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BMW Group Thailand localizes high-voltage battery production
29.11.2018
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| - Intensive cooperation with Dräxlmaier Group - Employees are trained at BMW Group produciton sites in Germany BMW Group Thailand has set its sights on another milestone in Thailand’s journey more >> |
Groupe PSA acquires shares in UAP AUTO UNION (UAP), a Chinese automotive spare parts distributor
28.11.2018
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| • After Jian Xin (JX) earlier this year, Groupe PSA is taking a stronger position in Chinese market. • This share acquisition constitutes a first step, which could lead to a stronger participation in UAP. more >> |
Mark Webber drives the new Porsche 911 as the World Premiere nears
27.11.2018
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| Ex-Formula One driver Mark Webber pushed the new Porsche 911 to its limits on a final trial around the test track. Alongside Vice President Product lines 911 and 718, “Mr 911” August Achleitner, who was keen to learn what the former racing driver thought, Webber ha more >> |
SEAT: 300 LEDS behind the lights of your car
27.11.2018
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| Lighting development • Car lighting systems are developed and verified in the light tunnel to deliver greater comfort and safety at the wheel• Headlights and taillights withstand temperature diff more >> |
The Porsche 991: the 911 passes the one million mark
27.11.2018
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| The seven generations of the Porsche 911 (Part 7) On 27 November, the eighth generation of the Porsche 911 will celebrate its world premiere in Los Angeles – 55 years after the debut of the original 911 model. This is reason enough to more >> |
Volkswagen to boost marketing efficiency
26.11.2018
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| In future, Volkswagen will steer its marketing activities via three lead agencies which will operate four new creative powerhouses in the brand’s key regions. By 2020, Volkswagen brand intends to improve marketing efficiency by about 30 perce more >> |
SEAT and Snam sign a partnership to promote natural and renewable gas as vehicle fuel in Europe
26.11.2018
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| Strategic agreement • The strategic agreement aims at supporting the implementation of CNG and bio-CNG infrastructure and research and development projects• SEAT is the brand with the more >> |
“Future meets Classic”: Next generation of genuine Mercedes-Benz replacement parts from the 3D printer
22.11.2018
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| Mercedes-Benz is continuously expanding its range of genuine replacement parts from the 3D printer. The brand has already been offering replacement commercial vehicle parts since 2016, which are manufactured using additive production. Now further replacement parts have passed the strict quality assurance at Mercedes-Benz with distinction and are coming onto the market. more >> |
Harald Hamprecht appointed Vice President Communications at Opel
21.11.2018
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| Johan Willems retires after 36 years in the automotive industry Michael Göntgens will succeed Harald Hamprecht and lead Internal and Corporate Communications Handover at the helm of th more >> |
Audi is a “Prout Employer”
21.11.2018
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| Picture left to right: Albert Kehrer, Chief Executive of PROUT AT WORK Foundation, and Stephan Meier, Head of International and Top Management Human Resources at AUDI AG. An open company for everybody, irrespective o more >> |
30 years of partnership in China: Audi and FAW start a model initiative
20.11.2018
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| Audi and Chinese partner First Automotive Works are to expand their local portfolio to more than ten models by 2022 and launch their first all-electric cars 2019: Audi Q2 L e-tron is the first electric car specifically for Chin more >> |
Release from Renault’s lead independent Director and committee chairs
19.11.2018
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Philippe Lagayette, as lead independent director of Renault, in liaison with Board Committee Chairs Marie-Annick Darmaillac and Patrick Thomas, have acknowledged the contents of Nissan’s press release of today.Pending provision of precise info more >> |
Ford Kuga Gains Sporty ST-Line, Frugal 1.5 TDCi Added
19.11.2018
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| • Bold styling and sporty driving dynamics from exciting new range-topping ST-Line models• Exclusive ST-Line design elements, interior trim and revised suspension set-up• Economical 1.5-litre TDCi turbodiesel engine introduced, available in Ambiente and Trend derivatives more >> |
WLTP changeover slows deliveries by Volkswagen Group in October, as expected
19.11.2018
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| Worldwide deliveries down by 10.0 percent to 846,300 vehicles in October Effects of WLTP changeover becoming less pronounced in Europe Strong growth in South America (+19.8 percent) In the year to date, the Group records growth of 2.6 percent in a stagnating overall market, with 8.98 million del more >> |
Volkswagen Brand reaches milestone of 30 million deliveries in China
19.11.2018
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| Volkswagen Brand sets record in China, with 30 millionth delivery this November – a Touareg Stephan Wöllenstein: “This is a unique occasion, and a unique vote of confidence from all our Chinese customers over the years.” Volkswagen’s product offensive to continue with introduction of 5 new models more >> |
Volkswagen redefines plant assignment and focuses more closely on multi-brand plants
16.11.2018
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| EUROPE'S LARGEST E-PRODUCTION NETWORK Electric offensive: Emden and Hanover to become electric vehicle plants Cross-brand bundling of product families for more efficiency and synergies Addi more >> |
The iconic bends of Monza traced in the ancient sand of the Sahara.
16.11.2018
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| The new BMW X5 challenges the rugged desert of Morocco. The Monza circuit, one of the most famous in the world, reproduced on a 1:1 scale in the Sahara Desert for an incomparable undertaking. The new BMW X5 challenges one of the most hostile more >> |
Francois Renard appointed Groupe Renault Global Marketing Director
15.11.2018
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| As of November 19, 2018, François Renard will join Groupe Renault as Global Marketing Director.He will report to Thierry Bolloré, Chief Operating Officer, and more >> |
World's lightest FIA-certified race suit from McLaren and Sparco, hand-made to order
15.11.2018
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| McLaren Automotive and Sparco collaborate to offer world’s lightest race suit weighing in at just 590 grams (size 52) FIA-certified driver race more >> |
Cooper Tires ist Mitglied des Österreichischen Reifenverbands
15.11.2018
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| Der international bedeutende Reifenhersteller Cooper Tire & Rubber Company ist jetzt Mitglied des Österreichischen Reifenverbands (VRÖ). Die Mitgliedschaft unterstreicht das globale unternehmensseitige Bemühen der Förderung von mehr Sicherheitsbewusstseins beim Thema Reifen. more >> |
Daimler Accelerates Localization of Mercedes-Benz Products with Investment in New Tech Center China
14.11.2018
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| Daimler to expand footprint in China, its largest single market, with 2nd R&D site in Beijing, following earlier announcement on plans of 2nd production plant for passenger cars in the country’s capital city. more >> |
Alliance Ventures invests in Enevate to advance li-Ion battery technology for electric vehicles
14.11.2018
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| Enevate's silicon-dominant Li-ion technology features extreme fast-charging capabilities with high energy density and improved safety. Alliance Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, has announced more >> |
BMW Group makes increasing use of 3D printing
13.11.2018
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| A million printed components in just ten years- BMW Group is a driver of additive manufacturing - Use of additive manufacturing is increasing in series production - Production, Recycling more >> |
Mercedes-Benz GLC F-CELL market launch
13.11.2018
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| Market launch of the world's first electric vehicle featuring fuel cell and plug-in hybrid technologyMercedes-Benz is setting a further milestone on the road to emission-free driving with the handover of the first GLC F-CELL vehicles to selected cust more >> |
Cooper Tire-Mitarbeiter legten im Handel wieder selbst Hand an
13.11.2018
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| Versprochen ist versprochen: Hand in Hand mit dem Handel soll es für Cooper Tire erfolgreich in eine gemeinsame Zukunft gehen. Mitten in der Winterreifen-Umrüstsaison löste der Reifenhersteller sein im Frü more >> |
KBA approval - Audi to start recall of diesel models in Germany
12.11.2018
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| Federal Office for Motor Traffic (KBA) approval First of eight recall notices to be implemented on Wednesday Around 151,000 vehicles affected by recalls in Germany as part of the di more >> |
SEAT - What do millennials look for in a car?
12.11.2018
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| Hyperconnected and passionate about design • Born between the early 80s and the mid 90s, this generation makes up 12% of all current car buyers in Europe• A car’s design is the main reason more >> |
Porsche shows itself authentic and down-to-earth
12.11.2018
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| Sports car manufacturer aspires to become even more appealing and approachable as an employerPorsche remains as attractive as ever: the company receives 150,000 applications every year and regularly tops employer ranking lists. At Porsche, there is a particular focus on colleagues feeling a sense of togetherness and cooperation. more >> |
PACE! Plan Works: Opel to be sustainably Profitable, Electric and Global
08.11.2018
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| - Initial summary after 12 months is positive: Improved competitiveness in all areas enables return to profitability and investments- Product offensive with eight new models in the next two years along w more >> |
H licence plate for Mercedes-Benz classic 2019
08.11.2018
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| Many innovations 30 years ago: 1989 was a good year for innovations for Mercedes-Benz. This is made clear by the many model series and models of the make from Stuttgart, which can obtain an H licence plate (German licence plate for classic cars) for the first time more >> |
Van production expands for Renault- Nissan -Mitsubishi in France
08.11.2018
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| Industry-leading plant in Maubeuge to become the small van center of excellence for the Alliance with allocation of next-generation Renault Kangoo and New Nissan NV250 Renault Sandouville Plant to produce a new Mitsubishi Motors van based on Renault Trafic platform New investment in ma more >> |
Porsche and Hugo Boss agree partnership
08.11.2018
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| Motorsports: Team clothing from MetzingenCooperation with Hugo Boss: Porsche has signed a multi-year cooperation agreement with the Metzingen-based fashion company.photo caption:&n more >> |
BMW 8 Series Convertible - Start of production in Dingolfing
07.11.2018
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| - Second BMW 8 Series model from Lower Bavaria - Open sportscar with classic textile soft top - Market launch in March 2019 with two model variantsFo more >> |
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 >> |
