celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1968 and 1969 Le Mans-winning more >> |
Volkswagen brand launches diesel swapping program throughout Germany
18.10.2018
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| Environmental incentive for scrappage of Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicles applicable throughout Germany Exchange premium in addition to residual value of old vehicle for Euro-4 and Euro-5 diesel vehicles in 14 cities particularly affected Offers available now from dealers The Volkswagen more >> |
The many challenges facing car seats - Three years of testing
18.10.2018
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| • Testers of different builds get in and out of the car 6,000 times to assess the potential wear of fabrics and foams• 22,000 friction cycles simulate the rubbing motions on the seats and a fatigue test reproduces driving in extreme conditions• These tests are used to analyse the dur more >> |
European Dealer Council: Audi and European sales partners shape the retailing of the future
18.10.2018
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| Audi takes its premium retailing to the next level: A new era of car buying begins with the start of the new contracts Digitalization, electrification and mobility concepts as important growth drivers and boost to the used-car business New contracts in the European markets to be returned more >> |
SEAT Tarraco production starts in Wolfsburg
18.10.2018
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| SEAT brand flagship rolls off the production line in Wolfsburg together with Volkswagen models Synergies within the Group-wide production network allow efficient production Production of the SEAT model is in line with Pact for the Future more >> |
Avon stellt neuen Van-Reifen AV12 vor
18.10.2018
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| Der komplett neu entwickelte Tansporterreifen Avon AV12 wurde jetzt im Rahmen der Messe Fleet Live präsentiert: in großer Dimensionsvielfalt, mit niedrigerem Rollwiderstand für einen geringen Kraftstoffverbrauch und einer besonders robuster Seitenwand.Mit au& more >> |
Eriksson turns on the style as Olsbergs MSE hits its stride in Germany
16.10.2018
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| Renault and Brilliance sign strategic cooperation agreement with Liaoning province, ChinaAnnounce acceleration of LCV business starting with introduction of 3 EVs within two years. Groupe Renault and B more >> |
Munich II public prosecutor concludes regulatory offences proceedings against AUDI AG
16.10.2018
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| ....by issuing administrative order imposing a fine (Bußgeldbescheid) / AUDI AG accepts the fine and, by doing so, admits its responsibility Administrative order against AUDI AG imposes a fine of EUR 800 million due to deviations from regulatory requirements in the context of certain V6 and V8 diesel aggregates and diesel vehicle more >> |
Opel-Statement zum KBA-Verfahren
15.10.2018
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| Opel verwahrt sich gegen den Vorwurf, unzulässige Abschalteinrichtungen zu verwenden. Opel-Fahrzeuge entsprechen den geltenden Vorschriften. Das hat Opel auch in dem laufenden Anhörungsverfahren gegenüber dem Kraftfahrtbundesamt (KBA) dargelegt. Dieses Anhörungsverfahren ist noch nicht abgeschlossen. Es wird von Opel nicht verschleppt. Sollte eine Ano more >> |
Lamborghini Huracán Performante is officially Jeremy Clarkson’s car of the year
12.10.2018
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| Jeremy Clarkson has announced the Lamborghini Huracán Performante as his 2018 car of the year.Jeremy Clarkson presented the award to Lamborghini’s Board Director for Research and Development, Maurizio Reggiani, at an awards ev more >> |
Mercedes-Benz Marketing under new leadership
12.10.2018
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| Bettina Fetzer (38) will take over as Head of Mercedes-Benz Marketing on November 1, 2018. Following various positions in the communications department of Daimler AG, Fetzer was most recently in charge of global products and brands more >> |
Acura NSX Cutaway Sketch by Legendary Artist Shin Yoshikawa
12.10.2018
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| ......Reveals Hidden Details of Precision Crafted Performance Unique, hand-drawn pencil sketch exposes inner workings of the NSX's Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® power unit & more >> |
Seats that comfortably envelop you as you drive in luxury
08.10.2018
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| 2019 Lexus ES seats prototypesThe seats of the new ES were developed over a period of three years, undergoing numerous prototypes and resulting in a product that allows any owner to drive in complete luxury, no matter the driver’s body type more >> |
